Homework Assignments

_{These
assignments are to be presented at your test, after being
pre-checked by your Sensei. These are designed to be completed
over 2 to 3 months--please ask for help if this is a concern
and ask for resource ideas.}

_{Please note that some of these assignments
are mandatory requirements while others are optional and
can earn you extra credit points on your overall black belt
test. Mandatory assignments that are not completed may result
in points subtracted from Black Belt test.}

_{Be creative: you may substitute written
reports for posters, art projects or audio/video cassettes.
Parents may type assignments, if desired. When these assignments
are ready, bind them together in one folder. Because these
assignments are designed for both juniors and adults, there
are no requirements on length or detail. That will be determined
by you, the candidate, and your supervising Sensei-the goal
is to do your best for your level.}

_{Mandatory Requirements}

_{1.
Summarize the histories of Seibukan Shorin-Ryu, Chinese
Kempo and Traditional Wu Shu Chinese styles of mertial arts,
if you are doing a kata from any of these styles.}_{Include
important people, dates and circumstances leading to the
development of these styles.}

_{2.
Give a brief history of the traditional martial arts weapons
and how they were used.}

_{3.
List or chart the translation and authors of all your basic
kata.}

Optional For Extra Credit

_{1.
Develop and create your personal mission statement and personal
creed that you will live by as a Black Belt to show your
karate-do.}

_{2. Research lineage and biography of
Kyoshi Bryan. Possible 20 extra credit points.}

_{Ideas for research can include:}

_{Personal interview
with a set of questions with a Master Instructor..}

_{For
example:}

_{How old
were you when you started training?}

_{What
is your favorite kata?}

_{Who
was your Sensei?}

_{What
styles of karate have you studied?}

_{Record
history through ranks and styles.}

_{Tournament
history.}

_{Favorite
teachers and favorite activities.}

_{Most
difficult challenges in karate that you had to overcome.}

_{(Expand
on your own ideas and questions.)}

_{Put
your information into written form or audio cassette that
can be transcribed by a parent.}

_{Read
plaques in your dojo (especially see North School) that
report Kyoshi's accomplishments.}

_{Chart lineage on a poster, if desired.}

3. Interview at least one other Sensei at any of our ABBA school using the same guidelines as above. Possible 10 extra credit points.

4. Read and write a summary of your favorite martial arts books. See suggested book list for ideas. It is desirable for adults to read at least five books. Possible 50 (or 10 points per book) extra credit points.

5. For some candidates at the Shodan-Ho level, an essay on an assigned topic may be given as your contribution to the general knowledge' past down through our school to our students. Possible 50 extra credit points.

_{Good luck! We hope that these assignments
along with your black belt test and graduation will be a
positive and memorable event in your life.}