Merit Badges

The following badges are available for students to earn in recognition for their efforts. They are designed to reward and reinforce appropriate behavior and actions. Merit badges are awarded in class to students that exemplify the desired traits and behaviors and are worn on the uniform sleeve for everyone to see. Every student is more than capable of earning each and every merit badge offered and over the course of time should be receiving them all if we as instructors are doing our jobs properly.

1. Stances

2. 100% Effort

3. Attitude

4. Respect

5. Focus

6. Manners

7. Leader

8. Teamwork

9. Discipline

10. Knowledge

11. Power

12. Control

13. Best Kick

14. Best Punch

15. Best Block

16. Spirit 

17. Memory

18. Confidence

19. Goals

20. Practice

21. Honesty

22. Patience

23. Speed

24. Fitness

Proper foot placement and weight distribution

Giving your all during class

Having a positive outlook to help and to do your best

Treating people the way you want to be treated

Staying on task and finishing what you start

Treating people kindly and going out of your way to help others

Taking charge and being a good example

Working well with others

Doing what is asked of you even when it is difficult

Studying and learning about the martial arts

Putting maximum effort into your techniques

Stopping techniques before they make contact or making light contact

Having the best technique and precision with your kicks

Having the best technique and power with your punches

Having the most fluid and effective blocks

Having high energy and a desire to learn

Remembering your terminology and school rules

Being sure of yourself in a healthy and constructive manner

Setting and achieving a goal outside of karate

Training above and beyond what is required in class

Telling the truth even when it might be difficult

Showing a willingness to wait without complaining and letting things happen on their own

Executing your kicks and punches as quickly as you can

Continuing training outside of the school through push-ups, sit-ups and other activities

 

 
   

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