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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