American Karate Academy
Martial Arts Training for the Entire Family Serving The Frederick Area Over 25 years
Patches
Patches are a way for a student to display their knowledge and accomplishments. We have decided to award these patches after a student demonstrates the appropriate skills during testing.
YOU CAN PURCHASE THE PATCHES FOR A COST OF $5.00 EACH IF YOU CHANGE UNIFORMS OR LOSE THE ONES THAT YOU WERE GIVEN.
Weapons and Forms Patches:
USA
May be purchased after successfully demonstrating basic forms one and two to a black belt instructor. To be worn on the left sleeve one inch below the seam on center.
Nunchuka
May be purchased after demonstrating Nunchaku Form 1 and Form 2 to a black belt instructor. To be worn one inch above the black dragon patch on the outside right pants leg
Escrima Sticks
May be purchased after demonstrating Stick Form one and two to a black belt instructor.
To be worn on the left lower pant leg one inch above the red dragon patch.
J0
May be purchased after demonstrating the Jo Form to a black belt instructor. To be worn on the right lower pant leg on the outside one inch above the Nunchaku patch.
Kama
May be purchased after demonstrating proficient Kama skills to a black belt instructor. To be worn on the left lower pant leg one inch above the Escrima patch on outside lower leg.
Miscellaneous Patches:
Red Dragon
Bring in new members and earn this patch for your uniform. Each new member that joins earns you another patch. To be worn on the left lower pant leg on the outside one inch above hem.
Academic Achievement
This patch may be purchased after a black belt instructor has seen your school report card and has determined that you are doing well in school. To be worn on right sleeve one inch below the seam on center.
Black Dragon (physical fitness)
May be purchased after meeting the physical fitness requirements listed below. To be worn on the right lower pant leg on the outside one inch above the hem.
Each of these needs to be completed in less than one minute
To complete these activities for the patch please ask a black belt to test you when it is convenient for them.
Ages 4-9
Jumping Jacks 25
Push ups 15
Crunches 25
Front Kicks 45
Ages 10 - 15
Jumping Jacks 50
Push ups 25
Crunches 50
Front Kicks 60
Ages 16+
Jumping Jacks 100
Push ups 50
Crunches 50
Front Kicks 60