Breaking
Breaking allows the student to develop confidence, focus, power, and concentration while properly executing a technique.
Breaking is part of belt advancement starting at the junior level.
Hand and feet are used in the breaking process. There are three categories of breaking.
Technical Breaking
Breaking smaller number of boards but using more difficult hand and foot techniques
Power Breaking
Used in International Competition, massive power, speed and technique are used to break as many boards as possible at one time.
Specialty Breaking
Used in International Competition, this allows the student to show their flying abilities. One board is used and the student is graded on height and distance.