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Kyu - 7
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Kihon
|
- Chudan Junzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Jodan Age-uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) <<<<<
- Chudan Soto-uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Chudan Uchi-uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) <<<<<
- Shuto-uke (Kokutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Yoko-geri Keage (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
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Yellow
|
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Kumite
|
Gohon Kumite (5
steps)
- Jodan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi)
- Chudan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi)
|
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Kata
|
Heian Nidan
|
|
Kyu - 6
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Kihon
|
- Chudan Junzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Jodan
Age-uke + Gyakuzuki
(Zenkutsu-dachi)
<<<<<
- Chudan Soto-uke + Chudan
Gyakuzuki
(Zenkutsu-dachi)
>>>>>
- Chudan Uchi-uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) <<<<<
- Shuto-uke (Kokutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Yoko-geri Keage (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
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Yellow
|
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Kumite
|
Kihon Ippon Kumite
(1 steps)
- Jodan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi)
<R/L>
- Chudan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) <R/L>
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| Kata |
Heian Sandan |
|
|
* Examiners look for correct pivoting of the hips during renzoku-waza, and clear grasp of the hand techniques
|
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Kyu - 5
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Kihon
|
- Chudan Junzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Jodan Age-uke + Chudan
Gyakuzuki
(Zenkutsu-dachi)
<<<<<
- Chudan Soto-uke + Chudan
Gyakuzuki
(Zenkutsu-dachi)
>>>>>
- Chudan Uchi-uke + Chudan
Gyakuzuki
(Zenkutsu-dachi)
<<<<<
- Shuto-uke (Kokutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Ren-geri (Mae-geri -Chudan-Jodan) (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mawashi-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Yoko-geri Keage (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
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Green
|
|
Kumite
|
Kihon Ippon Kumite
(1 steps)
- Jodan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi)
<R/L>
- Chudan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) <R/L>
- Mae-geri & uke(Zenkutsu-dachi) <R/L>
|
|
Kata
|
Heian Yondan
|
|
Kyu - 4
|
Kihon
|
- Chudan Junzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Jodan Age-uke + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) <<<<<
- Chudan Soto-uke + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Chudan Uchi-uke + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) <<<<<
- Shuto-uke (Kokutsu-dachi) + Nukite
(Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Ren-geri (Mae-geri -Chudan-Jodan) (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mawashi-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Yoko-geri Keage (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
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Violet
|
|
Kumite
|
Kihon Ippon Kumite
(1 steps)
- Jodan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi)
<R/L>
- Chudan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) <R/L>
- Mae-geri & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) <R/L>
|
Kata |
Heian Godan
|
| |
* Examiners are looking for appropriate degree of strength and sharpness of execution in each technique ( Kihon , Kumite , Kata ) |
|
Kyu - 3
|
Kihon
|
- Chudan Junzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Sanbon Renzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Jodan Age-uke + Chudan
Gyakuzuki
(Zenkutsu-dachi)
<<<<<
- Chudan Soto-uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) +
Yoko
Empi
(Kiba-dachi) >>>>>
- Chudan Uchi-uke + Chudan
Gyakuzuki
(Zenkutsu-dachi)
<<<<<
- Shuto-uke (Kokutsu-dachi) + Nukite
(Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Ren-geri (Mae-geri -Chudan-Jodan) (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mawashi-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Yoko-geri Keage (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Zenkutsu-dachi)>>>>>(R/L)
|
Brown
|
|
Kumite
|
Kihon Ippon Kumite
(1 steps)
- Jodan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi)
<R/L>
- Chudan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) <R/L>
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) <R/L>
- Yoko-geri Ke-komi (Zenkutsu-dachi) <R/L>
|
|
Kata
|
Tekki Shodan
|
|
Kyu - 2
|
Kihon
|
- Chudan Junzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Sanbon Renzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Jodan Age-uke + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi)
<<<<<
- Chudan Soto-uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) + Yoko Empi
(Kiba-dachi) >>>>>
- Chudan Uchi-uke + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi)
<<<<<
- Shuto-uke (Kokutsu-dachi) + Nukite
(Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Ren-geri (Mae-geri -Chudan-Jodan) (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mawashi-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Yoko-geri Keage (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Zenkutsu-dachi)>>>>>(R/L)
|
Brown
|
|
Kumite
|
Jiyu Ippon Kumite
(1 steps - one way)
- Jodan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi)
- Chudan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi)
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi)
- Yoko-geri Ke-komi (Zenkutsu-dachi)
|
|
Kata
|
Sentei Kata ( choose any of these )
- Bassaidai
- Kankudai
- Jion
- Empi
|
|
Kyu - 1
|
Kihon
|
- Chudan Junzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Sanbon Renzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Jodan Age-uke + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi)
<<<<<
- Chudan Soto-uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) + Yoko Empi
+ Yoko Urakan (Kiba-dachi) + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Chudan Uchi-uke + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi)
<<<<<
- Shuto-uke (Kokutsu-dachi) + Nukite
(Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi)
- Ren-geri (Mae-geri -Chudan-Jodan) (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mawashi-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Yoko-geri Keage (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Zenkutsu-dachi)>>>>>(R/L)
|
Brown
|
|
Kumite
|
Jiyu Ippon Kumite
(1 steps - one way)
- Jodan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi)
- Chudan-zuki & uke (Zenkutsu-dachi)
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi)
- Yoko-geri Ke-komi (Zenkutsu-dachi)
- Mawashi-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi)
|
Kata |
Sentei Kata ( choose any of these )
- Bassaidai
- Kankudai
- Jion
- Empi
|
| |
* Examiners look for ease and naturalness of execution, for speedy and powerful kime, and for smooth ,
instantaneous, dynamic elasticity of delivery. |
|
Dan - 1
|
Kihon
|
- Jodan Junzuki + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Sanbon Renzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Jodan Age-uke + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi)
<<<<<
- Chudan Soto-uke (Zenkutsu-dachi) + Yoko Empi
+ Yoko Urakan (Kiba-dachi) + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Chudan Uchi-uke + Jodan Kizamizuki + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) <<<<<
- Shuto-uke (Kokutsu-dachi) + Nukite
(Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mae-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Ren-geri (Mae-geri -Chudan-Jodan) (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (side thrust kick from Zenkutsu-dachi ) >>>>>
- Mawashi-geri (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Yoko-geri Keage (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Kiba-dachi) >>>>>(R/L)
- Yoko-geri Kekomi (Zenkutsu-dachi side thrust kick) >>>>>(R/L)
|
Black
|
|
Kumite
|
Jiyu Kumite (
tournament
style) |
Kata |
Sentei Kata ( choose any of these )
- Bassaidai
- Kankudai
- Jion
- Empi
|
| |
* Examiners test for basic understanding and functional ability in the foundational techniques of karate. |
|
Dan - 2
|
Kihon
|
Start from Kamae
- Kizamizuki + Sanbon Renzuki >>>>>
- Mae-geri +
Junzuki >>>>>
- Rengeri (Kiba-dachi) Yoko-geri Keake
+ (change yours leg) Ke-komi >>>>>
- (Zenkutsu-dachi) Yoko-geri Ke-komi + Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- ( Zenkutsu-dachi) Mawashi-geri +
Gyakuzuki
(Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- (Zenkutsu-dachi) Age-uke <<<<<
Mawashi-geri + Yoko Urakan Uchi+
Chudan Junzuki>>>>>
- (Zenkutsu-dachi) Mae-geri + Yoko-geri
Kekomi + Uchiro-geri (On stand - No step (R/L))
|
Black
|
|
Kumite
|
Jiyu Kumite (
tournament
style) |
Kata |
Favorite Kata |
| |
* Examiners test for understanding and proficiency in the foundational techniques of karate. |
Dan - 3 |
Kihon |
Start from Kamae
- Sanbon Renzuki >>>>>
- Age-uke + Soto-uke + Gedan-barai & Chudan Gyakuzuki (block same arm) <<<<<
- Chudan Uchi-uke + Jodan Kizamizuki + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Shuto-uke (Kokutsu-dachi) + Kizami Mae-geri + Nukite (Zenkutsu-dachi) <<<<<
- Mae-geri +Yoko-geri Kekomi + Mawashi-geri + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Ageuke + Mae-geri + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) <<<<<
|
Black |
Kumite |
Jiyu Kumite ( tournament style) |
Kata |
Favorite Kata |
| |
* Examiners test for understanding and proficiency in the standard techniques of karate. |
Dan - 4 |
Kihon |
Start from Kamae
- Sanbon Renzuki >>>>>
- Age-uke + Soto-uke + Gedan-barai & Chudan Gyakuzuki (block same arm) <<<<<
- Chudan Uchi-uke + Jodan Kizamizuki + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Shuto-uke (Kokutsu-dachi) + Kizami Mae-geri + Nukite (Zenkutsu-dachi) <<<<<
- Mae-geri +Yoko-geri Kekomi (same leg ) + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi) >>>>>
- Mae-geri +Yoko-geri Kekomi + Mawashi-geri + Chudan Gyakuzuki (Zenkutsu-dachi change leg) >>>>>
|
Black
|
Kumite |
Jiyu Kumite ( tournament style) |
Kata |
Favorite Kata |
| Shitei Kata |
One designated kata from Heian 1-5 and Tekki Shodan by the examiner. |
| |
* Examiners test for understanding and mastery of all karate techniques; for an understanding of the philosophy of karate; for an ability to apply these fundamentals and functional aspects in practice; and for an ability to instruct |
Dan - 5 |
Kumite |
Jiyu Kumite ( tournament style) |
Black
|
Kata |
The examinee will be asked some questions by the examiners after demonstrating one's favorite Kata. |
| Shitei Kata |
One designated kata from Heian 1-5 and Tekki Shodan by the examiner. |
| |
* Examiners test for high-level mastery of karate techniques, and the ability to apply technique in ones own unique way |
Dan -
6 |
Kumite |
Jiyu Kumite ( tournament style) |
Black
|
Kata |
The examinee is asked some questions by the examiners after demonstrating one's favorite Kata. |
| Presentation |
The presentation of one's research paper about karate techniques. |
| |
* Must demonstrate high-level mastery of both the physical and mental aspects of karate training |
Dan -
7
|
Kumite |
Jiyu Kumite ( tournament style) |
Black
|
Kata |
The examinee is asked some questions by the examiners after demonstrating one's favorite Kata. |
| Presentation |
The presentation of one's research paper about karate techniques. |
| |
* Must demonstrate extensive, matured mastery of both the physical and mental aspects of karate training |
Dan - 8 - 9 - 10 |
Shihankai's recommendation is required. |
Black
|
* Must demonstrate total mastery of the secrets of karate, both physical and mental, and show an extraordinary level of spiritual development |
| |
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