| Grade |
Belt |
Technical Requirements |
Other Requirements |
| 10th Kyu |
 |
Stances:
Fudo Dachi (informal Stance)
Strikes:
Jodan Tsuki (Upper Punch)
Chudan Tsuki (Middle Punch)
Gedan
Tsuki (Lower Punch)
Blocks:
Gedan Barai (Lower Block)
Jodan Uke (Upper Block)
Kicks:
Hiza Geri (Knee Kick)
Kin Geri (Groin Kick) |
Dojo Etiquette and procedure
How to wear and fold a Karate Gi (suit)
Self defence techniques against:
Hair
Grab, Throat Grab |
| 9th Kyu |
 |
Stances:
Zenkutsu Dachi (Forward Leaning
Stance)
Strikes:
Jodan Gyaku Tsuki
(Upper Reverse Punch)
Chudan Gyaku Tsuki
(Middle Reverse Punch)
Gedan Gyaky Tsuki
(Lower Reverse Punch)
Blocks:
Chudan Uchi Uke (Middle Inside Block)
Chuda Soto Uke (Middle
Outside Block) |
Understanding of warm up exercises and
stretching routines
Understanding of the Japanese Calligraphy on our Karate Gi (suit)
Self defence techniques against:
Pushing against chest and throat,
Grab of collar
or shoulder |
| 8th Kyu |
 |
Stances:
Sanchi Dachi (Diamond Stance)
Strikes:
Uraken Shomen Uchi (Backfist to Head) Uraken Yoko Uchi (Backfist
to Side)
Uraken Hizo Uchi (Backfist to Spleen)
Blocks:
Kaiten Uke (Round Block)
Kicks:
Mae Geri (Front Kick)
Hiza Kansetsu Geri (Knee Joint Kick)
Kata:
Taikoyoko-Sono-Ichi
(Body control movement 1)
Taikoyoko-Sono-Ni
(Body control movement 2) |
History of Karate Do
Self defence techniques against:
Pull
from front,
Head lock front and rear holds |
| 7th Kyu |
 |
Stances:
Kokotsu Dachi (Back Leaning Stance)
Strikes:
Morote Tsuki (Double Punch)
Ago Tsuki (Jaw Punch)
Blocks:
Shuto Mawashi Uke
(Knifehand Roundhouse Block)
Kicks:
Yoko Geri Sokuto (Side Kick Knife Foot)
Kata:
Taikoyoko-Sono-San
(Body control movement 3) |
Yohon Kumite (Four One Steps) |
| 6th Kyu |
 |
Stances:
Shiko Dachi (Sumo Stance)
Strikes:
Shita Tsuki (Inverted Punch)
Blocks:
Shotei Gedan Uke (Palm Heel Lower Block)
Shotei Jodan Uke (Palm
Heel Upper Block)
Kicks:
Mawashi Geri Chudan Haisoku
(Roundhouse Middle Kick with Instep)
Mae Kaketo Geri (Front Heel Kick)
Kata:
Pinan Ichi (Pinan 1)
|
Go-Yon-Kumite (5 Step Fighting)
Body Tests:
20 push-ups
30 sit-ups |
| 5th Kyu |
 |
Stances:
Kiba Dachi (Straddle Stance)
Strikes:
Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi
(Knifehand to Side of Head)
Shuto Sokotsu Uchi
(Knifehand to Collar Bone)
Blocks:
Shuto Gedan Barai
(Knikehand Lower Block)
Shuto Jodan Uke
(Knifehand Upper Block)
Kicks:
Ushiro Geri (Back Kick)
Kata:
Pinan Ni (Pinan 2) |
Kumite:
To fight in a contest situation
and show an understanding of the contest rules of the world Union of
Karate Organisation
Body Tests:
30 push-ups
50 sit-ups
|
| 4th Kyu |
 |
Stances:
Maroachi Dachi (One Foot Forward
Stance)
Kake Geri (Hook Stance)
Strikes:
Hiji Ate Jodan (Elbow Strike, Upper)
Hiji Ate Chudan (Elbow Strike, Middle)
Hiji Ate Age (Elbow Strike, Rising)
Blocks: Uchi Uke/Gedan Barai
(Double Block)
Kicks:
Kake Geri (Hook Kick)
Kata: Pinan San (Pinan 3)
|
Kumite:
To fight 4 fights in a pool of 5 and win one fight in order to gain
full promotion
Body Tests:
Jump over a pole 10 times whilst holding it in both hands
|
| 3rd Kyu |
 |
Strikes:
Tettsui Jodan Uchi (Hammerfist to Head)
Haito Uchi Jodan
(Inner Knifehand Strike Upper)
Haito Uchi Chudan
(Inner Knifehand Strike Middle)
Haito Uchi Gedan
(Inner Knifehand Strike Lower)
Blocks:
Haito Uchi Uke (Inner Knifehand Block)
Jodan Shuto Uchi Uke
(upper Knifehand Inside Block)
Kicks:
Tobi Mae Geri (Jumping Front Kick)
Mawashi Geri Gedan
(Low Roundhouse Kick)
Kata:
Pinan Yon (Pinan 4) |
Kumite:
To fight 4 fights in a pool of 5 and win one fight in order to gain full promotion
Body Tests:
50 push-ups
100 sit-ups
|
| 2nd Kyu |
 |
Strikes:
Ippon Ken Uchi Jodan
(One Knuckle Strike Upper)
Ippon Ken Uchi Chdan
(One Knuckle Strike Middle)
Koken Uchi Jodan (Wrist Strike Upper)
Koken Uchi Chudan (Wrist Strike Middle)
Blocks:
Koken Uke Jodan (Wrist Block Upper)
Koken Uke Chudan (Wrist Block Middle)
Kicks:
Ushiro Mawashi Geri
(Rear Roundhouse Kick)
Tobi Mawashi Geri
(Jumping Roundhouse Kick)
Kata:
Pinan Go (Pinan 5)
|
Complete the first five One Steps of the
Seiki-Juku Karate Do
Kumite:
Kenka Kumite (Semi-Contact Fighting)
Body Tests:
For those over 18 years of age candidates may be required to break with
Shuto or Seiken of no less than 5 concrete roofing tiles
|
| 1st Kyu |
 |
Strikes:
Keiko Uchi (Chicken Geak Strike)
Nukite Nihon (Two Finger Thrust)
Blocks:
Suni Uke (Shin Blocks)
Kicks:
Tobi nidan Geri (Jumping Double Kick)
Tobi Yoko Geri (Jumping Side Kick)
Tobi Ushiro Geri (Jumping Back Kick)
Kata:
Tsuki No Kata (Fortune and Luck)
Geki Sai Dai (Fortress Attack)
|
Complete the second 5 of the Seiki-Juku
One Steps
Kumite:
The candidate will fight 4 fights in a pool of 5 in Kenka Kumite and
win 2 fights
Body Tests:
The cadidate may be required to break a 1 inch wooden board with a
technique selected from Chudan Tsuki, Mae Keage, Mawashi Geri, Shuto
Sekotsu Uchi
|
1st Dan
(Shodan) |
 |
Kata:
Sanchin (Three Phase Attack)
Yantsu (Kata of Purity)
Saifa (Rolling Wave)
Weapons:
Bo Katas Ichi, Ni and San |
Complete the 15 Seiki-Juku One Steps
Kumite:
All candidates will be required to fight a minimum of 15 fights with
senior grades
Body Tests:
Brick and Stone Breaking |
2nd Dan
(Nidan) |
|
Kata:
Sei Yunchin
Tensho (Rolling Hand)
Weapons:
Sai Katas Ichi and Ni
|
Kumite:
All candidates will be required to fight 20 fights with their equals
and senior wherever possible
Body Tests:
Demonstration of unsupported breaks on wood, concrete and tiles
|
3rd Dan
(Sandan) |
|
Kata:
Seipai
Shisochin
Kanku Dai
Weapons:
Nanchuku Kata
|
Each candidate may be asked to complete
100 fights
Note: Candidates at this level will be assessed on their ability to
teach and how many Dan grades they have themselves produced from their
own teaching |
