Grading Composition

Kihon:
The most basic form of karate training, kihon consists of repeating individual techniques many times.

Kata:
Kata (form) consists of a predefined sequence of karate defences and attacks against a number of imaginery opponents.

Kumite:
Kumite (sparring) is the main training method in which techniques can be used against real opponents.

Red Belt 9th Kyu
Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)
• Gedanbarai (groin block) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Ageuke (head block) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Sotouke (outside block) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Oizuki (front punch) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Maegeri (front kick) x 3 Forward Steps / Yame (stop/finish)
• Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides
• Yokogeri Keage (side snap kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides

KATA (FORM)
Kihon Kata

KUMITE (SPARRING)
Sanbon Kumite (3-step sparring). Jodan (head) and Chudan (stomach) Offence and Defence

Orange Belt 8th Kyu
This grading is essentially basic in content, but students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)

• Gedanbarai (groin block) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Ageuke (head block) x 3 Backward Steps
• Sotouke (outside block) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Oizuki (front punch) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Maegeri (front kick) x 3 Forward Steps / Yame (stop/finish)
• Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides
• Yokogeri Keage (side snap kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides

KATA (FORM)
Heian Shodan Kata

KUMITE (SPARRING)
Sanbon Kumite (3-step sparring). Jodan (head) and Chudan (stomach) Offence and Defence

Yellow Belt 7th Kyu
This grading is essentially basic in content, but students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)
• Gedanbarai (groin block) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Ageuke (head block) x 3 Backward Steps
• Sotouke (outside block) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Oizuki (front punch) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Maegeri (front kick) x 3 Forward Steps / Yame (stop/finish)
• Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides
• Yokogeri Keage (side snap kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Side

KATA (FORM)
Heian Nidan

KUMITE (SPARRING)
Gohon Kumite (5-step sparring). Jodan (head) and Chudan (stomach) Offence and Defence x 5

Green Belt 6th Kyu
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack

KIHON (BASICS)

• Oizuki (front punch) x 3 Forward Steps
• Ageuke (head block) / Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 3 Steps Back
• Sotouke (outside block) / Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 3 Forward Steps
• Gedanbarai (groin block) / Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 3 Steps Back
• Shutouke (knife-hand block) in Kokutsudachi(back stance) x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
• Maegeri (front kick) x 3 Forward Steps / Yame(stop/finish)
• Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides
• Yokogeri Keage (side snap kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) x 3 Forward Steps

KATA (FORM)
Heian Sandan

KUMITE (SPARRING)
• Kihon Ippon : One-Attack Sparring
• Jodan (head) attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke (head block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Chudan (stomach) attack using right hand. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand/ counter Gyakuzuki(reverse punch)
• Jodan (head) attack using left hand. Defence side block Ageuke (head block) right hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Chudan (stomach) attack using left hand. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) right hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)

Purple Belt 5th Kyu
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)
• Sanbonzuki (triple punch) x 5 Forward Steps
• Ageuke (head block) / Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 5 Steps Back
• Sotouke (outside block) / Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 5 Forward Steps
• Gedanbarai (groin block) / Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 5 Steps Back
• Shutouke (knife-hand block) in Kokutsudachi (back stance) x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
• Maegeri (front kick) x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) x 5 Forward Steps / Yame (stop/finish)
• Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides
• Yokogeri Keage (side snap kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides

KATA (FORM)
Heian Yondan

KUMITE (SPARRING)
• Kihon Ippon : One-Attack Sparring
• Jodan (head) attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke (head block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Chudan (stomach) attack using right hand. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Maegeri (front kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Yokogeri (side thrust kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

Purple & White Belt 4th Kyu
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)

• Sanbonzuki (triple punch) x 5 Forward Steps
• Ageuke (head block) / Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 5 Steps Back
• Uchiuke (inside block) / Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 5 Forward steps
• Sotouke (outside block) / Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 5 Forward Steps
• Gedanbarai (groin block) / Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 5 Steps Back
• Shutouke (knife-hand block) in Kokutsudachi (back stance) / Nukite (spear-hand strike) in Zenkutsudachi (front stance) x 5 Steps back
• Maegeri (front kick) x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
• Maegeri (front kick) - Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) x 3 Forward Steps. Changing legs
• Ushirogeri (back kick) x 5 Forward Steps
• Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides
• Yokogeri Keage (side snap kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides

KATA (FORM)
Heian Godan

KUMITE (SPARRING)
• Kihon Ippon : One-Attack Sparring
• Jodan (head) attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke (head block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Chudan (stomach) attack using right hand. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Maegeri (front kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Yokogeri (side thrust kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Uchiuke (inside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Ushirogeri (back kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block) right hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

Brown Belt 3rd Kyu
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)
• Sanbonzuki (triple punch) x 5 Forward Steps
(step back each new block) Ageuke (head block)- Gyakuzuki / Uchiuke (inside block)- Kizamizuki (front snap punch)- Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) / Sotouke (outside block) - Yokohijate Empi (side elbow strike)- Urakenuchi (back fist strike) / Gedanbarai (groin block) - Urakenuchi (back fist strike)- Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) / Shutouke (knife-hand block)- Kizamigeri (front foot snap kick)- Nukite (spear-hand strike)
• Repeat (1) above, other side
• Maegeri (front kick) x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
• Yokogeri Keage (side snap kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides
• Maegeri(front kick) - Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 5, changing legs
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) - Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 5, changing legs
• Ushiorogeri (back kick) - Gyakuzuki(reverse punch) x 5, forward

KATA (FORM)
Tekki Shodan

KUMITE (SPARRING)
• Jiyu Ippon: One-Attack Semi-Free Sparring From Kamae, 3 meters apart
• Jodan (head) attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke (head block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Chudan (stomach) attack using right hand. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Maegeri (front kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Yokogeri (side thrust kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Uchiuke (inside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Ushirogeri (back kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block) right hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

Brown and White Belt 2nd Kyu
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)

• Sanbonzuki (triple punch) x 5 Forward Steps
(step back each new block) Ageuke (head block)- Gyakuzuki / Uchiuke (inside block)- Kizamizuki (front snap punch)- Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) / Sotouke (outside block) - Yokohijate Empi (side elbow strike)- Urakenuchi (back fist strike) / Gedanbarai (groin block) - Urakenuchi (back fist strike)- Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) / Shutouke (knife-hand block)- Kizamigeri (front foot snap kick)- Nukite (spear-hand strike)
• Repeat (1) above, other side
• Maegeri (front kick) x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
• Yokogeri Keage (side snap kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides
• Maegeri (front kick)) - Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 5, changing legs
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) - Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 5, changing legs
• Ushiorogeri (back kick) - Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 5, forward

KATA (FORM)
Bassai Dai

KUMITE (SPARRING)
• Jiyu Ippon: One-Attack Semi-Free Sparring From Kamae, 3 meters apart
• Jodan (head) attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke (head block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Chudan (stomach) attack using right hand. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Maegeri (front kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Yokogeri (side thrust kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Uchiuke (inside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Ushirogeri (back kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block) right hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

Brown, Double White Belt 1st Kyu
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)
• Sanbonzuki (triple punch) x 5 Forward Steps
(step back each new block) Ageuke (head block)- Gyakuzuki / Uchiuke (inside block)- Kizamizuki (front snap punch)- Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) / Sotouke (outside block) - Yokohijate Empi (side elbow strike)- Urakenuchi (back fist strike)/ Gedanbarai (groin block) - Urakenuchi (back fist strike)- Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) / Shutouke (knife-hand block)- Kizamigeri (front foot snap kick)- Nukite (spear-hand strike)
• Repeat (1) above, other side
• Maegeri (front kick) x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
• Yokogeri Keage (side snap kick) x 3 in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) Both Sides
• Maegeri (front kick)) - Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 5, changing legs
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) - Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) x 5, changing legs
• Ushiorogeri (back kick) - Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) x 5, forward

KATA (FORM)
Bassai Dai

KUMITE (SPARRING)
• Jiyu Ippon: One-Attack Semi-Free Sparring From Kamae, 3 meters apart
• Jodan (head) attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke (head block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Chudan (stomach) attack using right hand. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Maegeri (front kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Yokogeri (side thrust kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Uchiuke (inside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Ushirogeri (back kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block)
right hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

Black Belt 1st Dan
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)

• Sanbonzuki (triple punch) x 5 Forward Steps
(step back each new block) Ageuke (head block)- Gyakuzuki / Uchiuke (inside block)- Kizamizuki (front snap punch)- Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) / Sotouke (outside block) - Yokohijate Empi (side elbow strike)- Urakenuchi (back fist strike)/ Gedanbarai (groin block) - Urakenuchi (back fist strike)- Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) / Shutouke (knife-hand block)- Kizamigeri (front foot snap kick)- Nukite (spear-hand strike)
• Repeat (1) above, other side
• Yokogeri Keage (side snap kick) - Kikomi (side thrust kick), same leg in Kiba Dachi (horse stance) x 5
• Maegeri (front kick) - Junzuki (front punch) - Gyakuzuki (reverse punch), step forward each time Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) - Urakenuchi (back fist strike) - Gyakuzuki (reverse punch), Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) - Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) - Urakenuchi (back fist strike), Ushirogeri (back kick) - Urakenuchi (back fist strike)- Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) / Turn
• Maegeri (front kick) - Yokogeri Kikomi (side thrust kick) changing legs, step back Gedanbarai (groin block) - Gyakuzuki (reverse punch), step forward Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) - Yokogeri Kekomi (side thrust kick), - Urakenuchi (back fist strike) - Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Maegeri (front kick) - Yokogeri Kekomi (side thrust kick) - Ushioregeri (back kick) - Gyakuzuki (reverse punch) same leg 3 directions x 3 times
(Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 both sides)

KATA (FORM)
Bassai Dai or Kanku Dai or Jion

KUMITE (SPARRING)
• Jiyu Ippon: One Attack Semi-Free Sparring from Kamae, 3 meters Apart
• Jiyu Kumite: Free Sparring from Yoi, 3 meters apart
• Jodan (head) attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke (head block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Chudan (stomach) attack using right hand. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Maegeri (front kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Yokogeri (side thrust kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Sotouke (outside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Mawashigeri (roundhouse kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Uchiuke (inside block) left hand / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
• Ushirogeri (back kick) attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai (groin block) right hand / counter Gyakuzuki(reverse punch)
• All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

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