Grade: 12th Kyu

Belt: White, 1 Tip

Exercise N/A

Kata N/A

Kobudo N/A

Drills Padwork 1-13, Covers 1-4

Gear Mouthguard and MMA Gloves

Fitness 10 Press Ups, 10 Sit Ups

Knowledge N/A

Notes 1. Introduce basic simple striking and covering methods.

2. Students require mouthguards and gloves for safety.
3. Introduce press-ups and sit-ups for fitness.
Grade: 11th Kyu
Belt: Yellow

Exercise Foundation Partner Drills - Set 1

Kata Naihanchi Shodan

Kobudo Bo Clock Striking

Drills 6 Punch

Gear Uniform and Shin/Instep Gear

Fitness 20 Press Ups, 20 Sit Ups

Knowledge Dojo Kun 1-5

Notes 1. Introduce partner drills for foundation skill and techniques.

2. Introduce Kata as a form of practice, research and expression.
3. Introduce Bo as first weapon for coordination and movement
4. Students require uniforms and shin/instep protection for safety.
5. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and
components as part of this rank.
Grade: 10th Kyu
Belt: Orange

Exercise Foundation Partner Drills - Set 2

Kata Naihanchi Shodan

Kobudo Foam Tanbo Drills

Drills Pass Parry and Noodling

Gear Foam Tanbo

Fitness 30 Press Ups, 30 Sit Ups

Knowledge Guiding Principle 1

Notes 1. As this is the second study level for Naihanchi Shodan, the kata
performance is expected to be of a much higher standard.
2. Foam Tanbo (short batons) are required for coordination and striking
drills. These can be purchased from Martial Arts supply stores or through
TMAA Reception.
3. We introduce Guiding Principles - Rules for learning Martial Arts that
date back to the old Masters.

4. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and

components as part of this rank.
Grade: 9th Kyu
Belt: Purple

Exercise Foundation Partner Drills - Set 3

Kata Seisan

Kobudo Bo Kihon Part 1

Drills Push / Pull and Grab Releases

Gear Bo and Chest Gear

Fitness 40 Press Ups, 40 Sit Ups

Knowledge Guiding Principle 2

Notes 1. The Tomari Seisan Kata introduces more complex footwork and the
foundation for sparring.
2. Tomari Seisan is an old kata from the village of Tomari. The style of
Karate that this kata originates from no longer exists. We are preserving
history and art from centuries ago.
3. We introduce the Bo Kihon kata. This is taught in three parts to make
learning easier.
4. Protective Chest Gear is required for student safety as contact levels
increase.
5. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and
components as part of this rank.4. Students are required to demonstrate
all previous skills and components as part of this rank.
Grade: 8th Kyu
Belt: Blue

Exercise Footwork Partner Drill

Kata Seisan

Kobudo Bo Kihon Part 2

Drills Feeding

Gear Caged Headgear

Fitness 50 Press Ups, 50 Sit Ups

Knowledge Guiding Principle 3

Notes 1. The Tomari Seisan Kata is taught for the second time. Students must
now demonstrate flow, power and speed without guidance
2. Students are introduced to falls and takedowns for safety
3. Students are required to own personal head protection with a safety
cage as weapons drills and sparring become more dynamic

4. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and

components as part of this rank.5. Students are required to demonstrate
all previous skills and components as part of this rank.4. Students are
required to demonstrate all previous skills and components as part of
this rank.
Grade: 7th Kyu
Belt: Blue, 1 Tip

Exercise N/A

Kata Naihanchi Nidan

Kobudo Bo Kihon Part 3

Drills Breakfalls and Takedowns

Gear N/A

Fitness 60 Press Ups, 60 Sit Ups

Knowledge Guiding Principle 4

Notes 1. We introduce Naihanchi Nidan Kata - the second in the series.

Originally, the three kata may have been a single kata.
2. Fitness requirements get bigger again. Students should aim to break
these into two sets with a few second rest between.
3. Bo Kihon part 3 is taught, completing the full Bo Kihon kata.

4. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and

components as part of this rank.
Grade: 6th Kyu
Belt: Green

Exercise Windmill

Kata Naihanchi Nidan

Kobudo Kumi Bo 1

Drills Lock Flow / Foundation Tuite

Gear N/A

Fitness 70 Press Ups, 70 Sit Ups

Knowledge Guiding Principle 5

Notes 1. We introduce the first Kumi Bo set, which is a two person weapons
sparring exercise
2. Naihanchi Nidan is taught for the second time where we expect
students to demonstrate flow, power and speed without guidance.

3. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and

components as part of this rank.
Grade: 5th Kyu
Belt: Green, 1 Tip

Exercise N/A

Kata Niseishi

Kobudo Kumi Bo 2

Drills Bridging and Closing

Gear N/A

Fitness 80 Press Ups, 80 Sit Ups

Knowledge Guiding Principle 6

Notes 1. The second Kumi Bo set is taught, completing this exercise.

2. Kata are now taught at only one grade and students are expected to
learn and perfect the kata in less time.

3. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and

components as part of this rank.
Grade: 4th Kyu
Belt: Green 2 Tips

Exercise N/A

Kata Passai

Kobudo Tanbo Kihon Part 1

Drills Tanbo Drills

Gear Solid Tanbo

Fitness 90 Press Ups, 90 Sit Ups

Knowledge Guiding Principle 7

Notes 1. The first half of Tanbo Kihon Kata is taught. Students require solid
tanbo.
2. We introduce one of our oldest kata, Passai.

3. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and

components as part of this rank.3. Students are required to demonstrate
all previous skills and components as part of this rank.
Grade: 3rd Kyu
Belt: Brown

Exercise Combination Exercise

Kata Naihanchi Sandan

Kobudo Tanbo Kihon Part 2

Drills 5 Types of Bunkai

Gear N/A

Fitness 100 Press Ups, 100 Sit Ups

Knowledge Guiding Principle 8

Notes 1. We complete Tanbo Kihon Kata at this level.

2. Fitness requirements peak at 100/100. Students should aim to
complete these as two sets of 50, with a few seconds of rest between
sets.
3. We introduce the combination exercise, which is a complicated
sequence of motion and shows how different techniques combine in
unusual ways.

4. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and

components as part of this rank.3. Students are required to demonstrate
all previous skills and components as part of this rank.
Grade: 2nd Kyu

Belt: Brown, 1 Tip

Exercise N/A

Kata Kusanku

Kobudo Jo Kihon. Kumi Jo

Drills
Gear Jo

Fitness 100 Press Ups, 100 Sit Ups

Knowledge Guiding Principle 9

Notes 1. We introduce the Jo as a new weapon. Students under 1.2m tall

should use a 60cm wooden Jo. All others should use a 1.2m Jo wooden
2. We introduce the final and most complex kata - Kusanku.

3. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and

components as part of this rank.3. Students are required to demonstrate
all previous skills and components as part of this rank.
Grade: 1st Kyu
Belt: Brown, 2 Tips

Exercise N/A

Kata N/A

Kobudo Kobu Bokken plus Kuniyoshi Sai or Nunchaku Kihon. Kumi Bokken

Drills
Gear Bokken, Sai or Nunchaku

Fitness 100 Press Ups, 100 Sit Ups

Knowledge Guiding Principle 10

Notes 1. Students learn more weponas content at this rank and will need to
buy a Bokken and either Nunchaku or Sai
2. Bokken are wooden swords and are available from Martial Arts supply
stores or through TMAA Reception
3. Nunchaku must be the kind joined by rope and octagonal in shape.
They are available through Martial Arts supply stores or throguh TMAA
Reception
3. Sai must be metal and your Instructors will help select sizes. Sai are
available through martial arts supply stores or TMAA Reception.
4. Students are required to demonstrate all previous skills and
components as part of this rank.3. Students are required to demonstrate
all previous skills and components as part of this rank.
Rank Belt Exercise Kata Kobudo Drills Gear Fitness Knowledge
N/A N/A N/A Padwork 1- Mouthguard 10 Press Ups, N/A
12th 13, Covers 1-4 and MMA 10 Sit Ups
Kyu Gloves

Foundation Naihanchi Bo Clock 6 Punch Uniform and 20 Press Ups, Dojo Kun 1-5
11th Partner Drills Shodan Striking Shin/Instep 20 Sit Ups
Kyu - Set 1 Gear

Foundation Naihanchi Foam Tanbo Pass Parry Foam Tanbo 30 Press Ups, Guiding
10th Partner Drills Shodan Drills and Noodling 30 Sit Ups Principle 1
Kyu - Set 2

Foundation Seisan Bo Kihon Part Push / Pull Bo and Chest 40 Press Ups, Guiding
9th Partner Drills 1 and Grab Gear 40 Sit Ups Principle 2
Kyu - Set 3 Releases

Footwork Seisan Bo Kihon Part Feeding Caged 50 Press Ups, Guiding

8th Partner Drill 2 Headgear 50 Sit Ups Principle 3
Kyu

N/A Naihanchi Bo Kihon Part Breakfalls and N/A 60 Press Ups, Guiding
7th Nidan 3 Takedowns 60 Sit Ups Principle 4
Kyu

Windmill Naihanchi Kumi Bo 1 Lock Flow / N/A 70 Press Ups, Guiding

6th Nidan Foundation 70 Sit Ups Principle 5
Kyu Tuite

N/A Niseishi Kumi Bo 2 Bridging and N/A 80 Press Ups, Guiding

5th Closing 80 Sit Ups Principle 6
Kyu

N/A Passai Tanbo Kihon Tanbo Drills Solid Tanbo 90 Press Ups, Guiding
4th Part 1 90 Sit Ups Principle 7
Kyu

Combination Naihanchi Tanbo Kihon 5 Types of N/A 100 Press Guiding

3rd Exercise Sandan Part 2 Bunkai Ups, 100 Sit Principle 8
Kyu Ups

N/A Kusanku Jo Kihon. Kumi Jo 100 Press Guiding

2nd Jo Ups, 100 Sit Principle 9
Kyu Ups

N/A N/A Kobu Bokken Bokken, Sai or 100 Press Guiding

1st plus Nunchaku Ups, 100 Sit Principle 10
Kyu Kuniyoshi Sai Ups
or Nunchaku
Kihon