10th Kyu – Red Belt

Students will need to have knowledge of the following:

• How to fold a karate Gi.

• The correct way of wearing a karate Gi.
• Meaning of Kyokushinkai.
• Dojo etiquette and procedures.
• General stretching and conditioning exercises.
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Ippon Kumite
Attack 1 - Seiken-Oi-Tsuki-Jodan.
Defence & Counter Attack - Seiken-Jodan-Uke, Kin Geri.
Attack 2 - Seiken-Oi-Tsuki-Chudan.
Defence & Counter Attack - Seiken-Mae-Gedan Barai, Hiza Geri.
Kata
Taikyoku-Sono-Ichi
Exercises
10 Seiken push ups. Note: Juniors under the age of 16 are permitted to perform push-ups on knees for all grades.
10 Sit-ups.
Four in one stretching exercise.
10 Killers. (Also known as Burpees).

Note: Students will be tested for their ability on the above techniques in Fudo Dachi and moving in
Zenkutsu-Dachi. Fists to be held closed at all times.
9th Kyu – Red Belt Calligraphy

Students will need to have a knowledge of the following :

• History of Kyokushinkai Karate.

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Kata
Taikyoku-Sono-Ni.

Breathing
Nogare.
Sanbon Kumite
Attack - (1) Seiken-Oi-Tsuki-Jodan (2) Seiken-Oi-Tsuki Chudan (3) Seiken-Oi-Tsuki-Gedan
Defence & Counter Attack - (1) Seiken-Jodan-Uke (2) Seiken-Chudan-Soto-Uke (3) Seiken-Mae-Gedan
Barai, followed by Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan then block again with Seiken-Mae-Gedan-Barai.
Renraku
Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki (Chudan or Jodan).
Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku, return and cover.
Exercises
20 Seiken push ups.
20 Sit-ups.
20 Killers.

Note
Students will be tested for their ability on the above techniques standing and also moving in Kokutsu-
Dachi and Sanchin-Dachi.
8th Kyu – Blue Belt
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Kata
Taikyoku-Sono-San.
Renraku
1. Chudan-Mae-Geri-Chusoko, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan-return and cover.
2. Chudan-Soto-Uke, Seiken-Mai-Gedan-Barai, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover.
Kumite
Jiyu Kumite.
Exercises
30 Seiken push ups.
10 Four finger push ups (on knees).
30 Sit-ups.
30 Squats.
30 Killers.

Note
Students will be tested for their proficiency in moving in Kiba-Dachi (45 and 90 Degrees).
7th Kyu – Blue Belt Calligraphy
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Kata
Pinan-Sono-Ichi.
Breathing
Ibuki-Sankai (as an exercise).
Renraku
Step forward Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, Hidari-Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku, Migi-Mae-Geri-Chudan-
Chusoku, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
40 Seiken push ups. 15 Five finger push ups (on knees) then extend legs and hold position for 10
seconds.
40 Sit-ups. 40 Squats. 40 Killers.
6th Kyu – Yellow Belt
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Kata
Pinan-Sono-Ni.
Renraku
(Free style stance)
1. Gedan-Mawashi-Geri (Chusoko or Haisoku) Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover. 2.
Chudan-Mae-Yoko-Geri, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki- Chudan, return and cover
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
50 Seiken push ups.
10 Four finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 10
seconds.
50 Sit-ups.
50 Squats.
50 Killers.

Note
Students will be tested for their ability to move and perform side kicks in Tsuriashi-Dachi.
5th Kyu – Yellow Belt Calligraphy

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Kata
Pinan-Sono-San.
Renraku
1. Chudan-Ushiro-Geri, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover.
2. Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku, Yoko-Geri-Chudan, Ushiro-Geri-Chudan, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan,
return and cover.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
60 Seiken push ups.
15 Four finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 10
seconds.
60 Sit-ups.
60 Squats.
60 Killers.

Note
Students will be tested in Moroashi-Dachi on the move.
4TH Kyu – Green Belt
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Kata
Sanchin-No-Kata (with Ibuki).
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
70 Seiken push ups.
10 Three finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 10
seconds.
70 Sit-ups.
70 Squats.
70 Killers.

Note
From this grade onwards students will be tested for fitness, stamina and general condition.
3rd Kyu – Green Belt Calligraphy

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Kata
Pinan-Sono-Yon, Sanchin-No-Kata (with Kiai).
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
80 Seiken push ups.
15 Three finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 10
seconds.
80 Sit-ups.
80 Squats.
80 Killers.

Note
Students will be tested for movement in Kake-Dachi.
2nd Kyu – Brown Belt

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Kata
Pinan-Sono-Go, Gekisai-Dai.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Renraku
Move back and block Seiken-Mae-Gedan-Barai, slide forward Seiken-Ago-Uchi, slide forward Seiken-
Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, one step Mae-Geri Chudan, followed by Mawashi-Geri Jodan, Ushiro-Geri
Chudan, Seiken-Mae-Gedan-Barai, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover. (Fist to be held
closed at all times).
Exercises
90 Seiken push ups.
10 Two finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 15
seconds.
90 Sit-ups.
90 Squats.
90 Killers.

Note
The applicant must be physically fit to perform all techniques i.e. not injured. Any permanent physical
disability must be underwritten by a Doctors letter of explanation.
1st Kyu – Brown Belt Calligraphy

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Kata
Yantsu, Tsuki-No-Kata.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Renraku
1. Seiken-Oi-Tsuki, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki, Seiken-Oi-Tsuki, Shita-Tsuki with facial cover, return and
cover. 2. Front leg Mawashi-Geri-Jodan, same hand Seiken-Oi-Tsuki-Chudan, Seiken-Gyaku-tsuki-
Chudan back leg Mawashi-Geri-Jodan, return and cover.
Exercises
100 Seiken push ups.
15 Two finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 15
seconds.
100 Sit-ups.
100 Squats.
100 Killers.

Theory
The applicant must present an essay on Karate theory to the Dojo Examiner, titled either ‘Origin....’ or
‘Meaning....’ The essay must be presented at least 1 week prior to the official grading date.

Note
This is the final Dojo club level Grading, all Black Belt tests are to be held in front of a National Panel of
Examiners.

The applicant must be physically fit to perform all techniques i.e. not injured. Any permanent physical
disability must be underwritten by a Doctors letter of explanation.
1st Dan – Black Belt (Yudansha)

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Kata
Tensho, Saiha.
Taikyoku-Sono-Ichi, Taikyoku-Sono-Ni and Taikyoku-Sono-San are performed in Ura.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Renraku
Gedan-Mawashi-Geri, Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri, Jodan-Mae-Geri-Chusoku, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri,
Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri return and cover.
Exercises
As directed by examining panel.
2nd Dan – Black Belt (Yudansha)

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Kata
Kanku-Dai, Gekisai-Sho, Seienchin, Pinan-Sono-Ichi in Ura.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
As directed by examining panel.

Qualifications
It is expected that the candidate must have national or international Tournament experience (fighting or
support), together with a good standard of technique and all round fighting ability.
Qualifications as a judge in Clicker and Knockdown will be considered.
The candidates character and general abilities as an instructor will be taken into consideration.
3rd Dan – Black Belt (Yudansha, Sensei)
Ability to demonstrate, all of the previous Kihon and Kata.

Kata
Garyu, Seipai, Sushiho.
Exercises
As directed by examining panel.

Notes

Qualifications teaching and competition experience will be considered.

The candidates character and general abilities as an instructor will be taken into consideration on
earning the title of Karate Sensei.