| Grade / Belt colour |
Technical requirements |
Other requirements |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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: |
| 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 |
| 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: |
| 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: |
| 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) |
| 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
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| 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
- Throat Grab of collar or shoulder
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| 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: |
| 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 |
