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[ Grading Requirements ] [ Test Format ]
Grading Requirements
The kata are taught at specific levels depending on the comprehension level of each student, following the KIHON kata, "Juni-no Kata".
| KATA REQUIREMENTS | |||||||||
| TO OBTAIN... | BELT | KATA | BUNKAI | MIN.
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| 9th Kyu |
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Juni No Kata | - | 3 months | |||||
| 8th Kyu |
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Heian Nidan | Heian Nidan | 3 months | |||||
| 7th Kyu |
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Heian
Sandan Heian Shodan |
Heian Sandan | 3 months | |||||
| 6th Kyu |
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Heian Yondan | Heian Shodan | 3 months | |||||
| 5th Kyu |
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Heian Godan Rohai |
Heian
Yondan Heian Godan |
3 months | |||||
| 4th Kyu |
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Juroku Jitte |
Rohai Juroku Jitte |
3 months | |||||
| 3rd Kyu |
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Jiin Saifa Naihanchi Shodan |
Jiin Saifa |
6 months | |||||
| 2nd Kyu |
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Jion Bassai Dai Matsukaze |
Jion Bassai Dai |
6 months | |||||
| 1st Kyu |
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Seienchin Sanchin |
Seienchin Matsukaze |
6 months | |||||
Kyu-Grade Test Format
NOTE: The format of the test is entirely at the discretion of the Sensei. He/she WILL change the test to ensure that you fully understand the principles and techniques!
I. Kata
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Kata Execution;
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Bunkai (Kata Applications).
Refer to above table for the appropriate Kata/Bunkai for the grade being tested.
II. Basics
The following terminology is used in this section:
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ON-GUARD |
From
Ready stance (Masubi-dachi), move the
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TURN-BLOCK-PUNCH |
Turn with
the front foot moving first,
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YOI |
Assume
Ready stance (Masubi-dachi) |
DON'T FORGET: If you are unsure of a technique: Use the Glossary!
| TEST | READY POSITION | TECHNIQUE OUT, ACROSS THE DOJO | ONCE AT THE FAR SIDE OF DOJO | TECHNIQUE RETURNING ACROSS THE DOJO | ONCE BACK AT THE STARTING POINT |
| PUNCHING | ON-GUARD. | Stepping forward in Moto-dachi, perform Middle Punches (Oi-Tsuki Chudan). | TURN-BLOCK-PUNCH. | Stepping forward in Moto-dachi, perform Reverse Middle Punches (Gyaku-Tsuki Chudan). | TURN-BLOCK-PUNCH, YOI. |
| KICKING | ON-GUARD. | Stepping forward in Moto-dachi, perform Middle Kicks (Mae-geri Chudan). | Step into Masubi-dachi facing sideways ready to kick. Turn head back down dojo. | Stepping forward in Moto-dachi, perform Middle Side Kick (Yoko-geri Chudan). | YOI. |
| BLOCKING (Gedan Bari) |
ON-GUARD. | Stepping forward in Zenkutsu-dachi, perform Down Blocks (Gedan-Bari). | Stop. | Backing-up at 45º angle in Zenkutsu-dachi, perform Down Block (Gedan-Bari), followed by Reverse Punch (Gyaku-Tsuki). | YOI. |
| BLOCKING (Yoko Uke) |
ON-GUARD. | Stepping forward in Zenkutsu-dachi, perform Inside Middle Blocks (Yoko-uke). | Stop. | Backing-up at 45º angle in Zenkutsu-dachi, peform Inside Middle Block (Yoko-uke), followed by Reverse Punch (Gyaku-Tsuki). | YOI. |
| BLOCKING (Age Uke) |
ON-GUARD. | Stepping forward in Zenkutsu-dachi, perform Rising Blocks (Age-uke). | Stop. | Backing-up at 45º angle in Zenkutsu-dachi, perform Rising Block (Age-uke), followed by Reverse Punch (Gyaku-Tsuki). | YOI. |
| BLOCKING (Nekoashi) |
Step forward into Cat stance (Nekoashi-dachi). | Stepping forward in Nekoashi-dachi, perform Knife-hand Blocks (Shuto-uke). | Stop. | Backing-up at 45º angle in Nekoashi-dachi, perform Knife-hand Block (Shuto-uke), followed by Middle Kick (Mae-geri Chudan). | YOI. |
| COMBINATIONS | ON-GUARD. | Stepping forward, perform any combination of Offensive techniques. | TURN-BLOCK-PUNCH. | Stepping forward, perform any combination of Defensive techniques. | YOI. |
III. Kumite
The final aspect of the grading test is Kumite (sparring).