10th Kyu
High White- Kihon
- From shizentai: chokuzuki >, ageuke >, sotouke >, maegeri >
- Stances: kibadachi, zenkutsudachi
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Student guide · L2 & L3Grading requirements.
The Blue Belt Program (10th to 4th kyu) and the Advanced Program (3rd kyu to Shodan).
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Blue Belt Program · 10th to 4th kyu
9th Kyu
Yellow- Kihon
- From shizentai: chokuzuki >, ageuke >, sotouke >, maegeri >, shtouke >
- Stances: kibadachi, zenkutsudachi, kokutsudachi
8th Kyu
Orange- Kihon
- From gedanbarai: oizuki >, ageuke >, sotouke >, gedanbarai >, shutouke >, gedanbarai >, maegeri >
- Sambonzuki >
- Kata
- Taikyoku Shodan
- Kumite
- Gohon kumite (jodan / chudan)
7th Kyu
Red- Kihon
- Oizuki >, ageuke <, sotouke >, uchiuke <, shutouke >, maegeri >
- From heisokudachi: keage <>, kekome <>
- Kata
- Heian Shodan
- Kumite
- Gohon kumite (jodan / chudan)
6th Kyu
Green- Kihon
- Oizuki >, ageuke <, sotouke >, uchiuke <, shutouke >, maegeri >
- From kibadachi: keage <>, kekome <>
- Kata
- Heian Nidan
- Kumite
- Kihon ippon kumite: jodan & chudan oizuki
- Fitness
- 20 push-ups, 30 sit-ups, roll back toes to floor
5th Kyu
Purple- Kihon
- Oizuki
- Combos <>: ageuke, sotouke & gedanbarai combined with gyakuzuki
- Shutouke >, maegeri >
- From kibadachi: keage <>, kekome <>
- Kata
- Heian Sandan
- Kumite
- Kihon ippon kumite: jodan & chudan oizuki, maegeri
4th Kyu
Blue- Kihon
- The same as 5th kyu, plus:
- Sambonzuki <>
- Shtouke nukite >
- Kata
- Heian Yondan
- Kumite
- Kihon ippon kumite: jodan & chudan oizuki, maegeri & kekome
Advanced Program · 3rd kyu to Shodan
3rd Kyu
Brown- Kihon
- The same as 4th kyu, plus:
- Uchiuke-gyakuzuki on kokutsudachi >
- Mawashigeri >
- Kekome from zenkutsudachi >
- Kata
- Heian Godan
- Kumite
- Jyu ippon kumite: jodan & chudan oizuki, chudan maegeri
- Fitness
- 30 push-ups, 40 sit-ups
2nd Kyu
High Brown- Kihon
- Oizuki
- Combos <>: ageuke & sotouke, gedanbarai + gyakuzuki
- Shutouke >, maegeri >
- From kibadachi: keage <>, kekome <>
- Kata
- Tekki Shodan
- Kumite
- Jyu ippon kumite: jodan & chudan oizuki, chudan maegeri, mawashigeri
1st Kyu
High Brown- Kihon
- The same as 3rd kyu, plus:
- Renzuki: oizuki-gyakuzuki >
- Sotouke-empi >
- Kata
- Bassai Dai
- Kumite
- Jyu ippon kumite: jodan & chudan oizuki, chudan maegeri, mawashigeri & kekome
Shodan
1st Dan Black Belt- Kihon
- The same as 1st kyu, plus:
- Sambonzuki
- Soto-uke > empi > uraken > gyakuzuki
- Maegeri on the spot, and maegeri stepping
- Uchiuke-gyakuzuki (on kokutsudachi and zenkutsudachi)
- Kata
- Choice of Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Empi or Jion
- Kumite
- Jyu ippon kumite: jodan & chudan oizuki, chudan maegeri, mawashigeri & kekome
- Fitness
- 40 push-ups, 50 sit-ups. Flexibility: roll back toes to the floor, plus splits
Special content
Each term may include special content, if highlighted and announced by Sensei. Ask your instructors what it is if you are unsure.
Attendance counts
Your participation in training is an important part of your grading and is taken into consideration (attendance rate).
Terminology
Understanding of all basic terminology is required for 3rd kyu and above.
Set your goals
For best results, always set your goals ahead of time, put them down on paper, and lay down a plan. Ask if you need help setting your goals.