Grading Syllabus
WHITE BELT to ORANGE BELT
(9th KYU)
KIHON (Basics)
* Unless otherwise stated, techniques will be performed in Zenkutsu Dachi or freestyle stance.
* Where techniques are separated by comma’s, they are to be done as a combination. Where there is a blank line between them, they will be performed separately.
* Student may be asked to perform any combination from lower grades than the grade that they are going for at the examiners discretion.
* Combinations will generally be done forward, but may also be done backward at examiners discretion.
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JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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JODAN OI TSUKI |
Stepping Punch to the head |
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CHUDAN OI TSUKI |
Stepping Punch to the body |
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JODAN TEISHO UCHI |
Palm Heal Strike to the head |
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AGE UKE |
Rising Block |
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SOTO UKE |
Outside Block |
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UCHI UKE |
Inside Block |
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GEDAN BARAI |
Lower Sweep |
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MAE GERI |
Front Snap Kick |
Other techniques may be added at the examiners discretion.
KATA (Form)
KIHON
KUMITE (Sparring)
IPPON KUMITE. (Based on Kissaki Kai method)
* Footwork: Step as required to complete block/parry and counter. Don’t worry too much about classical stances.
* Students position themselves an arms distance apart, facing each other, feet about shoulder width apart and (unless otherwise stated) arms in high Yoi position (elbows close to body and slightly in front, hands shoulder height and roughly 2 to 3 fist distance in front of shoulder joint). Punches & wrist grabs are performed from this position. Attacker can step in if required for lapel & neck grabs. For Mae Geri, attacker steps back with kicking leg.
* Defenders hands can be open or closed.
* “Low” or “High” grabs refers to the position of the defender Yoi. High being as described above, low being the more traditional Yoi with hands at waist height.
* If a counter does not work for any reason, or the specified counter is not available; then defender should instantly counter with anything functional.
* Although not specified every time, when blocking/parrying to inside or outside the defender should move to the side, off the line of attack.
* At any point lower grade Kumite can be requested at examiners discretion.
* After performing the required defence, the defender can add 1 or 2 techniques (including kicks, restraints or throws) if they wish to ensure a thorough finish.
* Techniques in red are for adults only.
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Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Inside: Right foot steps to the back and right approx 45 degrees, block Age Uke with left arm. Counter with right Tsuki or Teisho. |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
Reverse above |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Inside: Right foot steps to the back and right approx 45 degrees, block Gedan Barai with left arm. Counter with right Tsuki or Teisho. |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
Reverse above |
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Hantai Telkubi Tsukami |
Hantai |
Left leg steps to the left, positioning to the side of the attacker. Keeping the hands in the same point in space, bring the right hand up and over the attackers wrist, then bear down Gedan Barai. |
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Hantai Telkubi Tsukami |
Hantai |
Reverse above |
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Nihon Jodan Tekubi Tsukami (Double hand grab) |
Nihon Jodan |
Perform Yoi movement with arms circling inwards and down against attackers thumbs. If attacker still has hold at the end of Yoi movement, continue circling until they do let go. Continue circular movement to double hand slap around ears (might have to step in for slap). |
ORANGE BELT to RED BELT
(9th KYU to 8th KYU)
KIHON
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JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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JODAN OI TSUKI |
Stepping Punch to the head |
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CHUDAN OI TSUKI |
Stepping Punch to the body |
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JODAN TEISHO UCHI |
Palm Heal Strike to the head |
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AGE UKE |
Rising Block |
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SOTO UKE |
Outside Block |
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UCHI UKE |
Inside Block |
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GEDAN BARAI |
Lower Sweep |
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SHUTO UKE (IN KOKUTSU DASHI) |
Knife hand block in back stance |
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MAE GERI |
Front Snap Kick |
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YOKO GERI KEKOMI/KIBA DACHI |
Side Thrust Kick from Side Stance |
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YOKO GERI KEAGE/KIBA DACHI |
Side Snap Kick from Side Stance |
KATA
HEIAN SHODAN
Students may also be asked to perform Kihon Kata
KUMITE (Sparring)
IPPON KUMITE. (Based on Kissaki Kai method)
* Footwork: Step as required to complete block/parry and counter. Don’t worry too much about classical stances.
* Students position themselves an arms distance apart, facing each other, feet about shoulder width apart and (unless otherwise stated) arms in high Yoi position (elbows close to body and slightly in front, hands shoulder height and roughly 2 to 3 fist distance in front of shoulder joint). Punches & wrist grabs are performed from this position. Attacker can step in if required for lapel & neck grabs. For Mae Geri, attacker steps back with kicking leg.
* Defenders hands can be open or closed.
* “Low” or “High” grabs refers to the position of the defender Yoi. High being as described above, low being the more traditional Yoi with hands at waist height.
* If a counter does not work for any reason, or the specified counter is not available; then defender should instantly counter with anything functional.
* Although not specified every time, when blocking/parrying to inside or outside the defender should move to the side, off the line of attack.
* At any point lower grade Kumite can be requested at examiners discretion.
* After performing the required defence, the defender can add 1 or 2 techniques (including kicks, restraints or throws) if they wish to ensure a thorough finish.
* Techniques in red are for adults only.
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Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Inside: Right foot steps to the back and right approx 45 degrees, block Age Uke with left arm. Counter with right Tsuki or Teisho. Follow up with Mae Geri (or Mae Hitsui Geri if too close) to inside of attackers right knee or thigh. |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
Reverse above |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
Right foot steps to the right and back at about 45 degrees and blocks Gedan Barai with left arm. Counter with right Tsuki or Teisho. Follow up with Mae Geri (or Mae Hitsui Geri if too close) to inside of attackers right knee or thigh. |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
Reverse above |
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Hantai Telkubi Tsukami |
Hantai |
Left leg steps to the left, positioning to the side of the attacker. Keeping the hands in the same point in space, bring the right hand up and over the attackers wrist, then bear down Gedan Barai. |
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Hantai Telkubi Tsukami |
Hantai |
Reverse above |
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Hantai Telkubi Tsukami |
Hantai |
Left leg steps to the left, positioning to the side of the attacker. Position elbow above attackers wrist, then bear down Gedan Barai. (As attackers grip breaks, you might be able to grab and control them). |
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Hantai Telkubi Tsukami |
Hantai |
Reverse above |
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Nihon Jodan Tekubi Tsukami (Double hand grab) |
Nihon Jodan |
Perform Yoi movement with arms circling inwards and down against attackers thumbs. If attacker still has hold at the end of Yoi movement, continue circling until they do let go. Continue circular movement to double hand slap around ears. |
RED BELT to YELLOW BELT
(8th KYU to 7th KYU)
KIHON
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JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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SANBON TSUKI |
Stepping triple punch |
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SANBON TEISHO UCHI |
Palm Heal Strikes, one to the head, two to floating ribs |
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URAKEN |
Back Fist Strike |
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AGE UKE, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Rising Block, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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SOTO UKE, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Outside Block, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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UCHI UKE, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Inside Block, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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SHUTO UKE, NUKITE |
Knife Hand Block in Back Stance, change to Forward Stance with Spear Hand Strike |
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MAE GERI |
Front Snap Kick |
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YOKO GERI KEKOMI/KIBA DACHI |
Side Thrust Kick from Side Stance |
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YOKO GERI KEAGE/KIBA DACHI |
Side Snap Kick from Side Stance |
KATA
HEIAN NIDAN
Student may also be asked to perform any previous Kata
KUMITE
IPPON KUMITE.
|
Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Outside: Moving to the left parry with left hand, strike Shuto Uchi with right hand/forearm |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
Reverse above |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Inside: Parry with right whilst grabbing them with your left, strike Shuto Uchi with right hand/forearm |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
Reverse Above |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
Outside: Move left to attackers side, parry down grabbing wrist, step through applying arm lock with left Nukite |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
Reverse above |
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Nihon Jodan Tekubi Tsukami (Double hand grab) |
Nihon Jodan |
Turn 90 degrees pulling both hands to “cup & saucer” position on hip furthest from attacker to free hands. Strike Uraken or Tetsui with closest hand. |
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Nihon Gedan Tekubi Tsukami (Double hand grab) |
Nihon Gedan |
As above |
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Nihon Jodan Tekubi Tsukami (Double hand grab) |
Nihon Jodan |
Yoi: arms circling inwards and down against attackers thumbs. At bottom, trap their right wrist with your right, release your left and strike. |
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Nihon Gedan Tekubi Tsukami (Double hand grab) |
Nihon Gedan |
Circle hand in & up (like double Uchi Uke). Continue circular movement to grab attackers wrists & twist |
YELLOW BELT to GREEN BELT
(7th KYU to 6th KYU)
KIHON
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JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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KIZAMI TSUKI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Extended Punch, Reverse Punch (NO Stepping). |
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SANBON TSUKI |
Stepping triple punch |
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SANBON TEISHO UCHI |
Palm Heal Strike, one to the head, two to floating ribs |
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URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch |
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AGE UKE, GYAKU TSUKI |
Rising Block, Reverse Punch |
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UCHI UKE, GYAKU TSUKI |
Inside Block, Reverse Punch |
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SOTO UKE, YOKO EMPI |
Outside Block in Forward Stance, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance |
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SHUTO UKE, KIZAMI MAE GERI, NUKITE |
Knife Hand Block in Back Stance, leading leg Front Kick, landing in Spear Hand Strike in Forward Stance |
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MAE GERI, OI TSUKI |
Front Snap Kick, land Stepping Punch |
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YOKO GERI KEKOMI |
Side Thrust Kick from freestyle stance |
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MAWASHI GERI |
Roundhouse Kick from freestyle stance |
KATA
HEIAN SANDAN
Student may also be asked to perform any previous Kata
KUMITE
IPPON KUMITE.
|
Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Outside: Moving to the left parry with left hand, strike Shuto Uchi with right hand/forearm. |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
Reverse above |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Inside: Parry with right whilst grabbing them with your left, strike Shuto Uchi with right hand/forearm. |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
Reverse Above |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
Outside: Move left to attackers side, parry down grabbing wrist, step through applying arm lock with left Nukite |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
Reverse above |
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Mae Geri (Right) |
Mae Geri |
Right foot steps to the right and back at about 45 degrees and blocks Gedan Barai with left arm. Counter with right Tsuki or Teisho. |
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Mae Geri (Left) |
Mae Geri |
Reverse above |
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3 Grabs to Right Wrist (same side, cross & 2 handed in any order). |
Random Grab |
Exactly the same for each of the 3 grabs. Turn right side to attacker, perform elbow movement from 2nd half of Heian Sandan. If this does not fully release grip, seize attackers hand with your left & prize right hand free. Strike Uraken |
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3 Grabs to Left Wrist (same side, cross & 2 handed in any order). |
Random Grab |
Reverse above |
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Nihon Eri Tsukami |
Nihon Eri |
Using double block (2nd movement in Heian Sandan) bring elbows in & push attackers elbows together, weakening their structure. |
GREEN BELT to PURPLE BELT
(6th KYU to 5th KYU)
KIHON
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JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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KIZAMI TSUKI, OI TSUKI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Extended Punch, Stepping Punch, Reverse Punch |
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AGE UKE, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Rising Block, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch |
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UCHI UKE, KIZAMI TSUKI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Inside Block, Extended Punch, Reverse Punch |
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SOTO UKE, YOKO EMPI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Outside Block in Forward Stance, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Reverse Punch changing back to Forward Stance |
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AGE EMPI |
Rising Elbow Strike |
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MAWASHI EMPI |
Roundhouse Elbow Strike |
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SHUTO UKE, GYAKU SHUTO UCHI |
Knife Hand Block in Back Stance, Reverse Knife Hand Strike (palm up) in Forward Stance |
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MAE GERI, OI TSUKI |
Front Snap Kick, land Stepping Punch |
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YOKO GERI KEKOMI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Side Thrust Kick, land Reverse Punch |
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MAWASHI GERI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Roundhouse kick, land Reverse Punch |
KATA
HEIAN YONDAN
Student may also be asked to perform any previous Kata
KUMITE
IPPON KUMITE.
|
Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Outside: Mawashi Uke, Teisho, Hitsui Geri to right thigh |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
Reverse above |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Inside: Parry with left hand, grab and secure attackers right arm if possible. Counter right Age Empi |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
Reverse Above |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
Outside: Parry down, counter with Mawashi Empi |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
Reverse above |
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Mae Geri (Right) |
Mae Geri |
Outside: Parry down whilst moving to the left, Kick of choice to attacking leg as it lands, grab head and strike Mawashi Empi |
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Mae Geri (Left) |
Mae Geri |
Reverse above |
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Hantai Telkubi Tsukami |
Hantai |
Left leg moves forward and turn body clockwise 90 degrees, apply Mawashi Empi as an armlock; followed by strike of choice |
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Hantai Telkubi Tsukami |
Hantai |
Reverse above |
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Nihon Eri Tsukami |
Nihon Eri |
Turn 90 degrees clockwise, moving into Forward Stance so as to come off attackers line. Perform left open hand Gedan Barai bearing down on their left elbow to break their structure and grip. Then rotate back to face attacker striking Shuto Uchi (or strike of choice). |
PURPLE TO PURPLE & WHITE BELT
(5th KYU to 4th KYU)
KIHON
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JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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KIZAMI TSUKI, OI TSUKI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Extended Punch, Stepping Punch, Reverse Punch |
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AGE UKE, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Rising Block, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch |
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UCHI UKE, KIZAMI TSUKI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Inside Block, Extended Punch, Reverse Punch |
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SOTO UKE, YOKO EMPI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Outside Block in Forward Stance, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Reverse Punch changing back to Forward Stance |
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AGE EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI |
Rising Elbow Strike, Roundhouse Elbow Strike |
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SHUTO UKE, GYAKU SHUTO UCHI, HAITO UCHI |
Knife Hand Block in Back Stance, Reverse Knife Hand Strike (palm up) in Forward Stance, Ridge Hand Strike (lead hand) |
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MAE GERI, NIHON TSUKI |
Front Snap Kick, land Double Punch |
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YOKO GERI KEKOMI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Side Thrust Kick, land Reverse Punch |
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MAWASHI GERI, GYAKU TSUKI |
Roundhouse kick, land Reverse Punch |
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USHIRO GERI |
Back Thrust Kick |
KATA
HEIAN GODAN
Student may also be asked to perform any previous Kata
KUMITE
IPPON KUMITE.
|
Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Heian Godan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Heian Godan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Mae Geri (Right) |
Mae Geri |
Defender can choice their own response, |
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Mae Geri (Left) |
Mae Geri |
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Randomly make any grabs from any previous grading. Keep going until told to stop. |
Responds quickly to what ever grab is made. The exercise is see that they can escape quickly so if a hold/restraint is applied as a counter, it should be released quickly so that the exercise can continue. |
PURPLE & WHITE TO BROWN BELT
(4th KYU TO 3rd KYU)
KIHON
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JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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KIZAMI TSUKI (SURI ASHI), GYAKU TSUKI (SURI ASHI) |
Extended Punch with sliding step, Reverse Punch with sliding step |
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AGE UKE, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Rising Block, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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UCHI UKE, KIZAMI TSUKI, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Inside Block, Extended Punch, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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SOTO UKE, YOKO EMPI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Outside Block in Forward Stance, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch changing back to Forward Stance, Lower Sweep |
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AGE EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI, YOKO EMPI |
Rising Elbow Strike, Roundhouse Elbow Strike, Side Elbow Strike in side stance |
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SHUTO UKE, GYAKU SHUTO UCHI, HAITO UCHI |
Knife Hand Block in Back Stance, Reverse Knife Hand Strike (palm up) in Forward Stance, Ridge Hand Strike (lead hand) |
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MAE GERI , NIHON TSUKI |
Front Snap Kick, land Double Punch |
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YOKO GERI KEKOMI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Side Thrust Kick, land Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch |
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MAWASHI GERI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Roundhouse kick, land Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch |
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USHIRO GERI |
Back Kick |
KATA
TEKKI SHODAN
Student may also be asked to perform any previous Kata
KUMITE
IPPON KUMITE
|
Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Tekki Shodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Tekki Shodan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Mae Geri (Right) |
Mae Geri |
Defender can choice their own response, |
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Mae Geri (Left) |
Mae Geri |
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Randomly make any grabs from any previous grading. Keep going until told to stop. |
Responds quickly to what ever grab is made. The exercise is see that they can escape quickly so if a hold/restraint is applied as a counter, it should be released quickly so that the exercise can continue. |
BROWN TO BROWN AND WHITE BELT
(3rd KYU to 2nd KYU)
KIHON
|
JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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KIZAMI TSUKI (SURI ASHI), GYAKU TSUKI (SURI ASHI), URAKEN (SURI ASHI), GYAKU TSUKI (SURI ASHI) |
Extended Punch, Reverse Punch, step through Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch; all with sliding steps |
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AGE UKE, AGE EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI |
Rising Block, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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UCHI UKE, KIZAMI TSUKI, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Inside Block, Extended Punch, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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SOTO UKE, YOKO EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI |
Outside Block in Forward Stance, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Roundhouse Elbow Strike in Forward Stance |
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AGE EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI, YOKO EMPI (KIBA DACHI), TURN USHIRO EMPI, TURN OTOSHI EMPI |
Rising Elbow Strike, Roundhouse Elbow Strike, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Back Elbow Strike, Downward Elbow Strike (alternating arms with each strike) |
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SHUTO UKE, GYAKU SHUTO UCHI, HAITO UCHI |
Knife Hand Block in Back Stance, Reverse Knife Hand Strike (palm up) in Forward Stance, Ridge Hand Strike (lead hand) |
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MAE GERI, SANBON TSUKI |
Front Snap Kick, land Triple Punch |
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YOKO GERI KEKOMI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Side Thrust Kick, land Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch |
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MAWASHI GERI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Roundhouse kick, land Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch |
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MAWASHI GERI, USHIRO GERI |
Roundhouse Kick, Back Kick |
KATA
BASSAI DAI
Student may also be asked to perform any previous Kata
KUMITE
IPPON KUMITE
|
Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Bassai Dai |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Bassai Dai |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Mae Geri (Right) |
Mae Geri |
Defender can choice their own response, |
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Mae Geri (Left) |
Mae Geri |
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Randomly make any grabs from any previous grading. Keep going until told to stop. |
Responds quickly to what ever grab is made. The exercise is see that they can escape quickly so if a hold/restraint is applied as a counter, it should be released quickly so that the exercise can continue. |
JIYU IPPON KUMITE
Traditional semi-free sparring. Attacks with right side only, including:-
Jodan (stepping punch to face)
Chudan (stepping punch to body)
Mae Geri (front kick)
Yoko Geri Kekomi (side thrust kick)
Mawashi Geri (roundhouse kick)
Ushiro Geri (back thrust kick)
BROWN AND WHITE TO BROWN AND 2 WHITE STRIPES BELT
(2nd KYU to 1st KYU)
KIHON
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JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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KIZAMI TSUKI (SURI ASHI), GYAKU TSUKI (SURI ASHI), URAKEN (SURI ASHI), GYAKU TSUKI (SURI ASHI) |
Extended Punch, Reverse Punch, step through Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch; all with sliding steps |
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AGE UKE, AGE EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI |
Rising Block, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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UCHI UKE, KIZAMI TSUKI, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Inside Block, Extended Punch, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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SOTO UKE, YOKO EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI |
Outside Block in Forward Stance, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Roundhouse Elbow Strike in Forward Stance |
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AGE EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI, YOKO EMPI (KIBA DACHI), TURN USHIRO EMPI, TURN OTOSHI EMPI |
Rising Elbow Strike, Roundhouse Elbow Strike, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Back Elbow Strike, Downward Elbow Strike (alternating arms with each strike) |
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SHUTO UKE, GYAKU SHUTO UCHI, HAITO UCHI, GYAKU TEISHO UCHI |
Knife Hand Block in Back Stance, Reverse Knife Hand Strike (palm up) in Forward Stance, Ridge Hand Strike (lead hand), Reverse Palm Heal Strike |
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MAE GERI , SANBON TSUKI |
Front Snap Kick, land Triple Punch (1 to head, 2 to the body) |
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YOKO GERI KEKOMI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Side Thrust Kick, land Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch |
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MAWASHI GERI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Roundhouse kick, land Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch |
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MAE GERI, YOKO GERI KEKOMI, MAWASHI GERI, USHIRO GERI |
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Back Kick |
KATA
BASSAI DAI
Student may also be asked to perform any previous Kata
KUMITE
IPPON KUMITE
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Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Bassai Dai |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Bassai Dai |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Mae Geri (Right) |
Mae Geri |
Defender can choice their own response, |
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Mae Geri (Left) |
Mae Geri |
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Randomly make any grabs from any previous grading. Keep going until told to stop. |
Responds quickly to what ever grab is made. The exercise is see that they can escape quickly so if a hold/restraint is applied as a counter, it should be released quickly so that the exercise can continue. |
JIYU IPPON KUMITE
Traditional semi-free sparring. Attacks with right side only, including:-
Jodan (stepping punch to face)
Chudan (stepping punch to body)
Mae Geri (front kick)
Yoko Geri Kekomi (side thrust kick)
Mawashi Geri (roundhouse kick)
Ushiro Geri (back thrust kick)
Rather than seeking to “score” and withdraw quickly, the defender should take an attitude of domination, moving in and shutting down the attackers ability to respond and possibly placing them in a restraint, lock or throwing them if the defender sees fit.
BROWN AND 2 WHITE STRIPES TO BLACK BELT
(1st KYU TO 1st DAN: SHODAN)
KIHON
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JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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KIZAMI TSUKI (SURI ASHI), GYAKU TSUKI (SURI ASHI), URAKEN (SURI ASHI), GYAKU TSUKI (SURI ASHI) |
Extended Punch, Reverse Punch, step through Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch, all with sliding steps |
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SANBON TSUKI, (BACK) GEDAN BARAI, GYAKU TSUKI, MAWASHI GERI, URAKEN, OI TSUKI |
Forward Triple Punch, back Lower Sweep, Reverse Punch, forward Roundhouse Kick, Back-Fist Strike, as stepping through to Punch |
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AGE UKE, AGE EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI AND/OR AGE UKE, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Rising Block, Rising Elbow Strike, Roundhouse Elbow Strike AND/OR Rising Block, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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UCHI UKE, KIZAMI MAWASHI GERI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Inside Block, Front Leg Roundhouse Kick, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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SOTO UKE, YOKO EMPI, KIZAMI YOKO GERI KEKOMI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI AND/OR SOTO UKE, YOKO EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI |
Outside Block in Forward Stance, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Front Leg Side Thrust Kick, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch AND/OR Outside Block in Forward Stance, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Roundhouse Elbow Strike in Forward Stance |
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AGE EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI, YOKO EMPI (KIBA DACHI), TURN USHIRO EMPI, TURN OTOSHI EMPI |
Rising Elbow Strike, Roundhouse Elbow Strike, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Back Elbow Strike, Downward Elbow Strike (alternating arms with each strike) |
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SHUTO UKE, GYAKU SHUTO UCHI, HAITO UCHI, GYAKU TEISHO |
Knife Hand Block in Back Stance, Reverse Knife Hand Strike (palm up) in Forward Stance, Ridge Hand Strike (lead hand), Reverse Palm Heal |
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KIZAMI MAE GERI, MAE GERI , SANBON TSUKI |
Leading Leg Front Kick, Front Snap Kick, land Treble Punch |
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GYAKU TSUKI, MAWASHI GERI |
Reverse Punch Kick, Roundhouse Kick. Not as 2 separate techniques! The Roundhouse Kick should be starting as the reverse punch completes (almost as if the Reverse Punch is a feint). |
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GYAKU TSUKI, YOKO GERI KEKOMI |
Reverse Punch Kick, Side Thrust Kick. Not as 2 separate techniques! The Roundhouse Kick should be starting as the reverse punch completes (almost as if the Reverse Punch is a feint). |
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MAE GERI, YOKO GERI KEKOMI, USHIRO GERI |
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Back Kick; without putting leg down |
KATA
Choose favourite from:
BASSAI DAI, KANKU DAI, HANGETSU, JION, EMPI
Student will also be asked to perform at least one Heian kata or Tekki Shodan. Maybe more at examiners discretion.
KUMITE
IPPON KUMITE
|
Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
|
Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Bassai Dai |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Bassai Dai |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Mae Geri (Right) |
Mae Geri |
Defender can choice their own response, |
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Mae Geri (Left) |
Mae Geri |
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Randomly make any grabs from any previous grading. Keep going until told to stop. |
Responds quickly to what ever grab is made. The exercise is see that they can escape quickly so if a hold/restraint is applied as a counter, it should be released quickly so that the exercise can continue. |
JIYU IPPON KUMITE
Traditional semi-free sparring. Attacks with right side only, including:-
Jodan (stepping punch to face)
Chudan (stepping punch to body)
Mae Geri (front kick)
Yoko Geri Kekomi (side thrust kick)
Mawashi Geri (roundhouse kick)
Ushiro Geri (back thrust kick)
Rather than seeking to “score” and withdraw quickly, the defender should take an attitude of domination, moving in and shutting down the attackers ability to respond and possibly placing them in a restraint, lock or throwing them if the defender sees fit.
JIYU KUMITE
Traditional free sparring. If over 50 or have relevant health conditions/limitations, student can opt to perform additional bunkai instead.
1st DAN TO 2nd DAN
(SHODAN TO NIDAN)
KIHON
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JAPANESE |
ENGLISH |
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KIZAMI TSUKI (SURI ASHI), GYAKU TSUKI (SURI ASHI), URAKEN (SURI ASHI), GYAKU TSUKI (SURI ASHI) |
Extended Punch, Reverse Punch , step through Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch all with sliding steps |
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SANBON TSUKI, (BACK) GEDAN BARAI, GYAKU TSUKI, MAWASHI GERI, URAKEN, OI TSUKI |
Forward Triple Punch, back Lower Sweep, Reverse Punch, forward Roundhouse Kick, Back-Fist Strike, as Stepping through to Punch |
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AGE UKE, AGE EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI AND/OR AGE UKE, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Rising Block, Rising Elbow Strike, Roundhouse Elbow Strike AND/OR Rising Block, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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UCHI UKE, KIZAMI MAWASHI GERI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI, GEDAN BARAI |
Inside Block, Front Leg Roundhouse Kick, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch, Lower Sweep |
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SOTO UKE, YOKO EMPI, KIZAMI YOKO GERI KEKOMI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI AND/OR SOTO UKE, YOKO EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI |
Outside Block in Forward Stance, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Front Leg Side Thrust Kick, Back Fist Strike, Reverse Punch Outside Block in Forward Stance, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Roundhouse Elbow Strike in Forward Stance |
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AGE EMPI, MAWASHI EMPI, YOKO EMPI (KIBA DACHI), TURN USHIRO EMPI, TURN OTOSHI EMPI |
Rising Elbow Strike, Roundhouse Elbow Strike, Side Elbow Strike in Side Stance, Back Elbow Strike, Downward Elbow Strike (alternating arms with each strike) |
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SHUTO UKE, GYAKU SHUTO UCHI, HAITO UCHI, GYAKU TEISHO |
Knife Hand Block in Back Stance, Reverse Knife Hand Strike (palm up), Ridge Hand Strike (lead hand), Reverse Palm Heal Strike |
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KIZAMI MAE GERI, MAE GERI , SANBON TSUKI |
Leading Leg Front Kick, Front Snap Kick, land Treble Punch |
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GYAKU TSUKI, MAWASHI GERI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Reverse Punch Kick, Roundhouse Kick. Not as 2 separate techniques! The Roundhouse Kick should be starting as the reverse punch completes (almost as if the Reverse Punch is a feint). Landing Back Fist Strike Reverse Punch |
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GYAKU TSUKI, YOKO GERI KEKOMI, URAKEN, GYAKU TSUKI |
Reverse Punch Kick, Side Thrust Kick. Not as 2 separate techniques! The Side Thrust Kick should be starting as the reverse punch completes (almost as if the Reverse Punch is a feint). Landing Back Fist Strike Reverse Punch |
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MAE GERI, YOKO GERI KEKOMI, USHIRO GERI, MAWASHI GERI |
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Back Thrust Kick; Roundhouse Kick without putting leg down |
KATA
Choose favourite from one of the following: BASSAI SHO, KANKU SHO, NIJUSHIHO, JITTE, TEKKI NIDAN.
Compulsory Kata’s: BASSAI DAI, KANKU DAI, HANGETSU, JION, EMPI
Plus any previous kata
KUMITE
IPPON KUMITE
|
Attack |
Announced as |
Defence |
|
Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Bassai Dai |
|
Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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|
Jodan Tsuki (Right) |
Jodan |
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Jodan Tsuki (Left) |
Jodan |
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|
Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
Defender can choice their own response, but must include at least 1 applications (bunkai) from Bassai Dai |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Right) |
Chudan |
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Chudan Tsuki (Left) |
Chudan |
|
|
Mae Geri (Right) |
Mae Geri |
Defender can choice their own response, |
|
Mae Geri (Left) |
Mae Geri |
|
|
Randomly make any grabs from any previous grading. Keep going until told to stop. |
Responds quickly to what ever grab is made. The exercise is see that they can escape quickly so if a hold/restraint is applied as a counter, it should be released quickly so that the exercise can continue. |
JIYU IPPON KUMITE
Traditional semi-free sparring. Attacks with right side only, including:-
Jodan (stepping punch to face)
Chudan (stepping punch to body)
Mae Geri (front kick)
Yoko Geri Kekomi (side thrust kick)
Mawashi Geri (roundhouse kick)
Ushiro Geri (back thrust kick)
Rather than seeking to “score” and withdraw quickly, the defender should take an attitude of domination, moving in and shutting down the attackers ability to respond and possibly placing them in a restraint, lock or throwing them if the defender sees fit.
JIYU KUMITE
Traditional free sparring. If over 50 or have relevant health conditions/limitations, student can opt to perform additional bunkai instead.
2nd DAN to 3rd DAN
(NIDAN to SANDAN)
KIHON
Any or all of the previous with combinations added at examiners discretion
KATA
Choose favourite from one of the following: SOCHIN, UNSU, GANKAKU, CHINTE, GOJU SHIHO SHO
Compulsory Kata’s: NIJU SHIHO, BASSAI SHO, TEKKI NIDAN, KANKU SHO, JITTE
Plus any previous kata
KUMITE
As previous