10th Kyu (White Belt)
Kihon
Oi Zuki Chudan – Stepping Punch to the Stomach
Oi Zuki Jodan – Stepping Punch to the Head
Jodan Age Uke – Rising Block
Chudan Soto Uke – Outside Block
Chudan Uchi Uke – Inside Block
Chudan Mae Geri – Front Kick Stomach
Jodan Mae Geri – Front kick Face
Yoko Geri Keage – Side Snap Kick
Yoko Geri Kekomi – Side Thrust Kick
All techniques will be performed 3 times
Kumite
Sanbon Kumite (Three Step Sparring)
Jodan & Chudan
Kata
Kihon Kata
Sport Kumite
To demonstrate a Kamae posture and effective guard both left and right sides.
To demonstrate Kizame Zuki with effective blocking foot movement and hip rotation.
9th Kyu (Orange Belt)
Kihon
Oi Zuki Chudan – Stepping Punch to the Stomach
Oi Zuki Jodan – Stepping Punch to the Head
Jodan Age Uke – Rising Block
Chudan Soto Uke – Outside Block
Chudan Uchi Uke – Inside Block
Shuto Uke – Knife Hand Block
Chudan Mae Geri – Front Kick Stomach
Jodan Mae Geri – Front kick Face
Yoko Geri Keage – Side Snap Kick
Yoko Geri Kekomi – Side Thrust Kick
All techniques will be performed 3 times
Kumite
Sanbon Kumite (Three Step Sparring)
Jodan & Chudan
Kata
Hiean Shodan
Plus Any Previous Kata
Sport Kumite
To demonstrate a Kamae posture and effective guard both left and right sides
To demonstrate Gyaku Zuki with effective blocking, foot movement and hip rotation.
8th Kyu (Red Belt)
Kihon
Ren Zuki Chudan – Double Punch
Jodan Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki – Rising Block Reverse Punch
Chudan Soto Uke Gyaku Zuki – Outside Block Reverse Punch
Chudan Uchi Uke, Gyaku Zuki – Inside Block Reverse Punch
Shuto Uke, Nukite – Knife Hand Block, Spear Hand
Chudan Mae Geri – Front Kick Stomach
Jodan Mae Geri – Front Kick Face
Yoko Geri Keage – Side Snap Kick
Yoko Geri Kekomi – Side Thrust Kick
All techniques will be performed 3 times
Kumite
Sanbon Kumite (Three Step Sparring)
Jodan & Chudan
Kata
Heian Nedan
Plus Any Previous Kata
Sport Kumite
To demonstrate a Kamae posture and effective guard both left and right sides
To demonstrate Kizame Zuki & Gyaku Zuki with effective blocking/countering, foot movement and hip rotation for both.
7th Kyu (Yellow Belt)
Kihon
Sanbon Zuki
Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai (Reverse)
Soto Uke, Empi Uchi
Uchi Uke, Kizami Zuke, Gyaku Zuki (Reverse)
Shuto Uke, Mae Geri, Nukite (Both directions)
Ren Geri (Mae Geri) Chudan & Jodan Alternate Legs
Yoko Geri Keage & Kekomi (Combination)
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Kumite
Attack
Jodan Oi Zuki
Chudan Oi Zuki
On left and right side
Block & Counter:
On left and right side
Kata
Heian Sandan
Plus Any Previous Kata
Sport Kumite
To demonstrate Gyaku Zuki, front foot Mawashi Geri with effective blocking/countering, foot movement and hip rotation for both.
6th Belt (Green Belt)
Kihon
Sanbon Zuki
Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai (Reverse)
Soto Uke, Empi Uchi, Uraken Uchi
Uchi Uke, Kizami Zuke, Gyaku Zuki (Reverse)
Shuto Uke, Mae Geri, Nukite, Shuto (Both directions)
Ren Geri (Mae Geri) Chudan & Jodan Alternate Legs
Yoko Geri Keage & Kekomi (Combination)
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Kumite
Attack
Jodan Oi Zuki
Chudan Oi Zuki
Mae Geri
On left and right side
Block & Counter:
On left and right side
Kata
Heian Yondan
Plus Any Previous Kata
Sport Kumite
Demonstrate Kizamea Zuki, front foot Ura-Mawashi Geri with effective blocking/countering, foot movement and hip rotation for both.
5th Kyu (Purple Belt)
Kihon
Sanbon Zuki
Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai (Reverse)
Soto Uke, Empi Uchi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai
Uchi Uke, Kizami Zuke, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai (Reverse)
Shuto Uke, Mawashi Geri, Nukite (Reverse)
Ren Geri (Mae Geri) Chudan & Jodan Alternate Legs
Yoko Geri Keage & Kekomi (Combination)
Mawashi Geri Chudan & Jodan
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Kumite
Attack
Jodan Oi Zuki
Chudan Oi Zuki
Mae Geri
Yoro Geri Kekomi
On left and right side
Block & Counter:
On left and right side
Kata
Heian Godan
Plus Any Previous Kata
Sport Kumite
To demonstrate Kizamea Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, front foot Mawashi Geri with effective blocking/countering, foot movement and hip rotation for both.
4th Kyu (Purple & White Belt)
Kihon
Sanbon Zuki
Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai (Reverse)
Soto Uke, Empi Uchi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai
Uchi Uke, Kizami Zuke, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai (Reverse)
Shuto Uke, Mawashi Geri, Nukite, Shuto (Reverse)
Ren Geri (Mae Geri) Chudan & Jodan Alternate Legs
Yoko Geri Keage & Kekomi (Combination)
Mawashi Geri Chudan & Jodan
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Kumite
Attack
Jodan Oi Zuki (x2)
Chudan Oi Zuki (x2)
Mae Geri (x2)
Yoro Geri Kekomi (x2)
Mawashi Geri (x2)
On left and right side
Block & Counter:
Candidates at this level must demonstrate 2 different blocks & counters for each attack
Kata
Tekki Shodan
Plus Any Previous Kata
Sport Kumite
To demonstrate Kizamea Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, front foot Mawashi Geri with effective blocking/countering, foot movement and hip rotation for both.
To demonstrate breaking lines and using angles to kick Chudan Mawashi Geri.
3rd Kyu (Brown Belt)
Kihon
Kizami Zuki, Oi Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri Kizami Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Yoko Geri Kekomi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mawashi Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Ushiro Geri Chudan Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Four Kicks: Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Kumite (One Step)
& Ji-Yu Ippon Kumite (Semi Free)
To be demonstrated in both forms
Attack:
Jodan Oi Zuki
Chudan Oi Zuki
Mae Geri
Yoko Geri Kekomi
Mawashi Geri
Ushiro Geri
On left and right side
Block & Counter:
On left and right side
Kata
Bassai Dai
Plus Any Previous Kata
Candidates must be learning the following katas.
Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion, Enpi & Hangetsu
Sport Kumite
Candidates choice of favourite combination (minimum 4 moves).
Any previous Sport Kumite combination.
2nd Kyu (Brown & White Belt)
Kihon
Kizami Zuki, Oi Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri Kizami Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Yoko Geri Kekomi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mawashi Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Ushiro Geri Chudan Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Four Kicks: Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Kumite
Ji-Yu Ippon Kumite (Semi Free)
Attack:
Jodan Oi Zuki
Chudan Oi Zuki
Mae Geri
Yoko Geri Kekomi
Mawashi Geri
Ushiro Geri
On left and right side
Block & Counter:
On left and right side
Free Fighting
Candidates will fight
Kata
Bassai Dai
Plus Any Previous Kata
Candidates must be learning the following katas.
Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion, Enpi & Hangetsu
Sport Kumite
Candidates choice of favourite combination (minimum 4 moves).
To demonstrate spinning Ura-Mawashi Geri.
Any previous Sport Kumite combination.
1st Kyu (Brown & White Belt)
Kihon
Kizami Zuki, Oi Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri Kizami Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Yoko Geri Kekomi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mawashi Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Ushiro Geri Chudan Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Four Kicks: Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
On the same leg use, Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Ushiro Geri, whilst maintaining balance, left and right side
Kumite
Ji-Yu Ippon Kumite (Semi Free)
Attack:
Jodan Oi Zuki
Chudan Oi Zuki
Mae Geri
Yoko Geri Kekomi
Mawashi Geri
Ushiro Geri
On left and right side
Block & Counter:
On left and right side
Free Fighting
Candidates will fight
Kata
Bassai Dai
Plus Any Previous Kata
Candidates must know the following katas.
Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion, Enpi & Hangetsu
Minimum waiting period of 6 months before taking Shodan (1st Dan)
Sport Kumite
Candidates choice of favourite combination (minimum 4 moves).
To demonstrate Ashi Barai both front and back leg.
Any previous Sport Kumite combination.
Shodan (1st Dan)
Kihon
Kizami Zuki, Oi Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri Kizami Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Yoko Geri Kekomi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mawashi Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
A combination of any of the above techniques
Four Kicks: Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
On the same leg use, Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Ushiro Geri, whilst maintaining balance, left and right side
Kumite
Ji-Yu Ippon Kumite (Semi Free)
Attack:
Jodan Oi Zuki
Chudan Oi Zuki
Mae Geri
Yoko Geri Kekomi
Mawashi Geri
Ushiro Geri
On left and right side
Block & Counter:
On left and right side
Free Fighting
Candidates will fight
Kata
Instructors Choice
Bassai Dai
Plus Any Previous Kata
Candidates choice:
Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion, Enpi & Hangetsu
Minimum waiting period of 2 years before taking Nidan (2nd Dan)
Sport Kumite
Any previous Sport Kumite combination.
Nidan (2nd Dan)
Kihon
Kizami Zuki, Mae Geri Kizami Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Yoko Geri Kekomi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Step Back, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Half Step Back, Yoko Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
On the same leg use, Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Ushiro Geri, Mawashi Geri whilst maintaining balance, left and right side
Plus
Any previous syllabus combination
Kumite
Kaisho Ippon Kumite
Semi Free Sparring
5 attacks candidates choice
Free Fighting
Candidates will fight
Demonstration of block & counter from multiple assailants
Kata
Instructors Choice:
Bassai Dai
Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion, Enpi & Hangetsu
Candidates choice:
Sochin, Unsu, Nijushiho, Jitte, Chinte, Goju Shiho Sho, Bassai Sho, Tekki Nidan
Minimum waiting period of 3 years before taking Sandan (3rd Dan)
Sport Kumite
Any previous Sport Kumite combination.
Sandan (3rd Dan)
Kihon
Kizami Zuki, Mae Geri Kizami Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Yoko Geri Kekomi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Step Back, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Half Step Back, Yoko Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
On the same leg use, Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Ushiro Geri, Mawashi Geri whilst maintaining balance, left and right side
Plus
Any previous syllabus combination
Kumite
Kaisho Ippon Kumite
Semi Free Sparring
5 attacks candidates choice
Free Fighting
Candidates will fight
Demonstration of block & counter from multiple assailants
Kata
Instructors Choice:
Sochin, Unsu, Nijushiho, Jitte, Kanku Sho, Goju Shiho Sho, Bassai Sho, Tekki Nidan
Candidates choice:
Goju Shiho Dai, Ji’In, Tekki Sandan, Chinte, Wankan, Gankaku, Meikyo
Minimum waiting period of 4 years before taking Yondan (4th Dan)
Sport Kumite
Any previous Sport Kumite combination.
Yondan (4th Dan)
Kihon
Kizami Zuki, Mae Geri Kizami Zuki Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Yoko Geri Kekomi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Step Back, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Mae Geri, Half Step Back, Yoko Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
On the same leg use, Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Ushiro Geri, Mawashi Geri whilst maintaining balance, left and right side
Any previous syllabus combination
Kumite
Kaisho Ippon Kumite
Semi Free Sparring
5 attacks candidates choice
Free Fighting
Candidates will fight
Demonstration of block & counter from multiple assailants
Kata
Instructors Choice:
Sochin, Unsu, Nijushiho, Jitte, Kanku Sho, Goju Shiho Sho, Bassai Sho, Tekki Nidan, Goju Shiho Dai, Ji’In, Tekki Sandan, Chinte, Wankan, Gankaku, Meikyo
Candidates will be requested to demonstrate an understanding of Kata Bunkai (minimum 5 moves)
Minimum waiting period of 5 years before taking Godan (5th Dan)
Sport Kumite
Any previous Sport Kumite combination.
Kizami Zuki, with Four Punch Combination, step back with the same hand block Age Uki, Soto Uki, Gedan Barai, Uchi Uki, Gyaku Zuki,
Use 3 turning punches, turn to the right and punch Gyaku Zuki, turn to the left and punch Gyaku Zuki, turn to the right and punch Gyaku Zuki,
Turn back and use Heito, Mawashi Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki, with the same use Mae Geri, bring leg back to front stance kick Yoko Geri Keagi,
Bring the same leg back to front stance, use Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Geri, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Godan (5th Dan)
Kihon
Any previous syllabus combination
Kumite
Demonstration of 3 to 5 favourite Kumite Techniques
Discussion / Technical Insight into Techniques
Examiner test for High-Level Mastery of Karate Techniques and the ability to apply technique in one’s own unique way
A 1500-2000 word thesis on any aspect of Karate-Do
Kata
Any previous syllabus kata
Candidates will be requested to demonstrate an understanding of Kata Bunkai (minimum 5 moves)
Minimum waiting period of 6 years before taking Rokudan (6th Dan)
Sport Kumite
Any previous Sport Kumite combination.