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SEIKEN KARATENOMICHI ACADEMY Training & Grading Syllabus

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ACADEMY Training & Grading Syllabus v1.2



Table of Contents

4 Introduction

8 Shotokan Kata Names

9 Grade & Belt Chart

Training Syllabus

10 Special Junior Grade (12th – 10th Kyu)

11 9th Kyu

12 8th Kyu

13 7th Kyu

14 6th Kyu

15 5th Kyu

16 4th Kyu

17 3rd Kyu

18 2nd Kyu

19 1st Kyu

20 1st Dan

22 2nd Dan

24 3rd Dan

26 4th Dan

27 5th Dan

29 Guidelines for SKA Dan Grade Reports / Theses

SKIF / SKA Kumite Syllabus

32 Gohon Kumite & Sanbon Kumite

33 Kihon Ippon Kumite

35 Jiyu Ippon Kumite

“Never forget that the Karate-Do practice is a lifetime process, the examination only part of this long

road. Practice as much as you can and this way one day you will understand the meaning of Karate-do” Nakayama Masatoshi Shihan



Funakoshi Gichin O’sensei

The Founder of Shotokan



INTRODUCTION

What Is A Grade? A grade is a measure of the level of attainment of a Karate student. Each grade is signified by a different coloured belt, starting with the White belt and progressing to Black. Below the black belt, grades are referred to as Kyu, which means 'boy'. Black belts are called Dans, which can translate as 'man' (this is all a little sexist, but remember that traditional Karate traces its roots to a very male dominated past). Wearing a black belt is a great privilege, and carries a deal of responsibility. Fewer than 1 in 10,000 people ever try their hand at a martial art. For every 1,000 people who do begin Karate, fewer than 50 will achieve a Dan grade. Most will drop out before they achieve a senior grade (senior grades are 3rd Kyu - brown belt - and above). Above this point the 'dropout' rate is somewhat smaller, but still less than half those who achieve 3rd Kyu will eventually reach black belt.

What Is A Grading? Gradings are where students get the opportunity to show to the Association’s Technical Director and other Dan grades how they have progressed since their previous grading. Equally, gradings are where Club Instructors are also assessed, to see how well they have taught their students! So, while it is natural for students to feel a little apprehensive, they should take comfort in the knowledge that their instructors are feeling just the same!

Gradings are held once every 3 to 4 months (up to 4th Kyu). Gradings are a great opportunity to meet students from different clubs.

The examiner, in conjunction with the Club Sensei, can use discretion for the Kyu waiting times.

Only Kanazawa Kancho can vary the Dan Grade requirements.

Grading examiners can vary up to two of the Kihon / Kumite grading requirements.

Am I Ready To Grade? All students, not just junior grades (below 3rd Kyu), should be guided by the advice of Sensei. Remember that Sensei has already gone through all the gradings ahead of you, so has a wealth of experience in this area!

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If you are determined to attend a grading, regardless of what Sensei recommends, no-one will prevent you. But bear in mind that ignoring Sensei's advice can mean the difference between a good grading and poor one.

The minimum amount time between moving from one grade to the next, up until brown belt (3rd

Kyu), is 3 to 4 months. From brown belt to Brown & one black stripe (2nd

Kyu) takes a minimum of 6 months, and a further minimum of 6 months must go by before reaching Brown & two black stripes (1st

Kyu). A full year must pass before a student becomes eligible to grade for the Black belt. These minimum times should more accurately be described by the number of hours a student trains at the Dojo. As an organisation we have many years of experience, and this has taught us that a student who trains once a month for 4 months is never going to achieve the standard required! So we have set a tariff of a minimum of 20 hours Dojo training in each 3 to 4 month period. That works out to roughly 1 hour a week. As students progress in their training towards being senior grades, they will see for themselves that this is far too little, and 2 hours a week becomes the expectation for green and purple belts. As for high grades (3rd Kyu and above) it is normal to train 4 to 6 hours a week.

So, in summary, students should remember the following:

The time between gradings is a minimum - many students take longer to prepare for a grading.

No student is expected to grade every time - students will not be expected to progress faster than they feel is comfortable.

No student should expect to grade every time - follow the advice of your Sensei.

What Happens At A Grading? Gradings begin with registration. Please make a point of registering as soon as you arrive. Next, all students gather for a quick warm-up, usually taken by one of the senior Kyu grades. Don't worry about it - the warm-up will follow the familiar routine that you observe in your Dojo. After the warm-up, students are split up into grades (all beginners together, for example), and receive an hour's tuition (really, just a last-minute brush-up on your grading syllabus) from a Dan-grade instructor.





Finally there's a short recess, and then the grading itself begins.

You are asked to demonstrate skills, in front of Association instructors, in three areas:

Kihon (basics) is just that. Remember all the punching and blocking you've done, up and down the Dojo floor, over and over again? That's all there is to it. You will be asked to perform different techniques (for example, downward block, stepping punch, upper-rising block) a number of times in front of the judges.

Kata (form). Here you demonstrate the Kata you've been practicing. For your very first grading this is the just first 8 moves of Taikyoku Shodan and that's all there is to it! Afterwards you are presented with a certificate of achievement from a Dan grade, and awarded the right to wear the next belt, and then it's time to relax and enjoy the feeling you get from having completed a grading.

Kumite (sparring) is where you show your ability to perform formal attacks and defences against an opponent. Once again, you've done this many times in the Dojo, paired up with a partner. Note that beginners (white belts) do not have any Kumite exercises to perform.

Don't Be Nervous! No student EVER fails a grading for not being able to complete a certain technique, or for being nervous, or tripping over their feet during a Kata. The main ingredient to a successful grading is always going to be SPIRIT. The student who finds it desperately difficult to perform a turn in Taikyoku Shodan, for instance, but who tries hard all the time, and does their best, will have a good grading - even if they get it wrong on the day. Effort is the watchword here, and a loud "KIAI!" will impress the examiner every time! Remember the fourth element to karate training : KIHAKU… your inner spirit.





GRADE MINIMUM SESSIONS CYCLE 12th to 4th Kyu 10 of 12 classes 3 months

2nd to 1st Kyu 19 of 24 classes 6 months

1st Dan 38 of 48 classes 1 year

2nd Dan 77 of 96 classes 2 years

3rd Dan 115 of 144 classes 3 years

THE TRAINING SYLLABUS :

PRINCIPALS

The ultimate goal of the SKA is to reach the level beyond the technique. It is based on the ancient BUDO approach to martial arts and spirit.

Some aspects of higher karate level cannot be clearly recognized and graded by outer means. After technique has been mastered it becomes a tool in further search. Specific breathing, concentration and visualization are crucial means in mind’s development.

The system of Ibuki breathing leads to a higher spiritual level and to the finest energy control.

The authenticity of the SEIKEN approach should be reflected in the examination syllabus; hence reality instead of formality is the general target in both Kumite and Kata applications.

The presentation of an extremely strong and effective defensive system is involved. Variety of blocks, with open and closed hands and respective Kamae positions should be shown.

The use of FUDO DACHI (for Dan Grades), gradually developed from basic stances, to satisfy equally defensive and offensive requirements, as well as to insure ultimate stability and body control.

The approach with open hand techniques into defensive and offensive attitude. The timing principals of SEI-TE and HEN-TE clearly and effectively implemented. Development of the moving system to diagonal, semicircular and circular directions.

Unique treatment of KATA, including four execution directions (omote, ura, go, ura-go) and respective application system (Kata Kumite, Bunkai, Oyo Bunkai).

Note The following syllabus is not a final examination program; it is just a spot on the long way of Karate-Do. Any deviation from the SKIF syllabus, in this manual, is a recommendation for use within the Academy.



SHOTOKAN KATA NAMES

Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organized into a pre-arranged fight against imaginary opponents. The Kata consists of kicks, punches, sweeps, strikes, blocks, and throws. Body movement in various

Kata includes stepping, twisting, turning, dropping to the ground, and jumping.

In Shotokan, Kata is not a performance or a demonstration, but is for individual karate to practice full techniques — with every technique potentially a killing blow (ikken hisatsu) — while paying particular attention to form and timing (rhythm). As the karate-ka grows older, more emphasis is placed on the health benefits of practicing Kata,

promoting fitness while keeping the body soft, supple, and agile.

The list below shows the Kata to be performed by each grade based on the SKIF & SKA Syllabus.

12th

– 9th

Kyu Taikyoku Shodan 太極初段 First Course Beginning Step

8th Kyu Heian Shodan 平安初段 Peaceful Mind Beginning Step

7th Kyu Heian Nidan 平安二段 Peaceful Mind 2nd Step

6th

Kyu Heian Sandan 平安三段 Peaceful Mind 3rd Step

5th

Kyu Heian Yondan 平安四段 Peaceful Mind 4th Step

4th Kyu Heian Godan 平安五段 Peaceful Mind 5th Step

3rd Kyu Tekki Shodan 鉄騎初段 Iron Knight Beginning Step

2nd Kyu – 1st Dan Bassai Dai 披塞大 To Penetrate A Fortress (Major)

2nd

Kyu – 1st

Dan Jion 慈恩 Kind And Graciousness

2nd Kyu – 1st Dan Enpi/Empi 燕飛 Flight Of The Swallow

2nd Kyu – 1st Dan Kanku Dai 観空大 To Look At The Sky (Major)

1st Dan Jitte 十手 Ten Hands

2nd Dan Hangetsu 半月 Half-Moon

2nd Dan Gankaku 岩鶴 Crane On A Rock

2nd Dan Tekki Nidan 鉄騎二段 Iron Knight 2nd Step

2nd

Dan Bassai Sho 披塞小 To Penetrate A Fortress (Minor)

2nd

Dan Kanku Sho 観空小 To Look At The Sky (Minor)

3rd

Dan Tekki Sandan 鉄騎三段 Iron Knight3rd Step

3rd Dan Nijushiho 二十四步 Twenty-Four Steps

3rd Dan Chinte 珍手 Rare (Extra-Ordinary) Hand

3rd Dan Sochin 壯鎭 Tranquil Force

3rd

Dan Ji'in 慈陰 Kind Shade

4th

Dan and above Meikyo 明鏡 Bright Mirror

4th Dan and above Unsu 雲手 Hands In A Cloud

4th

Dan and above Wankan 王冠 King's Crown

4th

Dan and above Gojushiho Sho 五十四歩小 Fifty-Four Steps (Minor)

4th

Dan and above Gojushiho Dai 五十四歩大 Fifty-Four Steps (Major)



GRADE & BELT CHART

JUNIOR (17 YEARS & BELOW)

GRADE SENIOR

(18 YEARS & ABOVE)

UNGRADED

JU-NI (12) KYU

JU-IK (11) KYU

JU (10) KYU

KU (9) KYU

HACHI (8) KYU

KARI NANA (7) KYU

NANA (7) KYU

KARI ROKU (6) KYU

ROKU (6) KYU

KARI GO (5) KYU

GO (5) KYU

KARI YON (4) KYU

YON (4) KYU

KARI SAN (3) KYU

SAN (3) KYU

NI (2) KYU

IK (1) KYU

SHO( 1) DAN-HO

SHO (1) DAN

NI (2) DAN

SAN (3) DAN

YON (4) DAN

GO (5) DAN



SPECIAL JUNIOR GRADE The Special Junior Grade was created for students 7 years and below and for those with learning disabilities

(autism, hyperactive, etc). This level will develop their fundamental techniques (Kihon) so that they are better equipped to learn advance techniques easier. Instructors may skip this level if they deem their students are ready

to advance direct to 9th or 8th Kyu.

12th Kyu (Ju-nikyu) Kyu no Kihon Hand on hips: moving forward and backwards

Zenkutsu Dachi & Kiba Dachi

Able to execute Yoi, Yame and Yasume properly

Make a proper fist

From Shizen tai Choku Zuki x10 & Gedan Barai x10

Kata & Kumite Not applicable

Theory Where does KARATE come from?

11th Kyu (Ju-ikkyu) Kyu no Kihon All of the above and:

Hand on hips: moving forward and backwards Kokotsu Dachi

Execute Mawatte properly x10 / x5 each side

From Shizen tai Age Uke x10 Mae Geri x10

Kata First eight steps of Taikyoku Shodan

Kumite Not applicable

Theory Count 1 – 10 in Japanese

10th Kyu (Jukyu) Kyu no Kihon All of the above and:

Kihon Oi Zuki x10 Kihon Age Uke x10 Gedan Barai x10 Kihon Oi Zuki x10

Execute Mawatte with Gedan Barai 5x each side

From Shizen tai Soto Ude Uke x10 Uchi Ude Uke x10 Yoko Geri Keage x10 Mae Geri x10

Kata Taikyoku Shodan (by count)

Kumite Gohon Kumite Jodan - Hidari (Left leg forward)

(All basic movements are done to count on examiner’s command.)

Theory What is the meaning of ‘DOJO’?

Note : Any deviation from the SKIF syllabus, in this manual, is a recommendation for use within the SKA.



9th Kyu (Kukyu)

Kyu no Kihon

Zenkutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai

Chudan Jun Zuki Chudan Gyaku Zuki Soto Ude Uke

Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae

Mae Geri Kiba Dachi

Yoko Geri Keage (All basic movements are done to count on examiner’s command.)

Kata

Taikyoku Shodan (Own count)

Kumite

Gohon Kumite

Jodan - Hidari (Left leg forward) (All basic movements are done to count on examiner’s command.)

Theory

What is the meaning of ‘SENSEI’?

Minimum training period before next grade

36 Hours / 3 Months




8th Kyu (Hachikyu)

Kyu no Kihon


Chudan Jun Zuki Chudan Gyaku Zuki Jodan Age Uke Soto Ude Uke Uchi Ude Uke

Kokutsu Dachi Kamae

Shuto Uke Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae

Mae Geri Kiba Dachi

Yoko Geri Keage Yoko Geri Kekomi

Kata

Heian Shodan

Kumite

Gohon Kumite

Jodan & Chudan - Hidari (All basic movements are done to count on examiner’s command.)

Theory

What is the meaning of ‘KIHON’?


36 Hours / 3 Months




7th Kyu (Nanakyu)

Kyu no Kihon


Chudan Jun Zuki Chudan Gyaku Zuki Jodan Age Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Soto Ude Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Uchi Ude Uke → Gyaku Zuki

Kokutsu Dachi Kamae

Chudan Shuto Uke Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae

Mae Geri Mawashi Geri

Kiba Dachi


Kata

Heian Nidan

Kumite

Sanbon Kumite - Hidari (Left leg forward)

No.1 & No. 2

Theory What is the meaning of ‘KATA’?


36 Hours / 3 Months




6th Kyu (Rokukyu)

Kyu No Kihon


Chudan Jun Zuki Chudan Gyaku Zuki Jodan Age Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Soto Ude Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Uchi Ude Uke → Gyaku Zuki

Kokutsu Dachi Kamae

Chudan Shuto Uke Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae

Mae Geri Mawashi Geri

Kiba Dachi


The above Kihon will be required to be performed backwards or forwards as requested.

Kata

Heian Sandan

Kumite

Sanbon Kumite - Hidari/Migi (Left/Right)

No.1 & No. 2 & No.3 (No.1 & No.2 Left & Right, No. 3 Left Only)

Theory

What is the ‘DOJOKUN’ and why does each one starts with ‘ICHI’?


36 Hours / 3 Months




5th Kyu (Gokyu)

Kyu no Kihon


Sanbon Zuki Jodan → Chudan → Chudan

Sanbon Gyaku Zuki Chudan → Jodan → Chudan

Jodan Age Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Soto Ude Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi) →

Empi Uchi (Kiba Dachi) → Uraken (Kiba Dachi) Chudan Uchi Ude Uke → Kizami Zuki →

Gyaku Zuki Kokutsu Dachi Kamae

Shuto Uke(Kokotsu Dachi) → Nukite (Zenkutsu Dachi)


Mae Ren Geri : Chudan → Jodan (Change legs)

Mawashi Geri Kiba Dachi Kamae


Kata

Heian Yondan

Kumite

Kihon Ippon Kumite – Hidari (Left leg forward)

2x Jodan 2x Chudan 2x Mae Geri

Theory

What is ‘SHOTOKAN’ and who is GICHIN FUNAKOSHI?


36 Hours / 3 Months




4th Kyu (Yonkyu)

Kyu no Kihon


Sanbon Zuki Jodan → Chudan → Chudan

Sanbon Gyaku Zuki Chudan → Jodan → Chudan

Jodan Age Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Soto Ude Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi) →

Empi Uchi (Kiba Dachi) → Uraken (Kiba Dachi) Chudan Uchi Ude Uke → Kizami Zuki →

Gyaku Zuki Kokutsu Dachi Kamae

Shuto Uke (Kokotsu Dachi) → Nukite (Zenkutsu Dachi)


Mae Ren Geri : Chudan → Jodan (Change legs)

Mawashi Geri Kiba Dachi Kamae


Kata

Heian Godan

Kumite

Kihon Ippon Kumite – Hidari / Migi (Left/Right)

2x Jodan 2x Chudan 2x Mae Geri 1x Yoko Geri 1x Mawashi Geri

Theory

Who is Kanazawa Kancho?


36 Hours / 3 Months




3rd Kyu (Sankyu)

Kyu no Kihon


Chudan Jun Zuki Chudan Gyaku Zuki Jodan Age Uke Chudan Soto Ude Uke Chudan Uchi Ude Uke

Kokutsu Dachi Kamae

Shuto Uke

Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae Mae Geri Mawashi Geri Ushiro Geri

Kiba Dachi Kamae


Kata

Shitei Heian 1 – Heian 5 Sentei Tekki Shodan

Kumite

Shitei Kihon Ippon Kumite – Hidari/Migi Examiner will choose one of each attack, and examinee will be expected to perform each technique on left and right sides.

2x Jodan 2x Chudan 2x Mae Geri 1x Yoko Geri 1x Mawashi Geri

Theory

What is the meaning of ‘IKKEN HISATSU’ and how does it relate to how we do our training?


72 Hours / 6 Months




2nd Kyu (Nikyu)

Kyu no Kihon


Mae Geri → Jun Zuki Mawashi Geri → Gyaku Zuki Gyaku Zuki → Mae Geri → Jun Zuki → Gedan

Barai Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae

Mae Geri → Mawashi Geri Kizami Yoko Geri → Ushiro Geri

Kiba Dachi Kamae

Yoko Keage (step forward – change leg) → Yoko Kekomi

Kata

Shitei Tekki Shodan Tokui Choose one of the following Sentei

(Optional) Kata Bassai Dai Kanku Dai Jion Empi

Kumite

Jiyu Ippon Kumite - Hidari

2 x Jodan 2 x Chudan 2 x Mae Geri 1 x Yoko Geri 1 x Mawashi Geri 1 x Ushiro Geri

Theory

Write a short essay on any topic about KARATE. (Minimum 500 words. Please discuss your topic with your instructor.)


72 Hours / 6 Months




1st Kyu (Ikkyu)

Kyu no Kihon


Mae Geri → Jun Zuki Mawashi Geri → Gyaku Zuki Gyaku Zuki → Mae Geri → Jun Zuki → Gedan

Barai Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae

Mae Geri - Mawashi Geri Kizami Yoko Geri - Ushiro Geri

Kiba Dachi

Yoko Keage (step forward – change leg) → Yoko Kekomi

Kata

Shitei Tekki Shodan Tokui Choose one of the following Sentei

(Optional) Kata Bassai Dai Kanku Dai Jion Empi

Kumite

Jiyu Ippon Kumite – Hidari & Migi

2 x Jodan 2 x Chudan 2 x Mae Geri 1 x Yoko Geri 1 x Mawashi Geri 1 x Ushiro Geri

Theory

Write a short essay on any topic about KARATE. (Minimum 500 words. Please discuss your topic with your instructor.)


72 Hours / 6 Months




1st Dan (Shodan)

Dan no Kihon


Sanbon-Zuki (Jodan -Chudan-Chudan) Sanbon Gyaku Zuki (Chudan-Jodan-Chudan) Jodan Age Uke → Gedan Barai →Gyaku Zuki Chudan Soto Ude Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi) →

Empi Uchi (Kiba Dachi) → Uraken (Kiba Dachi) → Gyaku Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Chudan Uchi Uke → Jodan Kizami Zuki → Mae Geri → Chudan Gyaku Zuki

Mae Geri → Mawashi Geri → Gyaku Zuki → Gedan Barai

Mae Geri → Yoko Geri Kekomi → Gyaku Zuki → Gedan Barai

Kokutsu Dachi Kamae Shuto Uke → Kizami Geri → Nukite (Zenkutsu

Dachi)

Kiba Dachi Kamae Yoko Keage (step forward – change leg) →

Yoko Kekomi

Kata

Examiner’s Choice Shitei Heian 1 – Heian 5, Tekki Shodan

Own Choice : Must be different from previous gradings Sentei Bassai Dai

Kanku Dai Jion Empi Jitte

Kumite

Jiyu Ippon Kumite – Hidari & Migi 2 x Jodan 2 x Chudan 2 x Mae Geri 1 x Yoko Geri 1 x Mawashi Geri 1 x Ushiro Geri 1 x Kizami Zuki 1 x Gyaku Zuki Jiyu Kumite (Free Fighting)





Kime Waza

Gyaku Zuki

Theory

Write an essay (1,000 words or more) from any of the topics listed below. Essays are encouraged to be written in English, but essays in Bahasa Melayu will also be accepted. Essays in other languages not accepted.

What does it mean to be a Black Belt? My journey to Shodan. What karate means to me.

Please discuss your chosen topic with your instructor.

Note

For all black belt gradings, examinee must present all records of previous gradings up to and including examinee’s present level and the dates on which those gradings were taken and with whom. Failure to do so may result in examinee not being accepted for testing.


2 years continuous training.




2nd Dan (Nidan)

Dan no Kihon

Examinee will be facing sideways on to the examiner.

Jiyu na Kamae Kizami Zuki → Mae Geri → Jun Zuki (Step forward) Age Uke →(Step back)

Mawashi Geri → Uraken Uchi → Jun Zuki Fudo Dachi – Gedan Barai

Chudan Jun Zuki Jun Zuki Sanbon (change to Zenkutsu Dachi)

Zenkutsu Dachi Shomen

Mae Geri → Mawashi Geri (same leg, move forward)

Mawashi Geri → Yoko Geri Kekomi (same leg, move forward)

Mae Geri → Yoko Geri Keage → Ushiro Geri (same leg, 3 directions)

Kata

Must choose from each group. Kata chosen must be different from precious gradings. Sentei A Bassai Sho

Kanku Sho Tekki Nidan Gankaku Hangetsu

Sentei B Bassai Dai


Kumite

Okuri Jiyu Ippon Kumite

Jiyu Kumite

Kime Waza

Kime Waza: Gyaku Zuki





Theory

Write an essay (1,000 words or more). Essays are encouraged to be written in English, but essays in Bahasa Melayu will also be accepted. Essays in other languages not accepted. Choose your own topic. Please discuss your chosen topic with your instructor.

Note







3rd Dan (Sandan)

Dan no Kihon

Jiyu na Kamae Shomen Kizami Zuki (move front foot sideways) → Tate

Shuto (focus on hikite) → Gyaku Zuki → Jiyu na Kamae

Kizami Zuki (front foot does not move, rear

foot cross sideways 45°) → Gyaku Zuki → Mawashi Geri (1 step forward) → Uraken → Gyaku Zuki → Jiyu na Kamae

Fudo Dachi – Gedan Barai Chudan Jun Zuki Jun Zuki Sanbon (moving backwards : change

stances from Fudo Dachi → Zenkutsu Dachi → Fudo Dachi)

Zenkutsu Dachi Shomen Mae Geri → Mawashi Geri (same leg, does not

change position) Mawashi Geri → Yoko Geri Kekomi (same leg,

does not change position) Mae Geri → Yoko Geri → Ushiro Geri →

Mawashi Geri (same leg, does not change position)

Kata

Examiner’s Choice Shitei Bassai Dai


Examinee’s Choice Sentei Sochin

Nijushiho Tekki Sandan Chinte Ji-in





Kumite Jiyu Kumite

Kime Waza

Kizami Zuki → Gyaku Zuki

Kenkyu Happyo

Candidate must present his/her research in the art of karate-do. Paper to be presented in English.

Length of paper: minimum of 500 words excluding Title page, Abstract, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Appendices, Curriculum Vitae, Figures and Tables, acknowledgements and References.

Brief explanation to Examiners.

Note



4 years continuous training




4 Dan (Yondan)

Dan no Kihon

The examiner will set the basics (it could be anything).

Kata

Tokui Kata

Choose two from the twenty-six official Shotokan karate Kata. Be prepared to demonstrate Kata in their entirety, plus explain the bunkai of any section of the chosen Kata

Kumite

The examiner will set the Kumite requirement. It could be any of the set defenses (Gohon Kumite, Sanbon Kumite, Kihon ippon-kumite, Jiyu ippon-kumite, etc.) and will include some Jiyu Kumite.

Teaching Requirement

The examinee may be asked to demonstrate his or her ability to teach basic techniques.

Kenkyu Happyo Candidate must present his/her research in the art of karate-do. Paper to be presented in English.

Length of paper: minimum of 500 words excluding Title page, Abstract, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Appendices, Curriculum Vitae, Figures and Tables, acknowledgements and References.

Brief explanation to Examiners.

Note







5 Dan (Godan)

Dan no Kihon

The examiner will set the basics (it could be anything)

Kata

Tokui Kata

Choose two from the twenty-six official Shotokan karate Kata. Be prepared to demonstrate Kata in their entirety, plus explain the bunkai of any section of the chosen Kata

Kumite

The examiner will set the Kumite requirement. It could be any of the set defenses (Gohon Kumite, Sanbon Kumite, Kihon ippon-kumite, Jiyu ippon-kumite, etc.) and will include some Jiyu Kumite.

Teaching Requirement

The examinee may be asked to demonstrate his or her ability to teach basic techniques.

Kenkyu Happyo

Examinee's selection of theory related to:

a) Body dynamics b) Coordination/timing c) Strategy d) Power relations

Examinee's theory must reflect depth in research for support.

Examinee may chose test the theory, but extensive test procedure is not recommended at this level.

Quality of presentation, adherence to proper format, and depth of study will be of prime concern.

Length of the paper is not of concern. Insignificant wordiness is a waste of time for everyone.

Submit to the SKA Technical Committee a minimum of one week prior to the exam date.

Prepare for brief oral explanation during examination or before.

Questions will be asked for the purpose of determining understanding and bringing out the quality of the research.





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GUIDELINES FOR SKA DAN GRADE REPORTS/THESES

Title Page

Give a title that succinctly represents this work. Give your full name and the organization you are representing. Give a complete address to which correspondence can be sent. If you wish, a footnote at the bottom of the page can give a date and reason for writing of the report: "This thesis is submitted to satisfy partial requirements for the author's 4th Dan exam given by SKIF on 7 December 2007." This information should appear on page 1.

Abstract

Give a short abstract, less than 200 words, describing this project. This should be on page 2 of the report.

Executive Summary

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SKIF / SKA Kumite Syllabus Gohon Kumite & Sanbon Kumite

Gohon Kumite Attack Jodan Oi Zuki x5 Response Age Uke Counter Gyaku Zuki Attack Chudan Oi Zuki x5 Response Soto Ude Uke Counter Gyaku Zuki

Sanbon Kumite

No. 1 Attack Jodan - Chudan - Mae Geri Response Age Uke - Soto Uke - Gedan Barai Counter Gyaku Zuki No. 2 Attack Jodan - Chudan - Mae Geri Response Age Uke - Uchi Uke - Gyaku Gedan Barai Counter Kizami Zuki - Gyaku Zuki No. 3 Attack Jodan - Chudan - Mae Geri Response Jodan Morote Uke – Chudan Morote

Uke – Sukui Uke (all in Kokotsu Dachi) Counter Gyaku Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi) No. 4 Attack Jodan - Chudan - Mae Geri Response Jodan Yama Uke – Chudan Teisho Uke –

Gedan (all in Kiba Dachi) Counter Chudan Yoko Empi Uchi (Kiba Dachi)



SKIF / SKA Kumite Syllabus Kihon Ippon Kumite

Jodan Oi Zuki

No. 1 Response Age Uke Counter Gyaku Zuki

No. 2 Jodan Response Tate Shuto Uke (Kokotsu Dachi) Counter Shuto Uchi (Zenkutsu Dachi)

No. 3 Response Sokumen Jodan Uke (diagonal, feet

together) Counter Yoko Geri Keage - Yoko Empi Uchi

No. 4 Response Jodan Haishu Juji Uke Counter Mawashi Geri – Mawashi Empi Uchi

No. 5 Response Age Uke Counter (Foot half back) Mae Geri – Tate Empi Uchi

No. 6 Response Hirate Barai Counter Migi Jodan Haito Uchi

Chudan Oi Zuki

No. 1 Response Soto Ude Uke Counter Gyaku Zuki

No. 2 Response Soto Ude Uke (Inside) Counter Yoko Empi (Kiba Dachi)

No. 3 Response Uchi Ude Uke Counter Kizami Zuki - Gyaku Zuki

No. 4 Response Shuto Uke (Kokotsu Dachi to 45 degrees) Counter Kizami Geri - Nukite

No. 5 Response Chudan Hiji Uke (Kiba Dachi) Counter Jodan Ushiro Empi Uchi

No. 6 Response (Stepping forward – right leg) Chudan

Mawashi Uke Counter Jodan Tate Teisho Uchi





Mae Geri

No. 1 Response Gedan Barai Counter Gyaku Zuki

No. 2 Response Gyaku Gedan Barai Counter Jodan Kizami Zuki – Chudan Gyaku Zuki

No. 3 Response Gedan Juji Uke Counter Jodan Shuto Juji Uchi

No. 4 Response Gedan Barai (Neko Ashi Dachi - diagonal) Counter Tate Shuto Uchi – Mae Empi Uchi

No. 5 Response Sukui Uke (Kokotsu Dachi) Counter Gyaku Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi)

No. 6 Response (Stepping forward) Gyaku Gedan Uke Counter Left hand at attacker’s neck and right

hand hooked under the kicking leg, defender throws attacker over

Mawashi Geri

No. 1 Response Jodan Haiwan Uke (Tai Sabaki) Counter Gyaku Zuki

No. 2 Response Tate Heiko Shuto Uke (Kiba Dachi) Counter Yoko Empi Uchi (Suri Ashi - Kiba Dachi)

No. 3 Response Jodan Soto Ude Uke (Kokotsu Dachi - tai

Sabaki) Counter Chudan Kizami Geri – Chudan Gyaku

Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Yoko Geri Kekomi

No. 1 Response Soto Ude Uke Counter Gyaku Zuki

No. 2 Response Chudan Haiwan Uke (forearm – Fudo Dachi)

Counter Jodan Haito Uchi

No. 3 Response Tai Sabaki – Ushiro Chudan Barai Counter Yoko Geri Kekomi - Yoko Empi Uchi



SKIF / SKA Kumite Syllabus Jiyu Ippon Kumite

Jodan Oi Zuki

No. 1 Response Tenshin, Tai Sabaki, Tate Shuto Uke

(Inside, diagonal) Counter Gyaku Zuki

No. 2 Response Nagashi Uke Counter Ura Zuki (same time as block)

No. 3 Response Age Uke (Outside, diagonal) Counter Kizami Mawashi Geri - Gyaku Zuki

No. 4 Response Jodan Hirate Barai Counter Teisho Uchi

No. 5 Response Osae Uke Counter Tobi Geri – Jodan Yoko Uraken Uchi

No. 6 Response Steps forward, shifting out of attacker’s path Counter Jodan/Chudan Mawashi Geri

Chudan Oi Zuki

No. 1 Response Tenshin, Soto Ude Uke (45 degrees) Counter Migi Gyaku Zuki

No. 2 Response Step back - Gyaku Seiryuto Gedan Uke Counter Jodan Uraken Uchi

No. 3 Response Tai Sabaki Counter Hidari Gyaku Zuki

No. 4 Response Mae Geri De Ai (Counter) - Gedan Barai Counter Kizami Zuki

No. 5 Response Gyaku Gedan Barai Counter Jodan Ushiro Mawashi Geri - Osoto Geri

- Gedan Gyaku Zuki

No. 6 Response Nagashi Uke – Ashi Barai Counter Gedan Gyaku Zuki





Mae Geri

No. 1 Response Tenshin, Hidari Gedan Barai (45 degrees

inside) Counter Migi Gyaku Zuki No. 2 Response Step diagonal back with left foot, Right

Gedan Barai (45 degrees outside) Counter Tate Shuto, Migi Kizami Zuki No. 3 Response Gedan Juji Uke Counter Tenshin, Hidari Jodan Shuto Uchi No. 4 Response Step Forward diagonally to the left, and

block rightOsae Uke turning Gedan Barai in pasinto Nagashi Uke

Counter Turn, Gyaku Zuki to opponents back No. 5 Response Step forward diagonally to the right, and

block left Gedan Gyaku Osae Uke Counter Body bar with right forearm, lift and

scoop opponent (Kiba Dachi). No. 6 Response Steps sideways with back foot out of

attacker’s path Counter Jodan Yoko Geri Kekomi

Mawashi Geri

No. 1 Response Tenshin, Jodan Haiwan Uke (90 degrees

- Zenkutsu Dachi) Counter Migi Gyaku Zuki No. 2 Response Step forward – Hidari Gyaku Zuki De Ai Counter Tenshin, Jodan Shuto Uchi No. 3 Response Twist (Hiza Kakushi Dachi), Jodan Heiko

Uke Counter Jodan Mawashi Geri





Yoko Geri Kekomi

No. 1 Response Tenshin, Soto Ude Uke (45 degrees) Counter Migi Gyaku Zuki

No. 2 Response (Back foot step sideways 4 degrees)

Awase Seiryuto Uke Counter Tate Zuki (to nose)

No. 3 Response Haiwan Uke Counter Ushiro Mawashi Empi

Ushiro Geri

No. 1 Response Step back, Gyaku Sukui Uke Counter Kizami Mawashi Zuki

No. 2 Response Slide left foot forward, Migi Sukui Uke

(Kiba Dachi) Counter Left hand on shoulder, tilt and Ashi

Barai + Gyaku Zuki

No. 3 Response Draws front foot back, Sukui Uke Counter Spin into Hidari Ushiro Geri

Jodan Kizami Zuki

No. 1 Response Dodge left, Jodan Uraken Uchi Counter Twist into Hidari Gyaku Zuki

No. 2 Response Hirate Barai + Ashi Barai same time Counter Chudan Ura Gyaku Zuki – push away

No. 3 Response Haiwan Nagashi Uke + Jodan Uraken

Uchi (Fudo Dachi) Counter Push away

Gyaku Zuki

No. 1 Response Tenshin, Jodan Kizami Zuki (45 degrees) Counter Chudan Gyaku Zuki

No. 2 Response Dodge left, Gyaku Gedan Barai +

Mawashi Geri (same time) Counter Ushiro Shuto Uchi, step through and

turn

No. 3 Response Step sideways 90 degrees, Gedan Barai Counter Uraken Uchi(same hand)



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