Also many thanks to all those who attended as well as to all the members for supporting the club. Jska dan grading syllabus japan shotokan karate association. Jka dan grading syllabus kawasoe afro eurasia jka wf. Kihon examination curriculum for 1 dan shodan, performed. Stepping forward gedan barai then turn around and gedan barai kamae. Experience testing location 10th to 1st kyu branch dojo or group 1st dan 1 yr cannot apply same day as attaining 1st kyu prefectural hq or branch dojo or group, with permission of tokyo jka hq 2nd dan 1 yr at 1st dan rank 3rd dan 2 yrs at 2nd dan rank. Note that the fist makes only a part turn and finishes with the thumb. Jska dan grading syllabus revised july 2011, 2011 abe keigo.
Fully downloadable syllabus plus extras available on up coming website. Ones progress through the various levels of ability and understanding of karatedo is measured by means of periodic grading. Under the guidance of the chief instructor, sensei yoshinobu ohta 7th. Bali 2000 where he represented hong kong and also completed his popular examination manual under the guidance of master kanazawa which was published a few months earlier.
Grading syllabus the examiner may ask to see some or all of the kihon, kata and kumite listed in the kugb syllabus. As previous grading a any kata from shodan syllabus and above b one or more kata from shodan syllabus and above demonstration of applications will be requested from performed katas. Jka kyu grading syllabus 8th to 7th kyu direction technique count forward chudan junzuki 3 times backward jodan ageuke 3 times forward chudan sotouke 3 times backward chudan uchiuke 3 times forward shutouke 3 times forward maegeri 3 times forward yoko keage kibadachi leftright 3 times. The pentagon represents the five instructors that founded, trained and taught at the club. All done in zenkutsudachi front stance stepping forward punching chudan level stomach level stepping back blocking ageuke rising block. Shotokan karate grading syllabus free download as pdf file. Jkanz promotes an open door policy to welcome all karateka to join our organisation in the true spirit of karatedo. Shotokan karate grading syllabus 4th kyu to 3rd kyu. The jka kyu and dan rank certification system kyu and dan grading prerequisites rank min. Shotokan south africa shotokanza documents, forms, syllabus, grading requirements, list of kata, etc. Jka kyu grading syllabus kawasoe afro eurasia jka wf.
Jka dan gradings are held at specially organised courses. The japan karate association of india follows the jka syllabus for kyu and dan gradings. In order to be eligible for testing, you must first have gained the appropriate amount of continuous experience at your current rank. Age uke, mae geri, gyaku zuki, forwards and backwards. Jska kyu grading syllabus revised july 2011 2 2 10 th kyu examination. Shitoryushukokai karate grading syllabus this is the syllabus of requirements for koi shitoryushukokai examinations 8th kyu yellow belt front hand punch mae ken tsuki. Kelowna karate and fitness offers traditional shotokan karate classes to people of all ages in kelowna bc. Jka karate is best defined by reference to its published documentation namely. International karate organization technical syllabus april, 2011 international karate organization kyokushinkaikan honbu technical syllabus.
Johns martial arts centre, 21 mews place behind pippy place we offer classes in shotokan karate and ryukyu kobujutsu. Sanbon kumite jodan chudan 9th kyu to 8th kyu direction technique count forward chudan junzuki 3 times forward jodan ageuke 3 times. Jka grading syllabus download as pdf jka bc kyu and dan grading syllabus effective as of june 1st 2014 the jka bc syllabus is a tool for examiners to use during gradings. Learning shotokan karate is unlimited and 1st dan black belt is only the first in a series of. Shotokanza l documents shotokan south africa shotokanza.
The prestigious jka black belts gradings take place at national and international jkae courses in england. Jkaa grading examination guideline grading exam syllabus the jka hq grading system and syllabus is described here. Shotokan karate grading syllabus karate shotokan free. Grading with ucd karate complete guide ucd karate club. For full reference of what is required for each grade, please see the pages opposite. The two circles represent the rising sun logo of the japanese karate association jka, a symbol that was formerly the logo of the karate union of great britain kugb. Jka kyu grading syllabus jka shotokan ireland dublin karate. Gradings shotokan karate international south africa. Kihon in place basics in shizen tai to zenkutsu dachi and back to shizen tai. A grading syllabus belts are earned through the students proven dedication to training in combination with an examination grading.
The kihon techniques on the following pages are set and will not vary for lower kyu exams. Syllabus tiny tigers minimum grading requirements 3 months training period and 10 lessons basic moves on the spot in natural stance punch head height x 10 punch stomach height x 10 head block x 10 outside block x 10 in natural stance on the spot front kick x. May 08, 2015 10th to 9th kyu direction technique count forward chudan junzuki 3 times forward jodan ageuke 3 times forward chudan sotouke 3 times forward maegeri 3 times kata. Jska dan grading syllabus revised july 2011 1 1 jska kyu grading syllabus revised july 2011, 2011.
To obtain certification for each level, you must fulfill the certification requirements and complete the grading displaying mastery of the syllabus. Shotokan south africa shotokan za documents, forms, syllabus, grading requirements, list of kata, etc. The jka bc syllabus is a tool for examiners to use during gradings. The shotokan karate kyu grading rubber stamp must be placed in the participants shotokan karate membership book and the grading recorded on the day of the grading by the authorised grading examinerofficial. All members of the jks follow the jks grading syllabus. Jka dan grading syllabus updated 2015 jka shotokan ireland. Demonstration of applications will be requested from performed katas as previous grading 5th dan to 6th dan as previous grading plus. Jka england jkae japan karate association of england. To obtain certification for each rank, you must fulfill the certification requirements and complete the testing procedure. A clean white, uncreased karate do gi, with a shotokan karate gi badge sewn on the left hand side of the dogi jacket.
Shotokan karate international australia is the official affiliate organisation of kanazawa sokes shotokan karate international federation skif in australia. A written karate cv and 15002000 word thesis on any aspect of karate do different to above. Excerpt from grading syllabus for shotokan karate instructional dvd directed by michael anderson. Based on the traditional shotokan kyu grade system of nine kyu grades from beginner to shodan 1st dan black belt cadet black belts junior or cadet black belt grades may be awarded to student under the age of 16 years using the association cadet grading syllabus. Shotokan karate grading syllabus karate shotokan scribd. Students progress from novice through the coloured kyu grades 9th to 1st kyu to black belt 1st dan. Jka dan grading syllabus jka shotokan ireland dublin karate. Kihon examination curriculum for 1 dan shodan, performed by. Kyu dan grading guideline kihonin place basics in shizen tai 1. Revised july 2011 3 3 9 kyu examination white belt all to be performed to the count.
Maegeri heisoku dachi, gedan kakiwake gorei command from right side in turn for each waza. Shotokan karate grading syllabus 4th kyu to 3rd kyu youtube. The rank of shodan 1st dan is earned by demonstrating competency in the brown belt curriculum. A technical licence issued by the jka is a prerequisite in order to take the kyu examinations in india, the examiners panel for the country is headed by the. Typically, jka shotokan ireland kyu grading takes place three times a year at club level. Brown 2 syllabus syllabus kosmo shotokan karate club. The kugb is affiliated to european and world shotokan karate bodies.
Kyu dan grading guideline japan karate association. Jka grading syllabus 10thkyu kihon in place basics in shizen tai hachiji dachi 1. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian. Shotokanza l documents shotokan south africa shotokan. Refer to your programme below and make sure to ask your instructor or senior members as many questions as you can before your actual grading. Jska dan grading syllabus revised july 2011 14 14 hachidan 8h dan 1 kata tokui kata two kata of your choice kenkyo happyo. All kihon techniques are done five times unless specified on the exam. Jka new zealand practices the true traditional brand of karate under the direct guidance of jka wf hq, japan. Shotokan karate syllabus shotokan traditional karate. Cska grading syllabus canadian shotokan karate association. From shizentai stepping forward on the left side into zenkutsu dachi gedan barai. Kumite for all gradings to follow in separate video. Karate do a any kata from shodan syllabus and above b one or more kata from shodan syllabus and above.
Examiners may add more physical content at their discretion for examinees testing above 3rd kyu. All gradings below black belt are usually undertaken at the members clubs. Japan karate association england jkae is a non profit making association based in england and wales and is associated with the japan karate association jka in japan, one of the most prestigious, oldest and largest shotokan karate organisations in the world. He retired from competition after the skif world championships in. Grades go from 10th kyu white belt to 1st kyu brown belt before reaching black belt 1st dan and beyond.
A written karate cv and 15002000 word thesis on any aspect of karate do different to above as previous grading. Jiyu kumite examiners test for highlevel mastery of karate techniques, and the ability to apply technique in ones own unique way 6 th dan kata. International shotokan karate federation grading syllabus for 9th kyu testing for 8th kyu white belt testing for yellow belt basics. St brigids karate club, castleknock uses the jka grading syllabus to. Grading day shop karate kit shop school lessons shop grading pregrading day info shodan examination faqs. At first, only white, brown and black belts were used. Kihon techniques for the exam for 1 dan black belt, are the part of the examination program, according to the jks. The jka kyu and dan rank certification system there are 10 kyu coloured belt levels before achieving dan levels black belt. Candidates may be required to demonstrate material from previous gradings to ensure overall development a brown belt for example may be asked to perform a heian kata. Cska grading standards and syllabus are based on japan karate association jka traditional values and standards. Though examiners may vary the order, by and large the syllabus is standardized throughout the world. The karate union of great britain the kugb has over 300 karate clubs and is committed to the development of shotokan karate. Given below are the minimum required technical skills for being able to qualify for each particular grade. Examiners test for basic understanding and functional ability in the foundational techniques of karate.
A written karate cv and 15002000 word thesis on any aspect of karatedo different to above. Karatedo a any kata from shodan syllabus and above b one or more kata from shodan syllabus and above. Shimakai martial arts was founded in 2014, to promote the practice of traditional martial arts in st. The rewards of these grading are many and are symbolised by the presentation of a coloured belt.
Ones progress through the various levels of ability and understanding of karate do is measured by means of periodic grading. The ability to execute kihon waza correctly, the ability to demonstrate the required kata with the correct performance elements, and the ability to manage distance, timing, and control in kumite will be examined by a panel of qualified judges. Testing or grading is carried out by a panel of instructors authorized as jka technical examiners. Jka new zealand practices the true traditional brand of karate under the direct guidance of jka wf hq, japan jkanz promotes an open door policy to welcome all karateka to join our organisation in the true spirit of karate do. It could be a written theosis about aspects about karate do or a demonstration and application of kumite or kata. Pull the outstretched leading hand sharply back at about shoulder level and punch out at face level. The jka shotokan ireland teaches and promoted traditional japanese shotokan karate as defined by the japan karate association jka.
Jska dan grading syllabus revised july 2011, 2011 abe. Combination techniques from freestyle position with pull back kizami zuki, mae geri, sanbon zuki. This is designed for young children and goes from th to 10th kyu. Technical resources shotokan karate international australia. Maegeri with count, 5 times each 9th kyu kihon in place basics in shizen tai hachiji dachi to zenkutsu dachi 1. The purpose of this syllabus is to assist the student achieve the highest standard at each level attained. Jun 16, 2011 shotokan karate grading syllabus 4th kyu to 3rd kyu. Testingor gradingis carried out by a panel of instructors authorized as jka technical. A written karate cv and 15002000 word thesis on any aspect of karatedo different to above as previous grading. Examiners may add more physical content at their discretion. Dec 11, 2012 excerpt from grading syllabus for shotokan karate instructional dvd directed by michael anderson. A brilliant training session with the highly qualified examiner sensei roy tomlin mbe 6th dan, which was attended by more than 50 members. Ucd karate follows the grading syllabus of the japan karate association jka and the jka shotokan ireland program.
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