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Qualifications
The gradings (or exams) are undertaking frequently and normally to progress to the next kyu grade is approximately every 3 to 4 months, with a 6-month period between each brown belt. A minimum level of class attendance must be achieved in order to be entered for the exam. For black belt gradings the period is longer and can only be undertaken at national or regional events which are organised by the JKAE on a regular basis.
Kyu syllabus
10th to 9th Kyu
Kihon: → Chudan Jun-zuki → Jodan Age-uke → Chudan Soto-uke → Mae-geri→ is forward movement
8th Kyu
Kihon: → Chudan Jun-zuki → Jodan Age-uke → Chudan Soto-uke → Shuto-uke → Mae-geriKata: Heian Shodan
*Examiners look predominantly for correct basic form
→ is forward movement ← is backward movement
7th Kyu
Kihon: → Chudan Jun-zuki ← Jodan Age-uke → Chudan Soto-uke ← Chudan Uchi-uke → Shuto-uke → Mae-geri → Yoko Ke-age (Kibadachi) left/rightKata: Heian Nidan
Kumite: Gohon Kumite - Jodan/Chudan
→ is forward movement ← is backward movement
6th Kyu
Kihon: → Chudan Jun-zuki ← Jodan Age-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Chudan Soto-uke+Gyaku-tsuki ← Chudan-Uchi-uke → Shuto-uke → Mae-geri → Yoko Ke-age (Kibadachi) left/right → Yoko Ke-komi (Kibadachi) left/rightKata: Heian Sandan
Kumite: Kihon Ippon Kumite - Jodan/Chudan left/right
*Examiners look for correct pivoting of the hips during renzoku-waza, and clear grasp of the hand techniques
→ is forward movement ← is backward movement
5th Kyu
Kihon: → Chudan Jun-zuki ← Jodan Age-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Chudan Soto-uke+Gyaku-tsuki ← Chudan-Uchi-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Shuto-uke → Mae-geri → Mawashi-geri → Yoko Ke-age (Kibadachi) left/right → Yoko Ke-komi (Kibadachi) left/rightKata: Heian Yondan
Kumite: Kihon Ippon Kumite - Jodan/Chudan/Maegeri left/right
→ is forward movement ← is backward movement
4th Kyu
Kihon: → Chudan Jun-zuki ← Jodan Age-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Chudan Soto-uke+Gyaku-tsuki ← Chudan-Uchi-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Shuto-uke+Nukite (Kokutsu-dachi to Zenkutsu-dachi) → Mae-geri → Mawashi-geri → Yoko Ke-age (Kibadachi) left/right → Yoko Ke-komi (Kibadachi) left/rightKata: Heian Godan
Kumite: Kihon Ippon Kumite - Jodan/Chudan/Maegeri left/right
*Examiners are looking for appropriate degree of strength and sharpness of execution in each technique (Kihon, Kumite, Kata)
→ is forward movement ← is backward movement
3rd Kyu
Kihon: → Chudan Jun-zuki → Sambon Renzuki ← Jodan Age-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Chudan Soto-uke+Yoko Empi (Zenkutsu-dachi to Kiba-dachi) ← Chudan Uchi-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Shuto-uke+Nukite (Kokutsu-dachi to Zenkutsu-dachi) → Mae-geri Mawashi-geri → Yoko Ke-age (Kibadachi) left/right → Yoko Ke-komi (Kibadachi) left/rightKata: Tekki Shodan
Kumite: Kihon Ippon Kumite - Jodan/Chudan/Maegeri/Yoko Ke-komi left/right
→ is forward movement ← is backward movement
2nd Kyu
Kihon: → Chudan Jun-zuki → Sambon Renzuki ← Jodan Age-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Chudan Soto-uke+Yoko Empi (Zenkutsu-dachi to Kiba-dachi) ← Chudan Uchi-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Shuto-uke+Nukite (Kokutsu-dachi to Zenkutsu-dachi) → Mae-geri Mawashi-geri → Yoko Ke-age (Kibadachi) left/right → Yoko Ke-komi (Kibadachi) left/rightKata: Sentei Kata (Bassaidai, Kankudai, Jion, Empi) - student may choose any of these
Kumite: Jiyu Ippon Kumite - Jodan/Chudan/Maegeri/Yoko Ke-komi left/right
→ is forward movement ← is backward movement
1st Kyu
Kihon: → Chudan Jun-zuki → Sambon Renzuki ← Jodan Age-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Chudan Soto-uke+Yoko Empi+Yoko Uraken (Zenkutsu-dachi to Kiba-dachi) ← Chudan Uchi-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Shuto-uke+Nukite (Kokutsu-dachi to Zenkutsu-dachi) → Mae-geri → Rengeri (Chudan/Jodan) → Mawashi-geri → Yoko Ke-age (Kibadachi) left/right → Yoko Ke-komi (Zenkutsu-dachi) left/rightKata: Sentei Kata (Bassaidai, Kankudai, Jion, Empi) - student may choose any of these
Kumite: Jiyu Ippon Kumite - Jodan/Chudan/Maegeri/Yoko Ke-komi/Mawashi-geri one side
*Examiners look for ease and naturalness of execution, for speedy and powerful kime, and for smooth, instantaneous, dynamic elasticity of delivery.
→ is forward movement ← is backward movement
Dan syllabus
1st Dan
Kihon: → Sambon Renzuki ← Jodan Age-uke+Gyaku-tsuki → Chudan Soto-uke+Yoko Empi+Yoko Uraken (Zenkutsu-dachi to Kiba-dachi) ← Chudan-Uchi-uke+Kizami-zuki+Gyaku-tsuki → Shuto-uke+Nukite (Kokutsu-dachi to Zenkutsu-dachi) → Mae-geri Rengeri (Chudan/Jodan) → Yoko Ke-age/Yoko Ke-komi (Kibadachi, alternate feet) → Yoko Ke-komi (Zenkutsu-dachi) → Mawashi-geriKata: Sentei Kata (Bassaidai, Kankudai, Jion, Empi) — student may choose any of these
Kumite: Jiyu Kumite tournament style
* Examiners test for basic understanding and functional ability in the foundational techniques of karate
→ is forward movement ← is backward movement