10th Kyu

Students will need to have a knowledge of the following :

How to fold a karate gi. The correct way of wearing a karate gi. Meaning of Kyokushinkai. Dojo etiquette and procedures. General stretching and conditioning exercises.

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Ippon KumiteAttack 1 - Seiken-Oi-Tsuki-Jodan.Defence & Counter Attack - Seiken-Jodan-Uke, Kin Geri.

Attack 2 - Seiken-Oi-Tsuki-Chudan.Defence & Counter Attack Seiken-Mae-Gedan Berai, Hiza Geri.

KataTaikyoku-Sono-Ichi

Exercises10 Seiken push ups.20 Stomach pulls.Four in one stretching exercise.

NoteStudents will be tested for their ability on the above techniques in Fudo Dachi and moving in Zenkutsu-Dachi. Fists to be held closed at all times.

9th Kyu

Students will need to have a knowledge of the following :

History of Kyokushinkai and International Federation of Karate.

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KataTaikyoku-Sono-Ni.

BreathingNogare.

Sanbon KumiteAttack - (1) Seiken-Oi-Tsuki-Jodan (2) Seiken-Oi-Tsuki Chudan (3) Seiken-Oi-Tsuki-Gedan

Defence & Counter Attack - (1) Seiken-Jodan-Uke (2) Seiken-Chudan-Soto-Uke (3) Seiken-Mae-Gedan Barai, followed by Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan then block again with Seiken-Mae-Gedan-Barai.

RenrakuSeiken-Gyaku-Tsuki (Chudan or Jodan).Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku, return and cover.

Exercises15 Seiken push ups.25 Stomach pulls.

NoteStudents will be tested for their ability on the above techniques standing and also moving in Kokutsu-Dachi and Sanchin-Dachi.8th Kyu

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KataTaikyoku-Sono-San.

Renraku1. Chudan-Mae-Geri-Chusoko, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan-return and cover.2. Chudan-Soto-Uke, Seiken-Mai-Gedan-Barai, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover.

KumiteYakusoku-Ippon-Kumite,(form to be arranged by student or instructor).Jiyu Kumite.

Exercises20 Seiken push ups.10 Four finger push ups (on knees).30 Stomach pulls.10 Squats.

NoteStudents will be tested for their proficiency in moving in Kiba-Dachi (45 and 90 Degrees).

7th Kyu

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KataPinan-Sono-Ichi.

BreathingIbuki-Sankai (as an exercise).

RenrakuStep forward Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, Hidari-Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku, Migi-Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover.

KumiteJiyu-Kumite.

Exercises25 Seiken push ups. 15 Five finger push ups (on knees) then extend legs and hold position for 10 seconds.35 Stomach pulls. 20 Squats.

6th Kyu

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KataPinan-Sono-Ni.

Renraku(Free style stance)1. Gedan-Mawashi-Geri (Chusoko or Haisoku) Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover. 2. Chudan-Mae-Yoko-Geri, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki- Chudan, return and cover

KumiteJiyu-Kumite.

Exercises30 Seiken push ups.10 Four finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 10 seconds.40 Stomach pulls.30 Squats.

NoteStudents will be tested for their ability to move and perform side kicks in Tsuriashi-Dachi.

5th Kyu

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KataPinan-Sono-San.

Renraku1. Chudan-Ushiro-Geri, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover.2. Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku, Yoko-Geri-Chudan, Ushiro-Geri-Chudan, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover.

KumiteJiyu-Kumite.

Exercises35 Seiken push ups.15 Four finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 10 seconds.45 Stomach pulls.40 Squats.

NoteStudents will be tested in Moroashi-Dachi on the move.

4th Kyu

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General questions on karate, the British Karate Kyokushin Organisation and the International Federation of Karate.

KataSanchin-No-Kata (with Ibuki).

KumiteJiyu-Kumite.

Exercises40 Seiken push ups.10 Three finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 10 seconds.50 Stomach pulls.50 Squats.10 Jumping-kicks (feet together) over belt held at waist height.

NoteFrom this grade onwards students will be tested for fitness, stamina and general condition.

3rd Kyu

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General questions on karate, the British Karate Kyokushin Organisation and the International Federation of Karate.

KataPinan-Sono-Yon,Sanchin-No-Kata(with Kiai).

KumiteJiyu-Kumite.

Exercises45 Seiken push ups.15 Three finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 10 seconds.70 Stomach pulls.60 Squats.15 Jumping-kicks (feet together) over belt held at waist height.

NoteStudents will be tested for movement in Kake-Dachi.

2nd Kyu

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General questions on Karate. Understanding of Karate warm up exercises and the ability to demonstrate them.

KataPinan-Sono-Go,Gekisai-Dai.

KumiteJiyu-Kumite.

RenrakuMove back and block Seiken-Mae-Gedan-Barai, slide forward Seiken-Ago-Uchi, slide forward Seiken- Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, one step Mae-Geri Chudan, followed by Mawashi-Geri Jodan, Ushiro-Geri Chudan, Seiken-Mae-Gedan-Barai, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover. (Fist to be held closed at all times).

Exercises50 Seiken push ups.10 Two finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 15 seconds.100 Stomach pulls.70 Squats.20 Jumping-kicks (feet together) over belt held at waist height.

NoteThe applicant must be physically fit to perform all techniques i.e. not injured. Any permanent physical disability must be underwritten by a Doctors letter of explanation.

1st Kyu

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KataYantsu,Tsuki-No-Kata.

KumiteJiyu-Kumite.

Renraku1. Seiken-Oi-Tsuki, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki, Seiken-Oi-Tsuki, Shita-Tsuki with facial cover, return and cover. 2. Front leg Mawashi-Geri-Jodan, same hand Seiken-Oi-Tsuki-Chudan, Seiken-Gyaku-tsuki-Chudan back leg Mawashi-Geri-Jodan, return and cover.

Self DefenceTo be arranged by instructor or student.

Exercises55 Seiken push ups.15 Two finger push ups (on knees). Then change to five fingers, extend legs and hold position for 15 seconds.100 Stomach pulls.70 Squats.20 Jumping-kicks (feet together) over belt held at waist height.

NoteThe applicant must be physically fit to perform all techniques i.e. not injured. Any permanent physical disability must be underwritten by a Doctors letter of explanation.

Shodan - 1st Dan

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KataTensho,Saiha.Taikyoku-Sono-Ichi, Taikyoku-Sono-Ni and Taikyoku-Sono-Sanare performed in Ura.

KumiteJiyu-Kumite.

RenrakuGedan-Mawashi-Geri, Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri, Jodan-Mae-Geri-Chusoku, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri, Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri return and cover.

Tameshiwari1. Mandatory break with Seiken.2. Optional (student choice).

Exercises60 Seiken push ups.10 one finger push ups (on knees). Then hold final position for 15 seconds.150 Stomach pulls.100 Squats.

Nidan - 2nd Dan

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KataKanku-Dai,Gekisai-Sho,Seienchin,Pinan-Sono-Ichiin Ura.

KumiteJiyu-Kumite.

Tameshiwari1. Mandatory break with Seiken.2. Optional (student choice).

Exercises60 Seiken push ups. Then change to five fingers and hold position for 20 seconds.150 Stomach pulls.100 Squats.

QualificationsIt is expected that the candidate must have national or international Tournament experience (fighting or support), together with a good standard of technique and all round fighting ability.

Qualifications as a judge in Clicker and Knockdown will be considered.

The candidates character and general abilities as an instructor will be taken into consideration.

Sandan - 3rd Dan

Qualifications The candidate must be a Kata judge and should have one other qualification as a referee, in Clicker or Knockdown.

Ability to demonstrate, teach and explain all of the previous Kihon and Kata.

KataGaryu,Seipai,Sushiho. Candidate will need to create their own Kata and demonstrate this to the examining panel with full explanations.