Sandan - Black Belt
Kihon
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Demonstration of all Basic Shotokan techniques against a stationary target
Kumite
Examiner's choice of Kihon Ippon Sets 1-5, Hidari or Migi
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Examiner's choice of Jiyu Ippon Sets 1-5, Hidari or Migi
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Demonstration of Kaeshi Ippon Kumite
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Okori Jiyu-Ippon Kumite
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Jiyu Kumite against four consecutive Dan grades
Kata
Sochin
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Any of the first kyu, Shodan or Nidan kata (at examiner's discretion)
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Any Tokui high grade kata of the student's choice
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Demonstration of Tokui Kata Bunkai
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Demonstration of bunkai of the examiner's choice
Additional
Oral examination: to assess student's knowledge and character, including:
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First aid policies and procedures
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Full explanation of Dojo Kun
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Knowledge of Shotokan Timeline and Karate History
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Information about the Kosugi Tiger
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Genealogy of Shotokan Karate
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A demonstration of Tameshawari (breaking technique)
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General CFTS Association information
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Candidate must be qualified as a coach/instructor and hold a current certificate
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Demonstration of Teaching Ability: plan and teach a lesson on a subject set by the examiners on a different occasion to the grading
This syllabus is intended as a guide only and to assist with personal training. In a grading, the order of the techniques may be changed as may the combinations themselves.
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Any kata and kumite from any previous grading should be expected to be performed, thus ensuring continued practice.
Remember that the attitude, etiquette, manners and, above all, the spirit displayed by the student whilst grading is as important as the techniques and combinations themselves.