Shodan - Black Belt
Kihon
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3x Kizami-Zuki, Mae-Geri, Sanbon-Zuki, in Jiyu dachi - forward, turn, then backwards
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3x Age-Uke, Uraken (under chin), Mae-Geri, Gyaku-Zuki, Gedan-Barai in Jiyu dachi - forward and backwards
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3x Uchi-Uke (in Kokutsu-dachi), Mae-Kizami-Geri, Kizami-Zuki, Gedan-Barai in Jiyu dachi - forward and backwards
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3x Soto-Uke, Kizami-Kekomi, Yoko-Empi, Uraken, Tate-Shuto, Gyaku-Zuki, Gedan Barai in Jiyu dachi - forward and backwards
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3x Shuto-Uke, Kizami-Mawashi-Geri, Gyaku-Zuki, Gedan-Barai in Jiyu dachi - forward and backwards
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3x Mae-Geri, Mawashi-Geri, Uraken, Gyaku-Zuki, Gedan-Barai in Jiyu dachi - forwards and turn, then backwards
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3x Mae-Geri, Kekomi, Shuto-Uchi, Gyaku-Zuki, Gedan-Barai in Jiyu dachi - forwards and turn, then backwards
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3x Yoko-Geri Keage and Kekomi (same leg), Gyaku-Zuki, Gedan-Barai in Jiyu dachi forwards, turn, then backwards
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3x Gyaku-Zuki, Mae-Geri, Mawashi-Geri, turn Shuto-Uchi, Gyaku-Zuki, Gedan-Barai in Jiyu dachi, forward, turn, then backwards
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3x Step back Age-Uke, step in Mawashi-Geri, Uraken, Oi-Zuki in Jiyu dachi, forward, turn, then backwards
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3x Kake-Uke, Ushiro-Geri, Uraken, Gyaku-Zuki, Gedan-Barai in Jiyu dachi, forward and backwards
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3x Kizami-Kekomi, step in Mae-Geri, Jun-Zuki, Gyaku-Zuki in Jiyu dachi, forwards and backwards
Static Kicks
3x Mae-Geri (to front), Kekomi (to side), Ushiro-Geri (to rear)
3x Mae-Geri (to front), Kekomi (to side), Mawashi-Geri (to front)
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Both same leg from Jiyu-dachi, both sides
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Sets 1-5, Hidari or Migi
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Examiner's choice of Jiyu Ippon Sets 1-3, Hidari or Migi
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Jiyu Ippon Set 4 (hidari)
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Demonstration of Kaeshi Ippon Kumite, both stances
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Jiyu Kumite against two consecutive Dan grades
Kata
Additional
Oral examination: to assess student's knowledge and character, including:
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Full explanation of Dojo Kun
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Knowledge of 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)
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.