Seiko Kai Karate International

&
Phoenix Martial arts

Kyu & Dan Syllabuses

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 9th Kyu (White belt) Time Requirement, 3 months
Tachi Kata (Stances)
• Heisoku Dachi (Informal attention stance)
• Musubi Dachi (Joining Stance)
• Heiko Dachi (Posstion & yoi dachi)
• Hachiji Dachi (natural stance)
• Moto Dachi (
• Zenkutsu Dachi (Front Stance)

Kihon (Basics)
• Heiko Dachi & Hachiji Dachi • Heisoku Dachi • Moto Dachi & Zenkutsu Dachi
o Chudan tsuki (Mid-level Punch) Mae Geri (Tilted Heel Front Kick) Mae te Zuki
o Age-tsuki (Rising punch) Gyaku oZuki
o Gedan Barai (Downward Block) Jodan Zuki
o
o Chudan Uke (Middle level block) Gedan oBarai
o Yoko Uchi Uke (Block from outside) Chudano Yoko Uke
o Jodan Age Uke(upper-level block.) Yoko Uchi
o Uke
Jodan Age
o Uke
Ushiro oAshi Mae Geri
Ido Kihon (Moving Techniques)
• Moto Dachi & Zenkutsu
(Dachi o Oi Zuki
o Gedan Barai (Dow
o Yoko Uke
o Chudan Uchi Uke
o Age Uke
Ashi Sabaki (Footwork), (Tempo Hassoku)
• Ayumi Ashi (Stepping)
• Mawari Ashi (Turning)
Kata (Form)
• Shiho Uke
• Juni No Kata
White belt Techniques (For promotion to 8th Kyu)
1. Move Forward stance down block, reverse punch
2. Forward stance upper block, reverse punch
3. Forward stance inner forearm block, reverse punch
4. Forward stance outer forearm block, reverse punch
5. Forward stance down block, double punch.
6. Forward stance upper block, double punch.
7. Forward stance inner forearm block, double punch.
8. Forward stance outer forearm block, double punch.
9. Forward stance down block, same hand inner forearm block, reverse punch.
10. Forward stance upper block, same hand outer forearm block, reverse punch.
11. Forward stance upper block, same hand down block, same hand inner forearm block, reverse punch.
12. Forward stance upper block, same hand outer forearm block, same hand down block, same hand inner
forearm block, reverse punch.

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 8th Kyu (Yellow belt) Time Requirement, 3 months
Tachi Kata (Stances)
• Shiko Dachi
• Neko Ashi Dachi

Kihon (Basics)
• Moto Dachi • Hachiji Dachi • Shiko Dachi
o Jodan Shuto Uchi o Uraken Uchi o Chudan Zuki
o Shuto Yoko Uchi o Uraken Yoko Uchi o Jodan Zuki
• Moto Dachi o Hiji Yoko Uchi o Nido Zuki
o Mae Geri o Ushiro Hiji Ate o Hiji Otoshi Ate
o Mae Hiji Ate o Chudan Hiji Ate
o Kentsui Uchi o Gedan Barai (to the sides)
o Shuto Gedan Barai (to the sides)
Ido Kihon (Moving Techniques)
• Moto Dachi & Zenkutsu Dachi
(Moving Forward) o Oi Zuki
o Oi Gyaku Zuki
o Oi Mae Geri (Jun Mae Geri)

• Moto Dachi & Zenkutsu Dachi (Moving Forward & Backward & Backward
in 45 degree) o Gedan Barai
o Yoko Uke
o
Chudan
Uchi Uke
o Age
Uke
• Shiko Dachi (Moving Forward & Backward & Backward in 45 degree)
o Gedan Barai
o Chudan Uchi Uke
o Shuto Gedan Barai

Renzoku Kihon (Combination Techniques)

• Moto Dachi &
Zenkutsu Dachi
o Mae te Zuki,
Gyaku Zuki o
Gedan Barai,
Gyaku Zuki o
Yoko Uke, Gyaku
Zuki
o Chudan Uchi Uke,
Gyaku Zuki o Age
Uke, Gyaku Zuki

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 Yellow belt Techniques (For promotion to 7th Kyu)
Assume Cats Stance (back stance)
1. Forward stance down block, same hand inner forearm block, same hand back fist strike, step
forward knife hand block in Cats Stance (back stance)
2. Forward stance upper block, same hand outer forearm block, same hand back fist strike in side
ways, step forward knife hand block in Cats Stance (back stance)
3. Forward stance down block, same hand inner forearm block, reverse punch, thrust kick, step
forward back stance knife hand block.
4. Forward stance upper block, same hand outer forearm block, reverse punch back leg side kick step
forward Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
5. Forward stance down block reverse punch, Cats Stance (back stance) inner forearm block, move
horse stance punch to Jaw.
6. Forward stance upper Block reverse punch, Cats Stance (back stance) outer forearm block, move
horse stance punch to Jaw.
7. Back leg sweep, same leg thrust kick, keep the leg down back stance inner forearm block, forward
stance reverse punch, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
8. Back leg sweep, same leg side kick, keep the down Cats Stance (back stance) inner forearm block,
forward stance punch, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
9. Scissors move back leg turning kick, keep the leg down Cats Stance (back stance) outer forearm
block, forward stance reverse punch, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
10. Scissors move back leg slap kick, keep the leg down Cats Stance (back stance) outer forearm
block, forward stance reverse punch, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
Continue… Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)
• Moto Dachi & Zenkutsu Dachi
o Gedan Barai, Gyaku Zuki o
Yoko Uke, Gyaku Zuki
o Chudan Uchi Uke, Gyaku Zuki
o Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki
• Moto Dachi & Zenkutsu Dachi (Moving Forward & Backward & Backward in 45
degree) o Gedan Barai, Gyaku Zuki
o Yoko Uke, Gyaku Zuki
o Chudan Uchi Uke, Gyaku Zuki
o Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki
• Shiko Dachi
o Gedan Barai, switch to Zenkutsu Dachi and execute Gyaku Zuki
o Chudan Yoko Uke, switch to Zenkutsu Dachi and execute Gyaku Zuki
o Chudan Uchi Uke, switch to Zenkutsu Dachi and execute Gyaku Zuki

Kata (Form)
• Hiji Ate Go Ho
• Heian Nidan

Kumite (Sparring)
• Yakusoku Kihon Kumite or Kihon Ippon Kumite (pre-arranged basic sparring)
oGedan Barai, Gyaku Zuki
Yoko Uke, Gyaku Zuki Age Uke, Gyaku
Zuki

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 7th Kyu (Orange belt) Time Requirement, 3 months
Kihon (Basics)
• Moto Dachi • Hachiji Dachi • Neko Ashi Dachi
o Otoshi Uke o Hiji Yoko Uchi o Shuto Chudan Uke
o Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri o Ushiro Hiji Ate o Chudan Yoko Chudan Uke
o Ushiro Ashi Mawashi Geri o Mae Hiji Ate o Chudan Uchi Uke
o Kentsui Uchi o Mae Ashi Mae Geri
• Hachiji Dachi o Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri
o Yoko Geri

Ido Kihon (Moving Techniques)

o Zenkutsu Dachi Gedan Barai, Moving Forward on Moto Dachi Oi Zuki -> Back to Zenkutsu Dachi Gedan
Barai o Zenkutsu Dachi Yoko Uke, Moving Forward on Moto Dachi Oi Zuki -> Back to Zenkutsu Dachi Yoko Uke
o Zenkutsu Dachi Uchi Uke, Moving Forward on Moto Dachi Oi Zuki -> Back to Zenkutsu Dachi Uchi Uke
o Zenkutsu Dachi Age Uke, Moving Forward on Moto Dachi Oi Zuki -> Back to Zenkutsu Dachi Age Uke

Renzoku Kihon (Combination Techniques)

o From Yoi Position (Hachiji Dachi) Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri -> back to yoi position
o From Yoi Position (Hachiji Dachi) Neko Ashi Dachi Chudan Yoko Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri -> back to yoi
position
o Moto Dachi Gedan Barai, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki
o Moto Dachi Yoko Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki o
Moto Dachi Uchi Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki
o Moto Dachi Age Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki

Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)

o Neko Ashi Dachi Yoko Uke, Ushiro Ashi Mae Geri, landing on Moto Dachi Oi Zuki
o Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Chudan Uke, Mae Ashi Mae geri (Moving Forward & Backward & Backward in
45 degree)

Ashi Sabaki (Footwork), (Tempo Hassoku)

• Mae Sugi Ashi
• Ushiro Sugi Ashi

Tenshin Happo
• Nagashi Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki (To the Front “Mae”)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Uraken Uchi (To the back “Ato” or “Ushiro”)

Kata (Form)
• Heian Shodan

Kumite (Sparring)
• Yakusoku Kihon Kumite Or Ippon Kumite (pre-arranged basic sparring)
o Gedan Barai, Gyaku Zuki Yoko Uke, Gyaku Zuki Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki
• Kata Bunkai
o Heian Nidan
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Nidan

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 Orange belt Techniques (For promotion to 6th Kyu)

Assume Cats Stance (back stance)

1. Move horse stance double hand block, catch front hand neck chop, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
2. Move horse stance double hand block, catch front hand elbow strike to ribs, same hand back fist strike to face, Cats
Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
3. Move forward stance front hand side block, other hand neck chop, beck leg side kick to knee, Cats Stance (back
stance) knife hand block.
4. Move forward stance front hand side block, other hand reverse chop to Jaw, knee kick to groin Cats Stance (back
stance) knife hand block.
5. Back leg sweep, keep the leg forward Cats Stance (back stance) inner forearm block, forward stance reverse punch,
Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
6. Back leg sweep, same leg reverse sweep, back stance inner forearm block, forward stance reverse punch, Cats
Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
7. Scissors move front leg reverse sweep, Cats Stance (back stance) outer forearm block, move forward stance reverse
punch, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block
8. Scissors move front leg reverse sweep, back leg sweep, outer forearm block, forward stance punch, Cats Stance
(back stance) knife hand block.
9. Back leg sweep, same leg reverse sweep, back leg thrust kick, Cats Stance (back stance) inner forearm block, move
forward stance punch, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
10. Back leg sweep, same leg reverse sweep, back leg side kick, Cats Stance (back stance) outer forearm block, move
forward stance punch, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.

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 6th Kyu (Green belt) Time Requirement, 3 months
Kihon (Basics)
• Shiko Dachi • Moto Dachi • Hachiji Dachi
o Chudan Hiji Uke o Furi Zuki
o Ni no Ude Uke o
o Gedan Kote Uke Ushiro Furi
Zuki
o Chudan Shotei Uke
o Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri

• Neko Ashi Dachi

o Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri

Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)

o Moto Dachi Ushiro Ashi Mae Geri Chudan, Back to Moto Dachi, with the same leg Ushiro Ashi Oi Mae Geri
Jodan
o Moto Dachi Ushiro Ashi Mae Geri Chudan, Back to Moto Dachi, with the same leg Ushiro Ashi Oi Mawashi Geri
Jodan
o Moto Dachi Mae Ashi Mae Geri Chudan, Back to Moto Dachi, with the same leg Ushiro Ashi Oi Mae Geri Jodan
o Moto Dachi Mae Ashi Mae Geri Chudan, Back to Moto Dachi, with the same leg Ushiro Ashi Oi Mawashi Geri
Jodan
o Moto Dachi Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri Chudan, Back to Moto Dachi, with the same leg Ushiro Ashi Oi
Mawashi Geri Jodan, Gyaku Zuki
o Neko Ashi Dachi Chudan Yoko Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri Chudan, Ushiro Ashi Oi Mae Geri Chudan, Moto
Dachi Oi Zuki
o Moto Dachi Ushiro Ashi Oi Mae Geri, Back to Moto Dachi, with the same leg Ushiro Ashi Oi Mawashi Geri

• Shiko Dachi (Moving Forward & Moving Backward)

o Gedan Barai, switch to Zenkutsu Dachi, Gyaku Zuki
o Chudan Uchi Uke, switch to Zenkutsu Dachi, Gyaku Zuki
o Shuto Gedan Barai, switch to Zenkutsu Dachi, Gyaku Zuki

Ashi Sabaki (Footwork), (Tempo Hassoku)

• Ayumi Ashi Mae Naname
• Ayumi Ashi Ushiro Naname
• Sugi Ashi Mae Naname
• Sugi Ashi Ushiro Naname
• Mae Yori Ashi
• Ushiro Yori Ashi
• Fumikae Ashi

Tenshin Happo
• Nagashi Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki (Mae)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Uraken Uchi (Ushiro)
• Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri (Ushiro Naname)

Kata (Form)
• Heian Sandan

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 Green belt Techniques (For promotion to 5th Kyu)
Assume Cats Stance (back stance)

1. Forward stance down block, same hand inner forearm block reverse punch, back leg thrust kick, scissors move side
kick, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
2. Forward stance upper block same hand outer forearm block, reverse punch, back leg thrust kick scissors move side
kick Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
3. Forward stance upper block, same hand down block same hand inner forearm block, reverse punch, back leg thrust
kick, scissors move side kick, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
4. Forward stance upper block, outer forearm block, down black, inner forearm block (all same hand), reverse punch,
back leg thrust kick, scissors move side kick, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
5. Back lag thrust kick, keep the leg forward stance down block reverse punch, back fist strike to face, Cats Stance (back
stance) knife hand block.
6. back leg side kick, keep the leg forward stance upper back, reverse punch, back fist strike to face, Cats Stance (back
stance) knife hand block.
7. Back leg turning kick, inner forearm block, reverse punch, back fist strike to face Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand
back.
8. Back leg slap kick outer forearm block, reverse punch back fist strike to face, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand
block.
9. Front leg hook kick, back leg slap kick down block reverse punch, back fist strike to face, Cats Stance (back stance)
knife hand block.
10. Back leg slap kick same leg hook kick upper block reverse punch, back fist strike to face Cats Stance (back stance)
knife hand block.

Kumite (Sparring)
• Yakusoku Kihon Kumitei
• Nihon Kumite
o Gedan Barai Age Uke Gyaku zuki
o Gedan Barai on Shiko Dachi Yoko Uke on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki
• Kata Bunkai
o Heian Shodan
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Shodan

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 5th Kyu (Blue belt) Time Requirement, 3 months
Kihon (Basics)
• Moto Dachi & Zenkutsu
Dachi o Gedan Kosa Uke
o Jodan Kaishu Kosa Uke
o Hiji Sasae Uke
o Yoko Barai

Tachi Kata (Stance)

o Kosa Dachi
o Naifanchi Dachi

Ido Kihon (Moving Techniques)

• Naifanchi Dachi Yoko Gamae
o Yoko Geri to the side moving sideward with Kosa Ashi

Renzoku Kihon (Combination Techniques)

o Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Chudan Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri, landing on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki o
Neko Ashi Dachi Chudan Yoko Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri, landing on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki
o Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Chudan Uke, Mae Ashi Jodan Mawashi Geri, landing on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki

Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)

o Moto Dachi, Mae Ashi Mae Geri Chudan, Ushiro Ashi Oi Mae Geri, landing on Moto Dachi Oi Zuki
o Moto Dachi, Mae Ashi Chudan Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Ashi Oi Mawashi Geri Jodan, landing on Moto
Dachi Gyaku Zuki
o Moto Dachi, Mae Ashi Chudan Mae Geri, Ushiro Ashi Oi Yoko Geri, landing on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki
o Moto Dachi, Ushiro Ashi Mae Geri, Ushiro Ashi (Same leg) Oi Mawashi Geri, Gyaku Zuki on Moto Dachi
o Moto Dachi, Ushiro Ashi Oi Mae Geri, Ushiro Ashi same leg Oi Mawashi Geri, followed by Ushiro Ashi Oi Yoko
Geri, landing on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki

Ashi Sabaki (Footwork), (Tempo Hassoku)

• Hiraki Yose Ashi
• Hiraki Kosa Ashi
• Okuri Ashi
• Tobi Ashi

Tenshin Happo
• Nagashi Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki (Mae)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Uraken Uchi (Ushiro)
• Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri (Ushiro Naname)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Chudan Zuki (Mae Naname)
• Shiko Dachi, Ni no Ude Uke or Gedan Kote Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi, Gyaku Zuki (applying to the sides)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Shotei Uke, Chudan Zuki

Kata (Form)

• Heian Yondan

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 Blue belt Techniques (For promotion to 4th Kyu)
Assume Cats Stance (back stance)
1. Scissors move front leg reverse sweep, inner forearm block, back leg jumping thrust kick, Cats Stance (back stance)
knife hand block.
2. Back leg circle sweep, inner forearm block same leg jumping thrust kick, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
3. Scissors move front leg hook kick, back leg jumping side kick, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
4. Back leg inner crescent kick, back leg spinning kick, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
5. Back leg outer crescent kick, back leg jumping turning kick, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
6. Back leg inner crescent kick, same leg side kick, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
7. Back leg outer crescent kick, keep the leg forward stance back leg slap kick knife hand block.
8. Back leg inner crescent kick, turn back leg heal kick, leg down knife hand block.
9. Back leg thrust kick, back leg slap kick, leg forward stance upper block, same hand outer forearm block, back fist
strike, knife forward block.
10. Back leg thrust kick, spinning back leg kick, forward stance reverse punch, Cats Stance (back stance) outer forearm
block, back fist strike to face, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.

Kumite (Sparring)
• Uchi Komi or Jyu Ippon Kumite (Pre-arranged sparring in Jyu Gamae)
• Kata Bunkai
o Heian Sandan
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Sandan
• Shiai Kumite (Point Sparring)

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 4th Kyu (Purple belt) Time Requirement, 3 months
Kihon (Basics)
• Moto Dachi • Heisoku Dachi & Moto Dachi
o Ashi Barai o Ushiro Geri
Tachi Kata (Stance)
o Uki Ashi Dachi
o Kokutsu Dachi
Renzoku Kihon (Combination Techniques)
o Moto dachi Chudan Gamae, Mae Geri to the front, Yoko Geri to the side (with one leg)
o Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae, Mae Geri to the front, Mawashi Geri to the front (with one leg)
o Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae, Mae Geri to the front, Ushiro Geri to the back(with one leg)
Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)
o Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae, Ushiro Ashi Oi Mae Geri, Ushiro Ashi Oi Mawashi Geri, Moto Dachi Oi
zuki(stepping forward)
o Neko Ashi Dachi Chudan Yoko Uke, Ushiro Ashi Mae Geri landing on Moto Dachi Chudan Oi Zuki
o Neko Ashi Dachi Chudan Shuto Uke, Mae Ashi Yoko Gari to the front landing on Moto Dachi Chudan Gyaku
Zuki

Ashi Sabaki (Footwork), (Tempo Hassoku)

• Tobi Ashi
Tenshin Happo
• Nagashi Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki (Mae)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Uraken Uchi (Ushiro)
• Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri (Ushiro Naname)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Chudan Zuki (Mae Naname)
• Shiko Dachi, Ni no Ude Uke or Gedan Kote Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi, Gyaku Zuki (applying to the sides)
Kata (Form)
• Heian Godan
• Juroku
Kumite (Sparring)
• Uchi Komi or Jyu Ippon Kumite (Pre-arranged sparring in Jyu Gamae)
• Kata Bunkai
o Heian Yondan
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Yondan
• Shiai Kumite (Point Sparring)
Purple belt (IV) Techniques (For promotion to 3rd Kyu)
Assume Cats Stance (back stance)
1. Back leg thrust kick, keeps the leg forward (change the leg), side kick, slap kick scissors move the side kick Cats
Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
2. Back leg sweep, reverse sweep, slap kick, slap kick (left, right) scissors move side kick Cats Stance (back stance)
knife hand block.
3. Back leg thrust kick, keep the leg forward, turn side kick, slap kick, scissors move side kick Cats Stance (back stance)
knife hand block.
4. Scissors move hook kick, back leg slap kick, scissors move side kick, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
5. Spinning kick, front leg hook kick, back leg slap kick, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.

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 3rd Kyu (Brown belt) Time Requirement, 3 months
Kihon (Basics)
• Moto Dachi
o Ura Mawashi Geri
o Ushiro Ura Mawashi Geri
o Fumi Komi

Tachi Kata (Stance)

o Sagi Ashi Dachi
o Sanchin Dachi
o Fukai Zenkutsu Dachi

Renzoku Kihon (Combination Techniques)

o Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae, Mae Geri to the front, Yoko Geri to the side, Ushiro Geri to the back(with
one leg)
o Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae, Mae Geri to the front, Yoko Geri to the side, Mawashi Geri to the front(with one
leg)
o Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae, Ushiro Ashi Oi Yoko Geri to the front, turning and executing Ushiro Geri
landing on Moto Dachi

Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)

o Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae, Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri Chudan, Ushiro Ashi Oi Mae Geri, Ushiro Ashi Oi Yoko
Geri, landing on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki

Tenshin Happo
• Nagashi Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki (Mae)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Uraken Uchi (Ushiro)
• Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri (Ushiro Naname)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Chudan Zuki (Mae Naname)
• Shiko Dachi, Ni no Ude Uke or Gedan Kote Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi, Gyaku Zuki (applying to the sides)

Kata (Form)
• Naifanchi Shodan
• Aoyagi
• Sanchin
• Shinsei Ni

Kumite (Sparring)
• Uchi Komi or Jyu Ippon Kumite (Pre-arranged sparring in Jyu Gamae)
• Kata Bunkai
o Heian Godan
o Juroku
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Godan
• Shiai Kumite (Point Sparring)

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 Brown belt (III) Techniques (For promotion to 2nd Kyu)
Assume Cats Stance (back stance)
1. Blackleg thrust kick, keep the leg forward back stance outer forearm block, back fist strike to face in side ways, forward
stance, reverse punch, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand block.
2. Cat stance groin strike, same hand back fist strike to face, forward stance reverse punch, back fist strike in side ways
to face, Cats Stance (back stance) knife hand back.
3. Back leg kick to groin, Horse stance elbow strike to Jaw, back fist strike to chin, knife hand back to collar Boon (all
same hand)
4. Turn horse stance neck chap, elbow strike to chin, back fist strike to face (all same hand), reverse punch, Cats Stance
(back stance) knife hand back to collar Boon.
5. Forward stance open hand push to rib level, back fist strike to face, reverse punch, back leg side kick, Cats Stance
(back stance) knife hand back

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 2nd Kyu (Brown belt, one white stripe) Time Requirement, 4

months Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)

• Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae, Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri Chudan, Ushiro Ashi Oi Mae Geri, Ushiro Ashi Oi Yoko Geri,
landing on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki
• Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae, Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri Chudan, Ushiro Ashi Oi Mae Geri, Ushiro Ashi Oi Mawashi Geri,
landing on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki
• Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae, Mae Ashi Mae Geri Chudan, Ushiro Ashi Oi Yoko Geri, following with Ushiro Geri
landing on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki
• Neko Ashi Dachi Chudan Yoko Uke, Ushiro Ashi Mae Geri put it back to Zenkutsu Dachi and with left hand Jodan Age
Uke, then forward to Moto Dachi Oi Zuki

Tenshin Happo
• Nagashi Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki (Mae)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Uraken Uchi (Ushiro)
• Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri (Ushiro Naname)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Chudan Zuki (Mae Naname)
• Shiko Dachi, Ni no Ude Uke or Gedan Kote Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi, Gyaku Zuki (applying to the sides)

Kata (Form)
• Bassai Dai
• Koshokun Dai
• Matsukaze
• Shinsei

Kumite (Sparring)
• Uchi Komi or Jyu Ippon Kumite (Pre-arranged sparring in Jyu Gamae)
• Kata Bunkai
o Heian Godan
o Naifanchi Shodan
• Shiai Kumite (Point Sparring)

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 1st Kyu (Brown belt, Golden Brown) Time Requirement, 4 months
Renzoku Kihon (Combination Techniques)
• Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae kicking with one
leg o Mae Geri to the front
o Yoko Geri to the side
o Mawashi Geri to the front

Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)

• Moto Dachi & Zenkutsu Dachi (stepping forward & stepping backward)
o Gendan Barai Gyaku Zuki, Chudan Yoko Uke Gyaku Zuki, Chudan Uchi Uke Gyaku Zuki, Jodan Age Uke
Gyaku Zuki
• Neko Ashi Dachi Chudan Shuto Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri (stepping forward & stepping backward)

Tenshin Happo
• Nagashi Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki (Mae)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Uraken Uchi (Ushiro)
• Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri (Ushiro Naname)
• Shiko Dachi Chudan Uchi Uke, Chudan Zuki (Mae Naname)
• Shiko Dachi, Ni no Ude Uke or Gedan Kote Uke, Zenkutsu Dachi, Gyaku Zuki (applying to the sides)

Kata (Form)
• Seienchin
• Jitte
• Jion

Kumite (Sparring)
• Uchi Komi or Jyu Ippon Kumite (Pre-arranged sparring in Jyu Gamae)
• Kata Bunkai
o Bassai Dai
• Shiai Kumite (Point Sparring)

Brown belt (II) Techniques: (for promotion to 1st Kyu)

Assume Cats Stance (back stance)
1. Move left leg back stance to basic stance open double hand upper block both hand strike to ears, knee kick to groin.
2. Move left leg back stance to basic stance left hand upper block, palm heal strike to chin, back leg stamp kick on back
of the knee, punch to the face.
3. Move left leg back stance to basic stance open hand upper block, hand catch and other hand support for the hand lock,
back leg sweep, punch to the groin.
4. Move the left leg back stance to basic stance side block, palm heal strike to groin, head catch, knee kick to face, finger
strike to eyes.
5. Move left leg back stance to basic stance side block, cat hand strike to face, hook kick on back of the neck, elbow strike
to the face.

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 Sho Dan Ho (Black belt) Time Requirement, 4 months
Renzoku Kihon (Combination Techniques)
• Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae kicking with one leg
o Mae Geri to the front
o Yoko Geri to the side
o Mawashi Geri to the front

Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)

o Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Chudan Uke, Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri Jodan, Ushiro Ashi Yoko Geri to the
front, stepping forward and execute Oi Zuki on Moto Dachi

Kata (Form)
• Shitei Kata
o Bassai Dai
o Seienchin
• Optional Katas
o Matsumura Ha Rohai
o Jiin

Kumite (Sparring)
• Uchi Komi (Yakusoku Jyu Ippon Kumite) (Pre-arranged sparring in Jyu Gamae)
• Kata Bunkai
o Bassai Dai
• Shiai Kumite (Point Saprring)
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Shodan to Godan (Will be at the Discretion of the examiner)

*Mandatory
• Optional katas will be at the discretion of the examiner

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 Sho Dan (Black belt 1st Dan)
Renzoku Kihon (Combination Techniques)
• Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae kicking with one
leg o Mae Geri to the front
o Yoko Geri to the side
o Mawashi Geri to the front

Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)

o Neko Ashi Dachi Chudan Yoko Uke, Mae Ashi Mae Geri, Ushiro Ashi Mawashi Geri, landing on Moto Dachi
Gyaku Zuki
o Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Chudan Uke, Mae Ashi Yoko Geri to the front, landing on Moto Dachi Gyaku Zuki

Kata (Form)
• Shitei Kata
o Bassai Dai
o Seienchin
• Shuri Kata
o Jitte
o Itosu Rohai Shodan
o Naifanchi Nidan
• Naha Kata
o Seisan
o Shinpa
• Optional Katas
o Juroku
o Niseishi
o Aoyagi
o Myojo
o Shinsei

Kumite (Sparring)
• Uchi Komi or Jyu Ippon Kumite (Pre-arranged sparring in Jyu Gamae)
• Kata Bunkai
o Bassai Dai
o Seienchin
• Shiai Kumite (Point Sparring)
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Shodan to Godan (Will be at the Discretion of the examiner)

*Mandatory
• One Shuri Kata and One Naha Kata ( Choose one kata for the bunkai )
• Optional katas will be at the discretion of the examiner

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 Ni Dan (Black belt 2nd Dan)
Renzoku Kihon (Combination Techniques)
• Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae kicking with one
leg o Mae Geri to the front
o Yoko Geri to the side o
Ushiro Geri to the back
o Mawashi Geri to the front
• Hidari Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae
o Migi Ushiro Ashi Mawashi Geri, Hidari Ushiro Ura Mawashi Geri, ending with the opposite guard.

Renzoku Ido Kihon (Combination Moving Techniques)

o Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Chudan Uke, Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri Jodan, Ushiro Ashi Yoko Geri to the
front, stepping forward and execute Oi Zuki on Moto Dachi

Kata (Form)
• Shitei Kata
o Koshokun Dai
o Seipai
• Shuri Kata
o Jion
o Wanshu
o Itosu no Rohai Nidan
• Naha Kata
o Saifa
o Shisochin
• Optional Katas
o Matsukaze
o Matsumura Ha Rohai
o Tensho

Kumite (Sparring)
• Uchi Komi or Jyu Ippon Kumite (Pre-arranged sparring in Jyu Gamae)
• Kata Bunkai
o Koshokun Dai
o Seipai
• Shiai Kumite (Point Saprring)
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Shodan to Godan (Will be at the Discretion of the examiner)

*Mandatory
• One Shuri Kata and One Naha Kata ( Choose one kata for the bunkai )
• Optional katas will be at the discretion of the examiner

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 San Dan (Black belt 3rd Dan)
Renzoku Kihon (Combination Techniques)
• Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae kicking with one
leg o Mae Geri to the front
o Yoko Geri to the side o
Ushiro Geri to the back
o Mawashi Geri to the front
• Hidari Moto Dachi Chudan Gamae
o Migi Ushiro Ashi Mawashi Geri, Hidari Ushiro Ura Mawashi Geri, ending with the opposite guard.

Kata (Form)
• Shitei Kata
o Matsumura Ha Bassai
o Koshokun Sho
• Shuri Kata
o Itosu no Roahi Sandan
• Naha Kata
o Kururunfa
o Sanseiru
o Nipaipo
• Optional Katas
o Shinpa
o Tomari no Bassai
o Niseishi

Kumite (Sparring)
• Kata Bunkai
o Matsumra Ha Bassai
o Matsumur Ha Rohai
o Koshokun Sho
• Shiai Kumite (Point Saprring)
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Shodan to Godan (Will be at the Discretion of the examiner)

Uke no Go Gensoku
o Tenshin - Kusshin – Rakka - Hangeki - Ryusui

*Mandatory
• One Shuri Kata and One Naha Kata ( Choose one kata for the bunkai )
• Optional katas will be at the discretion of the examiner

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 Yon Dan (Black belt 4th Dan)
Thesis (Handed in two weeks before test. Choose from the topics listed below)
• Topics
o Speed Training
o Power & Endurance
o Aerobic & Anaerobic
o Physical & Mental Aspects in Karate
o Karate and Children
o Karate and Adults
o Scientific aspects of Karate
o Physiology of Energy
o Kata vs. Kumite and their relationships
o Sport Karate
o Karate Techniques
o Zen and Spirituality in Martial arts
o Metaphysics and Karate
o Karate in real life
o Bunkai vs. Kumite

Uke no Kaisetsu
o Kote Uke, Kosa Uke, Sashite, Uke Nagashi, Mawashi Uke, Sasae Uke, Heiko Uke, Osae Uke, Kuri Uke,
Kakete Uke, Nino Ude Uke, Sukui Uke

Uke no Go Gensoku
o Tenshin - Kusshin – Rakka - Hangeki - Ryusui

Kata (Form)
• Shitei Kata
o Bassai Dai
o Seienchin
• Shuri Kata
o Shiho Koshokun
o Chnitei
• Naha Kata
o Seisan
o Seipai
o Sanseiru
• Optional Katas
o Nipaipo
o Sochin
o Naifanchi Sandan

Kumite (Sparring)
• Jyu Kumite ( Free Sparring )
• Kata Bunkai
o Bassai Dai
o Seienchin
• Shiai Kumite ( Point Sparring )
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Shodan to Godan (Will be at the Discretion of the examiner)

*Mandatory
• One Shuri Kata and One Naha Kata ( Choose one kata for the bunkai )
• Optional katas will be at the discretion of the examiner

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 Go Dan (Black belt 5th Dan)
Thesis (Handed in two weeks before test. Choose from the topics listed below)
• Topics
o Speed Training
o Power & Endurance
o Aerobic & Anaerobic
o Physical & Mental Aspects in Karate
o Karate and Children
o Karate and Adults
o Scientific aspects of Karate
o Physiology of Energy
o Kata vs. Kumite and their relationships
o Sport Karate
o Karate Techniques
o Zen and Spirituality in Martial arts
o Metaphysics and Karate
o Karate in real life
o Bunkai vs. Kumite

Uke no Kaisetsu
o Kote Uke, Kosa Uke, Sashite, Uke Nagashi, Mawashi Uke, Sasae Uke, Heiko Uke, Osae Uke, Kuri Uke,
Kakete Uke, Nino Ude Uke, Sukui Uke

Uke no Go Gensoku
o Tenshin - Kusshin – Rakka - Hangeki - Ryusui

Kata (Form)
• Shitei Kata
o Bassai Dai
o Seienchin
• Shuri Kata
o Chinto
o Gojushi Ho
o Bassai Sho
• Naha Kata
o Suparinpei
o Shisochin
o Kururunfa
• Optional Katas
o Unsu
o Sochin
o Chatanyara Kushanku

Kumite (Sparring)
• Kata Bunkai
o Bassai Dai
o Seienchin
• Shiai Kumite (Point Sparring)
• Jyu Kumite (Free Sparring)
• Hokei Kumite
o Heian Shodan to Godan (Will be at the Discretion of the examiner)

*Mandatory
• One Shuri Kata and One Naha Kata ( Choose one kata for the bunkai )
• Optional katas will be at the discretion of the examiner

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