GRADING SYLLABUS

Red Belt - 10th KYU

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.
Stances
Yoi-Dachi, Fudo Dachi, Zenkutsu Dachi, Uchi Hachiji-Dachi.
Punches
Seiken-Morote-Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan). Seiken-Oi-Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan).
Blocks
Seiken-Jodan-Uke, Seiken-Mae-Gedan-Barai.
Kicks
Hiza-Gammen-Gei, Kin Geri.
Ippon Kumite
Attack 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.
Kata
Taikyoku-Sono-Ichi
Exercises
10 Seiken push ups.
20 Stomach pulls.
Four in one stretching exercise.
Note
Students 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.
Red Belt - 9th KYU - blue stripe

History of Kyokushinkai and International Federation of Karate.

Stances
Sanchin-Dachi, Kokutsu-Dachi, Musubi-Dachi.
Punches
Seiken-Ago-Uchi, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki, (Jodan, Chudan, Gendan).
Blocks
Seiken-Chudan-Uchi-Uke, Seiken-Chudan-Soto-Uke.
Kicks
Chudan-Mae-Geri-Chusoku.
Kata
Taikyoku-Sono-Ni.
Breathing
Nogare.
Sanbon Kumite
Attack - (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.
Renraku
Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki (Chudan or Jodan).
Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku, return and cover.
Exercises
15 Seiken push ups. , 25 Stomach pulls.
Note
Students will be tested for their ability on the above techniques standing and also moving in Kokutsu-Dachi and
Sanchin-Dachi.

Blue Belt – 8th KYU

Stances
Kiba Dachi.
Punches and Strikes
Tate-Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan), Shita-Tsuki, Jun-Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan).
Blocks
Seiken-Morote-Chudan-Uchi-Uke, Seiken-Chudan-Uchi-Uke-Gedan-Barai
Kicks
Jodan-Mae-Geri-Chusoku.
Kata
Taikyoku-Sono-San.
Renraku
1. 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.
Kumite
Yakusoku-Ippon-Kumite,(form to be arranged by student or instructor).
Jiyu Kumite.
Exercises
20 Seiken push ups.
10 Four finger push ups (on knees).
30 Stomach pulls.
10 Squats.
Note
Students will be tested for their proficiency in moving in Kiba-Dachi (45º and 90º Degrees).
Blue Belt – 7th KYU –yellow stripe

Stances
Nekoashi-Dachi
Punches and Strikes
Tettsui-Oroshi-Gammen-Uchi, Tettsui-Komekami, Tettsui-Hizo-Uchi, Tettsui-Mae-Yoko-Uchi(Jodan,
Chudan,Gedan), Tettsui-Yoko-Uchi (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan), in Mae-Kiba-Dachi.
Blocks
Seiken-Mawashi-Gedan-Barai, Shuto-Mawashi-Uke (in Kokutsu-Dachi).
Kicks
Mae-Chusoku-Keage, Teisoku-Mawashi-Soto-Keage, Haisoku-Mawashi-Uchi-Keage, Sokoto-Yoko-Keage.
Kata
Pinan-Sono-Ichi.
Breathing
Ibuki-Sankai (as an exercise).
Renraku
Step forward Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, Hidari-Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku, Migi-Mae-Geri-Chudan-
Chusoku, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan, return and cover.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
25 Seiken push ups. 15 Five finger push ups (on knees) then extend legs and hold position for 10 seconds.
35 Stomach pulls. 20 Squats.

Yellow Belt – 6th KYU

Stances
Tsuruashi-Dachi.
Punches and Strikes
Uraken-Ganmen-Uchi, Uraken-Sayn-Ganmen-Uchi, Uraken-Hizo-Uchi, Uraken-Ganmen-Oroshi-Uchi,
Uraken-Mawashi-Uchi, Nihon-Nukite (Me-Tsuki), Yonhon-Nukite (Jodan, Gedan).
Blocks
Seiken-Juji-Uke (Jodan, Gedan).
Kicks
Gedan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku, Chusoku). Kansetsu-Geri (Sokuto) Chudan-Yoko-Geri (Sokuto)
Kata
Pinan-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
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
30 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.

Note
Students will be tested for their ability to move and perform side kicks in Tsuruashi-Dachi.
Yellow Belt – 5th KYU – green stripe

Stances
Moroashi-Dachi
Punches and Strikes
Shotei-Uchi (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan) Jodan-Hiji-Ate.
Blocks
Shotei-Uke (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan).
Kicks
Chudan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku, Chusoku), Ushiro-Geri - 3 methods. (Chudan or Gedan).
Kata
Pinan-Sono-San.
Renraku
1. 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.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
35 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.
Note
Students will be tested in Moroashi-Dachi on the move.

Green Belt – 4th KYU

General questions on karate, the British Karate Kyokushin Organisation and the International Federation of
Karate.
Stances
Heisoku-Dachi, Heiko-Dachi.
Punches and Strikes
Shuto-Sakotsu-Uchi, Shuto-Yoko-Gammen-Uchi, Shuto-Uchikomi, Shuto-Hizo-Uchi, Shuto-Jodan-Uchi-
Uchi.
Blocks
Shuto-Jodan-Uchi-Uke, Shuto-Jodan-Uke, Shuto-Chudan-Uchi-Uke, Shuto-Cudan-Soto-Uke, Shuto-Mae-
Gedan-Barai, Shuto-Mawashi-Uke (in Sanchin-Dachi).
Kicks
Jodan-Yoko-Geri, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri (Chusoku, Haisoku), Jodan-Ushiro-Geri.
Kata
Sanchin-No-Kata (with Ibuki).
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
40 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.
Note
From this grade onwards students will be tested for fitness, stamina and general condition.
Green Belt – 3rd KYU - black stripe

General questions on karate, the British Karate Kyokushin Organisation and the International Federation of
Karate.
Stances
Kake-Dachi.
Punches and Strikes
Chudan-Hiji-Ate, Chudan-Mae-Hiji-Ate, Age-Hiji-Ate (Jodan, Chudan), Ushiro-Hiji-Ate, Oroshi-Hiji-Ate.
Blocks
Shuto-Juji-Uke (Jodan, Gedan).
Kicks
Mae-Kakato-Geri (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan), Ago-Geri.
Kata
Pinan-Sono-Yon, Sanchin-No-Kata (with Kiai).
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Exercises
45 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.
Note
Students will be tested for movement in Kake-Dachi.

Brown Belt – 2nd KYU

General questions on Karate. Understanding of Karate warm up exercises and the ability to demonstrate
them.
Punches and Strikes
Hiraken-Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan), Hiraken-Oroshi-Uchi, Hiraken-Mawashi-Uchi, Haisho (Jodan,Chudan), Age-
Jodan-Tsuki.
Blocks
Koken-Uke (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan).
Kicks
Tobi-Nidan-Geri, Tobi-Mae-Geri - 3 methods.
Kata
Pinan-Sono-Go, Gekisai-Dai.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Renraku
Move 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).
Exercises
50 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.
Note
The applicant must be physically fit to perform all techniques i.e. not injured. Any permanent physical
disability must be underwritten by a Doctor's letter of explanation.
Brown Belt – 1st KYU – yellow stripe

Punches and Strikes

Ryutoken-Tsuki (Jodan,Chudan) Nakayubi-Ippon-Ken (Jodan, Chudan), Oyayubi-Ippon-Ken (Jodan,
Chudan).
Blocks
Kake-Uke (Jodan), Chudan-Haito-Uchi-Uke.
Kicks
Jodan-Uchi-Haisoku-Geri, Oroshi-Uchi-Kakato-Geri, Oroshi-Soto-Kakato-Geri, Tobi-Yoko-Geri.
Kata
Yantsu, Tsuki-No-Kata.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Renraku
1. 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 Defence
To be arranged by instructor or student.
Exercises
55 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.
Note
The applicant must be physically fit to perform all techniques i.e. not injured. Any permanent physical
disability must be underwritten by a Doctor's letter of explanation.

Black Belt – 1st DAN – Shodan

Punches and Strikes

Morote-Haito-Uchi (Jodan, Chudan), Haito-Uchi (Jodan,Chudan, Gaden).
Blocks
Methods of blocking with the legs. Morote-Kake-Uke (Jodan), Osae-Uke.
Kicks
Kake-Geri-Kakato (Jodan, Chudan), kake-Geri-Chus-oku (Jodan, Chudan), Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri (Jodan,
Chudan, Gedan).
Kata
Tensho, Saiha.
Taikyoku-Sono-Ichi, Taikyoku-Sono-Ni and Taikyoku-Sono-San are performed in Ura.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Renraku
Gedan-Mawashi-Geri, Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri, Jodan-Mae-Geri-Chusoku, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri, Jodan-
Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri return and cover.
Tameshiwari
1. Mandatory break with Seiken.
2. Optional – (student’s choice).
Exercises
60 Seiken push ups. 10 one finger push ups (on knees). Then hold final position for 15 seconds.
150 Stomach pulls.
100 Squats.
Black Belt – 2nd DAN – Nidan

Punches and Strikes

Toho-Uchi (Jodan), Keiko-Uchi, Ippon-Nukite-Jodan.
Blocks
Hiji-uke (Chudan), Shotei-Morote-Gedan-Uke, Shuto-Morote-Gedan-Uke
Kicks
Tobi-Ushiro-Geri, Tobi-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri, Tobi-Mawashi-Geri, Age-Kakato-Ushiro-Geri.
Kata
Kanku-Dai, Gekisai-Sho, Seienchin, Pinan-Sono-Ichi in Ura.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Tameshiwari
1. Mandatory break with Seiken.
2. Optional – (student’s choice).
Exercises
60 Seiken push ups. Then change to five fingers and hold position for 20 seconds.
150 Stomach pulls.
100 Squats.
Qualifications
It 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 candidate's character and general abilities as an instructor will be taken into consideration.

Black Belt – 3rd DAN – Sandan

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.

Kata
Garyu, Seipai, Sushiho.
Pinan sono Ni to be performed in Ura
Candidate will need to create their own Kata and demonstrate this to the examining panel with full
explanations. Minimum movements must be 28 and a kata book with writing and photos must be presented.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite
Tameshiwari
1. Mandatory break with Seiken.
2. Optional – (student’s choice).
Exercises
70 Seiken push ups and finger push ups as directed
150 Stomach pulls.
100 Squats.
Glossary of Terms

Numbers - Counting Directions – Levels Body

Ichi - One Age - Rising Atama - Head

Ni - Two Oroshi - Descending Ganmen - Face
San - Three Mae - Front, Forward Ago - Chin
Shi ( Yon ) - Four Ushiro - Back Me - Eyes
Go - Five Ura - Reverse Kubi - Neck
Roku - Six Yoko - Side Sakotsu - Colar bone
Shichi - Seven Mawashi - Round Hiji - Elbow
Hachi - Eight Uchi - Inside Kote - Forearm
Ku - Nine Soto - Outside Ude - Arm
Ju - Ten Migi - Right Seiken - Fist
Hidari - Left Tetsui - Hammer Fist
Ju ichi - Eleven Jodan - Upper Uraken - Backfist
Ju ni - Twelve Chudan - Middle Shuto - Knifehand
Ju san - Thirteen Gedan - Lower Shotei - Palm Hand
. Hizo - Ribs
. Hara - Stomach
.Ni ju - Twenty Koshi - Hibs
San ju - Thirty Hiza - Knee
Yon ju - Forthy Chusoku - Ball of feet
Kakato - Hil
Haisoku - Top of foot

Terminology Commands Etiquette

Kihon - Basics Hajime - Start Fudo Dachi - Dojo Stance

Kata - Forms Yame - Stop Seiza - Seat
Kumite - Fighting Mawate - Turn Rei - Bow
Tameshiwari - Breaking Yoi - Prepare Mokuso - Meditate
Bunkai - Application Yasume - Rest Tate Kudasai - Get Up
Budo - Martial Way Naore - Return Onegaishimasu - Please
Bushi - Warrior
Bushido - The Way of the Warrior Titles Sensei Ni Rei - Salute the teacher
Dojo - Training Hall Otagai Ni Rei - Salute each other
Dojo Kun - Training Hall Oath Kohai - Student Osu - Kyokushin Salute
Dogi - Uniform Sempai - Senior Student Oshi Shinobu - Spirit of
Obi - Belt Sodan - 1st Dan Perseverance
Karate - Empty Hand Nidan - 2nd Dan Arigato Gozaimashita - Thank
Kyokushin - Ultimate Truth Sandan - 3rd Dan you
Do - Way Sensei - Teacher Shinden - Sacred Wall
Kime - Focus Shihan - Expert
Kiai - Scream Hnashi - Expert Teacher
Ki - Energy Kancho - Director
Dan - High Rank Sosai - President
Kyu - Low Rank
Kyokushin Symbols
The two symbols of Kyokushin Karate are the Kanji, which means Kyokushinkai , and the round symbols
named Kanku. The Kanji is worn on the left side of the uniform ( dogi ) of all Kyokushin practitioners. The
Kanku badge is usually worn on the left arm of the dogi.
Additionally in our organization we have the IFK symbol which is worn on the right arm of the dogi.

Kanji

The Kanji is the symbol that is universally known to represent Kyokushinkai and
incorporates the three kanjis from Kyokushinkai :
Kyoku - Ultimate ; Shin - Truth ; Kai - Society

Kanku

The Kanku symbol is taken from the kata Kanku Dai - sky gazing form , where
the hands are raised above the head with the thumbs and index fingers touching
as the practicioner focuses their gaze through the hands.

IFK

The logo of International Federation of Karate - The central symbol a

rising wave, which is taken from Saiha Kata and it symbolizes overcoming
all obstacles .
What is Karate

For most of the people Karate is just a generic term for all martial arts that use kicking and
striking.
This is not entirely correct ! Karate is a Japanese traditional martial art and it is not the
same with other stand up martial arts like Taekwondo ( Korean ) , Kung Fu ( Chinese ) ,
Muay Thai ( Thai ).
Karate means literally Empty Hand and it was introduced in Japan by Gichin Funakoshi ,
who is considered the father of Karate .
How did Karate get to Okinawa ? According to legend, in the sixth century A.D., the Indian
monk Bodhidharma traveled from India to China to teach the Liang dynasty monarch the
tenets of Zen Buddhism. To endure this arduous journey, he developed the physical and
mental powers for which he was later renowned.
These methods then later were borrowed by the people from the Ryu Kyu islands ( today
Okinawa ) and further developed in many different styles.
Some of the most known Karate style today are : Shotokan, Goju Ryu , Shito Ryu, Ishin
Ryu and of course Kyokushin Karate.
The differences between these Karate styles are mainly how techniques are executed but
also how kumite ( fighting ) is conducted. Some Karate styles teach non-contact or semi-
contact fighting. In Kyokushin Karate we are ferm believers in contact type of kumite !
One can not learn to fight and therefore efficiently defend himself if training is done
without contact. Of course the level of contact varies from very little contact for kids and
beginners to full-contact for advance students.

What is Kyokushin Karate ?

To some, it is a way to develop and maintain physical strength and learn

effective self-defense techniques. To others, it is much more than that.
Kyokushin karate is a way of life that transcends the physical aspects of
training. Kyokushin karate is Budo Karate. The philosophy of Budo is
evident in the name that Mas Oyama chose for his karate style, Kyokushin,
which means "Ultimate Truth". It is also reflected in the Dojo Kun, in Mas
Oyama's Eleven Mottos, and in the Spirit of Osu.
Kyokushin or Kyokushinkai was developed in the 1950's. The first official
Honbu (headquarters) was founded by Masutatsu Oyama in 1964.
Kyokushinkai is Japanese for "the society for the ultimate truth". It is
considered one of the most challenging forms of Karate. Developed by
Masutatsu Oyama, this is probably one of the hardest form of Karate today,
placing great emphasis on combat effectiveness. The Kyokushin system is
based on traditional Karate like Shotokan and Goju Ryu, but incorporates
many elements of combat sports like Boxing and Kickboxing in Kumite.
Many techniques like Hiza-Geri (knee kick), Mae Oroshi Kakato Geri (axe kick) and Gedan Mawashi Geri
(low kick) aren't found in other traditional Karate styles. Today, many Kyokushin fighters appear in
Kickboxing events like K-1 and even MMA .
After the death of Masutatsu Oyama in 1994, the International Karate Organization (IKO) splintered into
several groups . Some also joined Hanshi Steve Arneil who left the IKO in 1991 to form the International
Federation of Karate (IFK). Many Kyokushin groups throughout the world have chosen to focus their
experience around the philosophy of Kyokushin as a method of self-improvement and discipline. The
Kyokushin way teaches its students that the most important aspects of training are not the ability to knock
down an opponent. Instead, the person must contemplate the technique and understand that the true meaning
of the Kyokushin way is not in violence, but the mastering of oneself.