Grading Procedure

Cost and Procedure: The cost of the grading includes the grading exam, certificate and belt. If the student is successfull in passing their grading, they will be awarded their belts the following lesson, the licence and certificate will be returned up to 4 weeks later.

Licences: Licences must be valid, and presented on the day of the grading, filled in correctly with the students name, address and the parents signature. A photo of the child must also be included, No licence means the student will be unable to grade or train in any of the classes.

Failing a Grading: If a student fails a grading the student will be re-entered for the next grading 10 weeks later at no extra cost. Students are expected to learn the techniques that are needed for the grading they are taking. Children are not graded on Katas until they take their 7th Kyu Orange belt.

Marking System: Students are marked out of 10 for each section of their grading which may consist of the following, depending on the grade they are takingBasics, Combinations, Kicks, Punches, Blocks, Japanese, Pad Work, Sparring and Katas. Students must achieve a mark of 5 or above in each section to pass the grading.

When do gradings take place: Gradings are held in March, June, October and December, the weeks in between may vary because of school holidays.

Younger Children: The current syllabus is used for children and adults alike and a certain amount of flexibility is given for younger children i.e five to ten year olds. The techniques are very difficult for younger children to learn and the examiner will take this into consideration when grading these students.

Special Needs: Children who have special needs will receive the support and guidance that they need for gradings from the examiner and the club instructor. Please make sure that the examiner is informed of a students special needs before the grading takes place.

Is my child ready for the grading: This question is frequently asked to instructors, if the club instructor feels that the students has a good chance of passing the grading then the student will be entered. The instructor must be trusted to make the correct decision on this matter.

Sparring Equipment: A full sparring kit consisting of boots, mitts, shin pads, & Gum shield must be available to be worn by the students for all gradings from 7th Kyu (Orange belt) and above, students will be expected to demonstrate basic Kumite (Fighting) skills in order to pass their gradings.

Grading Procedure

Cost and Procedure: The cost of the grading includes the grading exam, certificate and belt. If the student is successfull in passing their grading, they will be awarded their belts the following lesson, the licence and certificate will be returned up to 4 weeks later.

Licences: Licences must be valid, and presented on the day of the grading, filled in correctly with the students name, address and the parents signature. A photo of the child must also be included, No licence means the student will be unable to grade or train in any of the classes.

Failing a Grading: If a student fails a grading the student will be re-entered for the next grading 10 weeks later at no extra cost. Students are expected to learn the techniques that are needed for the grading they are taking. Children are not graded on Katas until they take their 7th Kyu Orange belt.

Marking System: Students are marked out of 10 for each section of their grading which may consist of the following, depending on the grade they are takingBasics, Combinations, Kicks, Punches, Blocks, Japanese, Pad Work, Sparring and Katas. Students must achieve a mark of 5 or above in each section to pass the grading.

When do gradings take place: Gradings are held in March, June, October and December, the weeks in between may vary because of school holidays.

Younger Children: The current syllabus is used for children and adults alike and a certain amount of flexibility is given for younger children i.e five to ten year olds. The techniques are very difficult for younger children to learn and the examiner will take this into consideration when grading these students.

Special Needs: Children who have special needs will receive the support and guidance that they need for gradings from the examiner and the club instructor. Please make sure that the examiner is informed of a students special needs before the grading takes place.

Is my child ready for the grading: This question is frequently asked to instructors, if the club instructor feels that the students has a good chance of passing the grading then the student will be entered. The instructor must be trusted to make the correct decision on this matter.

Sparring Equipment: A full sparring kit consisting of boots, mitts, shin pads, & Gum shield must be available to be worn by the students for all gradings from 7th Kyu (Orange belt) and above, students will be expected to demonstrate basic Kumite (Fighting) skills in order to pass their gradings.

JAPANESE TERMS

INSTRUCTOR – SENSEITRAINING AREA – DOJOSTYLE OF KARATE – WADO RYUKARATE SUIT – GIKNEEL – SEIZABOW TO THE INSTRUCTOR – SENSEI NI REIBOW TO THE DOJO – OTAGAI NI REISTAND TO ATTENTION – KIRITSUBODY - CHUDANHEAD - JODANLOWER AREA - GEDAN

PUNCHES AND STRIKESJAB PUNCH - TOBIKOMOZUKI - TOB - A - COM - A - ZOO - KEYREVERSE PUNCH - GYAKAZUKI - GE - AK - A - ZOO - KEYBACK FIST - URAKEN - YOU - RACK - EN

BLOCKSHEAD BLOCK - JODAN UKE - JOE - DAN - 00 - KEYLOWER BLOCK - GEDAN BARAI - GE - DAN - BA - RYEINNER BLOCK - UCHI UKE - OO - CHI - OO - KEYOUTER BLOCK - SOTO UKE - SOT - O - OO - KEY

STANCESATTENTION STANCE - MUSUBIDACHI - MOO - SUB - I - DA - CHEEPREPARE, READY STANCE - YOI - YOYJUNZUKI STANCE - JUN - ZOO - KEY

KICKSFRONT KICK - MAEGERI - MY - A - GERYROUND KICK - MAWASHIGERI - MA - WASH - I - GERYSIDE KICK - SOKOTO - SOCK - O - TOE

Clean, ironed karate suits should be worn at all times, untidy scruffy suits will not be permitted. Unruly, rude or over aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated, any student behaving in this manner will be asked to leave the Dojo. In the interests of safety sparring kits comprising of gloves, shin and foot guards and gum shields must be worn when sparring or practicing sparring techniques. Headguards must also be worn and are obligatory. Jewellery must be removed before the lesson, earrings that have just been pierced may be worn with a plaster over the top for a 6 week period only.

11th Kyu Red & White Belt Grading in English Only

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)Sonobazuki in Shikodachi stance – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – Punches from Bent Knees StanceMaegeri – Front KickMawashigeri – Round KickYokogeri – Side KickJunzuki Punch in Junzuki Stance

Uke (Blocks)Jodan Uke – Head BlockSoto Uke – Outer BlockUchi Uke – Inner BlockGedan Barai – Lower Block

RENRAKU WAZA (Combination Techniques)None Required

Dachi (Stances)Junzuki – Fighting StanceMusubidachi – Attention StanceYoi – Ready Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strike

Kata (Form)None Required

Ji Yu KumiteNone required

JAPANESE TERMS

INSTRUCTOR – SENSEITRAINING AREA – DOJOSTYLE OF KARATE – WADO RYUKARATE SUIT – GIKNEEL – SEIZABOW TO THE INSTRUCTOR – SENSEI NI REIBOW TO THE DOJO – OTAGAI NI REISTAND TO ATTENTION – KIRITSUBODY - CHUDANHEAD - JODANLOWER AREA - GEDAN

PUNCHES AND STRIKESJAB PUNCH - TOBIKOMOZUKI - TOB - A - COM - A - ZOO - KEYREVERSE PUNCH - GYAKAZUKI - GE - AK - A - ZOO - KEYBACK FIST - URAKEN - YOU - RACK - EN

BLOCKSHEAD BLOCK - JODAN UKE - JOE - DAN - 00 - KEYLOWER BLOCK - GEDAN BARAI - GE - DAN - BA - RYEINNER BLOCK - UCHI UKE - OO - CHI - OO - KEYOUTER BLOCK - SOTO UKE - SOT - O - OO - KEY

STANCESATTENTION STANCE - MUSUBIDACHI - MOO - SUB - I - DA - CHEEPREPARE, READY STANCE - YOI - YOYJUNZUKI STANCE - JUN - ZOO - KEY

KICKSFRONT KICK - MAEGERI - MY - A - GERYROUND KICK - MAWASHIGERI - MA - WASH - I - GERYSIDE KICK - SOKOTO - SOCK - O - TOE

Clean, ironed karate suits should be worn at all times, untidy scruffy suits will not be permitted. Unruly, rude or over aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated, any student behaving in this manner will be asked to leave the Dojo. In the interests of safety sparring kits comprising of gloves, shin and foot guards and gum shields must be worn when sparring or practicing sparring techniques. Headguards must also be worn and are obligatory. Jewellery must be removed before the lesson, earrings that have just been pierced may be worn with a plaster over the top for a 6 week period only.

11th Kyu Red & White Belt Grading in English Only

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)Sonobazuki in Shikodachi stance – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – Punches from Bent Knees StanceMaegeri – Front KickMawashigeri – Round KickYokogeri – Side KickJunzuki Punch in Junzuki Stance

Uke (Blocks)Jodan Uke – Head BlockSoto Uke – Outer BlockUchi Uke – Inner BlockGedan Barai – Lower Block

RENRAKU WAZA (Combination Techniques)None Required

Dachi (Stances)Junzuki – Fighting StanceMusubidachi – Attention StanceYoi – Ready Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strike

Kata (Form)None Required

Ji Yu KumiteNone required

10th Kyu Yellow & White Belt Grading in English Only

KIHON, TSUKI & KERI (Basic Techniques)Maegeri - Front KickMawashigeri – Round KickYokogeri – Side Kick Junzuki Punch in Junzuki StanceTobikomozuki – Jab PunchGyakazuki – Reverse PunchTobikomozuki – Gyakazuki – Jab – ReverseMawatte – TurnSonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi - JunzukiAyumiashi – GyakazukiAyumaishi - Tobikomizuki

Uke (Blocks) Jodan Uke – Head Block Soto Uke – Outer BlockUchi Uke – Inner BlockGedan Barai – Lower Block

RENRAKU WAZA (Combination Techniques)None Required

Dachi (Stances)Junzuki – Fighting StanceMusubidachi – Attention StanceYoi – Ready Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strike

Kata (Form)None Required

Ji Yu KumiteNone required

9th Kyu - Red Belt Grading in English Only

KIHON. TSUKI & KERI (Basic Techniques)Maegeri – Front KickMawashigeri – Round KickYoko Geri – Side KickJunzuki – Straight PunchTobikomizuki – Jab Punch

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi – JunzukiAyumiashi - GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist Strike

Uke (BLOCKS) (On the spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Sonoba-uke - Jodan Uke – Head BlockSonoba-uke Soto Uke – Outer BlockSonoba-uke Uchi Uke – Inner BlockSonoba-uke Gedan Barai – Lower Block

Uke (BLOCKS) (Ayumi Ashi) Stepping ForwardsJodan Uke – Head BlockSoto Uke – Outer BlockUchi Uke – Inner BlockGedan Barai – Lower Block

RENRAKU WAZA (Combination Techniques)Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Front Kick – Round KickMaegeri – Mawashigeri – Yokogeri – Front kick – Round Kick – Side KickTobikomozuki – Gyakazuki – Jab punch – Reverse Punch

Dachi (Stances)Junzuki – Fighting StanceGyakazuki – Reverse StanceMusubidachi – Attention StanceYoi – Ready Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strike

Kata (Form)None required

Ji Yu KumiteNone required

10th Kyu Yellow & White Belt Grading in English Only

KIHON, TSUKI & KERI (Basic Techniques)Maegeri - Front KickMawashigeri – Round KickYokogeri – Side Kick Junzuki Punch in Junzuki StanceTobikomozuki – Jab PunchGyakazuki – Reverse PunchTobikomozuki – Gyakazuki – Jab – ReverseMawatte – TurnSonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi - JunzukiAyumiashi – GyakazukiAyumaishi - Tobikomizuki

Uke (Blocks) Jodan Uke – Head Block Soto Uke – Outer BlockUchi Uke – Inner BlockGedan Barai – Lower Block

RENRAKU WAZA (Combination Techniques)None Required

Dachi (Stances)Junzuki – Fighting StanceMusubidachi – Attention StanceYoi – Ready Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strike

Kata (Form)None Required

Ji Yu KumiteNone required

9th Kyu - Red Belt Grading in English Only

KIHON. TSUKI & KERI (Basic Techniques)Maegeri – Front KickMawashigeri – Round KickYoko Geri – Side KickJunzuki – Straight PunchTobikomizuki – Jab Punch

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi – JunzukiAyumiashi - GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist Strike

Uke (BLOCKS) (On the spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Sonoba-uke - Jodan Uke – Head BlockSonoba-uke Soto Uke – Outer BlockSonoba-uke Uchi Uke – Inner BlockSonoba-uke Gedan Barai – Lower Block

Uke (BLOCKS) (Ayumi Ashi) Stepping ForwardsJodan Uke – Head BlockSoto Uke – Outer BlockUchi Uke – Inner BlockGedan Barai – Lower Block

RENRAKU WAZA (Combination Techniques)Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Front Kick – Round KickMaegeri – Mawashigeri – Yokogeri – Front kick – Round Kick – Side KickTobikomozuki – Gyakazuki – Jab punch – Reverse Punch

Dachi (Stances)Junzuki – Fighting StanceGyakazuki – Reverse StanceMusubidachi – Attention StanceYoi – Ready Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strike

Kata (Form)None required

Ji Yu KumiteNone required

8th Kyu - Yellow Belt Grading in English and Japanese

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques) (Ayumi Ashi Stepping Forwards)Kette Junzuki – Front kick under the fistUraken – BackfistSokuto Fumikomi – Thrusting Side Kick (Edge of foot)Ushiromawashigeri – Reverse Round KickTobikomizuki – Jab PunchGyakazuki – Reverse punch

Uke (Blocks) (Ayumi Ashi Stepping Forwards)Jodan Uke – Head BlockSoto Uke – Outer BlockUchi Uke – Inner BlockGedan Barai – Lower Block

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi - JunzukiAyumiashi – GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist Strike

Uke (BLOCKS) (On the spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Sonoba-uke - Jodan Uke – Head BlockSonoba-uke Soto Uke – Outer BlockSonoba-uke Uchi Uke – Inner BlockSonoba-uke Gedan Barai – Lower BlockMorote Uke – Double Block

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side KickUshirogeri - Back Kick

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Maegeri – Tobikomizuki – Front Kick – Jab PunchSurikomi Maegeri – One step Front Kick Maegeri – Gyakazuki - Front Kick Reverse PunchMaegeri – Mawashigeri – Yokogeri – Front Kick - Round Kick - Side Kick

Dachi (Stances)Junzuki – Fighting StanceGyakazuki – Reverse StanceMusubidachi – Attention StanceYoi – Ready Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strike

Kata (Form) Kihon Kata

Ji Yu Kumite None required

7th Kyu – Orange Belt Grading in English and Japanese

Kihon ,Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)Junzuki no Tsukkomi – Leaning Punch to the headSurikomi Mawashigeri – One Step Round KickSurikomi Maegeri – One Step Front KickSurikomi Yoko Geri - One Step Side KickTobikomozuki – Gyakazuki – Jab Punch – Reverse Punch

Uke (Blocks)Jodan Uke – Head BlockSoto Uke – Outer BlockUchi Uke – Inner BlockGedan Barai – Lower BlockShuto Uke – Knife hand BlockJuji Uke – X Block Jodan

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi - JunzukiAyumiashi – GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Uke (BLOCKS) (On the spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Sonoba-uke - Jodan Uke – Head BlockSonoba-uke Soto Uke – Outer BlockSonoba-uke Uchi Uke – Inner BlockSonoba-uke Gedan Barai – Lower BlockMorote Uke – Double BlockKakeuke - Hook Block

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side KickUshirogeri - Back Kick

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Gyakazuki – Front Kick – Round Kick – Reverse PunchSurikomi – Maegeri – Mawashigeri – One Step Front Kick – Round KickSurikomi Mawashigeri – Gyakazuki – One Step Round Kick – Reverse PunchSurikomi Maegeri – Gyakazuki – One Step Front Kick – Reverse Punch

Dachi (Stances)Junzuki – Fighting StanceGyakazuki – Reverse StanceMahanmi No Nekoashi – Side Viewing Cat StanceNekoashi – Cat Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strikeKata (Form) Kihon Kata

Ji Yu KumiteDemonstrate a basic understanding of Kumite (Fighting) techniques, using punches, Kicks and blocking techniques

8th Kyu - Yellow Belt Grading in English and Japanese

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques) (Ayumi Ashi Stepping Forwards)Kette Junzuki – Front kick under the fistUraken – BackfistSokuto Fumikomi – Thrusting Side Kick (Edge of foot)Ushiromawashigeri – Reverse Round KickTobikomizuki – Jab PunchGyakazuki – Reverse punch

Uke (Blocks) (Ayumi Ashi Stepping Forwards)Jodan Uke – Head BlockSoto Uke – Outer BlockUchi Uke – Inner BlockGedan Barai – Lower Block

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi - JunzukiAyumiashi – GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist Strike

Uke (BLOCKS) (On the spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Sonoba-uke - Jodan Uke – Head BlockSonoba-uke Soto Uke – Outer BlockSonoba-uke Uchi Uke – Inner BlockSonoba-uke Gedan Barai – Lower BlockMorote Uke – Double Block

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side KickUshirogeri - Back Kick

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Maegeri – Tobikomizuki – Front Kick – Jab PunchSurikomi Maegeri – One step Front Kick Maegeri – Gyakazuki - Front Kick Reverse PunchMaegeri – Mawashigeri – Yokogeri – Front Kick - Round Kick - Side Kick

Dachi (Stances)Junzuki – Fighting StanceGyakazuki – Reverse StanceMusubidachi – Attention StanceYoi – Ready Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strike

Kata (Form) Kihon Kata

Ji Yu Kumite None required

7th Kyu – Orange Belt Grading in English and Japanese

Kihon ,Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)Junzuki no Tsukkomi – Leaning Punch to the headSurikomi Mawashigeri – One Step Round KickSurikomi Maegeri – One Step Front KickSurikomi Yoko Geri - One Step Side KickTobikomozuki – Gyakazuki – Jab Punch – Reverse Punch

Uke (Blocks)Jodan Uke – Head BlockSoto Uke – Outer BlockUchi Uke – Inner BlockGedan Barai – Lower BlockShuto Uke – Knife hand BlockJuji Uke – X Block Jodan

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi - JunzukiAyumiashi – GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Uke (BLOCKS) (On the spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Sonoba-uke - Jodan Uke – Head BlockSonoba-uke Soto Uke – Outer BlockSonoba-uke Uchi Uke – Inner BlockSonoba-uke Gedan Barai – Lower BlockMorote Uke – Double BlockKakeuke - Hook Block

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side KickUshirogeri - Back Kick

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Gyakazuki – Front Kick – Round Kick – Reverse PunchSurikomi – Maegeri – Mawashigeri – One Step Front Kick – Round KickSurikomi Mawashigeri – Gyakazuki – One Step Round Kick – Reverse PunchSurikomi Maegeri – Gyakazuki – One Step Front Kick – Reverse Punch

Dachi (Stances)Junzuki – Fighting StanceGyakazuki – Reverse StanceMahanmi No Nekoashi – Side Viewing Cat StanceNekoashi – Cat Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strikeKata (Form) Kihon Kata

Ji Yu KumiteDemonstrate a basic understanding of Kumite (Fighting) techniques, using punches, Kicks and blocking techniques

4th Kyu Purple Belt Grading in English and Japanese (Course Grading) Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)MaegeriMawashigeriYokogeriUshiromawashigeriUshirogeriOkuri Ashi Gyakazuki – (Pushing forwards) – Reverse PunchNagashizuki in Junzuki – Evasion Punch from fighting stanceHaito (Ridge Hand)

All basic blocks to be included Uke (Blocks)Shuto Uke – Knife hand BlockJuji Uke – X Block ChudanJunzuki – Morote Uke (Double Block)

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi - JunzukiAyumiashi - GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Uke (BLOCKS) (On the spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Morote Uke – Double BlockKakeuke - Hook Block

Tsuki with Tai No IdoJodan Uke – Head Block - GyakuzukiSoto Uke – Outer Block – GyakuzukiUchi Uke – Inner Block - GyakuzukiGedan Barai – Lower Block - Gyakuzuki

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side Kick Ushirogeri - Back Kick

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Maegeri – Yokogeri – Ushirogeri – Front Kick – Side Kick – Back KickMaegeri – Mawashigeri – Yokogeri – Front Kick – Round Kick – Side KickMaegeri – Nagashizuki – Gyakazuki – Front Kick – Evasion Punch – Reverse Punch Dachi (Stances)All stances from previous gradingsKokutsudachi – Back StanceHeisokudachi – Closed Toes Stance Uchi Waza (Striking)Shotei – Palm heel strikeMawashi Empi – Elbow StrikeTate Empi – Elbow StrikeNukite – Spear hand strike

Hook & Jab Pad techniques 1st & 2nd section of Basic pad work DrillKata (Form) Pinan Nidan, & Shodan Ippon Kumite (Hands)Ippon Kumite 1 - 2 - 3

Ji Yu Kumitelight contact sparring

4th Kyu (Adv) Purple & White Belt Grading in English and Japanese (Course Grading)Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi – JunzukiAyumiashi – GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Tsuki with Tai No IdoJodan Uke – Head Block – GyakuzukiSoto Uke – Outer Block - GyakuzukiUchi Uke – Inner Block – GyakuzukiGedan Barai – Lower Block - Gyakuzuki

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side KickUshirogeri - Back Kick

Hook & Jab Pad techniques 1st - 2nd – 3rd section of Basic pad work DrillKata (Form) Pinan Nidan, & Shodan & Sandan Ippon Kumite (Hands)Ippon Kumite 1 - 2 - 3

Ji Yu Kumitelight contact sparring

4th Kyu Purple Belt Grading in English and Japanese (Course Grading) Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)MaegeriMawashigeriYokogeriUshiromawashigeriUshirogeriOkuri Ashi Gyakazuki – (Pushing forwards) – Reverse PunchNagashizuki in Junzuki – Evasion Punch from fighting stanceHaito (Ridge Hand)

All basic blocks to be included Uke (Blocks)Shuto Uke – Knife hand BlockJuji Uke – X Block ChudanJunzuki – Morote Uke (Double Block)

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi - JunzukiAyumiashi - GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Uke (BLOCKS) (On the spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Morote Uke – Double BlockKakeuke - Hook Block

Tsuki with Tai No IdoJodan Uke – Head Block - GyakuzukiSoto Uke – Outer Block – GyakuzukiUchi Uke – Inner Block - GyakuzukiGedan Barai – Lower Block - Gyakuzuki

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side Kick Ushirogeri - Back Kick

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Maegeri – Yokogeri – Ushirogeri – Front Kick – Side Kick – Back KickMaegeri – Mawashigeri – Yokogeri – Front Kick – Round Kick – Side KickMaegeri – Nagashizuki – Gyakazuki – Front Kick – Evasion Punch – Reverse Punch Dachi (Stances)All stances from previous gradingsKokutsudachi – Back StanceHeisokudachi – Closed Toes Stance Uchi Waza (Striking)Shotei – Palm heel strikeMawashi Empi – Elbow StrikeTate Empi – Elbow StrikeNukite – Spear hand strike

Hook & Jab Pad techniques 1st & 2nd section of Basic pad work DrillKata (Form) Pinan Nidan, & Shodan Ippon Kumite (Hands)Ippon Kumite 1 - 2 - 3

Ji Yu Kumitelight contact sparring

4th Kyu (Adv) Purple & White Belt Grading in English and Japanese (Course Grading)Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi – JunzukiAyumiashi – GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Tsuki with Tai No IdoJodan Uke – Head Block – GyakuzukiSoto Uke – Outer Block - GyakuzukiUchi Uke – Inner Block – GyakuzukiGedan Barai – Lower Block - Gyakuzuki

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side KickUshirogeri - Back Kick

Hook & Jab Pad techniques 1st - 2nd – 3rd section of Basic pad work DrillKata (Form) Pinan Nidan, & Shodan & Sandan Ippon Kumite (Hands)Ippon Kumite 1 - 2 - 3

Ji Yu Kumitelight contact sparring

3rd Kyu Brown Belt Grading In Japanese only (Course Grading)Kihon ,Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)UshirogeriOkuri Ashi Gyakazuki – (Pushing forwards) – Reverse PunchUraken Uchi

Uke (Blocks) All previous Blocks

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi – JunzukiAyumiashi - GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Tsuki with Tai No IdoJodan Uke – Head Block - GyakuzukiSoto Uke – Outer Block – GyakuzukiUchi Uke – Inner Block - GyakuzukiGedan Barai – Lower Block – Gyakuzuki

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side Kick Ushirogeri - Back Kick

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Surikomi Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Ushirogeri – Gyakazuki – One Step Front Kick – Round Kick – Back Kick – Reverse PunchMaegeri – Nagashizuki – Gyakazuki – Front Kick – Evasion Punch – ReverseMaegeri – Mawashigeri – Yokogeri – Ushirogeri – Tobikomozuki – Gyakazuki – Front Kick – Round Kick – Side Kick – Back Kick – Jab – Reverse PunchUchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strike

Kumite Drill 1 - 2 Hook & Jab Pad techniques 1st - 2nd - 3rd section of Basic pad work Drill

Ippon Kumite (Hands)Ippon Kumite 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Kata (Form)Pinan Nidan - Shodan - Sandan - Yondan Ji Yu Kumitelight contact sparring

2nd Kyu Brown Belt Grading in Japanese only (Course Grading)Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques) Any techniques from previous gradings

Uke (Blocks) All previous Blocks

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Any can be chosen from the previous gradings

Dachi (Stances) All stances from previous gradingsSagiashi Dachi – One Legged StanceTate Seishan – Vertical StanceYoko Seishan – Sideward StanceMotodachi – Weight even on both legs

Uchi Waza (Striking) Any Strikes can be selected from previous gradings

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi – JunzukiAyumiashi - GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Tsuki with Tai No IdoJodan Uke – Head Block - GyakuzukiSoto Uke – Outer Block – GyakuzukiUchi Uke – Inner Block - GyakuzukiGedan Barai – Lower Block – Gyakuzuki

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side Kick Ushirogeri - Back Kick

Kumite Drill1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Hook & Jab Pad techniques1st - 2nd - 3rd section of Basic pad work Drill

Ippon Kumite (Hands)Ippon Kumite 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Kata (Form)Pinan Nidan - Shodan - Sandan - Yondan - Godan

Ji Yu Kumitelight contact sparring

3rd Kyu Brown Belt Grading In Japanese only (Course Grading)Kihon ,Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)UshirogeriOkuri Ashi Gyakazuki – (Pushing forwards) – Reverse PunchUraken Uchi

Uke (Blocks) All previous Blocks

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi – JunzukiAyumiashi - GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Tsuki with Tai No IdoJodan Uke – Head Block - GyakuzukiSoto Uke – Outer Block – GyakuzukiUchi Uke – Inner Block - GyakuzukiGedan Barai – Lower Block – Gyakuzuki

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side Kick Ushirogeri - Back Kick

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Surikomi Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Ushirogeri – Gyakazuki – One Step Front Kick – Round Kick – Back Kick – Reverse PunchMaegeri – Nagashizuki – Gyakazuki – Front Kick – Evasion Punch – ReverseMaegeri – Mawashigeri – Yokogeri – Ushirogeri – Tobikomozuki – Gyakazuki – Front Kick – Round Kick – Side Kick – Back Kick – Jab – Reverse PunchUchi Waza (Striking)Nukite – Spear hand strikeShotei – Palm heel strike

Kumite Drill 1 - 2 Hook & Jab Pad techniques 1st - 2nd - 3rd section of Basic pad work Drill

Ippon Kumite (Hands)Ippon Kumite 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Kata (Form)Pinan Nidan - Shodan - Sandan - Yondan Ji Yu Kumitelight contact sparring

2nd Kyu Brown Belt Grading in Japanese only (Course Grading)Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques) Any techniques from previous gradings

Uke (Blocks) All previous Blocks

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Any can be chosen from the previous gradings

Dachi (Stances) All stances from previous gradingsSagiashi Dachi – One Legged StanceTate Seishan – Vertical StanceYoko Seishan – Sideward StanceMotodachi – Weight even on both legs

Uchi Waza (Striking) Any Strikes can be selected from previous gradings

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi – JunzukiAyumiashi - GyakazukiAyumaishi - TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Tsuki with Tai No IdoJodan Uke – Head Block - GyakuzukiSoto Uke – Outer Block – GyakuzukiUchi Uke – Inner Block - GyakuzukiGedan Barai – Lower Block – Gyakuzuki

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side Kick Ushirogeri - Back Kick

Kumite Drill1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Hook & Jab Pad techniques1st - 2nd - 3rd section of Basic pad work Drill

Ippon Kumite (Hands)Ippon Kumite 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Kata (Form)Pinan Nidan - Shodan - Sandan - Yondan - Godan

Ji Yu Kumitelight contact sparring

1st Kyu Brown Belt Grading in Japanese only (Course Grading)Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques) Any techniques can be chosen from previous gradings

Uke (Blocks)All previous blocks

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Okuri Ashi – Tobikomozuki – Gyakazuki – Surikomi Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Pushing Forwards – Jab – Reverse – One Step Front Kick – Round Kick Okuri Ashi – Tobikomozuki – Ashi Barai (Front Leg) – Gyakazuki – Pushing Forwards – Jab – Leg Sweep – Reverse PunchOkuria Ashi – Tobikomozuki – Surikomi Mawashigeri – Gyakazuki – Pushing Forwards – Jab – one Step Round Kick – Reverse Punch

Dachi (Stances) All stances from previous gradingsHeikodachi – Parallel StanceGyaku Nekoashi – Reverse Cat Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking) Any Strikes can be selected from previous gradings

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi - JunzukiAyumiashi - GyakazukiAyumaishi – TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Tsuki with Tai no IdoJodan Uke – Head Block – GyakuzukiSoto Uke – Outer Block – GyakuzukiUchi Uke – Inner Block - GyakuzukiGedan Barai – Lower Block - Gyakuzuki

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side KickUshirogeri - Back KickKette JunzukiKette Gyakuzuki

Kumite Drill 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Hook & Jab Pad techniques 1st - 2nd - 3rd section of Basic pad work Drill

Ippon Kumite (Hands)Ippon Kumite 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 KataKushanku

Ji Yu Kumitelight contact sparring

1st Kyu Brown Belt Grading in Japanese only (Course Grading)Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques) Any techniques can be chosen from previous gradings

Uke (Blocks)All previous blocks

Renrakuwaza (Combination Techniques)Okuri Ashi – Tobikomozuki – Gyakazuki – Surikomi Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Pushing Forwards – Jab – Reverse – One Step Front Kick – Round Kick Okuri Ashi – Tobikomozuki – Ashi Barai (Front Leg) – Gyakazuki – Pushing Forwards – Jab – Leg Sweep – Reverse PunchOkuria Ashi – Tobikomozuki – Surikomi Mawashigeri – Gyakazuki – Pushing Forwards – Jab – one Step Round Kick – Reverse Punch

Dachi (Stances) All stances from previous gradingsHeikodachi – Parallel StanceGyaku Nekoashi – Reverse Cat Stance

Uchi Waza (Striking) Any Strikes can be selected from previous gradings

Sonoba-zuki (On the Spot) (From Shizentai Stance)Ayumiashi - JunzukiAyumiashi - GyakazukiAyumaishi – TobikomizukiUraken uchi - Back Fist StrikeFuriken Uchi - Hook Punch

Tsuki with Tai no IdoJodan Uke – Head Block – GyakuzukiSoto Uke – Outer Block – GyakuzukiUchi Uke – Inner Block - GyakuzukiGedan Barai – Lower Block - Gyakuzuki

Sonoba-Geri (From Shizentai Stance)Maegeri Chudan - Front KickMawashigeri - Round KickYokogeri - Side KickUshirogeri - Back KickKette JunzukiKette Gyakuzuki

Kumite Drill 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Hook & Jab Pad techniques 1st - 2nd - 3rd section of Basic pad work Drill

Ippon Kumite (Hands)Ippon Kumite 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 KataKushanku

Ji Yu Kumitelight contact sparring

Grading Procedure

Cost and Procedure: The cost of the grading includes the grading exam, certificate and belt. If the student is successfull in passing their grading, they will be awarded their belts the following lesson, the licence and certificate will be returned up to 4 weeks later.

Licences: Licences must be valid, and presented on the day of the grading, filled in correctly with the students name, address and the parents signature. A photo of the child must also be included, No licence means the student will be unable to grade or train in any of the classes.

Failing a Grading: If a student fails a grading the student will be re-entered for the next grading 10 weeks later at no extra cost. Students are expected to learn the techniques that are needed for the grading they are taking. Children are not graded on Katas until they take their 7th Kyu Orange belt.

Marking System: Students are marked out of 10 for each section of their grading which may consist of the following, depending on the grade they are takingBasics, Combinations, Kicks, Punches, Blocks, Japanese, Pad Work, Sparring and Katas. Students must achieve a mark of 5 or above in each section to pass the grading.

When do gradings take place: Gradings are held in March, June, October and December, the weeks in between may vary because of school holidays.

Younger Children: The current syllabus is used for children and adults alike and a certain amount of flexibility is given for younger children i.e five to ten year olds. The techniques are very difficult for younger children to learn and the examiner will take this into consideration when grading these students.

Special Needs: Children who have special needs will receive the support and guidance that they need for gradings from the examiner and the club instructor. Please make sure that the examiner is informed of a students special needs before the grading takes place.

Is my child ready for the grading: This question is frequently asked to instructors, if the club instructor feels that the students has a good chance of passing the grading then the student will be entered. The instructor must be trusted to make the correct decision on this matter.

Sparring Equipment: A full sparring kit consisting of boots, mitts, shin pads, & Gum shield must be available to be worn by the students for all gradings from 7th Kyu (Orange belt) and above, students will be expected to demonstrate basic Kumite (Fighting) skills in order to pass their gradings.

Grading Procedure

Cost and Procedure: The cost of the grading includes the grading exam, certificate and belt. If the student is successfull in passing their grading, they will be awarded their belts the following lesson, the licence and certificate will be returned up to 4 weeks later.

Licences: Licences must be valid, and presented on the day of the grading, filled in correctly with the students name, address and the parents signature. A photo of the child must also be included, No licence means the student will be unable to grade or train in any of the classes.

Failing a Grading: If a student fails a grading the student will be re-entered for the next grading 10 weeks later at no extra cost. Students are expected to learn the techniques that are needed for the grading they are taking. Children are not graded on Katas until they take their 7th Kyu Orange belt.

Marking System: Students are marked out of 10 for each section of their grading which may consist of the following, depending on the grade they are takingBasics, Combinations, Kicks, Punches, Blocks, Japanese, Pad Work, Sparring and Katas. Students must achieve a mark of 5 or above in each section to pass the grading.

When do gradings take place: Gradings are held in March, June, October and December, the weeks in between may vary because of school holidays.

Younger Children: The current syllabus is used for children and adults alike and a certain amount of flexibility is given for younger children i.e five to ten year olds. The techniques are very difficult for younger children to learn and the examiner will take this into consideration when grading these students.

Special Needs: Children who have special needs will receive the support and guidance that they need for gradings from the examiner and the club instructor. Please make sure that the examiner is informed of a students special needs before the grading takes place.

Is my child ready for the grading: This question is frequently asked to instructors, if the club instructor feels that the students has a good chance of passing the grading then the student will be entered. The instructor must be trusted to make the correct decision on this matter.

Sparring Equipment: A full sparring kit consisting of boots, mitts, shin pads, & Gum shield must be available to be worn by the students for all gradings from 7th Kyu (Orange belt) and above, students will be expected to demonstrate basic Kumite (Fighting) skills in order to pass their gradings.