Grading Syllebus

9th Kyu (Ku-Kyu) White For Beginners.
8th Kyu (Ha-Kyu) Yellow Dachi Waza, Seiza, Sairetsu
Kihon: Zuki, Geri & Uke
Kata: Seikodachino.
7th Kyu (Nana-Kyu) Yellow Dachi Waza, Seiza, Sairetsu
Kihon: Zuki, Geri & Uke
Kata: Nekoashino
6th Kyu (Rok-Kyu) Purple Ido Kihon, Yakusoku Kumite & Tenno Kata.
5th Kyu (Go-Kyu) Green General knowledge of Karate
(History, Style names, Meaning etc.)
Ido Kihon & Chino Kata.
4th Kyu (Yon-Kyu) Green Knowledge of Shiai Rules
Ippon Kumite & Saifa Kata.
3rd Kyu (San-Kyu) Blue Good Knowledge of Shiai Rules Ippon Kumite, Jiyu Kumite & Geksaidai-ichi Kata.
2nd Kyu (Ni-Kyu) Brown Thorough Knowledge of Shiai Rules. Ippon Kumite, Jiyu Kumite & Geksaidai-ni Kata.
1st Kyu (Ik-Kyu) Brown Ability to demonstrate Junbi Taiso, Ippon Kumite, Jiyu Kumite & Tensho Kata
1st Dan (Sho-Dan) Black Ability to demonstrate role of Referee / Judge / Arbitrator & Seiinchin Kata. Teaching ability. Must be in the practice of Karate continuously for two years.
2nd Dan (Ni-Dan) Black One year’s teaching experience & full ability to discharge the duties of a Referee/ Judge/ Arbitrator & Sepai Kata. Kata Bunkai knowledge. Must be in the practice of Karate continuously for 3 years.
3rd Dan (San-Dan) Black Thorough knowledge of officiating in a Tournement, Kata Bunkai knowledge & Sanseru Kata. Good knowledge of conducting Tournament
4th Dan (Yon Dan) Black Extra-ordinary Technical knowledge, Kata Bunkai & Seishan Kata.

Note:
  • Basic Consideration: Attendance, etiquette & Manner, Hyegine, Vocabulary Knowledge, General Knowledge Dedication & contribution for Karate Development & Contest Record in Tournament.
  • One appearing for Grading Examination may be asked for to demonstrate any technique for grade upto the standard he/she is appearing.
  • Higher Grade Karate-ka must have higher skill in performance and knowledge.
  • The Governing Body reserve the right to award grade in variation of the above syllebus on outstanding performance in particular cases on recommendation of an Examiner.
  • All Dan Grade Certificates are issued by our Head Quarter in Japan only.