Programa de examinare Karate Kyokushinkai

10th KYU – ORANGE belt

kyokushin-centura-portocalie-10-kyu Minimum time: 2-3 months of thorough training.
General: Basic understanding of Dojo etiquette.
Fitness: Marked improvement of flexibility.
Physical test: 25 push-ups, 30 crunches, 25 squats
Endurance test: 3 min. Kin Geri from Fudo Dachi with change.
Basic positions: Yoi/Fudo Dachi, Heisoku Dachi, Heiko Dachi, Musubi Dachi, Zenkutsu Dachi.
Arm blocking techniques: Seiken Jodan Age Uke, Mae Seiken Gedan Barai, Kakewake Uke.
Arm attack techniques: Oi Seiken (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan) Tsuki, Morote (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan) Tsuki.
Foot techniques: Hiza Geri, Haisoku Kin Geri.
Kata: Kihon Kata Ichi (Gedan Barai), Kihon Kata Ni (Jodan Age Uke), Kihon Kata San (Mae Geri Chudan Chusoku), Taikyoku Sono Ichi.
Oral exam: General knowledge of style (founder, object emblem, etiquette, dojo, dogi, kihon, terminology used up to the relevant level).

 

9th KYU – ORANGE belt with yellow stripe

kyokushin-centura-portocalie-cu-tresa-galbena-9-kyu

Minimum time:

3-6 months of thorough training.

General:

Basic knowledge of Kyokushin history and about Sosai Masutatsu Oyama.

Fitness:

Basic skill in partial participation in the body warm up sequence. Improvement of general strength and flexibility.

Physical test: 30 push-ups, 40 crunches, 30 squats

Endurance test: 4 min. Chusoku Chudan Mae Geri – Fudo Dachi with change.

Basic positions:

Sanchin Dachi, Kokutsu Dachi.

Arm blocking techniques:

Seiken Chudan Soto Uke, Seiken Chudan Uchi Uke, Seiken Juji Gedan Barai.

Arm attack techniques:

Seiken Gyaku Tsuki (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan), Seiken Ago Uchi.

Foot techniques:

Chusoku Chudan Mae Geri, Kansetsu Geri

Special technique:

Mokuso, Nogore, Ibuki.

Kata:

Kihon Kata Yon (Mae Geri Chudan Chusoku + Tsuki No), Kihon Kata Go (Seiken Uchi Uke), Kihon Kata Roku (Seiken Soto Uke), Taikyoku Sono Ichi.

Oral exam:

Kyokushinkai history, dogi-folding, belt-knot, definition of Taiso, definition of Kata, Kihon kata, Taikyoku Kata, terminology used.

 

8th KYU – BLUE belt

kyokushin-centura-albastra-8-kyu Minimum time: 6-9 months of thorough training.
General: Oral and written exams. Average knowledge of Kyokushin history and Mas Oyama.
Fitness: Participates to the full body warm-up sequence. Additional improvement of general strength and flexibility.
Physical test: 30 push-ups, 50 crunches, 30 squats
Endurance test: 6 min. Chusoku Jodan Mae Geri –Zenkutsu Dachi movement.
Basic positions: Kiba Dachi (90, 45), Kumite Dachi.
Arm blocking techniques: Seiken Chudan Morote Uke, Seiken Chudan Uchi Uke/Gedan Barai, Mawashi Gedan Barai.
Arm attack techniques: Seiken Tate Tsuki (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan), Shita Tsuki, Seiken Jun Tsuki.
Foot techniques: Chusoku Jodan Mae Geri, Haisoku/Chusoku Gedan Mawashi Geri, Sokuto Kansetzu Geri.
Special technique: Yakusoku Ippon Kumite, Renraku 1-2
Kata: Taikyoku Sono San, Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ichi.
Kumite: 2-5.
Oral exam: Importance of warm-up, mobility, Taiso, Kumite – forms, Importance, terminology and commands used

 

7th KYU – BLUE belt with yellow stripe

kyokushin-centura-albastra-cu-tresa-galbena-7-kyu Minimum time: 9-12 months of thorough training.
General: Slightly better knowledge of terminology in Japanese. Able to perform techniques on command.
Fitness: Participates to the full body warm-up sequence. Actual improvement of strength, flexibility and performance of various endurance workouts in 2 minutes.
Physical test: 35 push-ups, 60 crunches, 40 squats
Endurance test: 4 min. Mae Geri Keage, 4 min. Yoko Geri Keage, both from Zenkutsu Dachi with change.
Basic positions: Neko Ashi Dachi, Uchihachiji Dachi.
Arm blocking techniques: Shuto Mawashi Uke.
Arm attack techniques: Tettsui Oroshi Uchi, Tettsui Kome Kami, Tettsui Hizo Uchi, Tettsui Mae Gedan, Tettsui Yoko Uchi (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan).
Foot techniques: Mae & Yoko Geri Keage, Teisoku Soto Mawashi Geri Keage, Sokuto/Haisoku Uchi Mawashi Geri Keage, Chudan Yoko Geri.
Special technique: Yakusoku Ippon Kumite – Self-defense.
Kata: Soku Gi Taikyoku Sono Ni, Pinan Sono Ichi.
Kumite: 2-5.
Oral exam: Current structure in Kyokushin Karate, definition of Pinan, Origin, signification, signification of Kime, Kiai, OSU, Terminology used at the relevant level.
Tameshiwari: Tettsui, 1 board.

 

6th KYU – YELLOW belt

kyokushin-centura-galbena-6-kyu Minimum time: 12-18 months of thorough training.
General: Written and oral test. Recites Dojo Kun.
Fitness: Actual improvement of strength and flexibility..
Physical test: 40 push-ups, 70 crunches, 50 squats
Endurance test: 5 min. Chudan Mawashi Geri, 5 min. Chudan Yoko Geri – movement Kumite Dachi.
Basic positions: Tsuru Ashi Dachi.
Arm blocking techniques: Seiken Juji Uke (Gedan, Jodan), Osae Uke, Sukui Uke.
Arm attack techniques: Uraken Shomen Uchi, Uraken Sayu Uchi Uraken Yoko Uchi, Uraken Hizo Uchi, Uraken Oroshi Uchi, Uraken Mawashi Uchi, Nihon Nukite Jodan.
Foot techniques: Haisoku/Chusoku Chudan/Jodan Mawashi Geri, Sokuto Jodan Yoko Geri, Ushiro Geri (Gedan, Chudan) Kakato.
Special technique: Yakusoku Ippon Kumite – Self-defense
Kata: Soku Gi Taikyoku Sono San,Pinan Sono Ni.
Kumite: 10.
Written-oral exam: Dojo Kun, Okinawa Kobudo – general, object, Go Shin Jutsu Signification, terminology.
Self-defense: 4 reaction modalities against grips and attacks.
Tameshiwari: Seiken, 1 board; Mae Geri, 1 board.

 

5th KYU – YELLOW belt with yellow stripe

kyokushin-centura-galbena-cu-tresa-galbena-5-kyu Minimum time: 18-24 months of thorough training.
General: Advanced knowledge of terminology in Japanese. Ability to explain/ learn fundamental techniques.
Fitness: Actual improvement of strength and flexibility.
Physical test: 45 push-ups, 80 crunches, 50 squats
Endurance test: 6 min. Chusoku Chudan Mawashi Geri, 6 min. Ushiro Geri – both movement in Kumite Dachi.
Basic positions: Moro Ashi Dachi-versions of movement.
Arm blocking techniques: Shotei Uke (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan); Jodan Age Uke-Gedan Barai, Chudan Soto Uke-Gedan Barai.
Arm attack techniques: Shotei Uchi (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan), Yohon Nukite (Chudan, Jodan), Jodan Hiji Ate.
Foot techniques: Jodan Kakato Ushiro Geri, combination Mae Geri Chudan Chusoku–Chusoku Chudan Mawashi Geri – Ushiro Geri Chudan Kakato.
Special technique: Renraku 3 (Mae, Yoko, Ushiro Geri-Gyaku Tsuki) Go Shin Jutsu, Gyaku Te.
Kata: Pinan Sono San; Sanchin No Kata (informal, emphasis on the arm technique, the movement technique and breathing).
Kumite: 10.
Written-oral exam: Tonfa, Bo, introduction, history, use. Rules of Kumite Knock Down – details, Tatami etiquette, terminology used.
Self-defense: 6 modalities of reaction against grips and attacks.

 

4th KYU – GREEN belt

kyokushin-centura-verde-4-kyu Minimum time: 24-36 months of thorough training.
General: Written and oral exam. Begins to assist and Assistant Traitner in the course and running of training classes.
Fitness: Physical test: 50 push-ups, 90 crunches, 60 squats
Endurance test: 7 min. Jodan Mawashi Geri in Heiko Dachi, 7 min. Mawashi-Yoko-Ushiro Geri in movement Kumite Dachi (version Mae-Mawashi-Ushiro Mawashi).
Basic positions: Uchi Hachi-ji Dachi, Heisoku/Heiko Dachi.

Arm blocking techniques:

 

 Shuto Jodan Uke, Shuto Soto Chudan Uke, Shuto Chudan Uchi Uke, Shuto Mawashi Gedan Barai, Shuto Mae Gedan Barai, Shuto Juji Gedan Barai, Shuto Jodan Uchi Uke, Mawashi Uke (Shuto-Mae Shotei), Haito Uchi Uke.
Arm attack techniques: Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi, Shuto Sakotsu Oroshi Uchi, Shuto Sakotsu Uchi Komi, Shuto Naka Uchi (Shuto Jodan Uchi Uchi), Shuto Hizo Uchi, Morote Haito Uchi.
Foot techniques: Ushiro Mawashi Geri, Combination Mae-Mawashi-Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
Special technique: Go Shin Jutsu (Self Defense), Gyaku Te, Tomfa – grips, handling, Uke (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan), Uchi, Tsuki.
Kata: Sanchin No Kata (formal, Ibuki and body testing).
Kumite: 15.
Written-oral exam: Nunkeaku, presentation Sai, history, use. Rules of Kata competitions – details, definition, Sanchin No Kata.
Self-defense: 8 modalities of self-defense against grips and attacks.
Tameshiwari: 2 boards using arm techniques, 2 boards using foot techniques.

 

3rd KYU – GREEN belt with yellow stripe

kyokushin-centura-verde-cu-tresa-galbena-3-kyu Minimum time: 2 1/2 – 3 years of thorough training.

General:

 

 Sufficient improvement of speed and strength in the performance of the techniques. Furtherance of the improvement in the performance of the techniques as well as their coordination with the body biomechanics.
Fitness: Physical test: 30 push-ups-5 fingers, 20 push-ups-koken, 100 crunches, 70 Squats
Endurance test: 8 min kakato Soto Oroshi Geri, Kakato Uchi Otoshi Geri (movement Kumite Dachi).
Basic positions: Kake Ashi Dachi, Shiko Dachi.
Arm blocking techniques: Shuto Juji Uke (Gedan, Jodan), Koken Uke (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan).
Arm attack techniques: Chudan Hiji Ate, Hiji Age (Chudan, Jodan) Ate, Hiji Mae (Chudan, Jodan) Ate, Hiji Oroshi Ate, Hiji Ushiro Ate, Hiji Sayu Ate.
Foot techniques: Kakato Mae Geri (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan), Kakato Soto Otoshi Geri, Kakato Uchi Otoshi Geri.
Special technique: Go Shin Jutsu, Gyaku te, Bo-prize, manuire, Uke (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan), Uchi, Tsuki.
Kata: Pinan Sono Yon.
Kumite: 15.
Written-oral exam: The code of the martial arts practitioner. Non-violence basic training principle, fundamental principles that marked the evolution in Karate.
Self-defense: 10 modalities of self-defense against grips and attacks.
Tameshiwari: 2 boards using arm techniques, 2 boards using foot techniques.

 

2nd KYU – BROWN belt

kyokushin-centura-maro-2-kyu Minimum time: 3 1/2 – 4 years of thorough training.
General: Written and oral exam. Essay on various topics. Skills and knowledge of command use and running independently a training session.
Fitness: Physical test: 20 push-ups-three fingers, 30 push-ups Koken, 110 crunches (different version: higher, lower, with partner), 80 squats
Endurance test: 4 min. Tobi Mae Geri, 4 min. Tobi Nidan Geri, both in movement Kumite Dachi).
Basic positions: Kosa Dachi. Shumoku Dachi. Tachi No Kata with all the explanations of each element.
Arm blocking techniques: Haishu Uke, Kake Uke (Chudan, Jodan).
Arm attack techniques: Haishu Uchi (Chudan, Jodan), Koken Uchi (Gedan, Chudan, Jodan, Shomen, Mawashi), HirakenUchi (Chudan, Jodan, Mawashi, Otoshi), Age Uchi, Ryutoken.
Foot techniques: Mae Oroshi Kakato Geri, Tobi Mae Geri, Tobi Nidan Geri.
Special technique: Go Shin Jutsu, Gyaku Te, Ko-Budo: Tonfa Kihon Kata 1-4, Renraku 4.
Kata: Pinan Sono Go, Gekisai Dai.
Kumite: 20.
Written-oral exam: Definition, origin of Gekisai Dai Kata. Thameshiwari: definition, importance, principles. Running the training. Taiso.
Self-defense: 10 modalities of self-defense against various attacks, followed by throwing and completion on ground.
Tameshiwari: 3 boards using 1 arm technique, 3 boards using 1 foot technique.

 

1st KYU – BROWN belt with yellow stripe

kyokushin-centura-maro-cu-tresa-galbena-1-kyu Minimum time: 3 1/2 – 4 years of thorough training.

General:

 

 Written and oral exam. Skill and knowledge of use of commands and running independently a training session. Thorough knowledge of most of the techniques and commands in Japanese.
Fitness: Physical test: 20 push-ups two fingers, 30 push-ups three fingers, 120 crunches, 90 Squats
Endurance test: 5 min. Tobi Yoko Geri, 5 min. Jodan Uchi Haisoku Geri (both in movement Kumite Dachi).
Basic positions: Skill to move quickly through all the position, easily; excellent shape. Good transition when going through various positions.
Arm blocking techniques: Tensho, both forms, inward and outward, and various applications.
Arm attack techniques: Hitosashi Yubi Ippon Ken, Naka Yubi Ippon Ken, Oya Yubi Ippon Ken, Toho, Keiko.
Foot techniques: Tobi Yoko Geri, Jodan Uchi Haisoku Geri, Oroshi Soto Kakato Geri, Oroshi Uchi Kakato Geri.
Special technique: Go Shin Jutsu, Gyaku Te, Ko-Budo: Kihon Kata 1-4 No Bo, Renraku 5-6, Bokken Techniques.
Kata: Yantsu, Tsuki No Kihon, Kata 1-6 Ura.
Kumite: 20.

Written-oral exam:

 

 Definition, origin of Yantsu, Tsuki No Kata. Thorough knowledge of terminology, commands and etiquette in Dojo. Details on the terminology used, versions, opinions, guidelines on the performance of techniques, necessity of harmonization.
Conditions: Assistant trainer, instructor, trainer. In special situations, the Black Belt College can approve examination even if the above-mentioned conditions are not met.
Self-defense: Modalities of self-defense against various attacks with stick, knife or multiple opponents.
Tameshiwari: 4 boards using 1 arm technique, 4 boards using 1 foot technique.

 

SHODAN – Black belt with one golden stripe

kyokushin-centura-neagra-cu-tresa-aurie-1-dan Minimum time: 4 1/2-5 years of thorough training, with minimum 1 year in the 1st kyu degree.
General: Black belt – A return to the beginning; beginning as Yudansha degree. “Shodan” – the Beginner’s Degree.
“Shoshin” – the Beginner’s Mind.
SHODAN conditions: The candidates approved for exam must pay upon signing up the sign-up fee to their instructor, which will be sent to the organization, together with the specific documents. A copy of the Sign-up Form will be forwarded through the instructor to the Zone Branch Chief and later to the Regional Manager. After the exam and the successful promotion as black belt, the candidate shall prepare 2 (two) passport photos and the necessary documents and corresponding fee will be sent to Honbu in order to obtain the Shodan certificate and the belt embroidery.
SHODAN test:

Usually administered throughout 2 (two) days and includes the following elements:

  • written exam (must obtain at least 80% in order to promote further);
  • Fitness, Kihon, Execution of all the techniques, Oral exam;
  • Kata;
  • Kumite;
  • Self-defense and Tameshiwari (Breaking).
General requirements:

The candidate is required:

  • To master full and thorough knowledge of the History of Karate Kyokushin and Mas Oyama.
  • To have at least 1 (one) year of experience as Assistant Instructor;
  • To have experience in the last year as member of a staff or organization committee for a competition or tour, or as official referee, fully active throughout the last 12 months.
  • To bring proof of participation as assistant to the organization and occurrence of various events or tours of any dojo or organization of IKOK Sosai to which they belong.
  • To be the initiator or part of an initiating group of founding a dojo, separately or as satellite of the dojo to which they belong, maintaining permanent contact with their instructor.
Summary and report: The candidate must submit, with the Sign-up Form, a typed report of at least 4 (four) pages, which should include details about: their personal history; aspects on the stage of the current training; future plans; influence Karate has had on their personal life.
Certificates: Exam certificates (2nd Kyu and 1st Kyu).
Taiso/Physical test: Push-ups: 100 on fists, 50 on 5 fingers, 20 on koken;
Crunches: 150 (various forms);
Squats: 100 simple, 60 with foot technique, 30 squats;
Endurance and cardiovascular workout: Foot technique per the commission’s request.
Arm blocking techniques: Morote Kake Uke – (Gedan, Jodan, Chudan), Ryusui Uke, Geri Uke.
Arm attack techniques: Morote Haito Uchi (Jodan, Chudan), Haito Uchi (Gedan, Jodan, Chudan), Ude (Kote) Uchi.
Foot techniques: Jodan Kake Geri (Kakato, Haisoku), Age Ushiro Kakato Geri, Tobi Mawashi Geri.
Special technique: Go Shin Jutsu, Gyaku Te, Ko-Budo: Taikyoku Sono Ichi No Bo, No Tomfa, Renraku 7.
Kata: Taikyoku Sono Ichi, Ni, San Ura, Tensho,
Saiha. Bunkai demonstrations for
Taikyoku 1-3 and Pinan 1-5.
Kumite: 30 (optional for ages +35 years).

Written-oral exam:

 

 Definition, origin of Yantsu, Tsuki No Kata. Thorough knowledge of terminology, commands and etiquette in Dojo. Detais on the terminology used, alternatives, opinions, guidelines on the execution of techniques, necessity of harmonization.
Conditions: Assistant instructor, instructor, trainer. In special situations, the Black Belt College can approve examination even if the above-mentioned conditions are not met.
Self-defense: Spontaneous modalities of self-defense in various situations that may occur.
Tameshiwari: 5 boards Seiken, 3 Shuto, 3 Hiji, 3 boards with
Mae/Mawashi/Yoko Geri.