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Karate Grading Requirements - (Last updated 4/4/11 )

Children
White - 1 Blue Tip / New Yellow Belt
White - 2 Blue Tips / New Orange Belt
Junior Blue Belt (include 1st self defence grab - wrist grab here)
Blue - 1 Green Tip
Blue - 2 Green Tips
Blue - 3 Green Tips (no longer required)
Junior Green Belt
Green - 1 Brown Tip
Green - 2 Brown Tips
Green - 3 Brown Tips
Junior Brown Belt
Brown - 1 Black Tip
Brown - 2 Black Tips
Brown - 3 Black Tips
Junior Black Belt (Probationary) (Special Belt) Black with white stripe through the middle
Junior 1st Dan

(Children)
7th Kyu New Yellow Belt

Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading
-Purchased our standard All Stars all white uniform with logo on back and All Stars patch on LHS
-Obtained a FREE copy of the student white to green belt manual from All Stars web site

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (5)

Stances demonstrated;
-shoulder width stance
-squatting stance
-side on stance on either side
-right foot back fighting stance

Footwork is demonstrated;
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot
-half shuffle coming forward and going backward

Blocks demonstrated;
-upper deflection of either arm
-inside deflection of either arm
-outside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm

Checks -half leg check of either leg

Strikes demonstrated;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-back fist

Elbows - circular elbows of either arm

Knees -straight knees of either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg

7th Kyu New Orange Belt

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (10)

Stances demonstrated;
-shoulder width stance
-squatting stance
-side on stance on either side
-right foot back fighting stance
-deep lunging stance

Footwork demonstrated;
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot
-half shuffle coming forward and going backward

Blocks demonstrated;
-upper deflection of either arm
-inside deflection of either arm
-outside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm

Checks demonstrated;
-half leg check of either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Strikes demonstrated;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-back fist

Elbows- circular elbows of either arm

Knees
-round or circular knees on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg

Kata’s -individual moves of iron horse kata (nihunchin) only

Break fall
-front Break fall from a kneeling position

Junior 6th Kyu blue belt

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (15)

Stances demonstrated;
-shoulder width stance
-squatting stance
-side on stance on either side
-right foot back fighting stance
-deep lunging stance

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward and backward sideways
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot
-half shuffle coming forward and going backward

Blocks demonstrated;
-upper deflection of either arm
-inside deflection of either arm
-outside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm

Checks demonstrated;
-half leg check of either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Strikes demonstrated;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-back fist

Elbows- circular elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated
-round or circular knees on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg

Kata’s -Iron horse kata individual moves only

Shadow sparring-2x1minute rounds.

Break fall
- front Break fall
-side break falls left and right sides

5th Kyu blue belt (1 green tip)

Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading
-Purchase our black elastic protective equipment for hands, shin/instep, mouth & groin guards

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (20)
-Protective equipment required at all grading from this grading onwards, (hand, shin, grin, mouth)

Stances demonstrated moving;
-shoulder width stance
-squatting stance
-side on stance on either side
-right foot back fighting stance
-deep lunging stance
-prepare
-cover

Footwork demonstrated moving;
-lunge forward and backward sideways
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward
-half shuffle coming forward and going backward
-blitz footwork on either side

Blocks demonstrated moving;
-upper deflection of either arm
-inside deflection of either arm
-outside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Strikes demonstrated moving;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-back fist

Elbows- circular elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg

Kata’s -Iron horse kata moves 1-9 only

Self defence
-1 nominated front attack with nominated response from iron horse kata
-single wrist grab

Shadow sparring-2x1minute rounds

Sparring-2x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Break fall
-front Break fall
-side break falls left and right sides

5th Kyu blue belt (2 green tips)

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (25)

Stances demonstrated moving;
-shoulder width stance
-squatting stance
-side on stance on either side
-right foot back fighting stance
-deep lunging stance
-prepare
-cover

Blocks demonstrated moving;
-upper deflection of either arm
-inside deflection of either arm
-outside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Strikes demonstrated moving;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-back fist

Elbows- circular elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg

Kata’s -Iron horse kata moves 1-9 only

Self defence
-2 nominated front attacks with nominated response from iron horse kata
-single wrist grab
-single chest grab

Shadow sparring-2x1minute rounds

Sparring-2x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Break fall
-front Break fall
-side break falls left and right side
-backward fall

5th Kyu blue belt (3 green tips) NO LONGER REQUIRED

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (25)

Stances demonstrated moving;
-shoulder width stance
-squatting stance
-side on stance on either side
-right foot back fighting stance
-deep lunging stance
-prepare
-cover

Blocks demonstrated moving;
-upper deflection of either arm
-inside deflection of either arm
-outside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Strikes demonstrated moving;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-back fist

Elbows- circular elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg

Kata’s -Iron horse kata all the way through (18 moves)

Self defence
-3 nominated front attacks with nominated response from iron horse kata
-single wrist grab
-single chest grab
-single handed shove

Shadow sparring-3x1minute rounds

Sparring-3x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Break fall
-front Break fall
-side break falls left and right side
-backward fall

Junior 4th Kyu green belt

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (30)
-Kick postures are held up for required time of (10 seconds) for each basic kick listed below.

Stances demonstrated moving;
-shoulder width stance
-squatting stance
-side on stance on either side
-right foot back fighting stance
-deep lunging stance
-prepare
-cover

Blocks demonstrated moving;
-upper deflection of either arm
-inside deflection of either arm
-outside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Strikes demonstrated moving;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-back fist

Elbows- circular elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg

Kata’s demonstrated;
-Iron horse kata all the way through 18 moves

Self defence
-4 nominated front attacks with nominated response from iron horse kata
-single wrist grab
-single chest grab
-single handed shove
-double shoulder grab.

Shadow sparring-3x1minute rounds

Sparring-3x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Break fall
-front Break fall
-side break falls left and right side
-backward fall

3rd Kyu green belt (1 brown tip)

Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading
-Obtained a FREE copy of the student green to black belt manual from All Stars web site

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (30)

Stances demonstrated moving;
-shoulder width stance
-squatting stance
-side on stance on either side
-right foot back fighting stance
-deep lunging stance
-prepare
-cover
-bear stance on either side
-half lunging stance on either side

Blocks demonstrated moving;
-upper deflection of either arm
-inside deflection of either arm
-outside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm
-circular blocks on either side

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Strikes demonstrated moving;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-back fist
-uppercut on either side
-palm heel strikes on either side

Elbows demonstrated;
-circular elbows of either arm
-straight elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg
-question mark kick of either leg
-hook kick of either leg
-crescent kick of either leg
-jumping front kick of either leg

Kata’s demonstrated;
-sanchin kata all the way through

Self defence
1 nominated rear attack with nominated response from (Seinchin)
-bear hug,

Shadow sparring-3x1minute rounds

Sparring-3x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Break fall
-front Break fall
-side break falls left and right side
-backward fall

3rd Kyu green belt (2 brown tips)

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (35)

Blocks demonstrated moving with hands open;
-upper deflection of either arm
-inside deflection of either arm
-outside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm
-circular blocks on either side

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Elbows demonstrated;
-circular elbows of either arm
-spinning elbows of either arm
-straight elbows of either arm

Strikes demonstrated moving;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-back fist
-uppercut on either side
-spinning back fist on either side
-palm heel strikes on either side
-knife hand strikes on either side
-axe hand strikes on either side
-ridge hand strikes on either side

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg
-spinning side kick of either leg
-question mark kick of either leg
-hook kick of either leg
-crescent kick of either leg
-jumping front kick of either leg

Kata’s demonstrated;
-sanchin kata all the way through

Self defence
2 nominated rear attack with nominated response from (Seinchin)
-bear hug,
-double wrist grab rear

Shadow sparring-3x1minute rounds

Sparring-3x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Break fall
-front Break fall
-side break falls left and right side
-backward fall

3rd Kyu green belt (3 brown tips)

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (35)

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Elbows demonstrated;
-circular elbows of either arm
-spinning elbows of either arm
-straight elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg

Kata’s demonstrated;
-tensho kata all the way through

Self defence
3 nominated rear attack with nominated response from (Seinchin)
-bear hug,
-double wrist grab rear
–single arm neck hold or choke hold,

Shadow sparring-3x1minute rounds

Sparring-3x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Break fall
-front Break fall
-side break falls left and right side
-backward fall

Junior 2nd Kyu brown belt

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (40)

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Elbows demonstrated;
-circular elbows of either arm
-spinning elbows of either arm
-straight elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg

Kata’s demonstrated;
-tensho kata

Self defence
4 nominated rear attack with nominated response from (Seinchin)
-bear hug,
-double wrist grab rear
–single arm neck hold or choke hold,
-single shoulder grab,

Shadow sparring-3x1minute rounds

Sparring-5x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Break fall
-front Break fall
-side break falls left and right side
-backward fall

1st Kyu brown belt (1 black tip)

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (40)

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Elbows demonstrated;
-circular elbows of either arm
-spinning elbows of either arm
-straight elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg
-jumping kicks on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg
-spinning side kick of either leg
-hook kick of either leg
-crescent kick of either leg
-question mark kick of either leg
-jumping front kick of either leg
-stomp kicks on either leg

Kata’s demonstrated;
-seinchin kata first 24 moves only

Self defence
1 nominated front attack with nominated response from Seinchin
- straight punch,

Floor work demonstrated;
-floor orientation defence, on side with legs tucked in, hands protecting head

Shadow sparring-3x1minute rounds

Sparring-6x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

1st Kyu brown belt (2 black tips)

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (45).

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Elbows demonstrated;
-circular elbows of either arm
-spinning elbows of either arm
-straight elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg
-jumping kicks on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg
-spinning side kick of either leg
-hook kick of either leg
-crescent kick of either leg
-question mark kick of either leg
-jumping front kick of either leg
-sweeping kicks on either leg standing or on the ground
-stomp kicks on either leg

Kata’s demonstrated;
-seinchin kata first 36 moves only

Self defence
2 nominated front attack with nominated response from Seinchin
-straight punch,
-double neck grab

Floor work demonstrated;
-floor orientation defence, on side with legs tucked in, hands protecting head

Shadow sparring-3x1minute rounds

Sparring-7x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

1st Kyu brown belt (3 black tips)

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (45)

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Elbows demonstrated;
-circular elbows of either arm
-spinning elbows of either arm
-straight elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg
-jumping kicks on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg
-spinning side kick of either leg
-hook kick of either leg
-crescent kick of either leg
-question mark kick of either leg
-jumping front kick of either leg
-sweeping kicks on either leg standing or on the ground
-stomp kicks on either leg

Kata’s demonstrated;
-seinchin kata all the way through

Self defence
3 nominated front attack with nominated response from Seinchin
- straight punch,
-double neck grab
-double wrist grab,

Floor work demonstrated;
-floor orientation defence, on side with legs tucked in, hands protecting head

Shadow sparring-3x1minute rounds

Sparring-8x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Black belt (probationary)
Medical certificate no older than 7 days

Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading
-Purchased our 10 oz boxing or bag gloves for grading

Responsibilities & Behavior - Directive
To ensure we maintain and uphold the great reputation and integrity of the All-Stars Martial Arts System I am obligated to provide you all with the following directive:
‘Any unacceptable behavior set out in the All-Stars Martial Arts Systems guidelines by any individuals inside or outside of the dojo will not be tolerated!’
This is something that we all need to be concerned with as a single incident can destroy your credibility, your reputation and the reputation of All-Stars. Remember you are representing All Stars all day everyday as Teachers/Instructors of All-Stars in everything you do in and out of the dojo. If you cannot accept the responsibility that goes with being a black belt / singlet or teacher/instructor then you may need to consider relinquishing your rank and title before it’s stripped from you.
As Black Belts/Singlet’s - Teachers/Instructors, you have both a legal and ethical obligation to maintain the highest standards and ethics in and out of the dojo. You need to be setting a moral and ethical example that others would be proud to follow. Failure to follow the All-Stars Martial Arts Systems guidelines for ethical and moral behavior may result in you being stripped of your rank/title or expulsion from All-Stars martial Arts Systems. It is the individual’s responsibility to adhere to these guidelines.

Responsibility of a Black Belt/Singlet

To set the highest example and standards for others to follow
To assist the head instructor with teaching other students the way of martial arts
To study and learn and look at opening a club one day to pass on the art / tradition
To maintain your own skills up to your current rank
To attend grading’s whenever possible
To call grading’s whenever possible if asked to do so
To be a mentor for the junior ranked students
To consult with your head instructor on issues of concern
To live the way of bushido
To always upholds the honor of the school,
To never talk badly about another students or instructor
To instruct any students that may have a concern or dispute about another student the right way to go about it
To always support and be loyal to the school and the head instructor
To be or do your best (not be the best, do your best) you can in everything you do in and out of the dojo.
To be the best partner, husband/wife, brother/sister, father/mother, boyfriend/girlfriend, son/daughter you can be

Reflection
I hope all Black Belt / Singlet instructors take the time to read this, so that we can reflect and take note of the great responsibility we all wear and carry as black Belts/Singlet’s or teachers of All Stars Martial Arts- it should not be taken lightly. If you are not behaving in the correct way in or out of the dojo, use this letter as your one and only warning to get your act together. I will find out who is not setting the highest standards of ethics inside or outside the dojo and I will take action. Please do not lose the faith I have in you all, to set the highest standards that reflect what All Stars is about.

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including belt.
-Bow in procedures
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (50)

Checks demonstrated moving;
-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg

Elbows demonstrated;
-circular elbows of either arm
-spinning elbows of either arm
-straight elbows of either arm

Knees demonstrated moving
-straight knees of either leg
-round or circular knees on either leg
-jumping kicks on either leg

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;
-straight front kick of either leg
-round house kick of either leg
-side kick of either leg
-back kick of either leg
-spinning side kick of either leg
-hook kick of either leg
-crescent kick of either leg
-question mark kick of either leg
-jumping front kick of either leg
-sweeping kicks on either leg standing or on the ground
-stomp kicks on either leg

Kata’s demonstrated;
-seinchin kata all the way through
-personal I pattern kata

Self defence
4 nominated front attack with nominated response from Seinchin
- straight punch,
-double neck grab
-double wrist grab,
-double chest grab

Floor work demonstrated;
-floor orientation defence, on side with legs tucked in, hands protecting head

Shadow sparring-3x1minute rounds

Sparring-10x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Junior Shodan - 1st Dan Grading
“A TRUE BLACK BELT FOLLING THE PATH OF BUSHIDO UNWITTINGLY CHANGES HIS/HER WAY OF LIFE, FOR THEY CAN NEVER BE THE SAME PERSON AGAIN.”

PREMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

CONCEPTS OF THE BELT:
MATURITY– COMING OF AGE AS A MARTIAL ARTIST
CONTROL - LEARNING TO CONTROL YOUR PHYSICAL SENSES, sight, feel, touch, hearing and taste

Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading
-Obtained a FREE copy of the student black to dan levels manual from All Stars web site
-Purchased a standard black uniform with All Stars patch on LHS

1 year duration minimum on sho dan ho

Essay

-Personal essay of 250 words minimum on your thoughts, feelings and experiences of martial arts to this level of your understanding. Research is recommended.

Kata’s demonstrated;

-nihunchin kata all the way through
-sanchin kata all the way through
-tensho kata all the way through
-seinchin kata all the way through
-saifa kata all the way through

Junior Ni Dan - 2nd Dan Black belt (Red writing on belt)
The Martial Arts Marathon- "A way to free the ego from the limitations of its physical equality" " The red is symbolic of blood, a representation of the journey travelled with much sacrifice, hardwork and pain to reach this mile, stone of achievement and personal development. "

PREMISE OF TRAINING
FITNESS: Aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels to be high.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

SPIRITUAL TRAINING:The spiritual training is the path of the internal warrior; that means that the student gives up the idea of fighting against anyone and concentrates in finding the source that stops him from reaching his true self. Reaching this point, compassion can be understood. Helping others is perhaps the most direct way of helping ourselves. Success at this stage may be due to the accumulation of good actions and many hours of mediation during many lifetimes.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

CONCEPTS OF THE BELT:
FIGHTING - "To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the greastest skill, but to subdue the enemy without fighting is the greatest skill."

See example attached - Martial Arts Medical Examination Form for Black Belts
2 year duration minimum on sho dan

Essay (Click Here to View Examples of 1st to 2nd Dan Study on Types of Training and Nutrition Required for Nidan)

-Study of the journey from 1st to 2nd Dan - ie what you discovered about yourself along the way, what did you have to do to keep the body going, what did you have to do to keep the mind & spirit strong? ( min 500 words)
-Detailed eating plan must be produced in PDF and submitted 6 months prior to grading.
-Detailed training dairy must be produced in PDF and submitted 6 months prior to grading.

Kata’s demonstrated;

-sanchin kata all the way through
-tensho kata all the way through
-saifu kata
-sanseiru kata all the way through

Pad work demonstrated;(1 pad holder for duration of pad rounds)

-3x1.5 minute rounds of focus pad work, hands, elbows, then mixed hands /elbows
-3x1.5 minute rounds of shield work, kicks, knees, mixed kicks/knees and grappling
-4x1.5 minute rounds of forearm pad work, hands/legs, elbows/knees, mixed with grappling

Sparring

-Shadow sparring-4x1.5 minute rounds
-Sparring-6x1.5 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

All Grades above Black Belt 1st Dan are done with the adults as the requirements are unchanged from here on in. (Except for the time duration for kids 2nd Dan is 1.5 minute rounds instead of 2 or 3 minute rounds with the focus of non contact. )