Karate Grading Requirements - (Last updated 5/6/10 )

The use of ranks and belts is a fairly new phenomenon. They weren't used during the feudal period when warriors studied various fighting methods for battlefield purposes, nor were they used in Okinawa as karate was developing. The kyu/dan system associated with colored belts is really a late 19th century invention pioneered by Jigoro Kano, the father of judo. He created the kyu/dan system in 1883 and awarded his two top students with a dan (rank) rating. Three years later he began to award black sashes to be worn with a practice top kimono or Japanese robe. Pants were then not in use, instead many wore loin cloths, or more commonly shorts cut off above the knee. Kano's organization, the Kodokan, later adopted the full uniform with pants (keikogi) we know today. In approximately 1907 the sash was replaced by the kuri obi (black belt).

Adults
7th Kyu - Yellow Belt
6th Kyu - Orange Belt
5th Kyu - Blue Belt
4th Kyu - Senior Green Belt
3rd Kyu - Green - 1 Brown Tip
3rd Kyu - Green - 2 Brown Tips
2nd Kyu - Senior Brown Belt
1st Kyu - Brown - 1 Black Tip
1st Kyu - Brown - 2 Black Tips
1st Kyu - Brown - 3 Black Tips
Shodan Ho - Senior Black Belt (Probationary)
Shodan - First Dan
Nidan Ho - Probationary Second Dan
Nidan - Second Dan
San Dan Ho - Probationary Third Dan
San Dan - Third Dan
Yon Dan Ho - Probationary Fourth Dan
Yon Dan - Fourth Dan
Go Dan Ho - Probationary Fifth Dan
Go Dan - Fifth Dan
Roku Dan Ho - Probationary Sixth Dan
Roku Dan - Sixth Dan
Sichi Dan Ho - Probationary Seventh Dan
Sichi Dan - Seventh Dan
Hachi Dan Ho - Probationary Eighth Dan
Hachi Dan - Eighth Dan
Ku Dan Ho - Probationary nineth Dan
Ku Dan - Nineth Dan
Ju Dan Ho - Probationary Tenth Dan
Ju Dan - Tenth Dan

(Adults)
7th Kyu New Yellow Belt
“INCENTIVE BASED”

CONCEPT OF BELT:
Punctuality – Being where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there. The ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.

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, (15)

Footwork demonstrated;

-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

Checks demonstrated;

-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg
-straight check on either leg

Strikes demonstrated;

-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-back fist

Elbows

- circular elbows of either arm

Knees

-straight knees of either leg
-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

Kihon Waza Exercises

-Tsuki Waza (3 levels of punching)
-Shiho Uke Waza (level 1. Blocking)

Kata’s

-9 moves of iron horse kata (nihunchin) only

Self defence

-1 nominated front attacks with a nominated response and a personal response from iron horse kata or kihon
-Single wrist grab,

Break falls

-front break fall , side, back, shoulder rolls, forward, backward.

Senior 6th Kyu (New Orange Belt )
“INCENTIVE BASED”

CONCEPT OF BELT:
Focus – The ability to concentrate on something specific to block out distractions

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, (20)

Footwork demonstrated;

-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

Checks demonstrated;

-half leg check of either leg
-roll check on either leg
-full check or high check on either leg
-cross check on either leg
-straight check of either leg

Strikes demonstrated;

-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-back fist

Elbows

- circular elbows of either arm

Knees

-straight knees of either leg
-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

Kihon Waza Exercises

-Ukemi Waza (Break fall drill)

Kata’s

-all moves of iron horse kata (nihunchin) only

Self defence

-2 nominated front attacks with a nominated response and a personal response from iron horse kata or kihon
-Single wrist grab,
-single chest grab

Padwork

- 2 x 1 min rounds -1 x 1 min on pads, 1 x 1 min on shields

5th Kyu New Blue belt
“THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP.”

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, (25)

Strikes demonstrated;

-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-back fist

Elbows

- circular elbows of either arm

Knees

-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

Kihon Waza Exercises

-Haishu Waza

Kata’s

-Iron horse kata

Self Defence

-3 nominated front attacks with a nominated response and a personal response from iron horse kata or kihon
-single wrist grab,
-single chest grab
-single handed shove

Padwork

- 2 x 1 min rounds -1 x 1 min on pads, 1 x 1 min on shields

Sparring

-Sparring-2x1 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

Senior 4th Kyu green belt
“FIRST SIGN OF STRENGTH” “IT IS CONSIDERED A LOSS OF FACE TO LAG BEHIND THE PACE”

CONCEPT OF BELT: “A winner is someone who sets goals, commits to those goals, and then pursues his goals with all the ability given to him.

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, (30)

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

Kihon Waza Exercises

-Shiho Uke L3. Deleted 5/11/09

Kata’s

-all moves of iron horse kata (nihunchin) only

Self defence

-4 nominated front attacks with a nominated response and a personal response from iron horse kata or kihon
-single wrist grab,
-single chest grab
-single handed shove
-double chest grab

Padwork

- 2 x 1 min rounds -1 x 1 min on pads, 1 x 1 min on shields

Floor work

-2 x 2 min basic guard pass drill level 1

Sparring

-Sparring-2x2 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

3rd Kyu green belt (1 brown tip)
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, (35)

Strikes demonstrated moving;

-spinning back fist on either side
-palm heel strikes on either side

Elbows demonstrated;

-spinning elbows of either arm

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;

-question mark kick of either leg
-spinning side kick of either leg
-hook kick of either leg

Kata’s

-Nihunchin
-Sanchin
-Tensho

Self defence

-2 nominated front restraint with nominated & personal responses from iron horse kata or kihon
-single wrist grab, (Arm Bar) to the ground
-single handed chest grab (Wrist lock arm bar) to the ground
-2 nominated rear attack with nominated & personal responses from kata / kihon
-bear hug
-double wrist grab rear or rear hair grab

Padwork

- 2 x 1 min rounds -1 x 1 min on pads, 1 x 1 min on shields

Floor work

-2 x 2 min basic guard pass drill level 1

Sparring

-Sparring-2x2 minute rounds of touch contact sparring
-Shadow sparring -1 x 2 min round

3rd Kyu green belt (2 brown tips)
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, (40)

Strikes demonstrated moving;

-axe hand strikes on either side
-ridge hand strikes on either side

Elbows demonstrated;

-spinning elbows of either arm

Basic kicks demonstrated moving;

-question mark kick of either leg
-spinning side kick of either leg
-hook kick of either leg

Kihon Waza Exercises

-Keri Jutsu only

Kata’s

-Nihunchin
-Sanchin
-Tensho

Self defence

-3 nominated front restraint with nominated & personal responses from iron horse kata / Tensho or kihon
-single wrist grab, (Arm Bar)
-single handed chest grab (Wrist lock arm bar)
-single handed shove (snaking arm bar)
-3 nominated rear attack with nominated & personal responses from kata / kihon
-bear hug
-double wrist grab rear
-rear choke hold

Padwork

- 2 x 1 min rounds -1 x 1 min on pads, 1 x 1 min on shields

Floor work

-2 x 2 min basic guard pass drill level 1

Sparring

-Sparring-2x2 minute rounds of touch contact sparring
-Shadow sparring -1 x 2 min round

2nd Kyu brown belt
“WHEN YOU SEE A WORTHY PERSON ENDEAVER TO EMULATE THEM. WHEN YOU SEE AN UNWORTHY PERSON THEN EXAMINE YOUR INNER SELF.”

PREMISE OF TRAINING
FITNESS: Aerobic and Anaerobic fitness levels to be high. Record every training session.

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.

CONCEPT OF BELT:
COURAGE -“True courage is not absence of fear, its mastery over fear.”
SELF - CONTROL - “Lose control of your emotions and your opponent has an ally.”

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)

Kihon Waza Exercises

-Shiho Uke L1. Moving

Kata’s

-Nihunchin
-Sanchin
-Tensho

Self defence

-4 nominated front restraint with nominated & personal responses from iron horse kata / Tensho or kihon
-single wrist grab, (Arm Bar)
-single handed chest grab (Wrist lock arm bar)
-single handed shove (snaking arm bar)
-double handed shove (half nelson

-4 nominated rear attack with nominated & personal responses from kata / kihon
-bear hug
-double wrist grab rear
-rear choke hold
-single rear shoulder grab

Padwork

- 2 x 1 min rounds -1 x 1 min on pads, 1 x 1 min on shields

Floor work

- 2 x 2 min round basic guard pass drill with 4 restraints level 2

Sparring

-Sparring-5x2 minute rounds of touch contact sparring
-Shadow sparring -1 x 2 min round

1st Kyu brown belt (1 black tip)
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, (60)

Kata’s

-Nihunchin
-Sanchin
-Tensho
-Seinchin 24

Self defence

-1 nominated front knife attacks with nominated & personal responses from kata or kihon
-straight lung (stab)
-1 nominated front takedowns with nominated & personal responses from iron horse kata / kihon
-hook punch (single leg drag),
-1 nominated front grab attack with nominated & personal responses from seinchin kata / kihon
-straight punch/ shove

Padwork

- 2 x 1 min rounds -1 x 1 min on pads, 1 x 1 min on shields

Floor work

-2 x 2 min round basic guard pass drill with 4 restraints level 2

Sparring

-3 x 3 minute rounds of touch contact sparring
-Shadow sparring -1 x 2 min round

1st Kyu brown belt (2 black tips)
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, (70)

Kata’s

-Nihunchin
-Sanchin
-Tensho
-Seinchin 36

Self defence

-2 nominated front knife attacks with nominated & personal responses from kata or kihon
-straight lung (stab)
-slash forehand back hand to chest / midsection (slash)

-2 nominated front takedowns with nominated & personal responses from iron horse kata / kihon
-hook punch (single leg drag),
-single handed shove, ( marwashi takedown)

-2 nominated front grab attack with nominated & personal responses from seinchin kata / kihon
-straight punch
-double neck grab front

Padwork

- 2 x 1 min rounds -1 x 1 min on pads, 1 x 1 min on shields

Floor work

-2 x 2 min round basic guard pass drill with 4 restraints level 2

Sparring

-3 x 3 minute rounds of touch contact sparring
-Shadow sparring -1 x 2 min round

1st Kyu brown belt (3 black tips)
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, (80)

Kata’s

-Nihunchin
-Sanchin
-Tensho
-Seinchin

Self defence

-3 nominated front knife attacks with nominated & personal responses from kata or kihon
-straight lung (stab)
-slash forehand back hand to chest / midsection (slash)
-ice pick stab

-3 nominated front takedowns with nominated & personal responses from iron horse kata / kihon
-hook punch (single leg drag),
-single handed shove, ( marwashi takedown)
-double shoulder grab, (single leg reap)

-3 nominated front grab attack with nominated & personal responses from seinchin kata / kihon
-straight punch
-double neck grab front
-double wrist grab

Padwork

- 2 x 1 min rounds -1 x 1 min on pads, 1 x 1 min on shields

Floor work

-2 x 2 min round basic guard pass drill with 4 restraints level 2

Sparring

-3 x 3 minute rounds of touch contact sparring
-Shadow sparring -1 x 2 min round

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:
DETERMINATION –“NEVER NEVER NEVER GIVE UP”
FOLLOW THROUGH – MANY OF LIFES FAILURES ARE PEOPLE WHO DID NOT REALIZE HOW CLOSE THERY WERE TO SUCCESS WHEN THEY GAVE UP.

Martial Arts Medical Examination Form for Black Belts

Demonstrate the following

-Uniform is on correctly, including belt,bow in procedures
-Explain the Senpai/Cohai logical order and how it relates to the line up.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (100)

Kihon Waza Exercises

-Kamae no waza

Kata’s

-Nihunchin
-Sanchin
-Tensho
-Seinchin
-Personal Kata (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles)

Self defence

-4 nominated front knife attacks with nominated & personal responses from kata or kihon
-straight lung (stab)
-slash forehand back hand to chest / midsection (slash)
-ice pick stab
-pinned against the wall knife to throat

-4 nominated front takedowns with nominated & personal responses from iron horse kata / kihon
-hook punch (single leg drag),
-single handed shove, ( marwashi takedown)
-double shoulder grab, (single leg reap)
-round house kick(single leg reap/plough),

-4 nominated front grab attack with nominated & personal responses from seinchin kata / kihon
-straight punch
-double neck grab front
-double wrist grab
-double chest grab

Padwork

- 2 x 1 min rounds -1 x 1 min on pads, 1 x 1 min on shields

Floor work

-2 x 2 min round basic guard pass drill with 4 restraints level 2

Sparring

-5 x 3 minute rounds of touch contact sparring
-Shadow sparring -1 x 2 min round

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.

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

1 year duration minimum on sho dan ho

Demonstrate the following

-Hakama is on correctly.
-2 x 3 man delta bow in procedure is correct.

Essay

-Self reflection on your thoughts, feelings and experiences to your martial arts at this point of your training. Research is recommended. ( min 250 words)

Kata’s demonstrated;

-sanchin kata all the way through
-tensho kata all the way through
-seinchin kata all the way through
-saifa kata all the way through
-personal kata (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)
-weapons kata - Bo kata (Compulsory) New 2011

Self defence demonstrated;

-3 man delta attack using applications from Saifu kata, NEW IN 2011(2 warning 3 finishes)
-3 man delta attack with the bo (assistants must have a weapon, does not have to be the same weapon)(2 warning 3 finishes in total ) NEW IN 2011

Ni Dan - 2nd Dan Grading
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

Kata’s demonstrated;

-sanchin kata all the way through
-tensho kata all the way through
-saifu kata
-sanseiru kata all the way through
-personal Kata (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

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

-3x3 minute rounds of focus pad work, hands, elbows, then mixed hands /elbows
-3x3 minute rounds of shield work, kicks, knees, mixed kicks/knees and grappling
-3x3 minute rounds of forearm pad work, hands/legs, elbows/knees, mixed with grappling

Sparring (Pool of 2 other fighters to assist with sparring rounds of black belt rank or greater)

-Shadow sparring-4x3minute rounds
-Sparring-6x3 minute rounds of touch contact sparring

San dan (3rd dan)
"Mirror reflection of self through students"

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.

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:
CALMNESS–“calm meditative mind”“When you are confronted with a problem, a challenge, or an important decision, first of all be calm like still water.”
MINDFULNESS - Mindfulness is Paying Attention on the Purpose to the Present Moment with Compassion & Without Judgement.

3 years duration minimum on Ni dan

Demonstrate the following

-Hakama is on correctly .
-4 x 3 man delta bow in procedure is correct
-5 minute audio cassette on spiritual development frameworks for 3rd dans and above

Lecture

-Personal synopsis of your spiritual development in relation to your martial arts at this point of your training (Approximately 3 minutes) with

Kata’s demonstrated;

-sanchin kata all the way through
-tensho kata all the way through
-saifu kata,
-sanseiru kata,
-seisan kata
-personal Kata (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

Self defence demonstrated;

-3 man delta attack using applications from saifu kata, (2 warning 3 finishes in total )
-3 man delta attack using applications from sanseiru kata, (2 warning 3 finishes in total )
-3 man delta attack using applications from seisan kata, (2 warning 3 finishes in total )
-3 man delta attack using applications from personal kata, (2 warning 3 finishes in total )

Yon dan (4th dan)
Lower Masters Level - WEAPONS GRADE, "Man cannot discover new oceans until he has the courage to lose sight of the shore"

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.

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:
MIND & BODY CONNECTION - "Your mind is your only limit",
INTUITIVENESS - "Letting go".

4 year duration minimum on San dan

Demonstrate the following

-Hakama is on correctly .
-2 x 3 man delta bow in procedure is correct

Kata’s demonstrated;

-sanchin kata all the way through
-tensho kata all the way through
-seisan kata
-shisochin kata all the way through
-personal kata (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

Kata’s demonstrated;3 weapons kata in total (Note the compulsory ones)

-Bo kata (Compulsory)
-Nunchuku
-Kama (Sickle)
-Sai
-Tonfa
-Eku (Oar)
-Tinbe (Shield & Sword)
-Ken (Bokken) kata (Compulsory)
-Nitanbo (Sticks)

Self defence demonstrated;(No real weapons to be used during the delta )

-3 man delta attack using bo (assistants must have a weapon, does not have to be the same weapon)(2 warning 3 finishes in total )
-3 man delta attack using bokken (assistants must have a weapon, does not have to be the same weapon)(2 warning 3 finishes in total )
-3 man delta attack using your chosen weapon (assistants must have a weapon, does not have to be the same weapon)(2 warning 3 finishes in total )

Go dan (5th dan)
Upper Masters Level - 360 DEGREE AWARENESS, "It is then philosophy of calmness and confidence which is the antithesis of aggression and inhumanity"

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.

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:
ATTITUDE - "Attitude is contagious. Is yours worth catching?"
KNOW YOURSELF - "Knowing others is intelliegence, knowing yourself is wisdom. Mastering others is strength, Mastering yourself is true power."

5 year duration minimum on Yon dan

Demonstrate the following

-Hakama is on correctly.
-8 directional attack

Thesis

-A subject concerning origins and history of martial arts (Min 500 words)

Kata’s demonstrated;

-sanchin kata all the way through
-tensho kata all the way through
-shisochin kata all the way through
-seipai kata all the way through
-personal Kata (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

Self defence demonstrated;

-1 man 8 directional attack using applications from Sepai kata, (No warning required- using one partner only)

Roku dan (6th dan)
Lower Wizards Level - Mans ability to put his ideas into practice. "It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters, in the end"

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.

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:
REFLECTION - "Self reflection is your biggest strength to master the true spirit"
EGO - "To void oneself of ego is the greatest task"

6 year duration minimum on Go dan

Demonstrate the following

-Hakama is on correctly.

Thesis

-A subject concerning the further development of breathing in kata sanchin & tensho and how relates to chakras (Min 800 words)

Kata’s demonstrated;

-sanchin kata all the way through
-tensho kata all the way through
-seipai kata all the way through
-karurunfa kata all the way through
-personal Kata (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

Self defence demonstrated;

-4 nominated attacks with 4 nominated & 4 personal responces from Karurunfa kata

Sichi dan (7th dan)
Middle Wizard Level - Mans ability to consolidate and organize the material world. "One must empty out the old to make room for the new"

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.

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.

7 year duration minimum on Roku dan

Demonstrate the following

-Hakama is on correctly.

Thesis

-A subject concerning philosophy (Min 1200 words)

Kata’s demonstrated;

-sanchin kata all the way through
-tensho kata all the way through
-karurunfa kata all the way through
-superunpei kata all the way through
-personal Kata (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

Self defence demonstrated;

-4 nominated attacks with 4 nominated & 4 personal responces from Superunpei kata

Hachi dan (8th dan)
Upper Wizard Level- Mans ability to analyze, to divide up the world into its constituent parts.

REMISE 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.

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.

8 year duration minimum on Sichi dan

Demonstrate the following

-Hakama is on correctly.

Thesis

-A subject concerning kata origins & history (Min 2000 words)

Kata’s demonstrated;all kata's of the Goju lineage (including Kai & Ryu)

-Gekisai Dai Ichi
-Gekisai Dai Ni
-Sanchin
-Tensho
-Seinchin
-Saifu
-Sanseiru
-Seisan
-Shisochin
-Seipai
-Karurunfa
-Superunpei

Self defence demonstrated;4 nominated attacks with 4 nominated and 4 personal responces from each Goju kata

-Gekisai Dai Ichi
-Gekisai Dai Ni
-Tensho
-Seinchin
-Saifu
-Sanseiru
-Seisan
-Shisochin
-Seipai
-Karurunfa
-Superunpei

Ku & Ju dan (9th & 10th dan)
Professional and Chief Grand Professional Levels - Mans ability to penetrate and unite all worlds of matter and spirit.
The consolidation of Goju Ryu and Kai kata's.

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.

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.

9 year duration minimum on Hachi dan & respectively 9 & 10 years on the each of the following Ku & Ju dan levels.

Demonstrate the following

-Hakama is on correctly.

Thesis

-A subject concerning weapons kata origins & history (Min 2000 words)

Kata’s demonstrated;all weapons kata's of the Goju lineage (including Kai & Ryu) one of each weapon kata no 3

-Bo kata
-Nunchuku kata
-Kama kata
-Sai kata
-Tonfa kata
-Eku(Oar) kata
-Tinbe(Shield & Sword) kata
-Ken(Bokken) kata
-Nitanbo (Sticks) kata

Self defence demonstrated;4 nominated attacks with4 nominated & 4 personal responses from each weapons kata

-Bo kata
-Nunchuku
-Kama
-Sai
-Tonfa
-Eku(Oar)
-Tinbe(Shield & Sword)
-Ken(Bokken) kata
-Nitanbo (Sticks)

11th & 12th dan
Professional and Chief Grand Professional Levels - Mans ability to penetrate and unite all worlds of matter and spirit.
The implementation and development of the healing side of the art to include yoga, meditation, energy work, massage, accupressure etc

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.

11 & 12 year duration minimum on each 11th & 12th dan levels.

Thesis

-A subject concerning yoga practice (Min 2000 words)
-A subject concerning meditation (Min 2000 words)
-A subject concerning energy healing work chakras (Min 2000 words)
-A subject concerning energy healing work raiki (Min 2000 words)
-A subject concerning energy healing work shiatsu massage (Min 2000 words)

Demonstrated;

-yoga routine for martial arts (min 15 minutes to 30 minutes)
-guided meditation practice (min 15 minutes to 30 minutes)
-energy healing work chakras (min 15 minutes to 30 minutes)
-energy healing work raiki (min 15 minutes to 30 minutes)
-energy healing work shiatsu massage (min 15 minutes to 30 minutes)