Over 40's Karate Grading Requirements - (Last updated 3/8/11 )

Adults
White - 1 Blue Tip / New Yellow Belt
Senior Blue Belt / New Orange Belt
Blue - 1 Green Tip / New Blue Belt
Senior Green Belt
Green - 1 Brown Tip
Green - 2 Brown Tips
Senior Brown Belt
Brown - 1 Black Tip
Brown - 2 Black Tips
Brown - 3 Black Tips
Senior Black Belt (Probationary)
First Dan (BJC)

(Adults)Over 40s
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, 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 (l1. Blocking)

Kata’s

-9 moves of iron horse kata (nihunchin) only

Self defence

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

Break falls

-front break fall , side, back,

Senior 6th Kyu New Orange Belt
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

-Individual Moves of Ukemi Waza (Break fall drill) no rolls

Kata’s

-9 moves of iron horse kata (nihunchin) only

Self defence

-2 nominated front attacks with personal responses 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
Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading
-Purchase the black elastic protective equipment for hands, shin/instep, mouth & groin guards

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

Kata’s

-all moves of iron horse kata (nihunchin) only

Self defence

-3 nominated front attacks with personal responses from iron horse kata or kihon
-Single wrist grab,
-Single chest grab
-Double chest grab

Padwork

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

Senior 4th Kyu green belt
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

Kata’s

-all moves of iron horse kata (nihunchin) only

Self defence

-4 nominated front attacks with personal responses 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

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, 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

-1 nominated front restraint with nominated & personal responses from iron horse kata or kihon
-single wrist grab, (Arm Bar)
-single chest grab (Wrist lock arm bar)

-1 nominated rear attack with nominated & personal responses from kata / kihon
-bear hug
-double wrist grab behind

Padwork

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

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

Kata’s

-Nihunchin
-Sanchin
-Tensho

Self defence

-3 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
-single hand shove (Snaking arm bar)

-3 nominated rear attack with nominated & personal responses from kata / kihon
-bear hug
-double wrist grab rear
-rear choke

Padwork

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

Sparring

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

2nd Kyu brown belt
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 or rear hair grab
-arm bent up behind back or rear choke (CHANGING IN 2007)
-single rear shoulder grab

Padwork

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

Sparring

-Sparring-5x2 minute rounds of touch contact sparring(Optional)
-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 grab attack with nominated & personal responses from seinchin kata / kihon
-hook punch or straight punch

Padwork

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

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

Padwork

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

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)

Kihon Waza Exercises

-Kamae no waza (no knee walks)

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 grab attack with nominated & personal responses from seinchin kata / kihon
-hook punch or 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

Sparring

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

Black belt (probationary)
“ THE BEGINNINING – WELCOME TO SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE – PHILOSOPHY ”

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

Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading
-Purchased our 16 oz boxing gloves & heavy duty shin guards for sparring

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
-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 grab attack with nominated & personal responses from seinchin kata / kihon
-straight punch/hook 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

Sparring

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

All Dan grades after Black Belt are unchanged.