The name heian comes from the contraction of the characters for heiwa and antei peace and stability. The complete beginners guide to shotokan karate global. We will be uploading a shotokan karate syllabus pdf as soon as we have finished all the filming. Stepping forward punching chudan level stomach level stepping back blocking ageuke rising block stepping forward soto udeuke outside forearm block. Karate syllabus for shotokan karate training with paul plevakas. This class will introduce the student to basic martial. Syllabus grading international karate kyokushinkaikan. If you are serious about training karate, doshikai is the dojo for you.
From shizentai stepping forward on the left side into zenkutsu dachi gedan barai. Some aspects of higher karate level can not be clearly recognised and graded by other means. Although not part of the kyokushin grading syllabus, all students should familiarise themselves with the 17 hand techniques and 21 leg techniques. Gives exactly what it claims too, full syllabus and useable images of all kata from 9th to 1st kyu. Demonstration of applications will be requested from performed katas as previous grading 5th dan to 6th dan as previous grading plus. Jolie bookspan, karate sensei, master instructor, fourth degree black belt yondan inducted, black belt hall of fame international martial arts association man and woman of the year 2004, instructors of the year 2009. Disclaimer the information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. Kase ha shotokan ryu karate doacademy grading syllabus 2019 page 2 of 19 principals the ultimate goal of kase ha shotokan ryu karate doacademy is to reach a level beyond technique, which is based on the ancient budo approach to martial arts and spirit. Download syllabus kihon kumite set 1 kihon kumite set 2 kihon kumite set 3 page 1 kihon kumite set 3. Rules and regsadults the world seido karate organization.
Yellow belt 7th kyu shotokan karate syllabus basics youtube. Could have better commentary and information regarding bunkai but easily a required book for karate ka. After the 3 rd competitor completes hisher kata, the first competitor will return to the ring and receive hisher score, followed in order by the 2 nd and 3 rd competitors. The shotokan karate kyu grading rubber stamp must be placed in the participants shotokan karate membership book and the grading recorded on the day of the grading by the authorised grading examinerofficial. Shotokan, shotokan is a style of karate, developed from various martial arts by gichin. Kugb kyu grading syllabus october 2007 issue kihon kata kumite novice to 9 th kyu white to orange belt 1 oi tsuki 2 jodan age uke 3 chudan soto uke 4 mae geri kihon kata sanbon or gohon kumite attacking with jodan oi tsuki and chudan oi tsuki 9th to 8 th kyu orange to red belt as previous grading plus. Shotokan karate international australia is the official affiliate organisation of kanazawa sokes shotokan karate international federation skif in australia.
Each of the heian katas starts with a block to demonstrate its peaceful character. International shotokan karate federation grading syllabus for 8th kyu testing for 7th kyu yellow belt testing for orange belt basics. Jska dan grading syllabus revised july 2011 14 14 hachidan 8h dan 1 kata tokui kata two kata of your choice kenkyo happyo. Jka dan grading syllabus jka shotokan ireland dublin karate. This is a guide to your study and holds the information. Gichin was born in okinawa and is widely credited with popularizing karate do through a series of public demonstrations, and by promoting the development of university karate clubs, including those at keio, waseda. Excerpt from grading syllabus for shotokan karate instructional dvd directed by michael anderson. Ifk syllabus hanshi steve arneil, the founder and president of the international federation of karate ifk, learned directly from masutatsu oyama and was a senior instructor in mas oyamas international karate organization iko until 1991, when he resigned from the iko. Syllabus tiska traditional international shotokan karate. International shotokan karate federation grading syllabus for 1st kyu testing for shodan black belt basics. Karate syllabus our system consists of basic body training tanren, solo and paired basic techniques kihon waza, kata, and various types of application and two person work futari geiko or kumte.
Though examiners may vary the order, by and large the syllabus is standardized throughout the world. Shotokan shotokan is a style of karate, developed from various martial arts by gichin funakoshi 18681957 and his son gigo yoshitaka funakoshi 19061945. Karate do a any kata from shodan syllabus and above b one or more kata from shodan syllabus and above. The word karate is, a combination of two japanese characters. Click on a belt below to view the full curriculum in pdf or click links for videos. Our brown and black belts grade separately every 6 months. Johns martial arts centre, 21 mews place behind pippy place. Based on the traditional shotokan kyu grade system of nine kyu grades from beginner to shodan 1st dan black belt cadet black belts. Shotokan karate is a dynamic martial art style created by the late, great gichin funakoshi. Candidates may be required to demonstrate material from previous gradings to ensure. The information is provided by semka and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the. Orange belt 9th kyu shotokan karate syllabus basics youtube. The down side was people expected to test every three months, and having sharpened up to pass they immediately turned the page to look what they needed to learn for their next belt. From the basic bodyshifting to the advanced bodyshifting, students of any levels will be able to learn this system step by step.
The first 3 competitors will perform their katas without receiving a score. The japan karate association of india follows the jka syllabus for kyu and dan gradings. Thiyagarajan coopt as a new president for all india karate do federation aikf 1st shito ryu seiko kai asia cup karate championship in new delhi india to be held on 15th feb. It could be a written theosis about aspects about karate do or a demonstration and application of kumite or kata. Shotokan karate syllabus shotokan traditional karate. There is nothing new in the syllabus contained within these pages it has simply been put down on paper in order to assist you in your journey through the martial art of goju ryu karate do. Syllabus tiny tigers minimum grading requirements 3 months training period and 10 lessons basic moves on the spot in natural stance punch head height x 10 punch stomach height x 10 head block x 10 outside block x 10 in natural stance on the spot front kick x 10 each leg breakfalls front breakfall. The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or.
Scroll to the bottom for little dragons and black belt. Doshikai shotokan karate member handbook strong and effective. A written karate cv and 15002000 word thesis on any aspect of karate do different to above. In my former style the syllabus grew and grew until it was one of the most comprehensive in karate. All katas must be part of the syllabus as recognized by the world seido karate organization.
Your gentle teacher paul plevakas member of the united states jujitsu and shotokan karate associations. Shimakai martial arts was founded in 2014, to promote the practice of traditional martial arts in st. Jska dan grading syllabus revised july 2011, 2011 abe keigo. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian. A simplified grading syllabus exists to encourage young children to progress with their karate training. The rank of shodan 1st dan is earned by demonstrating competency in the brown belt curriculum. Created by hanshi steve arneil as warm up exercises and now used throughout the ifk and other kyokushin groups as a dynamic stretch and to develop strong limbs. Stepping forward gedan barai then turn around and gedan barai kamae. A written karate cv and 15002000 word thesis on any aspect of karate do different to above as previous grading. The following student syllabi are available for download in pdf format. Combination techniques from freestyle position with pull back kizami zuki, mae geri, sanbon zuki. Syllabus shitoryu international karate do kai official website. It is said that then, around 1929, the whole entity of wadoryu karate do was completed through a fusion of the essence of jujitsu, different schools of the old martial arts, and karate.
Taught by paul plevakas, karate sensei, third degree back belt sandan and dr. When junior students reach the age of 12 they then follow the adult syllabus. Syllabus japanese pdf document the essential curriculum of shitoryu karate do hand and foot weapons 1. Dec 11, 2012 excerpt from grading syllabus for shotokan karate instructional dvd directed by michael anderson. We do not participate in any type of scored or competition sparring. Japan shotokais kata syllabus is the same as established in karatedo kyohan added gigo funakoshis. The style is characterized by highly concentrated striking, forthright blocking, powerful stances, and a series of captivating kata. Jka dan grading syllabus kawasoe afro eurasia jka wf. After that, he trained with karate practitioners from okinawa, such as chohki motobu and kenwa mabuni, and further polished his karate techniques. Shotokan karate grading requirements white to 1st degree black belt. Age uke, mae geri, gyaku zuki, forwards and backwards. Technical resources shotokan karate international australia. Stepping forward punching sanbontsuki three punch combination first punch jodan, second two punches chudan stepping back blocking ageuke rising block, gyakutsuki reverse punch jodan level.
Revised july 2011 3 3 9 kyu examination white belt all to be performed to the count. A clean white, uncreased karate do gi, with a shotokan karate gi badge sewn on the left hand side of the dogi jacket. This syllabus is unique in its format to heywood goju ryu karate club hgr. A technical licence issued by the jka is a prerequisite in order to take the kyu examinations in india, the examiners panel for the country is headed by the.