BLAIRGOWRIE & COUPAR ANGUS SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB GRADING SYLLABUS. 9 th KYU to 3 rd DAN (Red Belt to Black Belt)

BLAIRGOWRIE & COUPAR ANGUS SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB GRADING SYLLABUS 9 th KYU to 3 rd DAN (Red Belt to Black Belt)

1 OBJECTIVES... 3 2 SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ASSESSMENT... 4 3 FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE... 5 4 IMPACT & POWER TRAINING... 6 5 THE CONTEXT... 7 6 KARATE GRADES... 8 7 GRADING SCHEDULE... 11 8 DOJO KUN... 11 9 THE GRADES... 12 9.1 9th KYU RED BELT... 12 9.2 8th KYU YELLOW BELT... 13 9.3 7th KYU ORANGE BELT... 14 9.4 6th KYU GREEN BELT... 15 9.5 5th KYU BLUE BELT... 16 9.6 4th KYU PURPLE BELT... 17 9.7 3rd KYU BROWN BELT... 18 9.8 2nd KYU BROWN BELT... 19 9.9 1st KYU BROWN/WHITE BELT... 20 9.10 JUNIOR SHODAN 1st DAN BLACK BELT... 21 9.11 SENIOR SHODAN 1st DAN BLACK BELT... 22 9.12 NIDAN 2 nd DAN BLACK BELT... 23 9.13 SANDAN 3 rd DAN BLACK BELT... 24 Page 2 of 24

1 OBJECTIVES 1. To learn, understand & adapt an ancient martial art. 2. To develop skills that can be utilised to escape a physically aggressive single criminal, ruffian or villain. 3. To develop skills that can be utilised to escape multiple physically aggressive criminals, ruffians or villains. 4. To develop skills that can be utilised to aid our family, friends & colleagues to escape single or multiple physically aggressive criminals, ruffians or villains. 5. To provide a set of challenges & goals, that are physical and mental in nature, that when met assist the student to discover, develop & maintain their own positive character traits. 6. The fundamentals of our club are to teach people skills that they will retain for a lifetime. The details of the skills require intensive tuition and learning. The karate student (karate-ka) acquires and retains knowledge during the skill learning process. Page 3 of 24

2 SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ASSESSMENT The learning of a new specific skill follows three sequential stages. These stages are: Cognitive phase - Identification and development of the component parts of the skill. This involves formation of a mental picture of the skill. Associative phase - Linking the component parts into a smooth action. This involves practicing the skill and using feedback to perfect the skill. Autonomous phase - Developing the learned skill so that it becomes automatic. This involves little or no conscious thought or attention whilst performing the skill. The learning of physical skills requires the relevant techniques to be built up & practised. Feedback is used to correct and refine the techniques. Correct & repetitive practise of the techniques must be done regularly. The learning of a large set of skills is cyclic as new skills have to be added. It can be summarised as: Concrete Experience - doing or having an experience Reflective Observation - reviewing & reflecting on the experience Abstract Conceptualisation - concluding & learning from the experience Active Experimentation - planning & trying out what you have learned The syllabus provides the map for this learning process. The classes provide the learning phases and the grading exam provides the assessment & feedback for progression. Page 4 of 24

3 FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE Sort (Seiri) - Leave only that which is absolutely necessary. Samurai Miyamoto Musashi said in his Book of Five Rings "Do nothing that is of no use". Don't add anything to the karate techniques. Keep it simple as instructed and don't embellish techniques with wasteful movement. Set in order (Seiton) - There is a place for everything and everything should be in its place. In terms of context - don't use competition sparring for self-protection - and vice versa. Shine (Seiso) - Keep everything in top condition. Keep it clean. Train continually & remember Shotokan Precept #11: Karate is like boiling water: without heat it returns to a tepid state. Standardize (Seiketsu) - Training should be consistently a high standard. Shotokan Dojo Kun #1 - Strive for perfection - not only of technique but also of good character. Remember Shotokan Precept #18 Perform kata exactly; actual combat is another matter. Funakoshi s Rule #1: You must be deadly serious in training. When I say that, I do not mean that you should be reasonably diligent or moderately in earnest, I mean that your assailant must always be present in your mind, whether you sit or stand or walk or raise your arms. Should you in combat strike a karate blow, you must have no doubt whatsoever that that one blow decides everything. If you have made an error, you will be the one who falls. You must always be prepared for such an eventuality. You may train for a long, long time, but if you merely move your hands and feet and jump up and down like a puppet, learning karate is not very different from learning to dance. Sustain (Shitsuke) - Continually review your karate and ensure the foundations, the roots, of your karate are sure and strong. Funakoshi's Rule #5: Try to see yourself as you truly are and try to adopt what is meritorious in the work of others. Page 5 of 24

4 IMPACT & POWER TRAINING Karate techniques (Waza) come in the form of punches (Tsuki), strikes (Uchi), kicks (Keri) and blocks (Uke). The practice of these techniques (Waza) comes in two forms: Basic (Kihon) and Bag/Pad work. The practice of Basics (Kihon) involves the competency of technique delivery. This is in the form of exercising punching, blocking or kicking sequences against a virtual or imaginary target. This allows you to improve the proficiency of the technique by correcting shortcomings with the whole body action of initiating, delivering and retracting the technique. It does not ensure the effectiveness of the technique. This is done in conjunction with the development of the power of or the effectiveness of the impact. Effectiveness of the technique is measured by the impact of that technique against a real target. In class training this is done against a pad or bag in which the effectiveness is measured by the response of the bag or pad holder and the feedback the practitioner experiences when the technique connects with the target. More importantly the practitioner can apply changes to the technique and receive direct feedback whether the change has a positive or negative impact of effectiveness. Critically the body reacts to the impact in such a way that the practitioner can improve both the power i.e. the body is experiencing a new environment to which it changes physically to adapt to that environment. Ultimately if the competence and effectiveness of the technique work together then the practitioner gains confidence in that technique and its usefulness in aggressor defence. Page 6 of 24

5 THE CONTEXT A few times in the class I ve used the term context. What do I mean? From the Oxford English Dictionary: Context - the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood. Given that here is my explanation and examples. The context is the where & why we re required to utilise our karate. The where could be in our dojo, at a seminar, at a competition, in the street or at a social location. The why could be a normal class, a seminar, sparring in a competition or being assaulted in the street. We are required to prepare for these different contexts and this means we must vary our training. The first context we all have to engage with is the training hall or Dojo and this includes engaging with the other people in it. When people enter the dojo for the first time they are unfamiliar with this context. When we first started karate we were all embarrassed to some degree. It all seemed odd with people jumping around in white suits, bare feet, shouting, speaking funny and more importantly allowing people within our instinctive human barriers. Karate involves human contact. We were very much self-conscious and aware of our novice status. After the first few months and particularly after the first grading everybody becomes familiar and comfortable with the dojo and the training. We get used to being in close proximity with other people whilst we practice kumite & bunkai. So in the context of the dojo people become secure with that environment and the people in it. In terms of our kumite we spar with a partner in a controlled way. There are rules of engagement that we must adhere to, to ensure safety. This is a completely different context to the reality outside the dojo and competition. Kata bunkai practice is closer to the reality. When we leave the Dojo the context in which we are familiar changes completely. There are no rules, regulations, wooden floor, familiar faces or instructor. In essence we are on our own. If we have to defend ourselves we have to rely on our training and preparedness. However, the context is unfamiliar. Fear is present. Adrenalin switches in. Fight or flight. A sick feeling builds. Someone is shouting at us. They are not nice. They are not saying nice things. What do we do? We prepare. In the dojo we train to the point of exhaustion to simulate the physical and mental stresses, confusion and anxiety. At the point of exhaustion we do partner work & kata bunkai, training the brain to work and become familiar within this context. We do pad work in different scenarios (floor work, wall work, multiple assailants, mobbing etc) to train the body to become familiar with the lactic acid build up, nausea, claustrophobia and the mental barriers associated with exhaustion. In conclusion there is the context of the dojo in which kihon, kata & kumite are learned & practiced in a safe way. Then there is the context of the real world in which the theories that we have learned and prepared for are applied. The training kicks in. More training is the essence. Page 7 of 24

6 KARATE GRADES In karate there is the concept of a ranking system. Coloured belts are referred to as kyu grades and black belts are referred to as dan grades. The ranking system uses belts to signify the student s progress and proficiency. The belt system was introduced by the originator of Shotokan, Gichin Funakoshi, in 1924. The fundamentals of our club are to teach people skills that they will retain for a lifetime. The details of the skills require intensive tuition and learning. The karate student (karate-ka) acquires and retains knowledge during the skill learning process. To measure progress each karate-ka undergoes an examination and upon demonstrating the expected level of skill & effectiveness, the karate-ka is awarded a new belt and can proceed to learning new skills. For those students who have not yet shown the expected level of skill & effectiveness then they will not progress to learning new skills. This gives the students the confidence that if they progress then their proficiency in karate is effective. With the increasing grades comes increasing demands upon the karate-ka. The combination of technique complexity, the meaning of kata, stress on strength and requirements of stamina test the knowledge and endurance of the karate-ka. This is why as the karate-ka approaches black belt and beyond, the time periods between grades become longer. As the karate-ka progresses then his/her knowledge of and more crucially understanding of karate matures. As a child, a person matures into adulthood, passing through adolescence and as they do they learn through experience, adjust to continual change and begin to understand the demands of life. With maturity comes responsibility and in our society this is reflected by the gradual introduction of adult responsibilities e.g. voting & jury duty. Karate is a reflection of life and as a karate-ka matures then the expectation of the abilities and responsibilities of the karate-ka matures. Karate is not a sport. It is a combative martial system that when learned as a child appears to be a sport but as the child matures then his/her understanding of the true combative nature of karate is realised and hence the greater responsibility is required. In our club our syllabus reflects the progression of karate-ka from beginner level to experienced level. The progression to black belt (Kuro Obi) is a demanding test and with success comes the demands of responsibility. Without responsibility then the exponent of karate is not following the true path of karate and eventually will fail. Failure comes at any point and is particularly prevalent in those who view the belt as being the reason for karate rather than a reflection of one s progress in karate. Failure is also prevalent in those who view karate as a means to fighting. Karate is a combative self defence system. Anko Itosuo (1832-1915) was one of Funakoshi s teachers. He wrote Karate is not merely practiced for your own benefit; it can be used to protect one's family. It is not intended to be used against a single assailant but instead as a way of avoiding injury by using the hands and feet should one by any chance be confronted by a villain or ruffian. Page 8 of 24

[http://www.physicalarts.com/knowledge/general-interest/281-the-10-precepts-ofanko-itosu] For the karate-ka who views each grade as a prize and the black belt, Kuro Obi, as the ultimate prize then they do not understand karate and do not understand the ultimate responsibility of learning karate. The responsibility is to learn kata and the application of kata for purely self defence reasons and not as a dance or just the means to pass the next grade. To counter this incorrect goal orientated view of karate the Scottish Karate Governing Body, the British Combat Karate Association and our club hold the same view that children should not progress rapidly through the dan grades. Their progression should reflect the normal progress of a child s development to adulthood. Therefore, children under the age of 16 can achieve the level of Junior 1st Dan. From the age of 16 the child can be ratified for senior 1st Dan and as they mature and prepare to progress through the Dan grades then it is at 18 years they have the maturity to progress to 2nd Dan. As a club it is our duty to ensure safe training and the correct level of training that reflects the karate-ka s physical stature, endurance and ability. This ensures that in Scotland we have a professional and mature system of Karate that adheres to worldwide certifications and more critically adheres to the true spirit and precepts of karate. Too many clubs and organisations do not recognise any of these needs when pushing the karate-ka and especially children through the grades. Worryingly this is mainly a financial enterprise for those organisations and they do not care about their students. For our youngsters who are nearing or have reached 1st Dan they will be taught the fundamental precepts for 2nd Dan with the understanding that as they mature the meaning of what they do matures and with that they show maturing responsibility. If we rush the progression of children through the dan grades then their knowledge of karate will be shallow and will lack the responsibility required. It is my view that gradual progression makes for ultimately a greater dan grade; a dan grade who has the correct attitude and will have the more likely probability of continuing karate throughout their adult life. Don t fear that the child is treading water during this time. They are continually being challenged to improve technique, understand the true meaning of kata, build strength, increase stamina and ultimately have a keen and life-long interest that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. It is my challenge to ensure that the club provides the correct environment and enjoyable atmosphere that helps the karate-ka follow this journey and hopefully help them with the parallel challenge of becoming an adult and if possible help cope with the stresses of modern life. Ultimately rather than being a mediocre 2nd dan who has no understanding of karate, we are preparing the youngsters to become experienced karate-ka 2nd dan at the age of 18. Ready for the challenges of adult life; whether they surpass these challenges is up to the individual. Page 9 of 24

To ensure that this approach is correct I have referred back to Gichin Funakoshi, the Okinawan master responsible for the introduction of Shotokan Karate to the world. You may train for a long, long time but if you merely move your hands and feet and jump up and down like a puppet, learning karate is not very different from learning to dance. You will never have reached the heart of the matter; you will have failed to grasp the quintessence of Karate-Do. To be deadly serious, then is not just an essential for a follower of Karate-Do; it is equally essential in everyone s daily life, for life is itself a struggle to survive. Anyone so complacent as to assume that after a failure he will have another opportunity will seldom make much of a success in life. Gichin Funakoshi Karate-Do: My Way of Life. In training, do not expect good results in a short time. Karate training may extend over one s entire life... steady, unremitting training is required... Gichin Funakoshi Karate-Do: Kyohan (The Master Text) Page 10 of 24

7 GRADING SCHEDULE Grade Minimum Training Period Minimum Classes Taken Red 3 Months 10 - Yellow 3 Months 10 - Orange 3 Months 10 - Green 3 Months 10 - Blue 3 Months 12 - Purple 3 Months 12 - Brown (3 rd Kyu) 6 Months 22 - Brown (2 nd Kyu) 6 Months 22 - Brown & White 6 Months 22 - Black 1 st Dan(*) 9 Months (Over 16) 88-12 Months (Under 16) Black 2 nd Dan 2 Years 176 18 Years Black 3 rd Dan 3 Years 264 21 Years Black 4 th Dan 4 Years 352 25 Years Minimum Age 8 DOJO KUN 1. Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto - Seek perfection of character 2. Makoto no michi o mamoru koto - Be sincere 3. Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto - Put maximum effort into everything you do 4. Reigi o omonzuru koto - Respect others 5. Kekki no yuu o imashimuru koto - Develop self-control Page 11 of 24

9 THE GRADES 9.1 9th KYU RED BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Gedan Barai (Zenkutsu Dachi ). [Same backwards] 2. Oi-Tsuki (Zenkutsu Dachi). [Same backwards] 3. Age-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi). [Same backwards] 4. Soto-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi). [Same backwards] 5. Uchi-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi). [Same backwards] 6. Mae-Geri Jodan. [Mawate & repeat] 7. Mae-Geri Chudan. [Mawate & repeat] 8. Yoko-Geri Keage (Kiba Dachi). [Mawate & repeat] KATA 1. Kihon Kata. Repeat. KUMITE: SANBON KUMITE 1. Jodan Oi-Tsuki attack. Age-Uke defence. On 3 rd repetition counter with Gyaku-Tsuki. 2. Chudan Oi-Tsuki attack. Soto-Uke defence. On 3 rd repetition counter with Gyaku-Tsuki. SELF DEFENCE 1. Straight Hand Grab #1 Pull up, back & away. Work against fore finger & thumb. 2. Hikite Drill Turning the arm, elbow, shoulder & assailant. IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (Under 15 use softer pads or hand mitts) 1. 5x Gyaku Tsuki (Left & Right) from Zenkutsu Dachi 2. 5x Mae-Geri (Left & Right) from Zenkutsu Dachi 3. 5x Yoko-Geri (Left & Right) from Kiba Dachi Page 12 of 24

9.2 8th KYU YELLOW BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Gedan Barai (Zenkutsu Dachi ). [Same backwards]. 2. Oi-Tsuki (Zenkutsu Dachi). [Same backwards]. 3. Age-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi) 4. Age-Uke & Gyaku-Tsuki backwards 5. Soto-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi). [Same backwards]. 6. Uchi-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi). 7. Uchi-Uke & Kizami-Tsuki backwards (Zenkutsu Dachi) 8. Shuto-Uke (Kokutsu Dachi). [Same backwards]. 9. Mae-Geri Jodan. [Mawate & repeat] 10. Mae-Geri Chudan. [Mawate & repeat] 11. Yoko-Geri Keage (Kiba Dachi). [Mawate & repeat] 12. Yoko-Geri Kikomi (Kiba Dachi). [Mawate & repeat] KATA (BUNKAI for Seniors) 1. Kihon Kata. Heian Shodan. 2. Heian Shodan Bunkai #1, #2 & #3 KUMITE GOHON KUMITE 1. Jodan Oi-Tsuki attack. Age-Uke defence. On 5 th repetition counter with Gyaku-Tsuki. 2. Chudan Oi-Tsuki attack. Soto-Uke defence. On 5 th repetition counter with Gyaku-Tsuki. SELF DEFENCE 1. All previous drills. 2. Straight hand grab attack. Heian Shodan Bunkai #1 (Tettsui) 3. Straight shoulder grab attack. Heian Shodan Bunkai #2 (Tettsui) IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (Under 15 use softer pads or hand mitts) 1. 5x Gyaku Tsuki (Left & Right) 2. 5x Mae-Geri (Left & Right) 3. 5x Yoko-Geri (Left & Right) 4. 5x Shuto (Left & Right) Page 13 of 24

9.3 7th KYU ORANGE BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Gedan Barai, Gyaku-Tsuki, Gedan Barai. [Same backwards] 2. Sanbon-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 3. Age-Uke, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 4. Soto-Uke, Empi 5. Soto-Uke backwards 6. Uchi-Uke, Kizami-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 7. Shuto-Uke. [Same backwards] 8. Mae-Geri Chudan. [Mawate & repeat] 9. Kizami-Geri Chudan, Mae-Geri Jodan. [Mawate & repeat] 10. Yoko-Geri from Zenkutsu Dachi. [Mawate & repeat] KATA & (BUNKAI for Seniors) 1. All previous kata. Heian Nidan. 2. Heian Nidan Bunkai #1 3. All previous Bunkai. IPPON KUMITE 1. Jodan Oi-Tsuki attack. Age-Uke & Gyaku-Tsuki defence. 2. Chudan Oi-Tsuki attack. Soto-Uke & Gyaku-Tsuki defence. 3. Chudan Mae-Geri attack. Side step Zenkutsu Dachi, Reverse Gedan Barai & Gyaku-Tsuki. SELF DEFENCE 1. All previous drills. 2. Shoulder Grab #2 From Heian Nidan (Shuto-Uke) 3. Cross Hand Grab #1 Shuto-Uke (Cutting Down) IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (Under 15 use softer pads or hand mitts) 1. 5x Gyaku Tsuki (Left & Right) 2. 5x Sanbon Tsuki (Left & Right) 3. 5x Shuto (Left & Right) 4. 5x Mae-Geri (Left & Right) 5. 5x Yoko-Geri (Left & Right) Page 14 of 24

9.4 6th KYU GREEN BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Gedan Barai, Gyaku-Tsuki, Gedan Barai. [Same backwards] 2. Sanbon-Tsuki [Same backwards] 3. Age-Uke, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 4. Soto-Uke, Empi. [Same backwards] 5. Uchi-Uke, Kizami-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 6. Shuto-Uke, Nukite [Same backwards] 7. Kizami-Geri Chudan, Mae-Geri Jodan. [Mawate & repeat] 8. Kin-Geri (Gedan) & Mae-Geri Chudan. [Mawate & repeat] 9. Yoko-Geri Keage. [Mawate & repeat] 10. Mawashi-Geri. [Mawate & repeat] KATA & (BUNKAI for Seniors) 1. All previous kata. 2. Heian Sandan 3. Heian Sandan Bunkai #1 4. All previous Bunkai. IPPON KUMITE 1. Jodan Oi-Tsuki attack. Age-Uke & Gyaku-Tsuki defence. 2. Jodan Oi-Tsuki attack. Shuto-Uke & Haito defence. 3. Chudan Oi-Tsuki attack. Soto-Uke & Gyaku-Tsuki defence. 4. Chudan Oi-Tsuki attack. Soto-Uke & Ushiro Empi defence. 5. Chudan Mae-Geri attack. Side step Zenkutsu Dachi, Reverse Gedan Barai & Gyaku- Tsuki. 6. Chudan Yoko-Geri attack. Soto-Uke & Gyaku-Tsuki. 7. Jodan Mawashi-Tsuki attack. Hawain Uke Soete Uke & Ura-Tsuki. SELF DEFENCE 1. All previous drills. 2. Lapel Grab #1 Wrist Lock 3. Iron Ring IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (Under 15 use softer pads or hand mitts) 1. 5x Gyaku Tsuki (Left & Right) 2. 5x Sanbon Tsuki (Left & Right) 3. 5x Shuto (Left & Right) 4. 5x Mae-Geri (Left & Right) 5. 5x Yoko-Geri (Left & Right) 6. 5x Mawashi-Geri (Left & Right) Page 15 of 24

9.5 5th KYU BLUE BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Gedan Barai, Gyaku-Tsuki, Gedan Barai. [Same backwards] 2. Sanbon-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 3. Age-Uke, Gyaku-Tsuki, Uraken. [Same backwards] 4. Soto-Uke, Empi, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 5. Uchi-Uke, Kizami-Tsuki, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 6. Age-Empi. [Same backwards] 7. Shuto-Uke, Kizami-Geri & Nukite 8. Shuto-Uke & Nukite backwards 9. Kizami-Geri & Mae-Geri. [Mawate & repeat] 10. Kin-Geri & Mae-Geri. [Mawate & repeat] 11. Yoko-Geri Keage & Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 12. Mawashi-Geri. [Mawate & repeat] KATA & (BUNKAI for Seniors) 1. All previous kata 2. Heian Yondan 3. Heian Yondan Bunkai #1 4. Heian Yondan Bunkai #2 5. All previous Bunkai. IPPON KUMITE 1. Jodan x2, Chudan x2, Mae-Geri, Yoko-Geri, Mawashi-Geri & Mawashi Tsuki x2 SELF DEFENCE 1. All previous drills. 2. Lapel Grab #2 Wrist Lock & then Koma Nage. 3. Shoulder Grab #3 - From Heian Yondan (Kaishu Haiwan Uke) IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (Under 15 use softer pads or hand mitts) 1. 5x Gyaku Tsuki (Left & Right) 2. 5x Sanbon Tsuki (Left & Right) 3. 5x Shuto (Left & Right) 4. 5x Uraken (Left & Right) 5. 5x Mae-Geri (Left & Right) 6. 5x Yoko-Geri (Left & Right) 7. 5x Mawashi-Geri (Left & Right) 8. Kizami-Tsuki & Gyaku-Tsuki & push. Repeat 24 times (Senior) Page 16 of 24

9.6 4th KYU PURPLE BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Gedan Barai, Gyaku-Tsuki, Gedan Barai. [Same backwards]. 2. Sanbon-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 3. Age-Uke, Gyaku-Tsuki, Uraken. [Same backwards] 4. Soto-Uke, Empi, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 5. Uchi-Uke, Kizami-Tsuki, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards] 6. Age-Empi, Yoko-Empi 7. Age-Empi backwards 8. Age-Uke, Soto-Uke, Gedan Barai (same hand). [Same backwards] 9. Shuto-Uke, Kizami-Geri, Nukite 10. Shuto-Uke, Nukite backwards 11. Mae-Geri & Oi-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 12. Yoko-Geri & Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 13. Mawashi-Geri & Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 14. Ushiro-Geri. [Mawate & repeat]. KATA & (BUNKAI for Seniors) 1. All Heian Kata. 2. Heian Godan Bunkai #1 3. Heian Godan Bunkai #2 4. All previous Bunkai. IPPON KUMITE 1. Jodan x2, Chudan x2, Mae-Geri, Yoko-Geri, Mawashi-Geri, Mawashi-Tsuki x2,ushiro Geri & Sanbon Tsuki x1 SELF DEFENCE 1. All previous drills. 2. Lapel Grab #3 Age-Uke & Koma Nage 3. Straight Hand Grab #3 From Heian Godan (Gedan Juji Uke to Oi-Tsuki) IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (Under 15 use softer pads or hand mitts) 1. 5x Gyaku Tsuki (Left & Right) 2. 5x Sanbon Tsuki (Left & Right) 3. 5x Shuto (Left & Right) 4. 5x Uraken (Left & Right) 5. 5x Mae-Geri (Left & Right) 6. 5x Yoko-Geri (Left & Right) 7. 5x Mawashi-Geri (Left & Right) 8. 5x Ushiro Geri (Left & Right) 9. Kizami-Tsuki & Gyaku-Tsuki & push. Repeat 24 times (Senior) Page 17 of 24

9.7 3rd KYU BROWN BELT KUMITE 1. Gedan Barai, Gyaku-Tsuki, Gedan Barai. [Same backwards]. 2. Sanbon-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 3. Age-Shuto, Gyaku-Tsuki, Uraken. [Same backwards]. 4. Soto-Uke, Empi, Yoko-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki 5. Soto-Uke, Empi, Gyaku-Tsuki backwards 6. Uchi-Uke, Sanbon-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 7. Age-Empi, Yoko-Empi, Mawashi-Empi 8. Age-Empi, Yoko-Empi backwards 9. Age-Uke, Soto-Uke, Gedan Barai (same hand). [Same backwards]. 10. Shuto-Uke, Kizami-Geri, Nukite. [Same backwards]. 11. Mae-Geri, Oi-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat]. 12. Yoko-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 13. Mawashi-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 14. Ushiro-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] KATA & (BUNKAI for Seniors) 1. Tekki Shodan 2. All Heian Kata 3. Tekki Shodan Bunkai #1 4. All previous Bunkai. IPPON KUMITE 1. Jodan x2, Chudan x2, Mae-Geri, Yoko-Geri, Mawashi-Geri, Mawashi-Tsuki x2,ushiro Geri & Sanbon Tsuki x3 SELF DEFENCE 1. All previous drills. 2. Mawashi Tsuki From Tekki Shodan (Haishu Uke, Sokumen Enpi, Koshi Gamae & Kagi Tsuki) IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (Under 15 use softer pads or hand mitts) 1. 10x Gyaku Tsuki (Left & Right) 2. 10x Sanbon Tsuki (Left & Right) 3. 10x Shuto (Left & Right) 4. 10x Uraken (Left & Right) 5. 10x Yoko Empi (Left & Right) 6. 10x Mae-Geri (Left & Right) 7. 10x Yoko-Geri (Left & Right) 8. 10x Mawashi-Geri (Left & Right) 9. 10x Ushiro Geri (Left & Right) 10. Kizami-Tsuki & Gyaku-Tsuki & push. Repeat 24 times (Senior) Page 18 of 24

9.8 2nd KYU BROWN BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Age-Uke, Soto-Uke, Uchi-Uke, Gedan Barai, Oi-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 2. Sanbon-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 3. Age-shuto, Gyaku-Tsuki, Uraken. [Same backwards]. 4. Soto-Uke, Empi, Yoko-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 5. Uchi-Uke, Sanbon-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 6. Age-Empi, Yoko-Empi, Mawashi-Empi. [Same backwards]. 7. Age-Uke, Soto-Uke, Gedan Barai (same hand), Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 8. Shuto-Uke, Kizami-Geri, Nukite. [Same backwards]. 9. Kizami-Geri, Mae-Geri, Sashi Ashi Komi Mae-Geri. [Mawate & repeat] 10. Mae-Geri, Sanbon-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 11. Mae-Geri, Yoko-Geri (same leg). [Mawate & repeat] 12. Mawashi-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 13. Yoko-Geri, Uraken, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 14. Ushiro-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] KATA & (BUNKAI for Seniors) 1. All Heian Kata. Tekki Shodan. Bassai Dai. 2. Bassai Dai Bunkai #1 & #2 3. All previous Bunkai. IPPON KUMITE 1. Jodan x2, Chudan x2, Mae-Geri, Yoko-Geri, Mawashi-Geri, Mawashi-Tsuki x2,ushiro Geri & Sanbon Tsuki x3 SELF DEFENCE 1. All previous drills. 2. Cross Hand Grab #2 From Bassai Dai (Hanmi Kaeshi Dori, Gedan Kesage) IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (Under 15 use softer pads or hand mitts) 1. 12x Gyaku Tsuki (Left & Right) 2. 12x Sanbon Tsuki (Left & Right) 3. 12x Shuto (Left & Right) 4. 12x Uraken (Left & Right) 5. 12x Yoko Empi (Left & Right) 6. 12x Mawashi Empi (Left & Right) 7. 12x Mae-Geri (Left & Right) 8. 12x Yoko-Geri (Left & Right) 9. 12x Mawashi-Geri (Left & Right) 10. 12x Ushiro Geri (Left & Right) 11. Kizami-Tsuki & Gyaku-Tsuki & push. Repeat 24 times (Senior) Page 19 of 24

9.9 1st KYU BROWN/WHITE BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Age-Uke, Soto-Uke, Uchi-Uke, Gedan Barai, Oi-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 2. Sanbon-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 3. Age-shuto, Gyaku-Tsuki, Uraken. [Same backwards]. 4. Soto-Uke, Empi, Uraken, Yoko-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 5. Uchi-Uke (Back Stance), Sanbon-Tsuki (Front Stance). [Same backwards] 6. Age-Empi, Yoko-Empi, Mawashi-Empi, Ushiro-Empi. [Same backwards]. 7. Age-Uke, Soto-Uke, Gedan Barai, Uchi-Uke, Kizami-Tsuki (same hand), Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 8. Shuto-Uke, Kizami-Geri, Haito. [Same backwards]. 9. Kizami-Geri, Mae-Geri, Tobi Mae-Geri. [Mawate & repeat] 10. Mae-Geri, Yoko-Geri (same leg). [Mawate & repeat] 11. Mae-Geri, Mawashi-Geri (same leg). [Mawate & repeat] 12. Kizami-Geri, Mae-Geri, Sanbon-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 13. Ushiro-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] KATA & (BUNKAI for Seniors) KUMITE 1. All Heian Kata. Tekki Shodan, Tekki Nidan & Bassai Dai. 2. Tekki Nidan Bunkai #1 & 2. All previous Bunkai. 1. Free Sparring. SELF DEFENCE 1. Examiner selects the attack from previous drills. IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (Under 15 use softer pads or hand mitts) 1. 12x Gyaku Tsuki (Left & Right) 2. 12x Sanbon Tsuki (Left & Right) 3. 12x Shuto (Left & Right) 4. 12x Haito (Left & Right) 5. 12x Uraken (Left & Right) 6. 12x Yoko Empi (Left & Right) 7. 12x Mawashi Empi (Left & Right) 8. 12x Mae-Geri (Left & Right) 9. 12x Yoko-Geri (Left & Right) 10. 12x Mawashi-Geri (Left & Right) 11. 12x Ushiro Geri (Left & Right) 12. 12x Yoko Empi, Uraken, Mawashi Empi 13. Kizami-Tsuki & Gyaku-Tsuki & push. Repeat 24 times (Senior) Page 20 of 24

9.10 JUNIOR SHODAN 1st DAN BLACK BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Age-Uke Gyaku-Tsuki, Soto-Uke Gyaku-Tsuki, Uchi-Uke,Kizami-Tsuki x2. [Same backwards]. 2. Sanbon-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 3. Soto-Uke, Empi, Uraken, Yoko-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 4. Uchi-Uke (Back Stance), Kizami-Geri, Sanbon-Tsuki (Front Stance). [Same backwards]. 5. Age-Empi, Yoko-Empi, Yoko-Geri, Mawashi-Empi. [Same backwards]. 6. Shuto-Uke, Kizami-Yoko-Geri, Nukite. [Same backwards]. 7. Mae-Geri, Yoko-Geri, Mawashi-Geri, Ushiro-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki x3 [Mawate & repeat] 8. Mae-Geri, Oi-Tsuki, Gyaku-Tsuki, back Gedan Barai, forward Mawashi-Geri & Gyaku-Tsuki x3 [Mawate & repeat] 9. Kizami-Geri, Mae-Geri Yoko-Geri (same leg). [Mawate & repeat] 10. Kizami-Geri, Mae-Geri Mawashi-Geri (same leg). [Mawate & repeat] 11. Ushiro-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Mawate & repeat] 12. Ura-Mawashi-Geri. [Mawate & repeat] KATA 1. Candidate selects one kata & examiner selects one kata from (1) Any Heian Kata. (2) Any Advanced Kata from Tekki Shodan, Tekki Nidan, Kanku Dai & Bassai Dai KUMITE 1. Free sparring. SELF DEFENCE 1. All previous grades. NAGEWZA 1. Byobu Daoshi: Topple a Folding Screen 2. Kubi Wa: Neck Ring 3. Koma Nage: Spinning Top Throw IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (Under 15 use softer pads or hand mitts) 1. 12x Gyaku Tsuki (Left & Right) 2. 12x Sanbon Tsuki (Left & Right) 3. 12x Shuto (Left & Right) 4. 12x Haito (Left & Right) 5. 12x Uraken (Left & Right) 6. 12x Yoko Empi (Left & Right) 7. 12x Mawashi Empi (Left & Right) 8. 12x Mae-Geri (Left & Right) 9. 12x Yoko-Geri (Left & Right) 10. 12x Mawashi-Geri (Left & Right) 11. 12x Ushiro Geri (Left & Right) 12. Kizami-Tsuki & Gyaku-Tsuki Pyramid & push 24x Page 21 of 24

9.11 SENIOR SHODAN 1st DAN BLACK BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Age-Uke Gyaku-Tsuki, Soto-Uke Gyaku-Tsuki, Uchi-Uke,Kizami-Tsuki x2. [Same backwards]. 2. Sanbon-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 3. Soto-Uke, Empi, Uraken, Yoko-Geri, Gyaku-Tsuki. [Same backwards]. 4. Uchi-Uke (Back Stance), Kizami-Geri, Sanbon-Tsuki (Front Stance). [Same backwards]. 5. Age-Empi, Yoko-Empi, Yoko-Geri, Mawashi-Empi. [Same backwards]. 6. Shuto-Uke, Kizami-Yoko-Geri, Nukite. [Same backwards]. 7. Yoko Geri, Uraken & Gyaku Tsuki (Mawate & Repeat] 8. Kizami Geri, Mae Geri & Sanbon Tsuki [Mawate & Repeat] 9. Ushiro Geri, Uraken & Gyaki Tsuki [Mawate & Repeat] 10. Kizami Geri, Mae Geri & Yoko Geri [Mawate & Repeat] 11. Kizami Geri, Mae Geri & Mawashi Geri [Mawate & Repeat] 12. Ura-Mawashi-Geri. [Mawate & repeat] KATA & BUNKAI 1. Candidate selects one kata & examiner selects one kata from (1) Any Heian Kata. (2) Any Advanced Kata from Tekki Shodan, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan, Bassai Dai & KankuDai. 2. All previous Bunkai. 3. Tekki Nidan Bunkai Complete NAGEWAZA 1. Byobu Daoshi: Topple a Folding Screen 2. Kubi Wa: Neck Ring 3. Koma Nage: Spinning Top Throw KUMITE 1. Free sparring for 2 minutes. IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (CONDITIONING CONTEXT) 1. Left (12x for Tsuki, Uchi, Uke & Keri) 2. Right (12x for Tsuki, Uchi, Uke & Keri) COMBATIVE PHYSICAL CONDITIONING CONTEXT (PHYSICAL & MENTAL STRESS) 1. 8x20s intervals hand techniques, leg techniques & combinations. Standing. 2. 8x20s intervals hand techniques, leg techniques & combinations. Ground. 3. Kizami-Tsuki & Gyaku-Tsuki Pyramid & push 24x 4. Blocked & restricted pad striking. 2 minutes continuous. MULTIPLE ASSAILANTS (SELF PROTECTION CONTEXT) 1. Escape multiple assailants wielding strike shields & blocker pads. 2. Extract a colleague from multiple assailants. WEAPONISED ASSAILANT (SELF PROTECTION CONTEXT) 1. Assailant wielding foam protected Tonfa. 2. Assailant wielding blocker pad. Page 22 of 24

9.12 NIDAN 2 nd DAN BLACK BELT KATA KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Age-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi), Soto-Uke, Uchi-Uke & Gedan Barai. All Hanmi & Gyaku Hanmi.[Same backwards] 2. Age-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi) & Tate Enpi Gyaku Hanmi 3. Soto-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi), Uchi Uke (Kokutsu Dachi), Kizami Geri & Age Tsuki (Zenkutsu Dachi) 4. Tate Enpi Uchi (Zenkutsu Dachi), Shuto-Uchi & Ura Tsuki [Same Backwards] 5. Shoto Uke (Kokutsu Dachi), Hiza Geri, Gyaku Teisho Uchi, Gedan Barai Gyaku Hanmi (Zenkutsu Dachi) & Teisho Uchi (Kiba Dachi) 6. Ryo Wan Gamae (Zenkutsu Dachi), Ryo Wan Uchi Uke, & Morote Kizami Ura Tsuki [Same Backwards] 7. Yoko Geri, Uraken & Gyaku Tsuki (Mawate & Repeat] 8. Kizami Geri, Mae Geri & Sanbon Tsuki [Mawate & Repeat] 9. Ushiro Geri, Uraken & Gyaki Tsuki [Mawate & Repeat] 10. Kizami Geri, Mae Geri & Yoko Geri [Mawate & Repeat] 11. Kizami Geri, Mae Geri & Mawashi Geri [Mawate & Repeat] 12. Kizami-Tsuki, Gyaku-Tsuki,Ura Mawashi-Geri, Uraken & Gyaku-Tsuki(Zenkutsu-Dachi] [Mawate & Repeat] 1. Candidate selects one kata & examiner selects one kata from (1) Any Heian Kata. (2) Any Advanced Kata from Tekki Shodan, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan, Bassai Dai, KankuDai & Enpi 2. Tekki Sandan Bunkai Complete 3. All previous Bunkai. NAGEWAZA 1. Byobu Daoshi: Topple a Folding Screen 2. Kubi Wa: Neck Ring 3. Koma Nage: Spinning Top Throw KUMITE 1. Free sparring for 2 minutes. IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (CONDITIONING CONTEXT) 1. Left (12x for Tsuki, Uchi, Uke & Keri) 2. Right (12x for Tsuki, Uchi, Uke & Keri) COMBATIVE PHYSICAL CONDITIONING CONTEXT (PHYSICAL & MENTAL STRESS) 1. 8x20s intervals hand techniques, leg techniques & combinations. Standing. 2. 8x20s intervals hand techniques, leg techniques & combinations. Ground. 3. Kizami-Tsuki & Gyaku-Tsuki Pyramid & push 24x 4. Blocked & restricted pad striking. 2 minutes continuous. MULTIPLE ASSAILANTS (SELF PROTECTION CONTEXT) 1. Escape multiple assailants wielding strike shields & blocker pads. 2. Extract a colleague from multiple assailants. WEAPONISED ASSAILANT (SELF PROTECTION CONTEXT) 1. Assailant wielding foam protected Tonfa. 2. Assailant wielding blocker pad. Page 23 of 24

9.13 SANDAN 3 rd DAN BLACK BELT KIHON (5X FORWARD & 5X BACKWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) 1. Age-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi), Soto-Uke, Uchi-Uke & Gedan Barai. All Hanmi & Gyaku Hanmi.[Same backwards] 2. Mae-Geri (ZenkutsuDachi), Age-Uke & Gyaku Hanmi Tate Enpi [Same backwards] 3. Soto-Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi), Uchi Uke (Kokutsu Dachi), Kizami Geri & Age Tsuki (Zenkutsu Dachi) 4. Tate Enpi Uchi (Zenkutsu Dachi), Shuto-Uchi & Ura Tsuki [Same Backwards] 5. Shoto Uke (Kokutsu Dachi), Hiza Geri, Gyaku Teisho Uchi, Gedan Barai Gyaku Hanmi (Zenkutsu Dachi) & Teisho Uchi (Kiba Dachi) 6. Ryo Wan Gamae (Zenkutsu Dachi), Ryo Wan Uchi Uke, & Morote Kizami Ura Tsuki [Same Backwards] 7. Uchi-Uke (Kokutsu Dachi), Hanmi Sashi Ashi, Mae-Geri, Gedan Barai (Zenkutsu Dachi), Gyaku Tsuki & Age-Uke. [Mawate & Repeat] 8. Gedan Barai (Zenkutsu Dachi), Gyaku Age-Tsuki, Shuto-Uke (Kokutsu Dachi), Shuto-Uchi & Gyaku Tsuki. [Mawate & Repeat) 9. Jodan Juji Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi), Ura Tsuki, Age Uke, Nagashi Uke & Ura Tsuki [Same backwards] 10. Jodan Juji-Uke, Hiza-Geri & Chudan Tettsui Hasami-Uchi [Same Backwards] 11. Teisho (Zenkutsu Dachi), Uchi Uke (Neko Ashi Dachi), Kizami Mae-Geri & Gyaku Teisho (Zenkutsu Dachi) [Same backwards] 12. Kizami-Tsuki, Gyaku-Tsuki,Ura-Mawashi-Geri, Uraken & Gyaku-Tsuki(Zenkutsu-Dachi] [Mawate & Repeat] KATA & BUNKAI 1. Candidate selects one kata & examiner selects one kata from (1) Any Heian Kata. (2) Any Advanced Kata from Tekki Shodan, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan, Bassai Dai, KankuDai, Enpi & Nijushiho 2. All previous bunkai plus bunkai from Nijushiho & Enpi NAGEWAZA 1. Byobu Daoshi: Topple a Folding Screen 2. Kubi Wa: Neck Ring 3. Koma Nage: Spinning Top Throw KUMITE 1. Free sparring for 2 minutes. IMPACT & POWER GENERATION EFFECTIVENESS (CONDITIONING CONTEXT) 1. Left (12x for Tsuki, Uchi, Uke & Keri) 2. Right (12x for Tsuki, Uchi, Uke & Keri) COMBATIVE PHYSICAL CONDITIONING CONTEXT (PHYSICAL & MENTAL STRESS) 1. 8x20s intervals hand techniques, leg techniques & combinations. Standing. 2. 8x20s intervals hand techniques, leg techniques & combinations. Ground. 3. Kizami-Tsuki & Gyaku-Tsuki Pyramid & push 24x 4. Blocked & restricted pad striking. 2 minutes continuous. MULTIPLE ASSAILANTS (SELF PROTECTION CONTEXT) 1. Escape multiple assailants wielding strike shields & blocker pads. 2. Extract a colleague from multiple assailants. WEAPONISED ASSAILANT (SELF PROTECTION CONTEXT) 1. Assailant wielding foam protected Tonfa. 2. Assailant wielding blocker pad. Page 24 of 24