Fluidity & Adaptability Level
6– 9 Months consistent training to qualify

GENERAL
Written and Oral Testing. Knowledge of Kyokushin history and Mas Oyama.

FITNESS
Participate fully in taiso and additional gains in overall strength and flexibility.

STANCES
Kumite Dachi
Kokutsu Dachi
Neko-Ashi Dachi

BLOCKS
Morote Chudan Uchi Uke
Uchi Uke-Gedan Barai

STRIKES – TSUKI & UCHI
Tettsui: Oroshi / Yoko / Hizo / Kome Kami

KICKS
Jodan Mae Geri
Chudan Mawashi Geri

KATA
Taikyoku Sono San
Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ichi

KUMITE
2 Matches

TAMESHIWARI
Tettsui; 1 board

Fluidity & Adaptability Level
9 – 12 Months consistent training to qualify

GENERAL
Increased knowledge of Japanese; able to perform techniques on command.

FITNESS
Participate fully in taiso; gains in overall strength in 2-minute drills.

STANCES
Kiba Dachi

BLOCKS
Shuto Mawashi Uke

STRIKES – TSUKI & UCHI
Jun Tsuki Tate Tsuki; all levels

KICKS
Mae & Yoko Keage
Teisoku Soto Mawashi
Sokuto Uchi Mawashi

KATA
Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ni
Pinan Ichi

KUMITE
3 Matches

Assertion Level
12 – 18 Months consistent training to qualify

GENERAL
Written and oral testing.
Recite dojo kun.

FITNESS
Strength and flexibility gains.

STANCES
Tsuru Ashi Dachi

BLOCKS
Juji Uke; gedan / jodan
Shuto Juji Uke; gedan / jodan
Osae Uke
Sukui Uke

STRIKES – TSUKI & UCHI
Uraken: Shomen / Sayu / Hizo / Oroshi / Mawashi
Nukite; all levels

KICKS
Jodan Mawashi Geri
Chudan Yoko Geri

KATA
Pinan Ni
Sokugi Taikyoku Sono San

KUMITE
4 matches

SELF-DEFENSE
4 defenses against grabs / attacks.

TAMESHIWARI
Seiken; 1 board
Mae Geri; 1 board

Assertion Level
18 - 24 Months consistent training to qualify

GENERAL
Increased knowledge of Japanese terminology. The ability to effectively explain / teach basic fundamentals of techniques to date.

FITNESS
Strength and flexibility gains.

STANCES
Moro Ashi Dachi

BLOCKS
Four basic blocks using Shuto / Haito
Jodan Age Uke - Gedan Barai
Chudan Soto Uke - Gedan Barai

STRIKES – TSUKI & UCHI
Shuto: Ganmen / Sakotsu Oroshi / Hizo / Naka / Sakotsu Uchi Komi

KICKS
Ushiro Geri Combination Mae Geri - Ushiro Geri

KATA
Pinan San
Informal Sanchin

KUMITE
5 matches

SELF-DEFENSE
6 defenses against grabs / attacks.

Emotion / Sensitivity Level
24 – 36 Months consistent training to qualify

GENERAL
Written and oral testing. Begin to assist teaching in the dojo.

FITNESS
Minimum 30 knuckle pushups, 50 sit-ups, 30 leg throwdowns, 30 squats

STANCES
Uchi Hachi-ji Dachi
Kake Ashi Dachi

BLOCKS
Shotei Uke; all levels
Mae Shotei Mawashi Uke

STRIKES – TSUKI & UCHI
Shotei Uchi; all levels
Morote Haito Uchi

KICKS
Jodan Yoko Geri
Jodan Ushiro Geri
Ushiro Mawashi
Combination Mae Mawashi - Ushiro Mawashi

KATA
Pinan Yon
Formal Sanchin

KUMITE
6 matches

SELF-DEFENSE
8 defenses against holds, grabs, and strikes

TAMESHIWARI
2 boards with a hand technique
2 boards with a foot technique

Emotion / Sensitivity Level
2 ½ - 3 Years consistent training to qualify

GENERAL
Sufficient gains in speed and power in all techniques. Continued improvements and fine tuning of body mechanics in the execution of all techniques.

FITNESS
Minimum 40 knuckle pushups, 20 five-finger pushups, 75 sit-ups, 40 leg throwdowns, 50 squats

STANCES
All previous stances moving forward and backward with proficiency

BLOCKS
Koken Uke, all levels
Sune Uke

STRIKES – TSUKI & UCHI
Haishu
Hiji;Oroshi / Chudan & Jodan Ate / Chudan Ushiro Ate / Age Uchi
(Hiji is also known as empi)

KICKS
Mae Oroshi Kakato Geri

KATA
Pinan Go

KUMITE
7 matches

SELF-DEFENSE
10 defenses against holds, grabs, and strikes

TAMESHIWARI
2 boards with 2 hand techniques
2 boards with 2 foot technique

Practical / Creative Level
3 ½ - 4 years consistent training to qualify

GENERAL
Written and oral testing. Written paper on selected subject. Sufficient ability, knowledge and command to run a class independently.

FITNESS
Minimum 50 knuckle pushups, 10 koken pushups, 20 five-finger pushups, 100 sit-ups, 50 leg throwdowns, 50 squats

STANCES
All stances to date
Tachi No Kata

BLOCKS
Kake Uke; all levels

STRIKES – TSUKI & UCHI
Hiraken Mawashi Uchi, all levels
Koken; all levels
Ryutoken

KICKS
Tobi Nidan Geri
Tobi Mae Geri
Kake Geri Chudan

KATA
Gekisai Dai

KUMITE
8 matches

SELF-DEFENSE
10 defenses against misc. attacks, adding takedowns / throws

TAMESHIWARI
3 boards with 1 hand technique
3 boards with 1 foot technique

Practical / Creative Level
3 ½ - 4 years consistent training to qualify

GENERAL
Written and oral testing. Sufficient ability, knowledge and command to run a class independently. Strong knowledge of all techniques and commands in Japanese.

FITNESS
Minimum 60 knuckle pushups, 40 five-finger pushups, 20 koken pushups, 125 sit-ups, 50 leg throwdowns, 50 squat kicks.

STANCES
The ability to move through all stances quickly, with ease and excellent form. Good transitioning through different stances.

BLOCKS
Tensho cover; inside and outside

STRIKES – TSUKI & UCHI
Hitosashi Yubi Ippon Ken
Naka Yubi Ippon Ken
Oya Yubi Ippon Ken
Toho

Keiko

KICKS
Tobi Yoko Geri
Jodan Uchi Haisoku Geri
Oroshi Soto Kakato Geri
Oroshi Uchi Kakato Geri

KATA
Yantsu
Tsuki-No
Kihon Katas 1 – 6 in ura

KUMITE
9 matches

SELF-DEFENSE
Defense against club, knife and multiple opponents

TAMESHIWARI
4 boards with 1 hand technique
4 boards with 1 foot technique

Shodan - First degree black belt / one gold bar
4 ½ to 5 years consistent training with a minimum of one year at the rank of ikkyu. Students under the age of 18 may qualify for the rank of "junior shodan". They must then retest for full shodan rank once they reach the age of 18.  

The Shodan test consists of the following. The test is typically administered on two days.

Written Test (must pass with a grade of 80% to be eligible for remaining parts of test)
Fitness
Technique
Oral Testing
Kata
Kumite
Self-Defense
Tameshiwari

GENERAL
The applicant shall have a thorough knowledge of the history of Kyokushin Karate and Mas Oyama.
The applicant shall have at least one year of assistant teaching.
The applicant will have attended all current years special trainings, including a tournament official’s clinic.
The applicant will have assisted in the organization and running of any dojo events or tournaments.

RESUME/REPORT
The applicant shall submit with the application, a four page minimum, and typed report detailing their past history, present training, future plans, and the effect Karate has had in their life.

CERTIFICATIONS
CPR Certificate

TAISO
75 knuckle pushups
50 five-finger pushups
20 koken pushups
150 sit-ups
50 leg throwdowns
30 reverse trunks
60 squat kicks
Strength, endurance and cardiovascular exercises  

TE WAZA
Morote Haito Uchi; chudan & jodan Ude Uchi

UKE WAZA
Morote Kake Uke; all levels
Ryusui; all levels
Leg blocking in Kumite

GERI
Tobi Mawashi Geri
Jodan Kake Geri
Tobi Ushiro Geri

KATA
Tensho
Saiha
Taikyoku Sono Ichi, Ni and San in ura

GO SHIN JITSU
Spontaneous defenses against all situations

TAMESHIWARI
5 boards Seiken Tsuki
3 boards Hiji
3 boards with Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Yoko Geri

KUMITE
10 – 15 matches at 1 ½ minutes