Grading Syllabus

NASKA Grading Syllabus

Effective as of April 29th, 2006

The NASKA syllabus is a tool for examiners to use during gradings for NASKA members. The physical techniques on the following pages are set and will not vary for lower kyu exams. Examiners may add more physical content at their discretion for examinees testing above third Kyu. There will be questions and technical exams for higher Kyu and Dan candidates.

The following is the technical and optional grading content that examiners may choose from.

8th kyu- 6th kyu Examinees must be prepared to announce the count and kiai points of the katas performed. Other extra content may include striking a pad.

5th Kyu- 2nd kyu Examinees must be prepared to announce the count and kiai points of each kata on their kata list for their level. Questions may be asked about technique names for the kiai points of any kata on their list (usually the ones performed). The performance of at least two katas will be asked. For 3 and 2 Kyu you may be asked control test. Application may be requested based on katas performed. Other content may include striking a pad.

1st Kyu

The criteria are the same for first Kyu exam as above. In addition, the first Kyu exam may include a demonstration of application on the kiai points of katas performed. Prepare self defense application for your Tokui kata kiai points and surrounding movements and for each Heian katas’ kiai points. Written exam may apply. Counting out of a Heian kata may apply

Shodan

All of Kyu options apply. Be prepared to demonstrate up to 3 katas. Application will be asked. A written exam is compulsory. A question period in front of examiners will take place to test candidates’ knowledge in technique names, technique skills and knowledge, counts and kiai points. Examinee may be asked to count a Heian kata while a NASKA member moves to your rhythm. Written exam will apply.

All criteria from Shodan will be included in Nidan exam. Extra basics, kata and kumite may be asked. If you choose application/ self defense over kumite, questions, and number of requested applications will increase. Your Tokui kata must be from the four Sentei kata or Gankaku, Hangetsu, or Jitte. Written exam will apply

Sandan

All content is subjective. Examiners may ask for anything they wish. Sandan candidate must have exceptional knowledge in technique skills and names. Written and oral exam will be extensive.

9th Kyu

1.Chudan Oizuki- F 2. Jodan Age Uke- F 3.Chudan Soto uke- F 4. Gedan Barai uke-F 5. Kokutsu datchi Shuto uke- F

Kata- Heian Shodan with count Kumite- Sanbon Kumite, Jodan and Chudan

8th Kyu

1. Chudan Oizuki- F 2. Jodan Age Uke- F 3. Soto Uke- F 4. Gedan Barai uke- F 5. Kokutsu datchi Shuto Uke- F

Kata- Heian Shodan, no count Kumite- Gohan Kumite, Jodan and Chudan

7th Kyu

1. Chudan Oizuki- F 2. Age Uke- B 3. Soto Uke- F 4. Chudan Uchi Uke- B 5. Kokutsu Datchi Shutouke- F 6. Chudan Maegeri- F

Kata- Heian Nidan, may be asked Heian Shodan Kumite- Gohon Kumite, Jodan and Chudan

6th Kyu

1. Chudan Oizuki- F 2. Age Uke/Gyakuzuki- B 3. Chudan Soto Uke/Gyakuzuki- F 4. Chudan Uchi Uke- B 5. Kokutsu Datchi Shuto Uke- F 6. Chudan Maegeri-F 7. Yoko Keage from kibadatchi- 3x each leg 8. Yoko Kekomi from Kibadatchi- 3x each leg

Kata- Heian Sandan, may be asked Heian Shodan or Nidan Kumite- Kihon Ippon, Alt leg style, Jodan Chudan only 5th Kyu

1. Chudan Oizuki- F 2. Age Uke/Gyakuzuki- B 3. Chudan Soto Uke/Gyakuzuki- F 4. Chudan Uchi Uke/ Gyakuzuki- B 5. Kokutsu Datchi Shuto Uke- F 6. Chudan Maegeri-F 7. Maegeri Rengeri- Chudan/Jodan, both from back leg-3x F 8. Mawashigeri-F 9. Yoko Keage from kibadatchi- 3x each leg 10. Yoko Kekomi from Kibadatchi- 3x each leg

Kata-Heian Yondan, plus one more from other heians from previous gradings Kumite- Kihon Ippon- Alt. leg style, Jodan / Chudan only

4th Kyu

1. Chudan Oizuki- F 2. Age Uke/Gyakuzuki- B 3. Chudan Soto Uke/Gyakuzuki- F 4. Chudan Uchi Uke/ Gyakuzuki- B 5. Kokutsu Datchi Shuto Uke- F 6. Chudan Maegeri-F 7. Maegeri Rengeri- Chudan/Jodan, both from back leg-3x F 8. Mawashigeri-F 9. Yoko Keage from kibadatchi- 3x each leg 10. Yoko Kekomi from Kibadatchi- 3x each leg

Kata-Heian Godan, plus one more from other heians from previous gradings Kumite- Kihon Ippon- Alt. leg style, Jodan / Chudan/maegeri

3rd Kyu

1. Chudan Oizuki- F 2. Sanbon Zuki- F 3. Age Uke/Gyakuzuki- B 4. Chudan Soto Uke/yoko enpi uchi, Zen kutsu datchi to Kiba datchi- F 5. Chudan Uchi Uke/ Gyakuzuki- B 6. Kokutsu Datchi Shuto Uke/ Nukite, Zen-Kiba datchi- F 7. Chudan Maegeri-F 8. Maegeri Rengeri- Chudan/Jodan, both from back leg-3x F 9. Mawashigeri-F 10. Yoko Keage from kibadatchi- 3x each leg 11. Yoko Kekomi from Kibadatchi- 3x each leg 12. Kekomi, both hands gedan barai position, zenkutsu dacthi

Kata-Tekki Shodan, plus one more from 5 Heians. Kumite- Kihon Ippon- Alt. leg style, Jodan / Chudan/Maegeri/Kekomi 2nd Kyu

1. Chudan Oizuki- F 2. Sanbon Zuki- F 3. Age Uke/Gyakuzuki- B 4. Chudan Soto Uke/yoko enpi uchi, Zenkutsu datchi to Kibadatchi- F 5. Chudan Uchi Uke/ Gyakuzuki- B 6. Kokutsu Datchi Shuto Uke/ Nukite, Zen-Kibadatchi- F 7. Chudan Maegeri-F 8. Maegeri Rengeri- Chudan/Jodan, both from back leg- 3x F 9. Mawashigeri-F 10. Yoko Keage from kibadatchi- 3x each leg 11. Yoko Kekomi from Kibadatchi- 3x each leg 12. Kekomi, both hands gedan barai position, zenkutsu datchi

Kata- Choose from Basai Dai or Jion. plus one more from 5 Heians or Tekki Shodan. Kumite- Kihon Ippon- Alt. leg style, Jodan / Chudan/Maegeri/Kekomi/ Mawashigeri-Hidari only

1st Kyu

1. Chudan Oizuki- F 2. Sanbon Zuki- F 3. Age Uke/Gyakuzuki- B 4. Chudan Soto Uke/ Yoko enpi uchi/ Uraken/ Gyakuzuki, Zenkutsu datchi to Kibadatchi- F 5. Chudan Uchi Uke/ Gyakuzuki- B 6. Kokutsu Datchi Shuto Uke/ Nukite, Zen-Kibadatchi- F 7. Chudan Maegeri-F 8. Maegeri Rengeri- Chudan/Jodan, both from back leg- 3x F 9. Mawashigeri-F 10. Yoko Keage from kibadatchi- 3x each leg 11. Yoko Kekomi from Kibadatchi- 3x each leg 12. Kekomi, both hands gedan barai position, zenkutsu datchi

Kata- Choose from 4 Sentei Kata. Examiners will choose one more Sentei kata. plus one more from 5 Heians or Tekki Shodan.(total 3 kata) Kumite- Kihon Ippon- Alt. leg style, Jodan / Chudan/Maegeri/Kekomi/ Mawashigeri-Hidari only Shodan

1. Jodan Oizuki/Gyakuzuki-F 2. Sanbon Zuki- F 3. Age Uke/Gyakuzuki- B 4. Soto Uke/Yoko enpiuchi/Uraken/Gyakuzuki-Zen-Kiba- F 5. Uchi Uke/Kizami zuki(same arm)/gyakuzuki- B 6. Chudan Maegeri-F 8. Maegeri Rengeri- Chudan/Jodan, both from back leg- 3x F 9. Mawashigeri-F 10. Yoko Keage from kibadatchi- 3x each leg 11. Yoko Kekomi from Kibadatchi- 3x each leg 12. Kekomi, both hands gedan barai position, zenkutsu datchi 13. May be asked for control test

Kata-Sentei Kata of your choice. Examiners will choose one more Sentei kata. Plus one more from 5 Heians or Tekki Shodan Kumite- Jiyu Kumite. May also e required to do application and/or self defense

1. Kizami Zuki, then step through sanbon zuki- from jiyu kamae- F 2. Chudan oizuki, step through, maegeri- Jiyu kamae, F 3. Keage/kekomi, from back leg both kicks-Kiba datchi- F 4. Kekomi/gyakuzuki-Jiyu kamae- F 5. Mawshi/Gyakuzuki- Jiyu Kamae- F 6. Step backwards age uke, then step forwards mawashigeri/uraken, then forwards again to oizuki-Jiyu kamae- F 7. Balance test- Maegeri/ Kekomi/ Ushirogeri-on the spot facing examiners 8. May be asked for control test

Kata-Tokui kata from Sentei or higher. Choose from 7. Then one more Sentei and at least one more Heian or Tekki Shodan Kumite-same as Shodan

Sandan

1. Sanbon zuki- Jiyu kamae- F 2. Age uke/Sotouke/gedan barai, gyakuzuki- Blocks from same hand-B 3. Kokutsu datchi Shuto uke/ kizami maegeri/gyakuzuki- F 4. Kokutsu datchi/ Shuto uke/back leg mae geri/ gyakuzuki- Kokutsu to zenkutsu datchiB 5. Chudan Maegeri/kekomi same leg/then step forwards mawashi geri/gyakuzuki- F 6. Age uke/ back leg maegeri/ gyakuzuki- B

Kata-Tokui kata, plus at least two more from all basic 15 kata Kumite- Same as Nidan All stances are Zenkutsu Datchi unless specified. “F” means moving forwards. “B” means moving backwards. For enpi uchi in basics, examinees should slide forwards from Zen kutsu datchi to kibadatchi, don’t squeeze legs together in between too much, and use hips.