10th Kyu Red Belt
Tsuki (Punches)
1. Jodan-zuki (Snap Punch, front arm). 2. Gyaku-zuki (Reverse Punch, back arm). 3. Kagi-zuki (Hook Punch, front arm). 4. Uraken (Back Fist, front arm).
Geri (Kicks)
5. Mae-geri (Front Kick, front leg). 6. Yoko-geri (Side Kick, front leg). 7. Mawashi-geri (Roundhouse Kick, front leg). 8. Kakato-geri Ushiro-ashi (Axe Kick, back leg on the spot). 9. Mae-geri Ayumiashi (Front Kick, back leg coming forward).
Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)
10.Mae-geri, Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki. (Front Kick, front leg, Snap Punch, Reverse Punch).
Focus Mitts
Punches - Lead Hand Jab (20 per hand).
Self Defence
2 x Techniques
Bag Work
2 x 1 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
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Tsuki (Punches)
1. Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki (Snap Punch, Reverse Punch). 2. Uraken, Gyaku-zuki (Back Fist, Reverse Punch). 3. Nido Kagi (Double Hook Punch, lower ribs, head). 4. Junzuki (Front Punch Stance).
Geri (Kicks)
5. Mae-geri Ayumiashi (Front Kick, back leg coming forward). 6. Yoko-geri Ayumiashi (Side Kick, back leg coming forward). 7. Mawashi-geri Ayumiashi (Roundhouse Kick, back leg coming forward). 8. Ushiro Mawashi-geri Ayumiashi (Hook Kick, back leg coming forward).
Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)
9. Mae-geri, Kakato-geri, Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki. (Front Kick, Axe Kick, different back legs coming forward, Snap Punch Reverse Punch). 10.Mae-geri, Onaji-ashi de Mawashi-geri Ayumiashi, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki. (Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, both off same back leg coming forward Back Fist, Reverse Punch).
Focus Mitts
Punches - Lead hand Hook Punch (20 per hand). Kicks - Alternating Roundhouse Kicks (20 per leg).
Self Defence
3 x Techniques
Bag Work
2 x 1 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
Shadow Sparring
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Tsuki (Punches)
1. Nido Kagi-zuki, Age-zuki (Double Hook Punch, Upper Cut). 2. Nijiriashi Jodan-zuki (Sliding Snap Punch). 3. Ayumiashi Uraken, Gyaku-zuki (Step Through Back Fist, Reverse Punch). 4. Junzuki, Mawatte Jodan-uke (Front Punch Stance, Turn Upper Block). 5. Gyakuzuki, Mawatte Gedan-barai. (Reverse Punch Stance, Turn Lower Sweep Block).
Geri (Kicks)
6. Nijiriashi Yoko-geri Mae-ashi (Sliding Side Kick, off front leg). 7. Surikomiashi Kakato-geri (One Step Axe Kick). 8. Nidan Tobi Mae-geri (Double Jump Front Kick). 9. Ushiro Mawashi-geri Ayumiashi (Hook Kick, back leg coming forward).
Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)
10.Onaji-ashi de Yoko-geri Chudan, Mawashi-geri Jodan. (Side Kick Stomach, Roundhouse Kick Head, same back leg coming forward). 11.Surikomiashi Kakato-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki. (One Step Axe Kick, Back Fist, Reverse Punch).
Focus Mitts
Punches - Back fist, Ridge Hand same arm ( 20 per arm). Elbows - Strike, Cover, Guard (20 per arm) Kicks - Alternating Hook Kicks (20 per leg).
Self Defence
2 x Wrist Escapes. 2 x Strangle Escapes from front.
Bag Work
3 x 1 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
Sparring
Kata Pinan Nidan
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Tsuki
1. Uraken, Mawatte Uraken (Back Fist, Spinning Back Fist). 2. Kette Junzuki, Mawatte Jodan-uke. 3. Kette Gyakuzuki, Mawatte Gedan-barai. 4. Tobikomizuki 5. Haito-uchi, Shuto-uchi Ayumiashi. (Ridge hand strike, Knife hand strike stepping forward).
Geri
6. Surikomiashi Onaji-ashi de Yoko-geri, Mawashi-geri. 7. Mawashi-geri Chudan, Ushiro Mawashi-geri Jodan Onaji-ashi. 8. Ushiro-geri Ayumiashi.
Renraku Waza
9. Mawashi-geri, Ushiro-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki. 10.Nidan Tobi Mae-geri, Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki.
Focus Mitts
Punches - Jab, Hook, Uppercut (All same arm, 10 sets). Elbows - Front right, backward right, front left, backward left. Kicks - Back Kicks.
Self Defence
1 x Finger Lock. 2 x Wrist Lock Applications. 1 x Strangle Escape from behind.
Bag Work
3 x 1 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
Sparring
Kata Pinan Nidan Pinan Shodan
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Tsuki
1. Kette Junzuki, Mawatte Jodan-uke. 2. Kette Gyakuzuki, Mawatte Gedan-barai. 3. Teisho-uchi Ayumiashi. 4. Tobikomizuki. 5. Nijiriashi Nido Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki.
Geri
6. Yoko-geri Ayumiashi, Onaji-ashi de Ushiro-geri, Mawashi-geri. 7. Mawashi-geri Jodan Ayumiashi. 8. Surikomiashi Ushiro Mawashi-geri.
Renraku Waza
9. Nijiriashi Jodan-zuki, Gyakuzuki, Surikomiashi Mawashi-geri Jodan. 10.Surikomiashi Ushiro Mawashi-geri, Ushiro-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki.
Focus Mitts
Punches - Jab, Hook (same arm), Reverse Punch (back arm) 10 sets. Kicks - Back Kick. Combinations - Left Jab, Right Jab, Groin Kick.
Self Defence
Apply wrist lock, Reverse wrist lock exercise. Head Choke Escape from side. Distraction to use wrist lock.
Bag Work
3 x 1 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
Sparring
Kata Pinan Nidan Pinan Shodan Pinan Sandan
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Tsuki
1. Kette Junzuki, Mawatte Jodan-uke. 2. Kette Gyakuzuki, Mawatte Gedan-barai. 3. Junzuki Tsukkomi. 4. Gyakuzuki Tsukkomi. 5. Nagashizuki.
Geri
6. Onaji-ashi de Mae-geri, Yoko-geri, Mawashi-geri Ayumiashi. 7. Onaji-ashi de Mae-geri, Yoko-geri, Ushiro Mawashi-geri Ayumiashi. 8. Tobi Yoko-geri Ayumiashi.
Renraku Waza
9. Mae-geri, Nagashizuki, Gyakuzuki. 10.Nijiriashi Nido Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Surikomiashi, Onaji-ashi de Mawashi-geri, Ushiro Mawashi-geri.
Focus Mitts
Punches - Double Jab, Double Hook, Double Uppercut (Alternating Arms). Kicks - Hook Kicks. - Roundhouse Kicks Switching Stance. Combinations – Roundhouse Kick, Back Fist.
Self Defence
2 x Against Punches with Punch Follow up. 2 x Against Punches with Kick Follow up.
Bag Work 2 x 2 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
Sparring
Kata Pinan Nidan Pinan Shodan Pinan Sandan Pinan Yodan
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Tsuki
1. Kette Junzuki, Mawatte Jodan-uke. 2. Kette Gyakuzuki, Mawatte Gedan-barai. 3. Kette Junzuki Tsukkomi. 4. Gyakuzuki Tsukkomi.
Geri
5. Onaji-ashi de Yoko-geri, Mawashi-geri Chudan, Ushiro Mawashi-geri Ayumiashi. 6. Mawatte Soto Mikazuki-geri Ayumiashi. 7. Mawashi-geri Chudan, Jodan, Ayumiashi.
Renraku Waza
8. Mae-geri, Nagashizuki, Gyakuzuki. 9. Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Surikomiashi Yoko-geri Chudan, Mawashi-geri Jodan, Ayumiashi.
Focus Mitts Punches - Centre Line Blast (6-8 punches) - Take Down Guard, Jab Kicks - Double Roundhouse Kicks. Combinations - Jab, Roundhouse Kick.
Self Defence 2 x Arm Bar Applications 2 x Finger Lock Applications with follow up. 2 x Elbow Strike Techniques against Punches
Bag Work 2 x 3 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
Sparring
Kata Pinan Nidan Pinan Shodan Pinan Sandan Pinan Yodan Pinan Godan
SKF © Sports Karate Federation Version 4 3rd Kyu Brown Belt
Tsuki 1. Kette Junzuki, Mawatte Jodan-uke. 2. Kette Gyakuzuki, Mawatte Gedan-barai. 3. Kette Junzuki Tsukkomi. 4. Kette Gyakuzuki Tsukkomi. 5. Tettsui-uchi Ayumiashi. 6. Tobikomizuki. 7. Nagashizuki.
Geri 8. Surikomiashi Nidan Tobi Mae-geri Jodan. 9. Yoko-geri Chudan, Jodan, Ayumiashi. 10.Kakato-geri Ayumiashi, Ashibarai, Mawatte Soto Mikazuki-geri.
Renraku Waza 11.Mae-Geri, Nagashizuki, Gyaku-zuki, Mawashi-geri. 12.Nidan Tobi Mae-geri, Onaji-ashi de Mawashi-geri, Ushiro-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki.
Focus Mitts Punches - Jab, Jab-Back Fist (same arm), Jab, Jab. Elbows - Double Elbow (Left & Right Arm). Combinations - Left Jab, Right Jab, Groin Kick. - Roundhouse Kick, Back Fist. - Jab, Roundhouse Kick.
Self Defence 3 x Strangle Hold Escapes with follow up. 3 x Hold & Grab Escapes with follow up. 1 x Knee Strike against Attack.
Bag Work 3 x 2 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
Sparring
Khion No.1
Kata Pinan Nidan Pinan Shodan Pinan Sandan Pinan Yodan Pinan Godan Kushanku
SKF © Sports Karate Federation Version 4 2nd Kyu Brown & White Belt
Tsuki 1. Uraken, Mawatte Empi-uchi, Uraken. 2. Kette Junzuki. 3. Kette Gyakuzuki. 4. Kette Junzuki Tsukkomi. 5. Kette Gyakuzuki Tsukkomi. Geri 6. Mawatte Ushiro Mawashi-geri Ayumiashi. 7. Mawashi-geri Ayumiashi, Ushiro-geri Ayumiashi, Mawashi-geri Ayumiashi. Renraku Waza 8. Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Mae-geri, Mawashi-geri, Ushiro-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki. 9. Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Surikomiashi Mae-geri, Mawashi-geri, Ushiro- geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki.
Focus Mitts Punches - Centre Line Blast (6-8 Punches), - Take Down Guard, Jab, - Jab, Jab - Back Fist (Same Arm), Jab, Jab. Elbows - Left, Cover, Guard, - Right, Cover, Guard Combinations - Left Jab, Right Jab, Groin Kick. - Roundhouse Kick, Back Fist.
Self Defence 2 x Wrist Locks with Punch follow up. 2 x Wrist Lock with Low Kick follow up.
Bag Work 4 x 2 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
Sparring
Khion No.1, No.2.
Kata Pinan Nidan Pinan Shodan Pinan Sandan Pinan Yodan Pinan Godan Kushanku Naifanchi
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1. Kette Junzuki. 2. Kette Gyakuzuki. 3. Kette Junzuki Tsukkomi. 4. Kette Gyakuzuki Tsukkomi. 5. Tobikomizuki. 6. Nagashizuki. 7. Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Mae-geri, Mawashi-geri, Ushiro-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki. 8. Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Surikomiashi Mae-geri, Mawashi-geri, Ushiro-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki. 9. Jodan-zuki, Gyakuzuki, Mae-geri, Nagashi-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Mawashi-geri. 10.Ayumiashi Jodan-zuki, Gyakuzuki, Surikomiashi Mae-geri, Mawashi-geri, Ushiro-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki, Mawashi-geri Jodan. 11.Tobi Mawashi-geri Jodan Ayumiashi. 12.Tobi Soto-geri Jodan Ayumiashi.
Focus Mitts All Selected on day by Grading examiner. Punches. Elbows. Kicks. Combinations.
Self Defence 3 x Wrist Escapes. 2 x Techniques using Arm Bars 1 x Head Choke Side Escape. 2 x Technique using Elbow follow up.
Bag Work 4 x 2 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
Sparring
Khion No.1, No.2.
Kata Pinan Nidan Pinan Shodan Pinan Sandan Pinan Yodan Pinan Godan Kushanku Naifanchi Chinto
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1. Kette Junzuki. 2. Kette Gyakuzuki. 3. Kette Junzuki Tsukkomi. 4. Kette Gyakuzuki Tsukkomi. 5. Tobikomizuki. 6. Nagashizuki. 7. Uraken Nagashizuki 8. Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Mae-geri, Mawashi-geri, Ushiro-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki. 9. Jodan-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Surikomiashi Mae-geri, Mawashi-geri, Ushiro-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki. 10.Jodan-zuki, Gyakuzuki, Mae-geri, Nagashi-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Mawashi-geri. 11.Ayumiashi Jodan-zuki, Gyakuzuki, Surikomiashi Mae-geri, Mawashi-geri, Ushiro-geri, Uraken, Gyaku-zuki, Mawashi-geri Jodan. 12.Yoko-geri Gedan, Chudan, Jodan, Ayumiashi. 13.Mawashi-geri Gedan, Chudan, Jodan, Ayumiashi. 14. 15. 16. Selected Renraku Waza announced on day of grading. 17. 18.
Focus Mitts All Selected on day by Grading examiner. Punches. Elbows. Kicks. Combinations.
Bag Work 4 x 3 Minute Rounds (Score per round)
Self Defence (As requested on day of grading)
Sparring
Khion No.1, No.2, No.3.
Kata Pinan Kata’s Kushanku Naifanchi Chinto Bassai Seishan
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