Examinations will be conducted periodically to advance ranks. The belt exams occur generally every 2–6 months, but they only occur when there are members who show the qualifications in physical and mental ability to progress to the next level. Exams are conducted according to the JKA syllabus and standard, which include all 3 categories of physical training; Kihon, Kata & Kumite. In addition, attitude, manners, and consistency as input by the instructors are considered for eligibility to take the exam. So anything from proper greeting to cleaning the dojo are methods of training each of us must remember at all times.

The certification will be provided to the members who pass the exam.

The Function of Student & Master Degrees in Karate-Do Training

  • I. Knowledge of the meaning of the following names and words:

    Traditional karate

    Karateka

    Sensei

    Oss!

    Karate

    II. Etiquette

    -Bow (rei) in standing position

    -Bow (rei) in seated position

    -Behavior in the training room (dojo)

    -Entering the dojo, leaving the dojo

    -How to enter the dojo in case of being late

    -Ways of addressing the instructor (sensei)

    -How to tie the belt (obi)

    -How to fold and take care of karate gi (training outfit)

    III. KIHON (Basic Technique)

    1. Chuudan Chokuzuki (Stomach Level Punch)

    2. Joudan AgeUke (Rising Block)

    3. Chuudan SotoUke (Outside Middle Block)

    4. Maegeri, Heisoku Dachi-Gedan Kakiwake (Front Kick)

    IV. TRAINING PERIOD

    1.5 months (participation in at least 12 training sessions)

    V. EXPLANATION OF POSITION SYMBOLS:

    (HD) - Heiko-dachi

    (HsD) - Heisoku-dachi

  • I. Knowledge of the meaning of the following names and words:

    Traditional karate

    Karateka

    Sensei

    Oss!

    Karate

    II. Etiquette

    -Bow (rei) in standing position

    -Bow (rei) in seated position

    -Behavior in the training room (dojo)

    -Entering the dojo, leaving the dojo

    -How to enter the dojo in case of being late

    -Ways of addressing the instructor (sensei)

    -How to tie the belt (obi)

    -How to fold and take care of karate gi (training outfit)

    III. KIHON (Basic Technique)

    In place basics in SHIZEN TAI to ZENKUTSU DACHI and back to SHIZEN TAI

    1.Chuudan Chokuzuki (Stomach Level Punch)

    2.Joudan AgeUke (Rising Block)

    3.Chuudan SotoUke (Outside Middle Block)

    4. Kokutsu Shutou Uke

    5.Maegeri, Heisoku Dachi-Gedan Kakiwake (Front Kick)

    IV. TRAINING PERIOD

    3.5–4 months (participation in at least 12 training sessions)

    V. EXPLANATION OF POSITION SYMBOLS:

    Heiko-dachi

    Kiba-dachi

    Heisoku-dachi

    Zenkutsu-dachi

  • 【KIHON】 IDOU KIHON Moving basics

    1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)

    2. JOUDAN AGEUKE (step in)

    3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE (step in)

    4. GEDAN BARAI (step in)

    5. KOKUTSU SHUTOU UKE (step in)

    6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)

    【KATA】 TAIKYOKU SHODAN

    【KUMITE】GOHON KUMITE (JOUDAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI)

  • 【KIHON】 IDOU KIHON Moving basics

    1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)

    2. JOUDAN AGEUKE (step back)

    3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE (step in)

    4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE (step back)

    5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE (step in)

    6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)

    7. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in HEISOKU DACHI, right and left alternating)

    8. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in HEISOKU DACHI, right and left alternating)

    【KATA】 HEIAN SHODAN

    【KUMITE】GOHON KUMITE (JOUDAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI)

  • 【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics

    1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)

    2. JOUDAN AGEUKE (step back)

    3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE (step in)

    4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE (step back)

    5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE (step in)

    6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)

    7. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBADACHI, right and left) (step in)

    8. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in KIBADACHI, right and left) (step in)

    【KATA】 HEIAN NIDAN

    【KUMITE】KIHON IPPON KUMITE

    (JOUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left)

  • 【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics

    1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)

    2. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step back)

    3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step in)

    4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step back)

    5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOUUKE (step in)

    6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)

    7. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBADACHI, right and left) (step in)

    8. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in KIBADACHI, right and left) (step in)

    【KATA】 HEIAN SANDAN

    【KUMITE】KIHON IPPON KUMITE

    (JOUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left,

    CHUUDAN MAEGERI GEDAN KAKIWAKE – right and left)

  • 【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics

    1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)

    2. SANBON RENZUKI (step in)

    3. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step back)

    4. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step in)

    5. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step back)

    6. KOUKUTSU SHUTOUUKE, ZENKUTSU NUKITE (step in)

    7. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)

    8. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBADACHI, right and left) (step in)

    9. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in ZENKUTSUDACHI) (step in)

    【KATA】 HEIAN YONDAN

    【KUMITE】KIHON IPPON KUMITE

    (JOUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left,

    CHUUDAN MAEGERI GEDAN KAKIWAKE – right and left,

    CHUUDAN YOKOGERI KEKOMI – right and left)

  • 【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics

    1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)

    2. SANBON RENZUKI (step in)

    3. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step in)

    4. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step back)

    5. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (as KOUKUTSUDACHI is) (step in)

    6. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE, ZENKUTSU NUKITE (step back)

    7. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)

    8. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)

    9. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in ZENKUTSU DACHI) (step in)

    【KATA】 HEIAN GODAN

    【KUMITE】JIYUU IPPON KUMITE

    (JOUDAN JUNZUKI , CHUUDAN JUNZUKI , CHUDAN MAEGERI) – right and left

  • 【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics

    1. JOUDAN JUNZUKI , CHUUDAN GYAKUZUKI(step in)

    2. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step back)

    3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE ,GYAKUZUKI (step in)

    4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step back)

    5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOUUKE, ZENKUTSU NUKITE (step in)

    6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)

    7. MAWASHIGERI (step in)

    8. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBADACHI, right and left) (step in)

    9. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in ZENKUTSUDATI) (step in)

    【KATA】 TEKKI SHODAN

    【KUMITE】JIYUU IPPON KUMITE

    (JODAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN MAEGERI,

    CHUUDAN YOKOGERI KEKOMI ,MAWASHIGERI) – right and left

    ※Inform your choice of JOUDAN or CHUUDAN for MAWASHIGERI

  • 【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics

    1. JOUDAN JUNZUKI , CHUUDAN GYAKUZUKI (step in)

    2. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step back)

    3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE, YOKOENPI

    (ZENKUTSUDACHI changing stance to KIBADACHI) (step in)

    4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step back)

    5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE, ZENKUTSU NUKITE (step in)

    6. MAEGERI (On the spot) ,MAEGERI(step in)

    7. MAWASHIGERI (step in)

    8. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBADACHI, right and left) (step in)

    9. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (ZENKUTSUDACHI) (step in)

    【KATA】 BASSAI DAI

    【KUMITE】JIYU IPPON KUMITE

    (JOUDAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN MAEGERI,

    CHUUDAN YOKOGERI KEKOMI, MAWASHIGERI) – right and left

    ※Inform your choice of JOUDAN or CHUUDAN for MAWASHIGERI