* How to fold a karate gi
* How to wear a karate gi
* Dojo etiquette and procedure
* Understanding of warm-up exercises
* General questions of karate
* History of Ashiharakaikan
* Dojo Kun
* Basic technique and terminology
** Please Note. **
All techniques marked * are not required for promotional testing.
Requirements for Grading
10th Kyu White Belt
* All new students
* How to fold a karate gi
* How to wear a karate gi
* Dojo etiquette and procedure
* Understanding of warm-up exercises
* General questions of karate
* History of Ashiharakaikan
* Dojo Kun
* Basic technique and terminology
Stances: Dachi Waza
Musubi Dachi
Fudo Dachi
Zenkutsu Dachi
Punches: Tsuki Waza
Seiken Chudan Tsuki
Seiken Jodan Tsuki
Blocks: Uke Waza
Jodan Uke
Seiken Mae Gedan Barai
Kicks: Keri Waza
Hiza Geri
Mae Geri Chudan Chusoku
Basic Moving: Idogeiko
Seiken Chudan Oi Tsuki
Seiken Jodan Oi Tsuki
Seiken Chudan Gyaku Tsuki
Mae Geri Chudan
Stances: Dachi Waza
Sanchin Dachi
Kumite Dachi
Kokutsu Dachi
Strikes: Uchi Waza
Uraken Shomen Ganmen Uchi
Uraken Sayu Uchi (Yoko)
Uraken Hizo Uchi
Uraken Mawashi Uchi
Seiken Ago Uchi
Blocks: Uke Waza
Seiken Chudan Soto Uke
Seiken Chudan Uchi Uke
Seiken Mawashi Gedan Barai
Kicks: Keri Waza
Mae Keage
Mae Geri Jodan Chusoku
Sankaku Geri
Kata
Shoshinsha Kata Sono Ichi
Kumite
Ippon Kumite
Sabaki Kumite
Combinations: Renraku
1. Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki.
2. Mae Geri, Gyaku Tsuki.
3. Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Mae Geri.
4. Soto Uke, Gyaku Tsuki.
5. Gedan Barai, Gyaku Tsuki.
6. Soto Uke, Hiza Geri (no.1 movement).
7. Uchi Uke, Hiza Geri (no.2 movement).
Stances: Dachi Waza
Kiba Dachi
Heisoku Dachi
Shiko Dachi
Strikes: Uchi Waza
Shuto Ganmen Uchi
Shuto Hizo Uchi
Shuto Sakotsu Uchi (Oroshi)
Shuto Sakotsu Uchikomi
Blocks: Uke Waza
Shuto Jodan Uke
Shuto Chudan Soto Uke
Kicks: Keri Waza
Soto Mawashi Keage (Teisoku)*
Uchi Mawashi Keage (Sokuto) *
Yoko Keage
Mawashi Geri Chudan
Kata
Kihon Kata Sono Ichi
Kumite
Jiyu Kumite (2 Opponents)
Renraku
1. Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Kagi Tsuki.
2. Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Kagi Tsuki, Shita Tsuki.
3. Nihon Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Kagi Tsuki.
4. Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri.
5. Soto Uke, Gyaku Tsuki, Mawashi Geri.
6. Gedan Barai, Gyaku Tsuki, Sankaku Geri.
7. Mawashi Geri, Gyaku Tsuki.
8. Soto Uke, Hiza Geri (no. 3 movement).
9. Gedan Barai, Hiza Geri (no. 4 movement).
Dachi Waza
Heiko Dachi *
Moro-ashi Dachi *
Tsuki & Uchi Waza
Jodan Hiji Uchi
Ushiro Hiji Uchi
Oroshi Hiji Uchi
Seiken Shita Tsuki
Uke Waza
Uchi Uke, Gedan Barai
Mawashi Uke
Keri Waza
Kansetsu Geri
Chudan Yoko Geri (Sokuto)
Jodan Mawashi Geri (Haisoku)
Ushiro Geri
Kata
Kumite Kata Sono Ichi
Kumite
3 Fights continuous
Renraku
1. Jodan Kizame Tsuki, Chudan Gyaku Tsuki, Jodan Mawashi Geri, Chudan Gyaku Tsuki.
2. Mae Geri Chudan, Mawashi Geri Chudan, Yoko Geri Chudan, Gyaku Tsuki.
3. Mae Geri Chudan, Yoko Geri Chudan, Ushiro Geri Chudan, Chudan Gyaku Tsuki.
4. Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, followed by Ura movement and Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki.
5. Gedan Barai, Ushiro Geri.
6. Hiza Uke, Sankaku Geri, Mawashi Geri.
7. Hiza Uke, Hiza Geri (No. 1 & 2 Movements).
8. Hiza Uke, Mawashi Geri (No. 1 & 2 Movements).
Uchi Waza
Tettsui Komi Kami *
Tettsui Hizo Uchi *
Tettsui Oroshi Ganmen Uchi *
Tettsui Yoko Uchi (3 Levels) *
Uke Waza
Shuto Mawashi Gedan Barai
Keri Waza
Jodan Yoko Geri (Sokuto)
Jodan Mawashi Geri (Chusoku)
Kata
Shoshin Kata Ni
Kumite
4 Fights continuous
Goshin Waza
5 Self Defence Techniques
Nage Waza
Maki Komi Nage
Renraku
1. Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Mae Geri, Ushiro Geri.
2. Gyaku Tsuki, Kizame Tsuki, Hiji Uchi.
3. Sankaku Geri, Ushiro Geri, Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki.
4. Leg Stop, Mawashi Geri.
5. Ura Yoko Geri, Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki.
6. Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki.
7. Hiza Uke, Hiza Geri (No. 3 & 4 Movements).
8. Hiza Uke, Mawashi Geri (No. 3 & 4 Movements).
Uchi & Tsuki Waza
Ushiro Mawashi Hiji Uchi
Uchi Oroshi Hiji Uchi
Jodan Age Hiji Uchi
Uke Waza
Kake Uke
Keri Waza
Gyaku Mawashi Geri (Kake Geri)
Ushiro Mawashi Kake Geri
Kata
Kumite Kata Ni
Kumite
6 Fights continuous
Goshin Waza
Empty Hand Self Defence Techniques
Joint locking Techniques
Nage Waza
Ura Nage
Renraku
1. Gedan Barai, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
2. Kiba Dachi - Yoko Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
3. Kiba Dachi - Kake Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
4. Kiba Dachi - Yoko Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
5. Zenkutsu Dachi, Enkei Chudan Gyaku Tsuki.
6. Yoko Leg Stop, Soto Uke, Gyaku Tsuki, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi
Geri.
Uchi & Tsuki Waza
Nihon Nukite *
Yohon Nukite *
Jun Tsuki *
Uke Waza
Shotei Jodan Uke *
Shotei Gedan Uke *
Keri Waza
Uchi Momo Geri
Jikuashi Geri
Mae Geri Gedan Kakato (Todome)
Kata
Kihon Kata Ni
Kumite
8 Fights continuous
Goshin Waza
Self Defence against an Armed Assailant
Grappling Techniques
Renraku
1. Leg Stop, Sankaku Geri, Hiza Geri, Hiji Uchi Oroshi Uchi.
2. Mikiri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
3. Mikiri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
4. Kerikomi Mae Geri, Gyaku Hiji Soto Oroshi Uchi.
5. Leg Stop, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
6. Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Hiji Oroshi Uchi.
PLEASE NOTE: Students must show a knowledge of the basic principles
of Sabaki - body evasion and control techniques as used in kumite.
Uchi & Tsuki Waza
Ago Tsuki *
Mawashi Tsuki *
Uke Waza
Hikkake (Keri)
Keri Waza
Uchi Oroshi Kakato Geri
Soto Oroshi Kakato Geri
Tobi Mae Geri *
Tobi Nidan Geri *
Kata
Nage No Kata Ichi
Kumite
9 Fights continuous
Goshin Waza
Self Defence against Multiple Assailants
Strangulation Techniques
Renraku
1. Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Mae Geri, Gedan Barai, Mawashi Geri, Gyaku Tsuki.
2. Kizame Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Sankaku Geri, Hiza Geri, Hiji Uchi Oroshi Uchi.
3. Gohon Keri - Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri, Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
4. Leg Stop, Mawashi Geri, back step Ushiro Mawashi Geri (Same Leg).
5. Soto Uke, Mawashi Uke, Hiza Geri, Maki Komi Nage, Gedan Kakato Geri.
Uchi & Tsuki Waza
All Hand, Fist & Elbow Techniques
Uke Waza
All Foot, Shin & Knee Blocks
Keri Waza
Tobi Ushiro Geri *
Tobi Mawashi Geri *
Tobi Yoko Geri *
Tobi Ushiro Mawashi Geri *
Kata
Kumite Kata San
Nage No Kata Ni
* WKF Kata Saifa
Kumite
10 Fights continuous
Renraku
1. Gedan Barai, Kansetsu Geri, Kake Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
2. Kansetsu Geri, Kake Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
3. Mikiri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
4. Hiza Uke, Kizami Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Mawashi Geri, back step Ushiro Mawashi Geri.
PLEASE NOTE: Students are expected to know and have experienced the following concepts of Budo training.:
Ki : Inner Power or Energy
Hara: Centre
Seika Tanden: Area surrounding body's centre of gravity
The daily practice of karate should enable the student to grasp the Budo Concepts.
1. The applicant must have attended at least one gasshuku at Honbu.
2. Please note that no allowance will be made for previous injury.
3. Dan degrees are a ranking system covering all aspects of Ashihara Karate and are awarded only when a suitable balance is produced by the aspiring student. This balance is produced from elements of physical, mental and spiritual outlooks. The final assessor remains the Kaicho.
4. Any student wishing to apply for any Black Belt grading must produce a letter of approval from his or her senior instructor.
5. A formal written essay examination is required for each Dan promotion. Those applicants who pass the technical ability test will receive examination questions directly from Honbu. Completed examination papers will be evaluated by the Kaicho or the Black Belt Committee. No promotion test will be considered complete unless both the physical and written tests have been passed.
6. Any student applying for a Dan grading will be fully tested for an increase in stamina as in previous grading, plus his or her ability to perform all basic techniques fully.
7. It is expected of the applicant to have completed a minimum of 50
hours teaching time between Dan grades.
Shodan-Ho - Apprentice 1st Dan Black Belt
Blocks & Strikes
These techniques which have been taught in previous categories can sometimes be classified as both a strike and a block. Note that students must be able to display a knowledge of circular blocks and deflections as used in Kumite.
Keri Waza
Sweeping Leg Techniques
Kata
Jissen No Kata Ichi
* WKF Kata Seipai
Kumite
20 Fights continuous
Renraku
1. A student may be asked to perform any combination at the discretion of the examiners, regardless of whether such combination forms part of the syllabus.
Blocks, Strikes
These techniques which have been taught in previous categories can sometimes be classified as both a strike and a block. Note that students must be able to display a knowledge of circular blocks and deflections as used in Kumite.
Keri Waza
Sweeping Leg Techniques
Kata
Kumite Kata Yon
* WTF Hyung Koryo
Tameshiwari
Minimum 2 x 1" boards - 4 different techniques
(Shuto, Seiken, Hiji, Kakato)
Renraku
1. A student may be asked to perform any combination at the discretion of the examiners, regardless of whether such combination forms part of the syllabus.
Other Qualifications
C Class Referee in Clicker and Knockdown.
The candidate must have some knowledge of First-Aid.
Essay
The candidate must write an essay of between 1 to 3 pages (450 -800
words) on what it means "On becoming Shodan".
Nidan-Ho - Apprentice 2nd Dan Black Belt
Blocks, Strikes & Kicks
The candidate must have a thorough knowledge of all basic and advanced forms of blocking, striking and kicking, as well as a knowledge of fake and follow-up techniques.
Kata
Shoshinsha Kata San
* WKF Kata Kanku-Dai
Kumite
30 Fights continuous
Blocks, Strikes & Kicks
The candidate must have a thorough knowledge of all basic and advanced forms of blocking, striking and kicking, as well as a knowledge of fake and follow-up techniques.
Kata
Kihon Kata San
* WTF Hyung Keumgang
Tameshiwari
The candidate may be asked to demonstrate breaking techniques.
Please Note
Students must now try to adopt the Code of Bushido into their lives, ie.
Satori - Enlightenment
Giri - Duty or Honour
Mushin - No Mind
Do - Way
Muga - No Ego
Kokoro - Mind or Heart
Ichinen - One Thought
Shin - Truth
Other Qualifications
It is expected that the candidate should have National or International tournament experience, either as a fighter or in an officiating capacity, together with a good standard of technique and all round fighting ability.
B Class Referee in Clicker and Knockdown.
The candidate must have practical experience of First-Aid.
Essay
The candidate must write an essay of between 1 to 3 pages (450 -800
words) on the philosophy of the Martial Arts, especially those of Ashihara
Karate.
Sandan-Ho - Apprentice 3rd Dan Black Belt
Blocks, Strikes & Kicks
Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of all blocks, strikes and kicks and be capable of linking them to fighting situations, taking into account Rhythm, Recovery, Position, Interval (Gap or Ma-ai) and Zanshin (Fighting attitude or Spirit).
Kata
Kumite Kata Go
* WKF Kata Bassai Dai
Kumite
40 Fights continuous
Blocks, Strikes & Kicks
Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of all blocks, strikes and kicks and be capable of linking them to fighting situations, taking into account Rhythm, Recovery, Position, Interval (Gap or Ma-ai) and Zanshin (Fighting attitude or Spirit).
Kata
Nage No Kata San
* WTF Hyung Taebaek
Tameshiwari
Candidates may be asked to demonstrate breaking techniques.
Other Qualifications
The candidate must hold a National A - Class Referee Qualification in Clicker and Knockdown as well as at least a Judge status in WKF Rules.
The candidate must have an in depth knowledge of First-Aid.
The candidate must show good managerial skill in the running of a dojo.
Essay
The candidate must write an essay of between 1 to 3 pages (450 -800 words) on "What it means to become a Sensei".
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