WHITE BELT
 
Tenth Kyu
The following are the basic 10th kyu examination requirements of our dojo.
 
The kihon, kata, and kumite listed below are in keeping with the requirements and standards as set out by Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi, 9th Dan, of the Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association (FSKA) and these requirements are subject to change at anytime.
 
All students should familiarize themselves with the various requirements for each belt level prior to turning in their grading application. If you are unfamiliar with any of the kihon, kata, or kumite required for your next belt level, you should not attempt to grade, but instead continue to train until you feel comfortable with all of the techniques that are required.
Remember
Karate-Do is for a lifetime, it is not a race, and your
personal progress should never be treated as such.
 
10th Kyu Examination Requirements
You will find that the techniques listed below are given first in English and then in Japanese.
 
While commands are often given in both languages Japanese is customarily the "language of the dojo" and as such all students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Japanese pronunciation of each word and it's corresponding meaning.
 
Some of the movements listed below are described as "x forward and then x back".
 
This means that the students must first move forward the required number of steps, and then straight backwards the same number of steps, so as to return down the same embusen (line) to their starting point.
 
When the student has finished all of the required movements and they are back to their starting point, they should then wait for the proper commands, (yame - naote) then stand up and bow before standing in heiko dachi (ready stance).
 
KIHON
Zenkutsu dachi - front stance - 4x forward and then 4x back
1. Lunge punch - oi zuki
2. Rising block - age uke
3. Outside block - ude uke
4. Inside block - uchi uke
5. Down block - gedan barai
 
Where the word "turn" has been added, the student must make a mawate (turn) after finishing their last forward technique so that they will still be moving forward when returning down the same embusen (line).
 
The student should then make another mawate (turn) when the student has finished all of the required movements and they are back to their starting point, they should then wait for the proper commands, (yame - naote) then stand up and bow before standing in heiko dachi (ready stance).
 
KICKS
Zenkutsu dachi - front stance - 4x forward and then turn 4x back
6. Front snap kick - mae geri keage
 
KATA
Taikyoku Shodan
 
KUMITE
Gohon Kumite : - five step sparring
1. Attacker - upper level lunge punch 5x / jodan oi zuki 5x
1. Defender - rising block 5x / jodan age uke 5x (on the last attack counter with reverse punch / gyaku zuki)
 
2. Attacker - middle level lunge punch 5x / chudan oi zuki 5x
2. Defender - ude uke 5x / outside forearm block 5x (on the last attack counter with reverse punch / gyaku zuki)
 
Part the clouds - see the way.
 
"The objective of karate-do is to contribute to the evolution
of the human spirit through physical and mental training."
Sensei Peter Lindsay
 

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