BLACK BELT
 
Sho Dan
The following are the basic Sho Dan examination requirements of our dojo.
 
The kihon, kata, and kumite listed here are in keeping with the requirements, and standards, 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 is for a lifetime - it is not a race,
and your personal progress should never be treated as such.
 
 
Sho Dan 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.
 
All of the movements listed below that are described as "x forward and x back". 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 into heiko dachi (ready stance).
 
KIHON
Free style stance - kumite
6x forward and then turn 6x back
1. Jab - Kizama zuki
2. Back fist strike - Uraken uchi
3. Reverse punch - Gyaku zuki
 
Free style stance - kumite
4x forward and then turn 4x back
4. Lunge punch - Oi zuki
5. Lunging reverse punch - Oi gyaku zuki
6. Jab / lunge punch - Kazama zuki / oi zuki
7. Jab / half step / reverse punch - Kazama zuki / tai sabaki / gyaku zuki
 
Free style stance - kumite
2x forward and then turn 2x back
8. Lunge punch / half step / jab - Oi zuki / half step / kizama zuki
9. Lunge punch / half step / back fist - Oi zuki / tai sabaki / uraken uchi
10. Lunge punch / half step / reverse punch - Oi zuki / tai sabaki / gyaku zuki
 
Free style stance - kumite
4x forward and then turn 4x back
11. Reverse punch / step forward / reverse punch - Gyaku zuki / step forward / gyaku zuki
12. Reverse punch / half step / back fist - Gyaku zuki / tai sabaki / uraken uchi
 
Free style stance - kumite
2x forward and then turn 2x back
13. Jab / lunge punch / half step / reverse punch - Kizama zuki / oi zuki / tai sabaki / gyaku zuki
 
Free style stance - kumite
1x forward and then turn 1x back
14. Any punch combination - Zuki combination
 
KICKS
Free style stance - kumite
6x forward and then turn 6x back
15. Front kick / lunge punch - Mae geri keage / oi zuki
16. Reverse punch / front kick - Gyaku zuki / mae ger keage
17. Reverse punch / round house kick - Gyaku zuki / mawashi geri
18. Reverse punch / side thrust kick - Gyaku zuki / yoko geri kekomi
19. Back kick / reverse punch - Ushiro geri / gyaku zuki
 
Free style stance - kumite
2x forward and then turn 2x back
20. Front snap kick / lunge punch / half step / reverse punch - Mae geri keage / oi zuki / tai sabaki / gyaku zuki
 
Free style stance - kumite
1x forward and then turn 1x back
21. Any kick combination - Geri combination
 
Stationary kick - standing kick
5 sets each leg in combination
22. Front snap kick / side snap kick / back kick - Mae geri keage / yoko geri keage / ushiro geri
 
Focus test - pencil
23. Reverse Punch - Gyaku zuki
 
KATA
Pre-Sho Dan # 1 : Bassai Dai / Jion / Kanku Dai / Hangetsu
Pre-Sho Dan # 2 : Bassai Dai / Jion / Kanku Dai / Hangetsu / Empi
Pre-Sho Dan # 3 : Bassai Dai / Jion / Kanku Dai / Hangetsu / Empi / Tekki Nidan
 
SHO DAN
All of the katas up to this point, plus, the bunkai for all of the pre-Sho Dan katas
 
KUMITE
Competitive
Tournament style - Jyu kumite Shobu Ippon
 
Non-competitive
Free step sparring - Jyu ippon kumite
 

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of the human spirit through physical and mental training."
Sensei Peter Lindsay

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