White Belt to Red/ Orange/ Yellow Belt

Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly

KIHON

From Shizentai step forward left leg, yamae; change to right leg, stand up using ZENKUTSUDACHI and KIBADACHI. Techniques must be delivered with proper timing, continulation and kime.

Gedanbarai X 3 forward / turn
Ageuke X 3 forward / turn
Sotouke X 3 forward / turn
Oizuki X 3 forward / turn
Gyakuzuki X 3 forward / turn
Maegeri X 3 forward / turn
Yokogeri (with side movements in Kibadachi) X 3

KATA

Kata must performed without mistake; using good spirit, proper timing and correct kime. Continulation is also important whilst performing Kata.

Kihon Kata ( for Red Belt 9th Kyu )
Heian Shodan ( for Orange Belt 8th Kyu )
Heian Nidan ( for Yellow Belt 7th Kyu )

KUMITE

Sanbon Kumite (three step sparring)

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7th Kyu to 6th Kyu (Yellow Belt to Green Belt)

Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly

KIHON

Oizuki x 3 Forward Steps
Ageuke / Gyakuzuki x 3 Steps Back
Sotouke / Gyakuzuki x 3 Forward Steps
Gedanbarai / Gyakuzuki x 3 Steps Back
Shutouke in Kokutsudachi x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
Maegeri x 3 Forward Steps / Yame
Yokogeri Kikomi x 3 in Kiba Dachi Both Sides
Yokogeri Keage x 3 in Kiba Dachi Both Sides
Mawarshigeri x 3 Forward Steps

KATA

Heian Sandan

KUMITE

Kihon Ippon - One Attack Sparring:

Jodan attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand /counter Gyakuzuki.
Chudan attack using right hand. Defence side block Sotouke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Jodan attack using left hand. Defence side block Ageuke right hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Chudan attack using left hand. Defence side block Sotouke right hand / counter Gyakuzuki.

NOTES

Minimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack.

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6th Kyu to 5th Kyu (Green Belt to Purple Belt)

Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly

KIHON

Sanbonzuki x 5 Forward Steps
Ageuke / Gyakuzuki x 5 Steps Back
Sotouke / Gyakuzuki x 5 Forward Steps
Gedanbarai / Gyakuzuki x 5 Steps Back
Shutouke in Kokutsudachi x 5 Forward Steps/ Turn
Maegeri x 5 Forward Steps
Mawashigeri x 5 Forward Steps
Yokogeri Kikomi x 5 in Kiba Dachi Both Sides
Yokogeri Keage x 5 in Kiba Dachi Both Sides

KATA

Heian Yondan

KUMITE

Kihon Ippon - One Attack Sparring:

Jodan attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Chudan attack using right hand. Defence side block Sotouke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Maegeri attack using right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki
Yokogeri attack using right leg. Defence side block Sotouke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.

All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

NOTES

Minimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack.

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5th Kyu to 4th Kyu (Purple Belt to Purple & White Belt)

Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly

KIHON

Sanbonzuki x 5 forward steps
Ageuke / Gyakuzuki x 5 steps back
Uchiuke /Gyakuzuki x 5 forward steps
Sotouke / Gyakuzuki x 5 steps back
Gedanbarai / Gyakuzuki x 5 forward steps
Shutouke in Kokutsudachi / Nukite in Zenkutsudachi x 5 steps back
Maegeri x 5 forward steps / turn
Mawashigeri x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
Maegeri -Mawashigeri x 5 forward steps, both sides
Ushirogeri x 5 Forward steps
Yokogeri Kikomi x 5 in Kiba Dachi or Zenkutsudachi
Yokogeri Keage x 5 in Kiba Dachi or Zenkutsudachi

KATA

Heian Godan

KUMITE

Kihon Ippon - One Attack Sparring:

Jodan attack right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Chudan attack right hand. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Maegeri attack right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Yokogeri attack right leg. Defence side block Sotouke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Mawashigeri attack right leg. Defence side block Uchiuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Ushirogeri attack right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai right hand / counter Gyakuzuki.

All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

NOTES

Minimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed, and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack.

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4th Kyu to 3rd Kyu (Purple & White Belt to Brown Belt)

Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly

KIHON

Sanbonzuki x 5 forward steps
Ageuke Gyakuzuki, step back each new block, Uchiuke, Kizamizuki, Gyakuzuki / Sotouke Yokohijate Empi, Urakenuchi / Gedanbarai, Urakenuchi, Gyakuzuki / Shotouke, Kizamigeri, Nukite
Maegeri x 5 forward steps / turn
Mawashigeri x 5 forward steps /turn
Yokogeri Keage x 5 forwared steps in Kiba Dachi both sides
Maegeri - Yokogeri x 5 changing legs
Mawashigeri - Yokogeri Kikomi x 5 changing legs
Ushirogeri - Gyakuzuki x 5 forward and back

KATA

Tekki Shodan

KUMITE

Jiyu Ippon - One Attack Semi-Free Sparring (From Kamae, 3 Metres Apart):

Jodan attack right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Chudan attack right hand. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Maegeri attack right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Yokogeri attack right leg. Defence side block Sotouke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Mawashigeri attack right leg. Defence side block Uchiuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Ushirogeri attack right leg. Defence side block Gedanbari right hand / counter Gyakuzuki.

All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

NOTES

Minimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed, and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack.

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3rd Kyu to 2nd Kyu (Brown Belt to Brown & White Belt)

Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly

KIHON

Sanbonzuki x 5 forward steps
Ageuke Gyakuzuki, step back each new block, Uchiuke, Kizamizuki, Gyakuzuki / Sotouke Yokohijate Empi, Urakenuchi / Gedanbarai, Urakenuchi, Gyakuzuki / Shotouke, Kizamigeri, Nukite
Maegeri x 5 forward steps / turn
Mawashigeri x 5 forward steps /turn
Yokogeri Keage x 5 forwared steps in Kiba Dachi both sides.
Maegeri - Yokogeri x 5 changing legs
Mawashigeri - Yokogeri Kikomi x 5 changing legs
Ushirogeri - Gyakuzuki x 5 forward and back

KATA

Bassai Dai

KUMITE

Jiyu Ippon - One Attack Semi-Free Sparring (From Kamae, 3 Metres Apart):

Jodan attack right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Chudan attack right hand. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Maegeri attack right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Yokogeri attack right leg. Defence side block Sotouke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Mawashigeri attack right leg. Defence side block Uchiuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Ushirogeri attack right leg. Defence side block Gedanbari right hand / counter Gyakuzuki.

All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

NOTES

Minimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed, and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack. From 3rd Kyu all candidates must obtain 6 official course stamps in their record book before applying to take any Dan grade examination.

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2nd Kyu to 1st Kyu (Brown & White Belt to 2nd Brown & WhiteBelt)

Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly

KIHON

Sanbonzuki x 5 forward steps
Ageuke Gyakuzuki, step back each new block, Uchiuke, Kizamizuki, Gyakuzuki / Sotouke Yokohijate Empi, Urakenuchi / Gedanbarai, Urakenuchi, Gyakuzuki / Shotouke, Kizamigeri, Nukite
Maegeri x 5 forward steps / turn
Mawashigeri x 5 forward steps /turn
Yokogeri Keage x 5 forwared steps in Kiba Dachi both sides
Maegeri - Yokogeri x 5 changing legs
Mawashigeri - Yokogeri Kikomi x 5 changing legs
Ushirogeri - Gyakuzuki x 5 forward and back

KATA

Bassai Dai

KUMITE

Kihon Ippon - One Attack Sparring:
Jiyu Ippon - One Attack Semi-Free Sparring (From Kamae, 3 Metres Apart):

Jodan attack right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Chudan attack right hand. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Maegeri attack right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Yokogeri attack right leg. Defence side block Sotouke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Mawashigeri attack right leg. Defence side block Uchiuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki. Ushirogeri attack right leg.
Defence side block Gedanbari right hand / counter Gyakuzuki.

All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

NOTES

Minimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed, and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack. From 3rd Kyu all candidates must obtain 6 official course stamps in their record book before applying to take any Dan grade examination.

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1st Kyu to 1st Dan (2nd Brown & White Belt to Shodan Black Belt)

Minimum 12 months training time, training twice weekly. Must also attend a minimum of 6 training seminars organised by the UKTKF.

KIHON

Sanbonzuki x 5 forward steps
Ageuke Gyakuzuki, step back each new block, Uchiuke, Kizamizuki, Gyakuzuki / Sotouke Yokohijate Empi, Urakenuchi / Gedanbarai, Urakenuchi, Gyakuzuki / Shotouke, Kizaigeri, Nukite
Yokogeri Keage - Kikomi, same leg x 5 Kiba Dachi.
Maegeri -Junzuki - Gyakuzuki, step forward each time Yokogeri Kekomi - Urakenuchi - Gyakuzuki, Mawashigeri - Gyakuzuki - Urakenuchi, Ushirogeri - Urakenuchi - Gyakuzuki / turn. (right and left side)
Maegeri - Yokogeri x 5 changing legs step back Gedanbarai - Gyakuzuki step forward Mawashigeri - Yokogeri, Urakenuchi - Gyakuzuiki. right and left side)
Maegeri -Yokogeri - Ushirogeri - Gyakuzuki same leg 3 directions x 3 times

KATA

Choose from Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion

KUMITE

Jiyu Ippon Kumite- One Attack Semi-Free Sparring (From Kamae, 3 Metres Apart)

Jodan attack right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Chudan attack right hand. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Maegeri attack right leg. Defence side block Gedanbarai left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Yokogeri attack right leg. Defence side block Sotouke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Mawashigeri attack right leg. Defence side block Uchiuke left hand / counter Gyakuzuki.
Ushirogeri attack right leg. Defence side block Gedanbari right hand / counter Gyakuzuki.

Jiyu Kumite - Free Sparring
All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance.

NOTES

Minimum age for juniors 9 years. For Cadet 15 years. For Senior 18 years. Training time is dependent on the instructors and courses attended. Highest rank for juniors is shodan, for cadet nidan. Candidates with junior must progress to cadet before qualifying to senior rank. Cadet Nidans may qualify to Senior Nidan within the one examination which covers Shodan and Nidan and is covered in one fee.

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1st Dan to 2nd Dan (Shodan Black Belt to Nidan Black Belt)

KIHON

Kizamizuki - Oizuki - Tsugiashi - Gyakuzuki x 3 forward steps.
Step back, Ageuki - Sotouke (same arm), Gyakuzuki, step back, Sotouke, Gedanbarai (same arm), Uraken, Gyakuzuki, step back, Gedanbarai- Uchiuke (same arm),.Kizamizuki - Gyakuzuki
Yokogeri Keage - Kikomi same leg x 3
Kizamigeri - Maegeri, Kikamizuki - Gyakuzuki forward, Kizami - Mawashigeri, Mawashigeri - Gyakuzuki - Uraken forward, Kizami - Maegeri, Ushirogeri - Uraken - Gyakuzuki. (using right and left sides, finish side or front.)
Kizmi - Maegeri, Mawashigeri - Gyakuzuki - Uraken, back Gedanbarai - Uraken - Gyakuzuki, Mawashigeri back same position - Uraken - Gyakuzuki, forward, Ushirogeri - Uraken - Gyakazuki, forward Tsugiashi, Maeashi - Mawashigeri - Gyakuzuki - Uraken. (using right and left sides, finish side or front.)
Shiho Uke - Kime (4 directional blocking)

KATA

Candidate's choice from Jitte, Enpi, Hangetsu. A kata selected by the commission between those scheduled in the programme up to 1st Dan

KUMITE

Jiyu Kumite - Free Sparring

NOTES

Minimum Training time between shodan and Nidan 2 years. Cadet to Senior is dependent on the instructor and number of courses attended. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite ahould be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack.

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2nd Dan to 3rd Dan (Nidan Black Belt to Sandan Black Belt)

KIHON

Hachijidachi, step back Gedanbarai in Kiba Dachi side movement forward Yokogeri Keage, Kibadachi step back Zenkutsudachi Gedanbarai - Gyakuzuki, step Tsugiashi, Maeashi Yokogeri Kekomi - Uraken - Gyakuzuki.
Kizamizuki - Maegeri, Chudan Oizuki, step back Sotouke - Gedanbarai (same arm) Uraken - Gyakuzuki, forward Mawashigeri - Tsugiashi Gyakuzuki.
Forward Tsugiashi Gyakuzuki, Tsugiashi Maeashi Mawashigeri - Gyakuzuki - Uraken, Mawashigeri - Uramawashigeri (same leg) Uraken - Gyakuzuki.
Maegeri -Mawashigeri (same leg) - Gyakuzuki - Uraken, step back Kizamizuki -- Gyakuzuki, forward Ushirogeri - Uraken, step back Kizamizuki - Gyakuzuki, forward Ushirogeri - Uraken - Gyakuzuki, forward Mawashigeri - Gyakuzuki.
Kizami Maegeri -Kizamizuki - Gyakuzuki, Tsugiashi Maeashi Mawashigeri (change leg) Maegeri - Mawashigeri (same leg) - Gyakuzuki, Tsugiashi Maeashi Uramawashigeri, Uraken - Gyakuzuki.
Shiozuki (from Shizentai) 4 directions, finish side of front.
Shihogeri 4 directions.

KATA

Candidate's choice from Gankaku, Bassai Sho, Kanku Sho. A kata selected by the commission between those scheduled in the programme up to 2nd Dan

KUMITE

Jiyu Kumite. Tokui-waza - attack/defence/deashibarai technique

NOTES

Minimum Training time between gradings is 3 years.

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3rd Dan to 4th Dan (Sandan Black Belt to Yondan Black Belt)

KIHON

Shiho Tate Shutouke-Gyakuzuki
Maegeri - Yokogeri - Ushirogeri - Mawashigeri - Uramawashigeri from Shizentai
Gyakuzuki - Kizamizuki, forward Oizuki - Uraken (same arm)
Kizamizuki, Maegeri - Junzuki - Gyakuzuki
Maeashi Yokogeri Kikomi, Oikomi - Gyakuzuki - Uraken, Gyakuzuki, Maeashi Uramawashigeri (or Mawashigeri)
Ushirogeri - Uramawashigeri (same leg), Oikomi - Gyakuzuki or Ushirogeri - Yokogeri (same leg) Oizuki

KATA

Candidate's choice from Nijushiho, Sochin, Unsu. A kata selected by the commission between those scheduled in the programme up to 3rd Dan

KUMITE

Jiyu Kumite. Tokui-waza - attack/defence/deai technique.

THESIS

Three-page thesis on Karate required.

NOTES

Minimum Training time between gradings is 4 years. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack.

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