Grading Criteria for Advancement
We have highlighted below the summary of the grading criteria.This is set up this way so that a student
can be assessed in smaller steps as they start out their karate journey and begin to learn all the new skills
(strikes, blocks, stances, kicks, kata).
Kyū ranks stress stance, balance, and coordination. Speed and power are added at higher grades.
The diagram below shows the kata to perform, and how long it takes to proceed from one grade to the next.
The number of classes shown are the minimum number that is generally required to proceed, and the minimum
time required is also factored into the grading process.
Ultimately the instructor is the person responsible for assessing when a student may be ready to
attempt the next grading.
can be assessed in smaller steps as they start out their karate journey and begin to learn all the new skills
(strikes, blocks, stances, kicks, kata).
Kyū ranks stress stance, balance, and coordination. Speed and power are added at higher grades.
The diagram below shows the kata to perform, and how long it takes to proceed from one grade to the next.
The number of classes shown are the minimum number that is generally required to proceed, and the minimum
time required is also factored into the grading process.
Ultimately the instructor is the person responsible for assessing when a student may be ready to
attempt the next grading.
BELT / KYU |
KATA |
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WHITE BELT
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YELLOW / GREEN BELT
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GEKISAI DAI ICHI
GEKISAI DAI NI |
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GREEN BELT
|
SANCHIN
TENSHO |
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PURPLE BELT
|
SAIFA
|
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BROWN
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SHISOCHIN
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BLACK
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SANSEIRU ICHI
SANSEIRU NI SEISAN SEIYUNCHIN SUPARINPEI KURURUNFA |