OFFICIAL SYLLABUS STRUCTURE
1. KYU GRADING SYSTEM
| Belt |
Japanese Term |
| White |
10thkyu |
| White Senior |
9th Kyu |
| Yellow |
8th Kyu |
| Orange |
7th Kyu |
| Green |
6th Kyu |
| Blue |
5th Kyu |
| Purple |
4th Kyu |
| 3rd Brown |
3rd Kyu |
| 2nd Brown |
2nd Kyu |
| 1st Brown |
1st Kyu |
| Black |
Sho Dan |
2. TRAINING COMPONENTS
Every grading is based on 7 pillars:
- Kihon
- Ido Kihon
- Renzoku Waza
- Kata & Bunkai
- Kumite
- Fitness & Conditioning
- Discipline & Dojo Etiquette
3. LEVEL-WISE SYLLABUS
WHITE SENIOR BELT (9th KYU)
Focus: Foundation
Stances:
- Heiko Dachi, Mosubi Dachi, Zenkutsu Dachi
Kihon:
- Jodan Tsuki, Chudan Tsuki, Gedan Tsuki
- Jodan Age Uke, Yoko Uke, Gedan Barai
Kata:
Other:
YELLOW BELT (8th KYU)
Focus: Discipline
Stances:
- Haisoku Dachi, Soto Hachiji Dachi, Moto Dachi
Kihon:
- Gyaku Tsuki, Uraken Uchi
- Soto Uke
- Mae Geri
Kata:
- Dachi Kata
- Pinan Nidan+ Bunkai
GREEN BELT (6th KYU)
Focus: Stability & rhythm
Stances:
- Sanchin Dachi, Renoji Dachi
Kihon:
- Shuto Uchi, Sambon tsuki
- Hiji Uke
- Yoko Geri
Kata:
Kumite:
BLUE BELT (5th KYU)
Focus: Power & transitions
Stances:
- Kokutsu Dachi, Kosa Dachi
Kihon:
- Haito Uchi, Empi Uchi
- Kote Uke, Yoko Barai
- Mawashi Geri
Kata:
Kumite:
PURPLE BELT (4th KYU)
Focus: Speed & timing
Stances:
- Sagi ashi Dachi, Uki ashi Dachi
Kihon:
- Kage tsuki, Ura tsuki
- Juji Uke, Osae Uke
- Ushiro Geri
Kata:
Kumite:
BROWN BELT 3rd (3rd KYU)
Focus: Application & awareness
Kihon:
- Ura Mawashi Geri, Mikazuki Gei
Kata:
Kumite:
Bunkai:
BROWN 2nd (2nd KYU)
Focus: Introspection & refinement
Kihon:
- Kakato Otoshi Geri, Advanced hand techniques
Kata:
Kumite:
- Jiyu Kumite (free sparring)
Bunkai:
Other:
- Teaching basics (assistant role)
BROWN 1st (1st KYU)
Focus: Mastery & Perfection
Kihon:
Kata:
Kumite:
- Jiyu Kumite (free sparring)
Bunkai:
Other:
- Teaching basics (assistant role)
BLACK BELT (SHODAN)
Focus: Understanding & leadership
Kihon:
Kata:
Kumite:
- Advanced free sparring
- Strategy and timing
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years of training
- Teaching capability
- Theory (history, philosophy)
4. ADDITIONAL MODULES
Self Defence
- Real-life applications
- Escape techniques
- Situational awareness
Theory
- History of Karate
- Philosophy and Dojo kun
- Terminology
5. GRADING CRITERIA
Students are evaluated on:
- Technique accuracy
- Power & control
- Spirit (Kiai, focus)
- Discipline
- Attendance
Theory
- History of Karate
- Philosophy and Dojo kun
- Terminology
