Technical Requirements: None
Other requirements: None
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Fudo Dachi (informal Stance)
Strikes: Jodan Tsuki (Upper Punch), Chudan Tsuki (Middle Punch), Gedan Tsuki (Lower Punch)
Blocks: Gedan Barai (Lower Block), Jodan Uke (Upper Block)
Kicks: Hiza Geri (Knee Kick), Kin Geri (Groin Kick)
Other requirements:
How to wear and fold a Karate Gi (suit)
Self defence techniques against:
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Zenkutsu Dachi (Forward Leaning Stance)
Strikes: Jodan Gyaku Tsuki (Upper Reverse Punch), Chudan Gyaku Tsuki (Middle Reverse Punch), Gedan Gyaky Tsuki (Lower Reverse Punch)
Blocks: Chudan Uchi Uke (Middle Inside Block), Chuda Soto Uke (Middle Outside Block)
Other Requirements:
Understanding of warm up exercises and stretching routines
Understanding of the Japanese Calligraphy on our Karate Gi (suit)
Self defence techniques against:
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Sanchi Dachi (Diamond Stance)
Strikes: Uraken Shomen Uchi (Backfist to Head), Uraken Yoko Uchi (Backfist to Side), Uraken Hizo Uchi (Backfist to Spleen)
Blocks: Kaiten Uke (Round Block)
Kicks: Mae Geri (Front Kick), Hiza Kansetsu Geri (Knee Joint Kick)
Kata: Taikoyoko-Sono-Ichi (Body control movement 1), Taikoyoko-Sono-Ni (Body control movement 2)
Other requirements:
History of Karate Do
Self defence techniques against:
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Kokotsu Dachi (Back Leaning Stance)
Strikes: Morote Tsuki (Double Punch), Ago Tsuki (Jaw Punch)
Blocks: Shuto Mawashi Uke (Knifehand Roundhouse Block)
Kicks: Yoko Geri Sokuto (Side Kick Knife Foot)
Kata: Taikoyoko-Sono-San (Body control movement 3)
Other requirements:
Yohon Kumite (Four One Steps)
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Shiko Dachi (Sumo Stance)
Strikes: Shita Tsuki (Inverted Punch)
Blocks: Shotei Gedan Uke (Palm Heel Lower Block), Shotei Jodan Uke (Palm Heel Upper Block)
Kicks: Mawashi Geri Chudan Haisoku (Roundhouse Middle Kick with Instep), Mae Kaketo Geri (Front Heel Kick)
Kata: Pinan Ichi (Pinan 1)
Other requirements:
Go-Yon-Kumite (5 Step Fighting)
Body Tests:
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Kiba Dachi (Straddle Stance)
Strikes: Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi (Knifehand to Side of Head), Shuto Sokotsu Uchi (Knifehand to Collar Bone)
Blocks: Shuto Gedan Barai (Knikehand Lower Block), Shuto Jodan Uke (Knifehand Upper Block)
Kicks: Ushiro Geri (Back Kick)
Kata: Pinan Ni (Pinan 2)
Other requirements:
Kumite: To fight in a contest situation and show an understanding of the contest rules of the world Union of Karate Organisation
Body Tests:
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Maroachi Dachi (One Foot Forward Stance), Kake Dachi (Hook Stance)
Strikes: Hiji Ate Jodan (Elbow Strike, Upper), Hiji Ate Chudan (Elbow Strike, Middle), Hiji Ate Age (Elbow Strike, Rising)
Blocks: Uchi Uke/Gedan Barai (Double Block)
Kicks: Kake Geri (Hook Kick)
Kata: Pinan San (Pinan 3)
Other requirements:
Kumite: To fight 4 fights in a pool of 5 and win one fight in order to gain full promotion
Body Tests: Jump over a pole 10 times whilst holding it in both hands
Technical Requirements:
Strikes: Tettsui Jodan Uchi (Hammerfist to Head), Haito Uchi Jodan (Inner Knifehand Strike Upper), Haito Uchi Chudan (Inner Knifehand Strike Middle), Haito Uchi Gedan (Inner Knifehand Strike Lower)
Blocks: Haito Uchi Uke (Inner Knifehand Block), Jodan Shuto Uchi Uke (upper Knifehand Inside Block)
Kicks: Tobi Mae Geri (Jumping Front Kick), Mawashi Geri Gedan (Low Roundhouse Kick)
Kata: Pinan Yon (Pinan 4)
Other requirements:
Kumite: To fight 4 fights in a pool of 5 and win one fight in order to gain full promotion
Body Tests:
Technical Requirements:
Strikes: Ippon Ken Uchi Jodan (One Knuckle Strike Upper), Ippon Ken Uchi Chdan (One Knuckle Strike Middle), Koken Uchi Jodan (Wrist Strike Upper), Koken Uchi Chudan (Wrist Strike Middle)
Blocks: Koken Uke Jodan (Wrist Block Upper), Koken Uke Chudan (Wrist Block Middle)
Kicks: Ushiro Mawashi Geri (Rear Roundhouse Kick), Tobi Mawashi Geri (Jumping Roundhouse Kick)
Kata: Pinan Go (Pinan 5)
Other requirements:
Complete the first five One Steps of the Seiki-Juku Karate Do
Kumite: Kenka Kumite (Semi-Contact Fighting)
Body Tests: For those over 18 years of age candidates may be required to break with Shuto or Seiken of no less than 5 concrete roofing tiles
Technical Requirements:
Strikes: Keiko Uchi (Chicken Beak Strike), Nukite Nihon (Two Finger Thrust)
Blocks: Suni Uke (Shin Blocks)
Kicks: Tobi Nidan Geri (Jumping Double Kick), Tobi Yoko Geri (Jumping Side Kick), Tobi Ushiro Geri (Jumping Back Kick)
Kata: Tsuki No Kata (Fortune and Luck), Geki Sai Dai (Fortress Attack)
Other requirements:
Seiki-Juku One Steps
Kumite: The candidate will fight 4 fights in a pool of 5 in Kenka Kumite and win 2 fights
Body Tests: The cadidate may be required to break a 1 inch wooden board with a technique selected from Chudan Tsuki, Mae Keage, Mawashi Geri, Shuto Sekotsu Uchi
Technical Requirements:
Kata: Sanchin (Three Phase Attack), Yantsu (Kata of Purity), Saifa (Rolling Wave)
Weapons: Bo Katas Ichi, Ni and San
Other requirements:
Complete the 1st 5 Seiki-Juku One Steps
Kumite: All candidates will be required to fight a minimum of 15 fights with senior grades
Body Tests: Brick and Stone Breaking
Technical Requirements:
Kata: Sei Yunchin, Tensho (Rolling Hand)
Weapons: Sai Katas Ichi and Ni
Other requirements:
Seiki-Juku One Steps
Kumite: All candidates will be required to fight 20 fights with their equals and senior wherever possible
Body Tests: Demonstration of unsupported breaks on wood, concrete and tiles