Passed the kyu grading with heart and passion

Berlin-Schöneberg. Nervenaufreibendes Prüfungs-Wochenende im Shinzen Dojo! Während die Kinder sowie Jugendlichen vom Dojo Steglitz einen erfolgreichen Prüfungstag feierten, waren die Schüler aus Schöneberg sowie Leipzig am frühen Sonntagmorgen gefordert.

Sunday, 9:00 am: Teen­agers and adults

Kick-off in the new dojo! On Sunday, 08 May, things started at 9:00 am for the teenagers and adults. After the past weeks of training preparation, the students from Shinzen Dojo in Schöneberg wanted to show what their Sempais had taught and shown them.

Die Säulen des Kyo­kus­hin Karate

The grading began traditionally at an introductory level up to brown belt level. Over the course of more than 3 hours, the students had to prove their techniques and go through all the pillars of Kyokushin Karate.

From Kihon (basics), Kata (form movements) to Kumite (freestyle fighting), all techniques were tested and properly adhered to.

For a karate dojo which practices the Kyokushin Karate style, it is important to us that our students learn the pillars of Kyokushin Karate at the beginning of their martial arts career before diving into the next level.

"The foundation is the basis of the basics"

High­lights of the kyu grading

Paul Kniep from Leipzig came to Berlin for the 2nd time to be graded in Kyokushin Karate at the Shinzen Dojo of the IKO World-Zen Kyokushin Germany. He underwent the 2nd brown belt grading and had to survive 10 rounds of kumite at the end. In 15 continuous minutes, he fought 5 rounds in turns at the beginning and then 5 rounds without a break against five fresh fighters.

He passed this Kyokushin Karate grading to the thunderous applause of the examinees!

„Das Herzstück unseres Karate ist der echte Kampf, denn ohne echten Kampf gibt es keinen Beweis. Ohne Beweise gibt es kein Vertrauen. Ohne Vertrauen gibt es keinen Respekt. Dies ist eine Definition in der Welt der Kampfkünste.“ - Mas Oyama

Dieses Zitat spiegelt unsere Philosophy im Kyokushin Karate wider. Ein echter bzw. realer Kampf with Vollkontakt auf fairem, sportlichen and respektvollen Niveau. Dafür stehen wir im Shinzen Dojo.

New ran­kings at Shinzen Dojo

We would like to congratulate all the newly graded students at Shinzen Dojo once again:

• 10th Kyu (orange belt): Leon S., Abdul E., Joris R., Andrea G., Andy O.,
• 9th Kyu (orange belt 2): Artem S.,
• 8th Kyu (blue belt 1): Yusuf E., Alexander K.,
• 7th Kyu (blue belt 2):
• 6th Kyu (yellow belt): Robin J., Mewes Z.,
• 5th Kyu (yellow belt 2):
• 4th Kyu (green belt):
• 3rd Kyu (green belt 2):
• 2nd Kyu (brown belt):
• 1st Kyu (brown belt 2): Paul K.,

We are particularly proud and happy that our students have passed their respective gradings. At the same time, we are aware that this path must continue to be pursued with focus: to strengthen, improve and further develop people mentally and physically through Kyokushin Karate.

A big well done from the entire Shinzen Dojo coaching team, Sempai Marco and Sempai Son, and we also thank the supporters who helped us enable this grading on that day.

OSU!