Kyokushin Karate examination regulations
Brown Belt
1. Kyu – Brown Belt
1 year of active Karate training
1. Kyu – Brown Belt
The 1st Kyu is the highest student belt and the final step before the Black Belt. Ryutoken and Nakayubi Ippon Ken are newly introduced. All Pinan Katas are required in reverse – preparation for the 1st Dan begins.
Fist techniques
Ryutoken Tsuki Chudan
Nakayubi Ippon Ken Jodan
Nakayubi Ippon Ken Chudan
Oyayubi Ippon Ken Jodan
Oyayubi Ippon Ken Chudan
Defensive techniques
Kake Uke Jodan
Chudan Haito Uchi Uke
Foot techniques
Jodan Uchi Haisoku Geri
Oroshi Uchi Kakato Geri
Oroshi Sato Kakato Geri
Tobi Yoko Geri
Kata
Pinan Katas in Ura (reverse)
Gekisai Sho
Kumite組手 · Free sparring
5–12 years8–10 rounds / 75 sec.
12–18 years8–10 rounds / 90 sec.
18+ years8–10 rounds / 90 sec.
60+ years8–10 rounds / 75 sec.
Combinations
1. Oi-Tsuki, Gyaku-Tsuki and Shita-Tsuki (face guard)
2. Gyaku-Tsuki, back foot, Mawashi-Geri (take guard position)
Fitness, strength & endurance
| Exercise | 5–12 years | 12–18 years | 18+ years | 60+ years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press-ups | 40 | 50 | 50 | 40 |
| Squat | 40 | 50 | 50 | 40 |
| Squat jump | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 |
| Handstand (sec.) | 70 sec. | 90 sec. | 90 sec. | 70 sec. |
| Pull-ups | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Jump kick | 25 | 30 | 30 | 25 |
| Conc. Kiba-Dachi | 85 sec. | 90 sec. | 90 sec. | 85 sec. |
| Rope skipping (sec.) | 180 sec. | 240 sec. | 240 sec. | 180 sec. |
Evaluation of execution and flexibility: scale 1–10. Kumite intensity adapted to age.
Important notes
- Breaking test (wooden boards) is a component of the examination
- From Green Belt onwards, Kumite rounds are completed without breaks
Get to know Kyokushin in training
Anyone who wants to get to know Kyokushin not just by reading about it but in practice can visit the Shinzen Dojo Berlin training sessions. Adults train in Berlin-Schöneberg, children and teenagers in Berlin-Steglitz.
Ready for the next examination?
If you have mastered the content of this level, register directly for the examination.