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Kyokushin Karate examination regulations
Brown Belt

2. Kyu – Brown Belt

Kyokushin Karateka in basic stance at Shinzen Dojo Berlin
1 year of active Karate training

2. Kyu – Brown Belt

Der braune Gürtel ist ein Symbol für bedeutenden Fortschritt. Auf dieser Stufe hat der Übende die Grundlagen gemeistert und beginnt, sich tiefer mit den philosophischen Aspekten auseinanderzusetzen.

Fist techniques

Tsuki Waza (突技)
7 Techniques
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Hiraken Tsuki Jodan

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Hiraken Tsuki Chudan

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03

Hiraken Oroshi Uchi

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Hiraken Mawashi Uchi

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Haisho Jodan

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Haisho Chudan

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Age Jodan Tsuki

Defensive techniques

Uke Waza (受け技)
3 Techniques
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Koken Uke Jodan

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02

Koken Uke Chudan

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03

Koken Uke Gedan

Foot techniques

Ashi Waza (足技)
2 Techniques
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Tobi Nidan Geri

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02

Tobi Mae Geri (Method 1, 2, 3)

Kata

形
2 Techniques
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Gekisai Dai

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Tensho

Kumite組手 · Free sparring
5–12 years7–8 rounds / 75 sec.
12–18 years8–10 rounds / 90 sec.
18+ years8–10 rounds / 90 sec.
60+ years7–8 rounds / 75 sec.

Combinations

Renraku (連続)
4 Techniques
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1. Back with Gedan-Barai, then slide forward

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2. Seiken-Ago-Uchi, then slide forward

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3. Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki (Chudan)

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4. Ein Schritt Mae-Geri, Mawashi-Geri, Ushiro-Geri, Mae-Gedan-Barai, dann Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki (Chudan)

Fäuste geschlossen halten

Fitness, strength & endurance
Exercise5–12 years12–18 years18+ years60+ years
Press-ups40454540
Squat40454540
Squat jump25303025
Handstand (sec.)60 sec.70 sec.70 sec.60 sec.
Pull-ups45454545
Jump kick25303025
Conc. Kiba-Dachi80 sec.70 sec.70 sec.80 sec.
Rope skipping (sec.)180 sec.210 sec.210 sec.180 sec.

Evaluation of execution and flexibility: scale 1–10. Kumite intensity adapted to age.

Important notes

  • From Brown 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?

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