Kyokushin Karate examination regulations
Green Belt
4. Kyu – Green Belt

6 months of active karate training
4. Kyu – Green Belt
Der grüne Gürtel ist ein bedeutender Meilenstein und symbolisiert Wachstum und Entwicklung. Die Schüler gehen über die Grundlagen hinaus und entwickeln ein tieferes Verständnis der Prinzipien und der Philosophie.
Stances
Heiko Dachi
Uchi Hachiji Dachi
Fist techniques
Shuto Sakotsu Uchi
Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi
Shuto Uchi Komi
Shuto Hizo Uchi
Shuto Jodan Uchi Uchi
Defensive techniques
Shuto Jodan Uchi Uke
Shuto Jodan Uke
Shuto Chudan Uchi Uke
Shuto Chudan Soto Uke
Shuto Mae Gedan Barai
Shuto Mawashi Uke in Sanchin Dachi
Foot techniques
Jodan Yoko Geri (Sokuto)
Jodan Mawashi Geri Haisoku
Jodan Mawashi Geri Chusoku
Jodan Ushiro Geri (Sokuto)
Kata
Yantsu
Tsuki-No-Kata
Renraku Sono Ni
Kumite組手 · Free sparring
5–12 years6–7 rounds / 75 sec.
12–18 years7–9 rounds / 90 sec.
18+ years7–9 rounds / 90 sec.
60+ years6–7 rounds / 75 sec.
Fitness, strength & endurance
| Exercise | 5–12 years | 12–18 years | 18+ years | 60+ years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press-ups | 35 | 40 | 40 | 35 |
| Squat | 35 | 40 | 40 | 35 |
| Squat jump | 20 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
| Handstand (sec.) | 50 sec. | 60 sec. | 60 sec. | 50 sec. |
| Pull-ups | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Jump kick | 20 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
| Conc. Kiba-Dachi | 70 sec. | 60 sec. | 60 sec. | 70 sec. |
| Rope skipping (sec.) | 120 sec. | 180 sec. | 180 sec. | 120 sec. |
Evaluation of execution and flexibility: scale 1–10. Kumite intensity adapted to age.
Important notes
- From Green Belt onwards, kumite rounds are completed consecutively without breaks
- Protective gear: Mouth and groin guard as well as hand and shin protectors
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.