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Kyokushin Karate examination regulations
Green Belt

4. Kyu – Green Belt

Kyokushin Karateka in basic stance at Shinzen Dojo Berlin
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

Dachi (立)
3 Techniques
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Heisoku Dachi

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02

Heiko Dachi

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03

Uchi Hachiji Dachi

Fist techniques

Tsuki Waza (突技)
5 Techniques
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Shuto Sakotsu Uchi

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02

Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi

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Shuto Uchi Komi

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04

Shuto Hizo Uchi

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05

Shuto Jodan Uchi Uchi

Defensive techniques

Uke Waza (受け技)
6 Techniques
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Shuto Jodan Uchi Uke

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02

Shuto Jodan Uke

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03

Shuto Chudan Uchi Uke

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04

Shuto Chudan Soto Uke

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05

Shuto Mae Gedan Barai

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06

Shuto Mawashi Uke in Sanchin Dachi

Foot techniques

Ashi Waza (足技)
4 Techniques
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Jodan Yoko Geri (Sokuto)

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02

Jodan Mawashi Geri Haisoku

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03

Jodan Mawashi Geri Chusoku

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04

Jodan Ushiro Geri (Sokuto)

Kata

形
3 Techniques
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Yantsu

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Tsuki-No-Kata

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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
Exercise5–12 years12–18 years18+ years60+ years
Press-ups35404035
Squat35404035
Squat jump20252520
Handstand (sec.)50 sec.60 sec.60 sec.50 sec.
Pull-ups35353535
Jump kick20252520
Conc. Kiba-Dachi70 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.

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If you have mastered the content of this level, register directly for the examination.