Kyokushin Karate examination regulations
Yellow Belt
5. Kyu – Yellow Belt
6 months of active karate training
5. Kyu – Yellow Belt
The 5th Kyu deepens the Yellow Belt techniques. Moro Ashi Dachi is introduced, and Shotei strikes and Ushiro Geri (back kick) significantly expand the repertoire.
Stances
Fist techniques
Shotei Uchi Jodan (in Moro-Ashi-Dachi)
Shotei Uchi Chudan (in Moro-Ashi-Dachi)
Shotei Uchi Gedan (in Moro-Ashi-Dachi)
Defensive techniques
Jodan-Uke (in Moro-Ashi-Dachi)
Gedan-Barai (in Moro-Ashi-Dachi)
Foot techniques
Mawashi Geri Chudan Haisoku
Mawashi Geri Chudan Chusoku
Ushiro Geri Chudan (Variant 1, 2, 3)
Ushiro Geri Gedan
Kata
Pinan Sono San
Pinan Sono Yon
Kumite組手 · Free sparring
5–12 years6–7 rounds / 75 sec.
12–18 years7–8 rounds / 90 sec.
18+ years7–8 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 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| Squat | 30 | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| Squat jump | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 |
| Handstand (sec.) | 50 sec. | 60 sec. | 60 sec. | 50 sec. |
| Pull-ups | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Jump kick | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 |
| Conc. Kiba-Dachi | 65 sec. | 60 sec. | 60 sec. | 65 sec. |
| Rope skipping (sec.) | 90 sec. | 120 sec. | 120 sec. | 90 sec. |
Evaluation of execution and flexibility: scale 1–10. Kumite intensity adapted to age.
Important notes
- In Pinan Sono San, the kiai occurs at the 10. and 10. position
- In Pinan Sono Yon, the kiai occurs at the 10th and 8th positions
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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