Kyokushin Karate examination regulations
Blue belt
7. Kyu – Blue belt
6 months of active karate training
7. Kyu – Blue belt
The 7th Kyu builds upon the Blue Belt. Neko Dachi is introduced, and Tettsui techniques and Mawashi Keage kicks expand the repertoire.
Stances
Fist techniques
Tettsui Oroshi Ganmen Uchi
Tettsui Kome Kami Ganmen Uchi
Tettsui Hizo Ganmen Uchi
Tettsui Mae Yoku Uchi Jodan
Tettsui Mae Yoku Uchi Chudan
Tettsui Mae Yoku Uchi Gedan
Defensive techniques
Seiken Mawashi Gedan Barai (in Zenkutsu)
Shuto Mawashi Uke (in Kokutsu Dachi)
Foot techniques
Mae Keage Chusoku
Soto Mawashi Keage Teisoku
Uchi Mawashi Keage Heisoku
Sokuto Yoko Keage
Kata
Pinan Sono Ni
Sokugi Taikyoku Sono San
Kumite組手 · Free sparring
5–12 years4–5 rounds / 75 sec.
12–18 years5–6 rounds / 90 sec.
18+ years5–6 rounds / 90 sec.
60+ years4–5 rounds / 75 sec.
Fitness, strength & endurance
| Exercise | 5–12 years | 12–18 years | 18+ years | 60+ years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press-ups | 25 | 35 | 35 | 25 |
| Squat | 25 | 35 | 35 | 25 |
| Squat jump | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 |
| Handstand (sec.) | 40 sec. | 50 sec. | 50 sec. | 40 sec. |
| Pull-ups | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Jump kick | 10 | 15 | 15 | 10 |
| Conc. Kiba-Dachi | 45 sec. | 50 sec. | 50 sec. | 45 sec. |
| Rope skipping (sec.) | 60 sec. | 90 sec. | 90 sec. | 60 sec. |
Evaluation of execution and flexibility: scale 1–10. Kumite intensity adapted to age.
Important notes
- In the Pinan Sono Ni Kata, the kiai occurs at the 8th and 10th 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.
Ready for the next examination?
If you have mastered the content of this level, register directly for the examination.