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Kyokushin Karate examination regulations
Blue belt

8. Kyu – Blue belt

Kyokushin Karateka in basic stance at Shinzen Dojo Berlin
6 months of active karate training

8. Kyu – Blue belt

Der blaue Gürtel ist ein wichtiger Meilenstein für Kyokushin-Karate-Praktizierende und stellt einen bedeutenden Schritt nach oben von der Anfängerstufe dar. Er symbolisiert das grenzenlose Potenzial eines engagierten und disziplinierten Schülers.

Stances

Dachi (立)
1 Technique
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Kiba Dachi

Fist techniques

Tsuki Waza (突技)
3 Techniques
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Tate-Tsuki (in Kokutsu Dachi)

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Shita-Tsuki (in Kokutsu Dachi)

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Jun Tsuki Jodan / Chudan / Gedan

Defensive techniques

Uke Waza (受け技)
2 Techniques
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Seiken Morote Chudan Uchi Uke (in Zenkutsu Dachi)

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02

Seiken Uchi Uke Gedan Barai (in Zenkutsu Dachi)

Foot techniques

Ashi Waza (足技)
1 Technique
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Mae Geri Chusoku Jodan (in Heiko Dachi)

Kata

形
3 Techniques
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Pinan Sono Ichi

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Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ni

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Renraku Sono Ichi

Kumite組手 · Free sparring
5–12 years3–4 rounds / 75 sec.
12–18 years4–5 rounds / 90 sec.
18+ years4–5 rounds / 90 sec.
60+ years3–4 rounds / 75 sec.

Combinations

Renraku (連続)
1 Technique
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Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chosoku, Gyaku-Tsuki (wenden mit Uchi-Uke)

Chudan-Soto-Uke, Gedan Barai, Gyaku-Tsuki (Deckung beim Zurückführen der Faust)

Fitness, strength & endurance
Exercise5–12 years12–18 years18+ years60+ years
Press-ups25303025
Squat25303025
Squat jump10151510
Handstand (sec.)30 sec.40 sec.40 sec.30 sec.
Pull-ups15151515
Jump kick10151510
Conc. Kiba-Dachi40 sec.40 sec.40 sec.40 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

  • All techniques must also be able to be executed in Kiba-Dachi 45° and 90°
  • Kiai in Pinan Sono Ichi at command 6 and 8
  • Yakusoku-Ippon-Kumite (attack techniques are called out)

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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