Kyokushin Karate Dan examination
Schwarzgurt · Senpai
1. Dan – Shodan
1 year or more of active Karate training after 1st Kyu
1. Dan – Shodan
The 1st Dan (Shodan) marks the beginning of the Black Belt path. As a Senpai, the holder carries responsibility in the dojo. New in this examination: advanced hand, block and foot techniques, 10-man Kumite (10 fights of 60 seconds each) as well as Tameshiwari (breaking test). All Kyu-Kata must be demonstrated (Pinan 1-5, Yantsu, Sanchin, Gekisai Dai/Sho, Tsuki no Kata, Saifa, Garyu, Tensho).
General requirements
Waiting period
1 year or more of active Karate training after 1st Kyu
Role
Senpai (Shodan)
Association
IKO World Zen-Kyokushin
New hand techniques
Morote-Haito-Uchi Chūdan
Haito-Uchi Jōdan
Haito-Uchi Chūdan
Haito-Uchi Gedan
New block techniques
Morote-Kake-Uke (Jōdan)
Block with the legs
Osae-Uke
Block with the legs
New foot techniques
Kake-Geri (Kakato)
Kake-Geri (Chūsoku-Jōdan)
Kake-Geri (Chūdan)
Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri Jōdan
Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri Chūdan
Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri Gedan
Kata (all Kyu-Kata)
Pinan 1-5
Yantsu
Sanchin
Gekisai Dai
Gekisai Sho
Tsuki no Kata
Saifa
Garyu
Tensho
Kumite組手 · Free sparring
10-Man Kumite
60 seconds per round
The intensity of the kumite is adjusted to the age.
During 10-Man Kumite the examinee fights 10 consecutive rounds against different opponents each time – without a break between rounds. Each round lasts 60 seconds. This is the toughest physical and mental requirement of the Dan grading.
Renraku (combinations)
Mawashi-Geri
Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri
Jōdan-Mae-Geri
Mawashi-Geri
Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri
Breaking test試割 · Tameshiwari
Material
Wooden boards
Techniques
- Seiken
- Candidate's choice
Conditioning testStrength & endurance
70
Knuckle push-ups
150
Sit-ups
100
Squats
Additional notes
- Breaking test (wooden boards) is a component of the examination
- Kumite intensity is adapted to age
- All Kyu techniques are required
- All previous Kata must be mastered
Instructor & qualification
Instructor requirements
- Lead karate course under supervision
- Active member in the IKO World Zen-Kyokushin
- Beginning of instructor training
Qualification requirements
- All Kyu examinations successfully passed
- Grace period of at least 1 year after 1st Kyu observed
- Recommendation by Sensei
Examination fee
160 €
The fee includes the certificate. Travel and examiner costs are not included.
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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