Kyokushin Karate Dan examination
Schwarzgurt · Senpai
2. Dan – Nidan
1.5 years or more of active Karate training after 1st Dan
2. Dan – Nidan
The 2nd Dan (Nidan) deepens the Black Belt level. New in this examination: advanced hand, block and foot techniques, the new Kata Seipai, 20-man Kumite (20 fights of 60 seconds each) as well as an advanced breaking test. All Kyu and Shodan techniques are required.
General requirements
Waiting period
1.5 years or more of active Karate training after 1st Dan
Role
Senpai (Nidan)
Association
IKO World Zen-Kyokushin
New hand techniques
Keiko-Uchi
New block techniques
Hiji-Uke Chūdan
Hiji-Uke Gedan
Gedan Shōtei-Morote-Uke
Gedan Shutō-Morote-Uke
New foot techniques
Tobi-Ushiro-Geri
Tobi-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri
Tobi-Mawashi-Geri
Age-Kakato-Ushiro-Geri
New Kata
Seipai
Kumite組手 · Free sparring
20-Man Kumite
60 seconds per round
The intensity of the kumite is adjusted to the age.
During 20-Man Kumite the examinee fights 20 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.
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
Proof of participationExam prerequisites
Activities to be proven
within the last 18 months during the preparation period (Passport entries)
- At least 1 Kyokushinkai summer camp
- At least 2 Kyokushinkai seminars
- At least 1 Kyokushinkai Kumite tournament (candidates under 27 years old)
- At least 1 referee seminar from World Zen-Kyokushin
Further requirements
- International fighting experience (candidates under 27 years old)
- Outstanding fighting and technical level (candidates over 27 years old)
- Character and general skills as a trainer are assessed
Additional notes
- Examinations from 1st Kyu onwards can only be taken within a Federal Dan examination
- The previous graduation techniques and Kata are re-examined
- Proof of participation must be entered in the passport
- All Kyu and Shodan techniques are required
- All previous Kata including Seipai must be mastered
Instructor & qualification
Instructor requirements
- Trainer license (instructor training completed)
- Course management in the dojo under own responsibility
- Training as a referee (started)
- Active member in the IKO World Zen-Kyokushin
Qualification requirements
- 1st Dan for at least 1.5 years
- 20-man Kumite successfully completed
- Instructor training completed
- Recommendation by Sensei
Examination fee
213 €
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.
Ready for the next examination?
If you have mastered the content of this level, register directly for the examination.