Kyokushin Karate Dan examination
Schwarzgurt · Sensei
3. Dan – Sandan
2 years or more of active Karate training after 2nd Dan
3. Dan – Sandan
The 3rd Dan (Sandan) marks the transition from Senpai to Sensei. New in this examination: the new Kata Seienchin, 30-man Kumite (30 fights of 60 seconds each) as well as an advanced breaking test. All Kyu and Dan techniques are required.
General requirements
Waiting period
2 years or more of active Karate training after 2nd Dan
Minimum age
From 3rd Dan at least 35 years old
Role
Sensei (Sandan)
Association
IKO World Zen-Kyokushin
New Kata
Kumite組手 · Free sparring
30-Man Kumite
60 seconds per round
The intensity of the kumite is adjusted to the age.
During 30-Man Kumite the examinee fights 30 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
100
Knuckle push-ups
100
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 of the DKO e.V.
- At least 1 Kyokushinkai Kumite tournament (candidates under 27 years old)
- At least 1 referee seminar of the DKO e.V. (alternatively also the EKO)
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
- Minimum age 35 years for the 3rd Dan
- All Kyu and Dan techniques are required
- All previous kata including Seipai and Seienchin must be mastered
Instructor & qualification
Instructor requirements
- Independent course leadership in the dojo
- Referee license or proof of active referee activity
- Advanced instructor qualification
- Active member in the IKO World Zen-Kyokushin
Qualification requirements
- 2nd Dan for at least 2 years
- Minimum age 35 years
- 30-man kumite successfully completed
- Referee license or proof of active referee activity
- Recommendation by Sensei
Examination fee
251 €
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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