Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 12 lessons

BASIC MOVES

On the spot in natural stance

Front Punch Head Height X 10

Front Punch Stomach Height X 10

Head Block X 10

Outside Block X 10

Groin Block X 10

On the spot in front stance

Front Kick X 10 each leg

On the spot in natural stance

Side Kick X 10 each leg

BREAK-FALLS

Forward roll X 2

Front break-fall / roll & standing position X 2

Back break-fall X 2

PARTNER WORK

Ground Wrestling

EXERCISES

Press-ups X 10

Sit-up & wave X 10

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 12 lessons

BASIC MOVES

Front Punch Head Height X 3 stepping forward in front stance

Front Punch Stomach Height X 3 stepping forward in front stance

Head Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance

Outside Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance

Groin Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance

Front Kick X 3 stepping forward in front stance

In horse stance moving X 3 / Turn & repeat other leg

forward Side Kick

BREAK-FALLS

Forward roll X 2

Front break-fall / forward roll & standing position X 2

Back break-fall / backward roll & standing position X 2

PARTNER WORK

Head Punch / Head Block X 3

Ground Wrestling

EXERCISES

Press-ups X 10

Sit-up & wave X 10

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 12 lessons

BASIC MOVES

Front Punch Head Height X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Front Punch Stomach Height X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn Head Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Outside Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Groin Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Front Kick X 3 stepping forward in front stance

In horse stance moving forward X 3 / Turn and repeat other leg

Side kick

BREAK-FALLS

Front break-fall / forward roll & standing position X 2

Back break-fall / backward roll & standing position X 2

Rolling forward break-fall & standing position X 2

PARTNER WORK

On the spot in natural stance

Head Punch / Head Block X 3

Stomach Punch / Outside block X 3

Ground Wrestling

EXERCISES

Press-ups X 10

Sit-up & wave X 10

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 12 lessons

BASIC MOVES

Front Punch Head Height X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Front Punch Stomach Height X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Reverse Punch Stomach Height X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Head Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Outside Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Groin Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Front Kick X 3 stepping forward in front stance

In horse stance moving forward X 3 / Turn and repeat other leg

Side kick

BREAK-FALLS

Front break-fall / forward roll & standing position X 2

Back break-fall / backward roll & standing position X 2

Rolling forward break-fall & standing position X 2

PARTNER WORK

On the spot in natural stance

Head Punch / Head Block X 3

Stomach Punch / Outside block X 3

Ground Wrestling

PAD WORK

On the spot in natural stance – Single Punch X 10

In front stance – Front Kick X 10 each leg

EXERCISES

Press-ups X 10

Sit-up & wave X 10

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 12 lessons

BASIC MOVES

Front Punch Head Height X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Front Punch Stomach Height X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Reverse Punch Stomach Height X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Head Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Outside Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Groin Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Front Kick X 3 stepping forward in front stance

In horse stance moving forward X 3 / Turn and repeat other leg

Side kick

BREAK-FALLS

Front break-fall / forward roll & standing position X 2

Back break-fall / backward roll & standing position X 2

Rolling forward break-fall & standing position X 2

PARTNER WORK

On the spot in natural stance

Head Punch / Head Block X 3

Stomach Punch / Outside block X 3

Foot Sweep X 2 each leg

PAD WORK

On the spot in natural stance – Double Punch X 10

In front stance – Front Kick X 10 each leg

EXERCISES

Press-ups X 10

Sit-up & wave X 10

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 24 lessons (7 of which must be junior / family karate classes)

BASIC MOVES

Groin Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Head Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn Outside Block X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Front Punch (stomach height) X 3stepping forward in front stance / turn

Reverse Punch (stomach height) X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Front Kick X 3 stepping forward in front stance / turn

Side Thrust Kick X 3 stepping in horse stance / turn / repeat

Side Snap Kick X 3 stepping in horse stance / turn / repeat

BREAK-FALLS

Front break-fall / forward roll & standing position X 2

Back break-fall / backward roll & standing position X 2

Rolling forward break-fall & standing position X 2

PARTNER WORK

Three step sparring

Head Punch / Head Block / Counter attack X 3

Stomach Punch / Outside Block / Counter attack X 3

(performed to count)

Foot Sweep X 2

PAD WORK

On the spot in natural stance – Double Punch X 10

In front stance – Front Kick X 10 each leg

KIHON KATA

Performed to count / no count – optional

EXERCISES

Press-ups X 10

Sit-ups X 10

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 12 lessons
This grading is essentially basic in content, but students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)

1. Gedan Barai x 3 Forward Steps
(groin block)
2. Age Uke x 3 Backward Steps
(head block)
3. Soto Uke x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
(outside block)
4. Oi Zuki x 3 Forward Steps
(front punch)
5. Gyaku Zuki x 3 Forward Steps / Yame
(reverse punch)               (stop/finish)
6. Mae Geri x 3 Forward Steps / Yame
(front kick)                (stop/finish)
7. Yoko Geri Kekomi x 3 in Kiba Dachi / Turn and repeat
(side thrust kick)          (horse stance)
8. Yoko Geri Keage x 3 in Kiba Dachi / Turn and repeat
(side snap kick)           (horse stance)

KATA (FORM)

Heian Shodan – To View Kata Lesson on YouTube Click HERE

KUMITE (SPARRING)

Sanbon Kumite. Jodan and Chudan attack and Age Uke and Soto Uke defence x 3
(3-step sparring, head and stomach)

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 16 lessons
This grading is essentially basic in content, but students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)

1. Gedan Barai x 3 Forward Steps
(groin block)
2. Age Uke x 3 Backward Steps
(head block)
3. Soto Uke x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
(outside block)
4. Oi Zuki x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
(front punch)
5. Gyaku Zuki x 3 Forward Steps / Yame
(reverse punch) (stop/finish)
6. Mae Geri x 3 Forward Steps / Yame
(front kick) (stop/finish)
7. Yoko Geri Kekomi x 3 in Kiba Dachi / Turn and repeat
(side thrust kick) (horse stance)
8. Yoko Geri Keage x 3 in Kiba Dachi / Turn and repeat
(side snap kick) (horse stance)

KATA (FORM) 

Heian Nidan – To View Kata Lesson on YouTube Click HERE

KUMITE (SPARRING)

Gohon Kumite. Jodan and Chudan attack and Age Uke & Soto Uke Defence x 5
(5-step sparring, head and stomach)

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 16 lessons
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack

KIHON (BASICS)

1. Oi Zuki x 3 Forward Steps
(front punch)
2. Age Uke / Gyaku Zuki x 3 Steps Back
(head block, reverse punch)
3. Soto Uke / Gyaku Zuki x 3 Forward Steps
(outside block, reverse punch)
4. Gedan Barai / Gyaku Zuki x 3 Steps Back
(groin block, reverse punch)
5. Shuto Uke in Kokutsu Dachi x 3 Forward Steps / Yame
(knife-hand block in back stance)              (stop/finish)
6. Mae Geri x 3 Forward Steps / Turn
(front kick)
7. Mawashi Geri x 3 Forward Steps / Yame
(roundhouse kick) (stop/finish)
8. Yoko Geri Kekomi x 3 in Kiba Dachi / Turn and repeat
(side thrust kick)     (horse stance)
9. Yoko Geri Keage x 3 in Kiba Dachi / Turn and repeat
(side snap kick) (horse stance)

KATA (FORM)

Heian Sandan – To View Kata Lesson on YouTube Click HERE

KUMITE (SPARRING)

Kihon Ippon : One-Attack Sparring
Attack: Jodan (head punch). Defence: Age Uke (head block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Chudan (stomach punch). Defence: Soto Uke (outside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Mae Geri (front kick). Defence: Gedan Barai (groin block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
All attacks and blocks must be performed using both right & left sides.

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 24 lessons
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)

1. Sanbon Zuki x 5 Forward Steps
(triple punch)
2. Age Uke / Gyaku Zuki x 5 Steps Back
(head block / reverse punch)
3. Soto Uke / Gyaku Zuki x 5 Forward Steps
(outside block / reverse punch)
4. Gedan Barai / Gyaku Zuki x 5 Steps Back
(groin block / reverse punch)
5. Shuto Uke in Kokutsu Dachi x 5 Forward Steps / Yame
(knife-hand block in back stance) (stop/finish)
6. Mae Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
(front kick)
7. Mawashi Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Yame
(roundhouse kick) (stop/finish)
8. Yoko Geri Kekomi x 3 in Kiba Dachi / Turn and repeat
(side thrust kick) (horse stance)
9. Yoko Geri Keage x 3 in Kiba Dachi / Turn and repeat
(side snap kick) (horse stance)

KATA (FORM)

Heian Yondan – To View Kata Lesson on YouTube Click HERE

KUMITE (SPARRING)

Kihon Ippon : One-Attack Sparring

Attack: Jodan (head punch). Defence: Age Uke (head block) / counter Gyaku Zuki
Attack: Chudan (stomach punch). Defence: Soto Uke (outside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki
Attack: Mae Geri (front kick). Defence: Gedan Barai (groin block) / counter Gyaku Zuki
Attack: Yoko Geri (side kick). Defence: Soto Uke (outside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki
Attack: Mawashi Geri (roundhouse kick). Defence: Uchi Uke (inside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki
All attacks and blocks must be performed using both right & left sides.

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period and 24 lessons and 1 TSKUK official stamp (compulsory)
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack.

KIHON (BASICS)

1. Sanbon Zuki x 5 Forward Steps
(triple punch)
2. Age Uke / Gyaku Zuki x 5 Steps
(head block/reverse punch)
3. Uchi Uke / Gyaku Zuki x 5 Forward steps
(inside block/reverse punch)
4. Soto Uke / Gyaku Zuki x 5 Steps Back
(outside block/reverse punch)
5. Gedan Barai / Gyaku Zuki x 5 Forward Steps
(groin block/reverse punch)
6. Shuto Uke in Kokutsu Dachi / Nukite in Zenkutsu Dachi x 5 Steps back / Yame
(knife-hand block in back stance/spear-hand strike in front stance) (stop/finish)
7. Mae Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
(front kick)
8. Mawashi Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
(roundhouse kick)
9. Yoko Geri Kekomi x 5 Forward in Zenkutsu Dachi / Turn
(side thrust kick) (front stance)
10. Ushiro Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Yame
(back kick) (stop/finish)
11. Yoko Geri Keage x 3 in Kiba Dachi / Turn and repeat
(side snap kick) (horse stance)

KATA (FORM)

Heian Godan – To View Kata Lesson on YouTube Click HERE

KUMITE (SPARRING)

Kihon Ippon : One-Attack Sparring

Attack: Jodan (head punch). Defence: Age Uke (head block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Chudan (stomach punch). Defence: Soto Uke (outside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Mae Geri (front kick). Defence: Gedan Barai (groin block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Yoko Geri (side kick). Defence: Soto Uke (outside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Mawashi Geri (roundhouse kick). Defence: Uchi Uke (inside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Ushiro Geri (back kick). Defence: Gedan Barai (groin block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)

Minimum Grading Requirements
3 months training period, 24 lessons and 2 TSKUK official stamps (advisory)
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack

KIHON (BASICS)

1. Sanbon Zuki x 5 Forward Steps
(triple punch)
2. (Step back each new block) Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki / Uchi Uke, Gyaku Zuki / Soto Uke, Gyaku Zuki / Gedan Barai, Gyaku Zuki / Shuto Uke, Nukite
(head block, reverse punch / inside block, reverse punch / outside block, reverse punch / groin block, reverse punch / knife-hand block, spear-hand strike)
3. Repeat (1 & 2) above, other side
4. Mae Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
(front kick)
5. Mawashi Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
(roundhouse kick)
6. Mae Geri – Mawashi Geri x 3 Forward Steps. Changing legs / Turn and repeat
(front kick – roundhouse kick)
7. Yoko Geri Kekomi x 5 Forward in Zenkutsu Dachi / Turn
(side thrust kick) (front stance)
8. Ushiro Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Yame
(back kick) (stop/finish)
9. Yoko Geri Keage x 3 in Kiba Dachi / Turn and repeat
(side snap kick) (horse stance)

KATA (FORM)

Tekki Shodan – To View Kata Lesson on YouTube Click HERE

KUMITE (SPARRING)

Kihon Ippon : One-Attack Sparring

Attack: Jodan (head punch). Defence: Age Uke (head block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Chudan (stomach punch). Defence: Soto Uke (outside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Mae Geri (front kick). Defence: Gedan Barai (groin block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Yoko Geri (side kick). Defence: Soto Uke (outside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Mawashi Geri (roundhouse kick). Defence: Uchi Uke (inside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Ushiro Geri (back kick). Defence: Gedan Barai (groin block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
All attacks and blocks must be performed using both right & left sides.

Minimum Grading Requirements
6 months training period, 48 lessons and 3 TSKUK official stamps (advisory)
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack

KIHON (BASICS)

1. Sanbon Zuki x 5 Forward Steps
(triple punch)
2. (Step back each new block) Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki / Uchi Uke, Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki / Soto Uke, Yoko Hijate, Uraken Uchi / Gedan Barai, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki / Shuto Uke, Kizami Geri, Nukite
(head block, reverse punch / inside block, front snap punch, reverse punch / outside block, side elbow strike, back fist strike / groin block, back fist strike, reverse punch / knife-hand block, front foot snap kick, spear-hand strike)
3. Repeat (1 & 2) above, other side
4. Mae Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
(front kick)
5. Mawashi Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
(roundhouse kick)
6. Mae Geri – Yoko Geri Kekomi x 3, changing legs / Turn and repeat
(front kick – side thrust kick)
7. Mawashi Geri – Yoko Geri Kekomi x 3, changing legs / Turn and repeat
(roundhouse kick – side thrust kick)
8. Ushiro Geri – Gyaku Zuki x 5, forward and back
(Back kick – reverse punch)

KATA (FORM)

Bassai Dai – To View Kata Lesson on YouTube Click HERE

KUMITE (SPARRING)

Jiyu Ippon: One-Attack Semi-Free Sparring From Kamae, 3 meters apart

Attack: Jodan (head punch). Defence: Age Uke (head block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Chudan (stomach punch). Defence: Soto Uke (outside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Mae Geri (front kick). Defence: Gedan Barai (groin block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Yoko Geri (side thrust kick). Defence: Soto Uke (outside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Mawashi Geri (roundhouse kick). Defence: Uchi Uke (inside block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Ushiro Geri (back kick). Defence: Gedan Barai (groin block) / counter Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)
All attacks and blocks must be performed using both right & left sides.

Minimum Grading Requirements
6 months training period, 48 lessons and 4 TSKUK official stamps (advisory)
Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack

KIHON (BASICS)

1. Sanbonzuki x 5 Forward Steps
(triple punch)
2. (Step back each new block) Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki / Uchi Uke, Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki / Soto Uke, Yoko Hijate, Uraken Uchi / Gedan Barai, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki / Shuto Uke, Kizami Geri, Nukite
(head block, reverse punch / inside block, front snap punch, reverse punch / outside block, side elbow strike, back fist strike / groin block, back fist strike, reverse punch / knife-hand block, front foot snap kick, spear-hand strike)
3. Repeat (1 & 2) above, other side
4. Mae Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
(front kick)
5. Mawashi Geri x 5 Forward Steps / Turn
(roundhouse kick)
6. Mae Geri – Yoko Geri Kekomi x 3, changing legs / Turn and repeat
(front kick – side thrust kick)
7. Mawashi Geri – Yoko Geri Kekomi x 3, changing legs / Turn and repeat
(roundhouse kick – side thrust kick)
8. Ushiro Geri – Gyaku Zuki x 5, forward and back
(back kick – reverse punch)

KATA (FORM)

Bassai Dai or Jion – To View Kata Lesson on YouTube Bassai Dai Click HERE / Jion Click HERE

KUMITE (SPARRING)

Jiyu Ippon Kumite: One-Attack Semi-Free Sparring from Kamae, 3 meters apart

Attack: Jodan (head punch). Defence: Age uke (head block) / counter Gyaku zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Chudan (stomach punch). Defence: Soto uke (outside block) / counter Gyaku zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Mae geri (front kick). Defence: Gedan barai (groin block) / counter Gyaku zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Yoko geri (side thrust kick). Defence: Soto uke (outside block) / counter Gyakuzuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Mawashi geri (roundhouse kick). Defence: Uchi uke (inside block) / counter Gyaku zuki (reverse punch)
Attack: Ushirogeri (back kick). Defence: Gedan barai (groin block) / counter Gyaku zuki (reverse punch)
All attacks and blocks must be performed using both right & left sides.

Jiyu Kumite: Free Sparring

Minimum Grading Requirements (Temporary Covid-19 Reductions til December 2021)
Minimum 24 months training period, 192 lessons & 4 TSKUK official stamps (Compulsory)
(all stamps must be obtained after 1st Dan).

Minimum Grading Requirements (from January 2022)
Minimum 24 months training period, 192 lessons & 6 TSKUK official stamps (Compulsory)
(all stamps must be obtained after 1st Dan).

Minimum age requirements: 13 years old

KIHON (BASICS)

NB: All from jiyu kamae (free ready position)
1. Kizami-zuki Sanbonzuki X 3 Forward Steps (snap punch triple punch) / mawatte (turn)

2. Kizami-zuki mae-geri oi-zuki X 3 (snap punch front kick lunge punch stomach level)

3. Step back age-uke forward mawashi-geri uraken oi-zuki (head block / roundhouse kick back fist strike kick lunge punch stomach level) / mawatte (turn)

4. Ushiro-geri uraken gyaku-zuki X 3 (back kick back fist reverse punch) / mawatte (turn)

5. Gyaku mawashi-geri X 3 (inside roundhouse kick) / mawatte (turn)

6. Ura mawashi-geri gyaku-zuki X 3 (reverse roundhouse kick reverse punch) / mawatte (turn)

7. Facing examiner: mae-geri, yoko-geri keage, ushiro-geri X 3 (front kick, side kick, back kick same leg, do not put down) left and right side

8. Gyaku-zuki distance control (reverse punch with a target) X 10 each side

KATA (FORM)

Candidates Choice – Tokui kata – Favourite kata from TSKUK sanctioned kata list

Examiners Choice – Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion or Enpi

KUMITE (SPARRING)
Jiyu Kumite: Free Sparring

Minimum Grading Requirements

TSKUK authorisation

Minimum 36 months training period, 288 lessons & 6 TSKUK official stamps (Compulsory)
(all stamps must be obtained after 2nd Dan).

Minimum age requirements: 21 years old

KIHON (BASICS)

NB: All from jiyu kamae (Free ready position)

1. Kizami-zuki gyaku-zuki choku-zuki oi-zuki gyaku-zuki (gohon renzoku oi-komi – five tsuki one step plus yori-ashi) X 3 / mawatte

2. Step forward age-enpi (kokutsu-dachi), mawashi-enpi (zenkutsu-dachi), yoko-enpi (kiba-dachi) X 3 / mawatte.

3. Gyaku mawashi-geri mawashi-geri (same leg), mawatte.

4. Ura mawashi-geri gyaku-zuki, X 3 / mawatte.

5. Mae-geri oi-zuki, mawashi-geri uraken, ushiro-geri gyaku-zuki X 3

6. Facing examiner: mae-geri, yoko-geri keage, ushiro-geri, mawashi-geri X 3 (same leg, do not put down) left and right side

KATA (FORM)

Candidates Choice – Tokui kata – Favourite kata from TSKUK sanctioned kata list

Examiners Choice – Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion or Enpi

KUMITE (SPARRING)

Jiyu Kumite: Free Sparring

Minimum Grading Requirements

Minimum 48 months training period, 384 lessons & 6 TSKUK official stamps (Compulsory)
(all stamps must be obtained after 3rd Dan)

Minimum age requirements: 25 years old

TSKUK authorisation

KIHON (BASICS)

Examinee must have mastered all karate techniques, can understand their principles, apply them fully and be able to give general instruction. Questions will be asked in reference to a basic technique.

KATA (FORM)

Candidates Choice – Tokui kata – Favourite kata from TSKUK sanctioned kata list

Candidates Second Choice – Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan, Bassai Dai, Jion, Enpi, Kanku Dai, Hangetsu, Jitte

KUMITE (SPARRING)
Jiyu kumite or (by prior arrangement with examining board) either self-defense or detailed explanation of tokui-waza with a partner.

Minimum Grading Requirements

Minimum 60 months training period, 480 lessons & 6 TSKUK official stamps (Compulsory)
(all stamps must be obtained after 4th Dan)

Minimum age requirements: 30 years old

TSKUK authorisation

KIHON (BASICS)

Examinee must have attained an exceptionally high level of karate technique and displayed originality in their karate. Questions will be asked in reference to a basic technique.

KATA (FORM)

Candidates Choice – Tokui kata – Favourite kata from TSKUK sanctioned kata list

Candidates Second Choice – Bassai Sho, Kanku Sho, Jiin, Wankan, Chinte, Unsu, Sochin

KUMITE (SPARRING)
Jiyu kumite or (by prior arrangement with examining board) either self-defense or detailed explanation of tokui-waza with a partner.