Brown & White Belt (2nd Kyu)

• The student completes the full Kihon syllabus correctly and independently.
• Preparations, stances, targets and finishing positions are consistently strong.
• The student demonstrates highly developed body dynamics and uses their body effectively to generate the techniques.
• The student demonstrates sharp and effective hip vibration where the hip position remains broadly unchanged.
• Hip rotation is used correctly and effectively where the hips change position.
• Transitions between front stance, back stance and horse stance are smooth, fast and controlled.
• All established and new kicking combinations demonstrate good chamber, extension, hiki-ashi, recovery, balance and coordination.
• The Ushiro Geri–Gyaku Zuki combination is performed fluently and powerfully.
• The student performs at full speed and power while retaining technical quality.
• The student demonstrates outstanding spirit, intensity and focus.

• The student completes Bassai Dai correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates five or six Kata qualities, including Technique:
  • Technique
  • Dynamics
  • Eye direction
  • Timing
  • Kime
  • Zanshin
• Dynamics includes effective body use, balance, power generation and transitions from one technique to the next in a fluid and efficient manner.
• The student demonstrates mature body dynamics, power, spirit and intent.

• The student completes their Jiyu Ippon Kumite correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates correct, fast and explosive Yori Ashi shifting with good timing.
• They maintain Kamae, posture, balance and control while shifting.
• The student demonstrates five or six of:
  • Aim
  • Distance
  • Pressure
  • Control
  • Timing
  • Technique
• The overall performance is standout and comparable with a higher-grade standard.

• The student completes the syllabus correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates good body mechanics and uses them effectively to produce their techniques.
• Hip vibration is clear and generally effective.
• Hip rotation is used appropriately.
• The required stance transitions are correct and generally smooth.
• The new kicking combinations and Ushiro Geri–Gyaku Zuki are performed with good technique, balance and control.
• The student demonstrates good speed, power, spirit and focus.

• The student completes Bassai Dai correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates three or four of the six Kata qualities.
• The student shows good technical understanding, body dynamics, power and spirit.

• The student completes their Jiyu Ippon Kumite correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates good and consistent Yori Ashi shifting.
• The shift is used effectively to establish distance and pressure while maintaining balance and Kamae.
• The student demonstrates three or four of the six Kumite qualities.
• The overall performance is clearly good and above the expected standard.

• The student completes the required Kihon correctly and independently.
• Correct body mechanics are recognisable within the techniques.
• The student demonstrates hip vibration, although it may be weak or inconsistent.
• Appropriate hip rotation is present.
• Transitions between the required stances are recognisable and broadly correct.
• The new kicking combinations are performed with acceptable chamber, recovery, balance and control.
• Ushiro Geri–Gyaku Zuki is performed correctly at a satisfactory basic standard.
• Speed, power, sharpness and spirit may still be inconsistent.

A student cannot reach the required standard if hip vibration is completely absent.

• The student completes Bassai Dai correctly and independently and demonstrates one or two of the six Kata qualities.

OR

• The student subsequently completes Bassai Dai correctly following a formal further attempt.

The student must still demonstrate the minimum technical understanding and body dynamics expected at this grade.

• The student completes their Jiyu Ippon Kumite correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates a recognisable and technically correct Yori Ashi shift.
• They maintain basic Kamae, balance and control while shifting.
• The student demonstrates one or two of the six Kumite qualities at a good standard.
• The remaining areas may be basic or inconsistent.

A correct Yori Ashi shift is required to reach Credit standard.

The student cannot complete the required Kihon correctly after the permitted attempts, or remains unable to demonstrate the minimum body mechanics expected at 2nd Kyu.

The student cannot complete Bassai Dai correctly after the permitted attempts, or completes the sequence but cannot demonstrate the minimum technical understanding and body dynamics expected at this grade.

• The student cannot complete the required Jiyu Ippon Kumite correctly after the permitted attempts.
• This includes being unable to demonstrate a correct Yori Ashi shift after correction and further attempts.