Purple Belt (5th Kyu)

• The student completes all of the required techniques and repetitions correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates sharp, fully developed and consistently effective two-arm preparation on their blocking techniques.
• The student demonstrates strong stances and good body dynamics, including appropriate hip rotation.
• Their techniques are consistently well prepared and completed to the correct targets.
• The student demonstrates standout speed, power, timing, balance, focus and spirit.
• The overall performance is above the standard normally expected at this grade.

• The student completes Heian Yondan correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates five or six of the following qualities, one of which must be Technique:
  • Technique: correct movements, stances, preparations and targets.
  • Dynamics: effective body use, balance and power generation, with transitions from one technique to the next in a fluid and efficient manner.
  • Eye direction: correct and purposeful visual focus.
  • Timing: appropriate rhythm and timing.
  • Kime: clear focus, energy and intent at the completion of techniques.
  • Zanshin: continued awareness, concentration and readiness.
• The overall performance is standout for this grade.

• The student completes their Kihon Ippon Kumite correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates five or six of the following:
  • Aim
  • Distance
  • Pressure
  • Control
  • Timing
  • Technique
• The overall performance is consistently strong and standout for the grade.

• The student completes all of the required techniques correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates correct and well-coordinated two-arm preparation on most or all of their blocking techniques.
• Their stances and body dynamics are generally good and consistent.
• They demonstrate good speed, power, balance, focus and spirit.
• The overall performance is clearly good and above the standard normally expected at this grade.

• The student completes Heian Yondan correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates three or four of the six Kata qualities.
• The overall performance is clearly good and above the expected standard.

• The student completes their Kihon Ippon Kumite correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates three or four of the six Kumite qualities.
• The student demonstrates good technical understanding, partner engagement and control.

• The student completes the required techniques and repetitions correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates recognisable two-arm preparation on their blocking techniques, although it may be weak or inconsistent.
• Their stances and basic body dynamics are acceptable for the grade.
• Speed, power, balance, preparation or focus may remain inconsistent.
• The overall performance meets the standard normally expected from a student grading for Purple Belt.

A student whose two-arm preparation is weak may still achieve Credit where the correct movement is recognisable.

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

OR

• The student subsequently completes the Kata correctly after a serious error has been explained and a formal further attempt is given.

• The student completes their Kihon Ippon Kumite correctly and independently.
• The student demonstrates one or two of the six Kumite qualities at a good standard.
• The remaining areas may be basic or inconsistent.

The student remains unable to complete the required Kihon correctly after the permitted attempts.

The student remains unable to complete Heian Yondan correctly after the permitted attempts.

The student remains unable to complete the required Kihon Ippon Kumite correctly after the permitted attempts.