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Syllabus Training for

Red Belt (9th Kyu)

Minimum Grading Requirements

10 lessons

It is possible to double grade from white belt straight to orange belt. To do so, the student must complete all three grading elements (Kihon, Kata, and Kumite) to a distinction standard. They must also be able to complete their red belt kata (Heian Shodan) independently. 

Kihon (Basics)

  1. Choku Zuki x 10 in Heiko Dachi (straight Punch) (parallel Stance)
  2. Gedan Barai x 3 Forward Steps / Turn (groin block)
  3. Age Uke x 3 Forward Steps / Turn (head block)
  4. Soto Uke x 3 Forward Steps /Turn (outside block)
  5. Oi Zuki x 3 Forward Steps / Turn (front punch)
  6. Gyaku Zuki x 3 Forward Steps / Yame (reverse punch) (stop/finish)
  7. Mae Geri x 3 Forward Steps / Yame (front 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 (Forms)

Kihon Kata

Kumite (Sparring)

Sanbon Kumite

3-step sparring, head and stomach

Attack: Jodan (head punch) x3
Defence: Age Uke (head block) x3

Attack: Chudan (stomach punch) x3
Defence: Soto Uke (outside block) x3


Shotokan Assessment Criteria

Please note that the student must meet all the requirements within a section to be awarded that mark.

Distinction

  • Kihon (Basics) (90% or higher)

    The student completes their techniques, to count, without assistance (note that for adult students, there is no count).

    The student performs their techniques to a high standard. Their movements are consistently developed, powerful, fast and with good timing.

    The student is focused and demonstrates intensity within their movements.

  • Kata (Form) (90% or higher)

    The student completes their kata independently without a count or assistance, with the correct techniques in the correct order in the correct directions.

    The student demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency. Their movements are correct, powerful, fast, and consistent.

    The student is focused and demonstrates intensity within their kata.

  • Kumite (Sparring) (90% or higher)

    The student completes their sparring to count without assistance (note that for adult students, there is no count).

    The student demonstrates a high level of form, with consistent speed, power, and timing.

    The student is fully engaged with their partner. They consistently maintain good distance, targeting, and eye contact.

    The student demonstrates focus, intent, and intensity whilst maintaining good control.

Merit

  • Kihon (Basics) (80-89%)

    The student completes the techniques, to count, without assistance (note that for adult students, there is no count).

    The student demonstrates mostly good, developed form with some power, speed, and timing.

    The student is generally focused.

  • Kata (Form) (80-89%)

    The student completes their kata to count without assistance, with the correct techniques in the correct order in the correct directions.

    The student demonstrates good form with some power, speed, and timing.

    OR

    The student completes their kata independently with a basic level of technique.

  • Kumite (Sparring) (80-89%)

    The student completes their sparring to count without assistance, (note that for adult students, there is no count).

    The student demonstrates good form, with some power, speed, and timing.

    The student shows some engagement with the partner. They maintain the correct distance, target, and eye contact.

Credit

  • Kihon (Basics) (70-79%)

    The student completes the required techniques, to count, with assistance (note that for adult students, there is no count).

    The student demonstrates a basic understanding of form.

  • Kata (Form) (70-79%)

    The student completes their kata to count with assistance, with the correct techniques in the correct order in the correct directions.

    The student demonstrates a basic level of technical proficiency in their kata.

  • Kumite (Sparring) (70-79%)

    The student completes their sparring to count with assistance, (note that for adult students, there is no count).

    The student demonstrates a basic understanding of form.

    The student demonstrates basic engagement with their partner.

Fail

  • Kihon (Basics) (69% or lower)

    The student cannot complete the techniques they are asked to demonstrate to count (note that for adult students, there is no count) with assistance after three attempts.

  • Kata (Form) (69% or lower)

    The student cannot complete the kata sequence to count with assistance after three attempts.

  • Kumite (Sparring) (69% or lower)

    The student cannot complete their sparring with assistance after three attempts.

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