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The following are basic testing requirements for the various Belt levels. These are guidelines only.
Please check with your intructor as to specific material that will be covered during the Belt exam.
9th Kyu (Junior Gold Belt)
Basic Techniques (performed in Shiko-dachi stance)
Middle Punch
High Block
Middle Block
Side Block
Low Block
Knife-Hand Block
Basic Techniques (performed standing in place)
Front Kick
Side Kick
Kata
Kihon Kata
8th Kyu (Adult Orange Belt/Junior Gold Belt with 1st Stripe)
Basic Techniques
Middle Punch, stepping forward in Front Stance
High Block, stepping back in Front Stance
Side Block, stepping forward in Front Stance
Middle Block, stepping back in Front Stance
Low Block, stepping forward in Front Stance
Knife-Hand Block, stepping back in Cat Stance
Front Kick, stepping forward in Front Stance
Side Snap Kick, stepping sideways in Shiko-dachi stance
Kata
Pinan Nidan
Kumite
Sanbon Kumite (3-Step Attack/Defense)
7th Kyu (Adult Orange Belt with 1 Stripe/Junior Gold Belt with 2nd Stripe)
Basic Techniques (performed while stepping through various stances)
Upper Punch, 2 Middle Punches
High Block, Reverse Punch
Side Block, Reverse Punch
Middle Block, Reverse Punch
Low Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Block, Reverse Spear-Hand Thrust
Front Kick, Middle Punch
Middle Front Kick, High Front Kick
Side Thrust Kick
Side Snap Kick
Kata
Pinan Shodan
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Kumite (Basic 1-Step Attack/Defense)
6th Kyu (Adult Green Belt/Junior Purple Belt)
Basic Techniques (performed while stepping through various stances)
Upper Punch, 2 Middle Punches
High Block, Reverse Punch
Side Block, Reverse Punch
Middle Block, Reverse Punch
Low Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Block, Front Kick, Reverse Spear-Hand Thrust
Front Kick, Middle Punch
Middle Front Kick, High Front Kick
Side Thrust Kick, Reverse Punch
Roundhouse Kick
Side Snap Kick
Kata
Pinan Sandan
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Kumite (Basic 1-Step Attack/Defense)
5th Kyu (Adult 2nd level Green Belt/Junior Purple Belt with 1st Stripe)
Basic Techniques (performed while stepping through various stances)
Upper Punch, 2 Middle Punches
High Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Strike
Side Block, Elbow Strike, Backfist Strike
Middle Block
Low Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Block, Front Kick, Reverse Spear-Hand Thrust
Front Kick, Middle Punch
Middle Front Kick, High Front Kick
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Reverse Punch
Roundhouse Kick, Reverse Punch
Side Snap Kick
Kata
Pinan Yondan
Kumite
Jyu-Ippon Kumite (Free-Sparring Stance 1-Step Attack/Defense)
4th Kyu (Adult 3rd level Green Belt/Junior Purple Belt with 2nd Stripe)
Basic Techniques (performed while stepping through various stances)
Upper Punch, 2 Middle Punches
High Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Strike, Reverse Knife-Hand Strike
Side Block, Elbow Strike, Backfist Strike
Middle Block, Reverse Punch
Low Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Block, Front Kick, Reverse Spear-Hand Thrust
Front Kick, Middle Punch
Middle Front Kick, High Front Kick
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Reverse Punch
Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Reverse Punch
Spinning Back kick
Side Snap Kick
Kata
Pinan Godan
Kumite
Jyu-Ippon Kumite (Free-Sparring Stance 1-Step Attack/Defense)
3rd Kyu (Adult Brown Belt/Junior Blue Belt)
Basic Techniques (performed while stepping through various stances)
Upper Punch, 2 Middle Punches
High Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Strike, Reverse Knife-Hand Strike, Spin Reverse Knife-Hand Strike
Side Block, Elbow Strike, Backfist Strike, Reverse Punch
Middle Block, Front Kick, Reverse Punch
Low Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Block, Front Kick, Reverse Spear-Hand Thrust
Front Kick, Middle Punch
Middle Front Kick, High Front Kick
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Reverse Punch
Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Reverse Punch
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Reverse Punch
Spinning Back kick
Side Snap Kick
Kata
Naifanchi Shodan
Kumite
Jyu-Ippon Kumite (Free-Sparring Stance 1-Step Attack/Defense)
Jyu-Kumite (Free Sparring)
2nd Kyu (Adult 2nd level Brown Belt/Junior Blue Belt with 1st Stripe)
Basic Techniques (performed while stepping through various stances)
Upper Punch, 2 Middle Punches
High Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Strike, Reverse Knife-Hand Strike, Spin Reverse Knife-Hand Strike,
Reverse Punch
Side Block, Elbow Strike, Backfist Strike, Reverse Punch
Middle Block, Front Kick, Reverse Punch
Low Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Block, Front Kick, Reverse Spear-Hand Thrust
Front Kick, Middle Punch
Middle Front Kick, High Front Kick
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Reverse Punch
Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Reverse Punch
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Reverse Punch
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Spinning Back Kick, Reverse Punch
Side Snap Kick
Kata
Bassai-Dai
Kumite
Jyu-Ippon Kumite (Free-Sparring Stance 1-Step Attack/Defense)
Jyu-Kumite (Free Sparring)
1st Kyu (Adult 3rd level Brown Belt/Junior Blue Belt with 2nd Stripe)
Basic Techniques (performed while stepping through various stances)
Upper Punch, 2 Middle Punches
High Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Strike, Reverse Knife-Hand Strike, Spin Reverse Knife-Hand Strike,
Lunge Punch
Side Block, Elbow Strike, Backfist Strike, Lunge Punch
Middle Block, Front Kick, Reverse Punch
Low Block, Reverse Punch
High Block, Low Block, Reverse Punch
High Block, Middle Block, Low Block, Reverse Punch
Knife-Hand Block, Front Kick, Reverse Spear-Hand Thrust
Front Kick, Middle Punch
Middle Front Kick, High Front Kick
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Reverse Punch
Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Reverse Punch
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Reverse Punch
Front Kick, Side Thrust Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Spinning Back Kick, Reverse Punch
Low Side Snap Kick, High Side Snap Kick
Kata
Matsumora Rohai
Kumite
Jyu-Ippon Kumite (Free-Sparring Stance 1-Step Attack/Defense)
Jyu-Kumite (Free Sparring)
*Shodan (Adult Black Belt/ Junior Red Belt)
Red Belt Testing is conducted personally by Shihan Fumio Demura. Students may be asked
to perform any or all parts of their training through all the Kyu levels. To qualify for Red Belt
Testing the student must be able to perform with sufficient strength, speed and control, all the
basic hand and kicking techniques. The student must also be able to perform without error,
all 22 of the Kyu Level Kata (refer to the Shito-Ryu Genbu-Kai Kata list). The student must
also demonstrate a high level of skill in Kumite (Free Sparring).
Finally, the student must have an excellent attendance record, must be able to recite and explain the
Dojo Kun (Genbu-Kai oath); must demonstrate leadership, respect for others, dedication,
commitment, hard work, and a willingness to help others.
* All Shodan testing is conducted personally by Shihan Fumio Demura.
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