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BSKA SYLLABUS and Terminology

(currently under review)

Contents

                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                 

10th Kyu                                                                                                                     1

9th Kyu                                                                                                                       2

8th Kyu                                                                                                                       2

7th Kyu                                                                                                                       2

6th Kyu                                                                                                                       3

5th Kyu                                                                                                                       3

4th Kyu                                                                                                                       3

3rd Kyu                                                                                                                       4

2nd Kyu                                                                                                                      4

1st Kyu                                                                                                                       4

1st Dan                                                                                                                       4

2nd Dan                                                                                                                      5

3rd Dan                                                                                                                       5

4th Dan                                                                                                                       5

5th Dan                                                                                                                       6

                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                 

      Combinations (Renraku Waza)                                                                           6

Ippon Kumite                                                                                                        6

Nanahon Kumite (Seven Step Sparring)                                                              7

Sanbon Kumite (Three Step Sparring)                                                                 7

Yakusoku Kumite (Semi-free Sparring)                                                               7

      Elements of Kata                                                                                                 7

 

 

 

 

 

10th Kyu

 

Etiquette and procedure:

 

                                                How to fold and wear a Karate gi (suit).

 

                                                Japanese name   Position of feet

(looking down at your feet)                   

Stances:                                  Heisoku Dachi                                         ll

                                                Musubi Dachi                                           \/

                                                Heiko Dachi                                            l  l

                                                Shizen Dachi                                         \    /

                                                Shizen Dachi Heiko                               l     l

                                                Shizen Dachi Dai                                  \       /

                                                Kiba Dachi                                           l         l

                                                Shiko Dachi                                        \           /

                                                ZenKutsu Dachi                                 --        _

 

Strikes:                                    Chudan Tsuki

                                                Jodan Tsuki

                                                Gedan Tsuki

                                               

Blocks:                                    Gedan Barai

                                                Jodan Uke

 

Kicks:                                      Hiza Geri

                                                Kin Geri

 

Self Defence Techniques Against:

 

                                                Hair Grab

                                                Throat Grab

NOTE: All Techniques are also to practiced in shizendachi heiko showing use of hip and basic arm configuration

Such as elbows in, wrists flat, fist turn at end of travel, shoulders relaxed, ball of foot at impact, back heel down etc

Oitsuke from kihon dachi hidari and migi.


9th Kyu

 

Understanding of warm up exercises and stretching routines.

 

 

Stances:                                  Kihon Dachi

 

Strikes:                                    Jodan Gyaku Tsuki and Oitsuki

                                                Chudan Gyaku Tsuki and Oitsuki

                                                Gedan Gyaku Tsuki and Oitsuki

 

Blocks:                                    Chudan Uchi Uke

                                                Chudan Soto Uke

                                                Tenshin Jodan Uke

                                                Tenshin Gedan Uke

 

Kicks:                                      Mae Geri Keage

                                                Mae Geri Kekomi

                                                Mawashi Geri

 

Combinations:                          Shodan

                                                Nidan

 

Pair Techniques:                     Ippon Kumite Shodan

                                                Ippon Kumite Nidan

 

Self Defence Techniques Against:

 

                                                Push against chest and throat

                                                Grab of collar or shoulder

 

 

Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

NOTE: All Techniques are also to practiced in shizendachi heiko showing use of hip and basic arm configuration

Such as elbows in, wrists flat, fist turn at end of travel, shoulders relaxed, ball of foot at impact, back heel down etc

Oitsuke from kihon dachi hidari and migi.

 

 

 

8th Kyu

 

Stances:                                  Sanchin Dachi

 

Strikes:                                    Uraken Otoshi Uchi

                                                Uraken Yoko Uchi

 

Blocks:                                    Seiryutoh Uke

 

Kicks:                                      Kansetsu Geri

 

Combinations:                          Sandan

                                                Yondan

 

Pair Techniques:                     Ippon Kumite Sandan

 

Kata:                                        Kihon

 

Self Defence Techniques Against:

 

                                                Pull from front

                                                Head Lock and rear holds

 

Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

NOTE: All Techniques are also to practiced in shizendachi heiko showing use of hip and basic arm configuration

Such as elbows in, wrists flat, fist turn at end of travel, shoulders relaxed, ball of foot at impact, back heel down etc

Oitsuke from kihon dachi hidari and migi. All into body held pad.

 

 

 

7th Kyu

 

Stances:                                  Neko Ashi Dachi

                                                Fudo Dachi

 

Strikes:                                    Maeken Tsuki

                                                Age Tsuki

                                                Furi Uchi

 

Blocks:                                    Tetsui Otoshi Uke

                                                Shuto Uke Gedan

 

Kicks:                                      Yoko Geri Chudan

                                                Yoko Keage

 

Combinations:                          Godan

 

Pair Techniques:                     Nanahon Kumite Shodan

 

Kata:                                        Pinan Shodan

 

 

Note:        Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

 

 

6th Kyu

 

Stances:                                  Sokutsu Dachi

 

Strikes:                                    Hiraken Tsuki

                                                Tensho Uchi

                                                Yonhon Nukite

 

Blocks:                                    Morote Uke

                                                Shuto Uke

                                                Tenshin Chudan Uke

                                                Cho Uke

 

Kicks:                                      Gyaku Mawashi Geri

                                                Ura Mawashi Geri

 

Combinations:                          Rokudan

 

Pair Techniques:                     Ippon Kumite Yondan

 

Kumite:                                    Yakusoku Kumite Shodan

 

Kata:                                        Pinan Nidan

 

 

Note:        Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

 

5th Kyu

 

Stances:                                  Kokutsu Dachi

 

Strikes:                                    Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi

                                                Shuto Sokutsu Uchi

                                                Shuto Yoko Uchi

 

Blocks:                                    Empi Ate Chudan

                                                Uchi Uke Gedan Barai                            

 

Kicks:                                      Ushiro Geri Chudan

                               

Combinations:                          Nanadan

 

 

                                                Hachidan

 

Pair Techniques:                     Ippon Kumite Godan

                                                Ippon Kumite Rokudan

                               

Kumite:                                    Yakusoku Kumite Nidan                         

 

Kata:                                        Pinan Sandan

 

Note:        Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

4th Kyu

 

Stances:                                  Kosa Dachi

 

Strikes:                                    Empi Ate Jodan

                                                Empi Ate Age         

                                                Shuto Yoko Uchi

 

Blocks:                                    Osei Uke

                                                Juji Uke

                                                Harai Uke

                               

Kicks:                                      Kakato Geri

                                                Ushiro Mawashi Geri

                                                Mae Tobi Geri

                               

Combinations:                          Kyudan

                                                Judan

                               

Pair Techniques:                     Nanahon Kumite Nidan                           

Kumite:                                    Yakusoku Kumite Sandan                                                      

Kata:                                        Pinan Yondan

 

Note:        Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

3rd Kyu

 

Stances:  )

Strikes:    )

Blocks:    )               Complete Knowledge

Kicks:      )

 

Combinations:          1 - 10

 

Pair Techniques:     Nanahon Kumite Sandan        

                                                Nanahon Kumite Shodan and Nidan performed as Niningake

 

Kumite:                                    Jiyu Kumite

                                               

Kata:                                        Bunkai for Pinan Sandan and Yondan

                                                Pinan Godan

 

Note:        Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

2nd Kyu

 

 

Stances:  )

Strikes:    )

Blocks:    )               Complete Knowledge

Kicks:      )

 

Combinations:          1 - 10

 

Pair Techniques:                     Ippon Kumite Ju-ichidan

Ippon Kumite Ju-nidan

                                                Sanbon Kumite Shodan, Nidan and Sandan

                               

Kata:                                        Kosukundai

 

Note:        Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

 

1st Kyu

 

 

Stances:  )

Strikes:    )

Blocks:    )               Complete Knowledge

Kicks:      )

 

Combinations:          1 - 10

 

Pair Techniques:                     Ippon Kumite Ju-sandan

Nanahon Kumite Yondan

                                                Sanbon Kumite Yondan, Godan, Rokudan

Nanahon Kumite Shodan, Nidan and Sandan performed as                  Saningake

                               

Kata:                                        Shinsei

                                                Bassai Dai

 

Note:        Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

 

1st Dan

 

 

Stances:  )

Strikes:    )

Blocks:    )               Complete Knowledge

Kicks:      )

 

Combinations:          1 - 10

 

Pair Techniques:                     Ippon Kumite 1 - 12

Nanahon Kumite 1 - 4

                                                Sanbon Kumite 1 - 6

                                                Niningake and Saningake

                               

Kata:                                        Seipai

                                                Ni Sei Shi

                                                Wanshu

 

Note:        Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

 

 

2nd Dan

 

Stances:  )

Strikes:    )

Blocks:    )               Complete Knowledge

Kicks:      )

Combinations:)

 

Pair Techniques:                     Nanahon Kumite Godan

Nanahon Kumite Shodan, Nidan, Sandan and Yondan as Yoningake

 

Kata:                                        Seinchin

                                                Lohai

                                                Matsukase

 

Note:        Techniques from previous grading examinations may be tested at the discretion of the examiner.

 

 

 

3rd Dan

 

 

Stances:  )

Strikes:    )

Blocks:    )               Complete Knowledge

Kicks:      )

Combinations:)

 

Pair Techniques:                     Nanahon Kumite Rokudan

Nanahon Kumite Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, and Godan as Goningake

 

Kata:                                        Seisan

                                                Ananko

                                                Saifa