9th – 1st KYU SYLLABUS
9th Kyu (Red Belt)
The student will be expected to perform the following:KIHON WAZA (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
Japanese
English Meaning
1) Jodan Uke
2) Gedan Barai
3) Gyaku Zuki
4) Tobikomi Zuki
5) Mae Geri
6) Jun Zuki
7) Hidari Hanmi Gemae
Head Block
Lower Block (Parry)
Opposite Punch (Left & Right)
Front Snap Punch (Towards the face)
Front Kick
Lunge Punch
Left Fighting Stance
Students will be expected to know:The Correct DOJO Etiquette (DOJO KUN)
The following Japanese Terminology should be learnt:
1) Dojo
2) Sensei
3) Sempai
4) Rei
5) Yame
6) Yoi
7) Uke
8) Zuki (Tsuki)
9) Geri (Keri)
10) Seiken
11) Mawatte
12) Seiza
13) Kiritsu
14) Musubi Dachi
15) Otagai
16) Hidari
17) Migi
Training Area or Hall
Instructor *
Assistant Instructor *
Bow *
Stop *
Ready (in Shizen Hontai Stance)
Block
Punch (Thrust)
Kick
Two Knuckle Fist
Turn
Kneel
Stand up
Attention Stance (See appendix)
Everybody
Left
Right
Words with an * are very important to know, and are for your safety
8th Kyu (Yellow Belt)
The student will be expected to perform the following:KIHON WAZA (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
Japanese
English Meaning
1) Jun Zuki, Mawatte, Jodan Uke
2) Gyaku Zuki, Mawatte, Gedan Barai
3) Mae Geri
4) Surikomi Mae Geri
5) Sokuto Yoko Geri Chudan
6) Mawashi Geri Chudan
Punch, turn with head level block
Reverse punch, turn with lower sweeping block
(Front Kick [with rear leg])
(One Step Front Leg Kick)
(Side Kick to body [Using edge of foot])
(Roundhouse Kick)
RENRAKU WAZA (COMBINATION TECHNIQUES)
1) Chudan Mae Geri (without changing guard), Tobikomi Zuki
2) Surikomi Mae Geri Chudan, Tobikomi Zuki
3) Chudan Mae Geri, Gyaku Zuki
4) Surikomi Mae Geri Chudan, Gyaku Zuki
KATA (FORM)
Pinan Nidan
The following Japanese terminology should be learnt
Japanese
English Meaning
1) Sonoba
2) Soto
3) Uchi
4) Kime
5) Tettsui
6) Mae
7) Yoko
8) Ushiro
9) Gyaku
10) Jodan
11) Chudan
12) Gedan
13) Sonobade Ippon Toru
14) Jun Zuki Hidari Hanmi Gemae
Stay in the same place
Outside
Inside
Focus
Hammer Fist
Front
Side
Back
Reverse
Head area (Shoulders upwards)
Body area (Waist to chest)
Lower body area (Below waist)
Change to Gyaku Zuki (Stance)
(See appendix)
7th Kyu (Orange Belt)
The student will be expected to perform the following:KIHON WAZA (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
1) Jun Zuki
2) Gyaku Zuki
3) Jun Zuki no Tsukkomi (Longer [Deeper] Jun Zuki)
4) Mae Geri Chudan
5) Mawashi Geri Chudan
6) Sokuto Yoko Geri Chudan
RENRAKU WAZA (COMBINATION TECHNIQUES)
1) Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Gyaku Zuki Chudan
2) Surikomi Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Gyaku Zuki Chudan
UKE (BLOCKS) – Performed in Jun Zuki Dachi
1) Jodan Uke
2) Gedan Barai
3) Chudan Soto Uke
4) Chudan Uchi Uke
5) Gedan Uke
6) Shuto Uke
KATA (FORM)
1) Pinan Nidan 2) Pinan Shodan
The following Japanese Terminology should be learnt:
Japanese
1) Naore
2) Uraken
3) Nukite
4) Kihon
5) Ashi Barai
6) Gedan Barai
7) Harai / Barai
8) Tachi / Dachi
English Meaning
Return to ready position and be in Shizentai Musubi Dachi (Stance)
Back Fist
Spear Hand
Basic
Foot Sweep (Ashi = Foot [or Leg])
Lower Sweeping Block
Sweep (Or Parry)
Stance
KUMITE
Light contact – Children
Semi-contact – Adult
6th Kyu (Green Belt)
The student will be expected to perform the following:KIHON WAZA (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
1) Kette Jun Zuki (See appendix)
2) Kette Gyaku Zuki (See appendix)
3) Tobikomi Zuki
4) Surikomi Mae Geri Chudan
5) Surikomi Mawashi Geri Chudan
6) Surikomi Sokuto Yoko Geri Chudan
RENRAKU WAZA (COMBINATION TECHNIQUES)
1) Mae Geri, Sokuto Yoko Fumikomi, Gyaku Zuki Chudan
2) Surikomi Mae Geri, Sokuto Yoko Geri Chudan, Gyaku Zuki
3) Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri (same leg), Gyaku Zuki
UKE (BLOCKS) – Performed in Jun Zuki Dachi
1) Jodan Uke
2) Gedan Barai
3) Chudan Soto Uke
4) Chudan Uchi Uke
5) Gedan Uke
6) Shuto Uke
KATA (FORM)
1) Pinan Nidan
2) Pinan Shodan
3) Pinan Sandan
Numbers (With pronunciation in [])
Ichi [itch] = One
Roku [rook] = Six
Ni [nee] = Two
Shichi [sitch] = Seven
San [san] = Three
Hachi [hatch] = Eight
Shi (Yon) [she] = Four
Kyu [koo] = Nine
Go [go] = Five
Jyu [jew] = Ten
KUMITE
Semi-contact – All Students
5th Kyu (Blue Belt)
The student will be expected to perform the following:KIHON WAZA (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
1) Kette Jun Zuki
2) Kette Gyaku Zuki
3) Kette Jun Zuki no Tsukkomi
4) Nagashi Zuki
5) Mae Geri Chudan
6) Ushiro Geri Chudan
7) Sokuto Yoko Geri Chudan
8) Nidan Geri Jodan
RENRAKU WAZA (COMBINATION TECHNIQUES)
1) Mawashi Geri Jodan, Ushiro Geri Chudan, Gyaku Zuki
2) Surikomi Sokuto Yoko Fumikomi, Ushiro Geri Chudan, Uraken Jodan
3) Mawashi Geri, Sokuto Yoko Geri Chudan (same leg), Gyaku Zuki
UKE (BLOCKS) – Performed in fighting stance vs opponent
1) Jodan Uke
2) Gedan Barai
3) Chudan Soto Uke
4) Chudan Uchi Uke
5) Gedan Uke
6) Shuto Uke
KATA (FORM)
1) Pinan Sandan
2) Pinan Yondan
KUMITE (FREE SPARRING)
Semi-Contact – All Students
The following Japanese Terminology should be learnt:
Japanese
1) Ude
2) Nagashi Uke
3) Nagashi Zuki
English Meaning
Forearm
Parry Block
Parry Punch / Counter Punch
4th Kyu (Purple Belt)
The student will be expected to perform the following:KIHON WAZA (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
1) Kette Jun Zuki
2) Kette Gyaku Zuki
3) Kette Jun Zuki no Tsukkomi
4) Nagashi Zuki
5) Mae Geri Chudan
6) Ushiro Geri Chudan
7) Sokuto Yoko Geri Chudan
8) Nidan Geri Jodan
RENRAKU WAZA (COMBINATION TECHNIQUES)
1) Mawashi Geri Chudan, Nagashi Zuki Jodan, Gyaku Zuki
2) Surikomi Mae Geri Chudan, Nagashi Zuki Jodan, Mawashi Geri Chudan
3) Mae Geri Chudan, Sokuto Yoko Fumikomi, Ushiro Geri Chudan, Gyaku Zuki Chudan
UKE (BLOCKS) – Performed in fighting stance vs opponent
2) Gedan Barai
3) Chudan Soto Uke
4) Chudan Uchi Uke
5) Gedan Uke
KATA (FORM)
1) Pinan Yodan
2) Pinan Godan
KUMITE
Semi-Contact – All Students
The following Japanese Terminology should be learnt:
Japanese
1) Te
2) Oya Yubi
3) Naka Yuki
4) Ko Yuki
5) Te Kubi
6) Te no Uchi
English Meaning
Hand
Thumb
Middle finger
Little Finger
Wrist
Palm
3rd Kyu (Brown Belt, One Stripe)
The student will be expected to perform the following:KIHON WAZA (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
1) Kette Jun Zuki
2) Kette Gyaku Zuki
3) Kette Jun Zuki no Tsukkomi
4) Tobikomi Zuki
5) Nagashi Zuki
6) Mae Geri Chudan
7) Ushiro Geri Chudan
8) Sokuto Yoko Geri Chudan
9) Nidan Geri Jodan
10) Ura-Mawashi Geri Jodan
RENRAKU WAZA (COMBINATION TECHNIQUES)
1) Surikomi Mae Geri Chudan, Mawashi Geri Chudan, Ushiro Geri Chudan, Uraken Jodan
2) Mae Geri Chudan, Mawashi Geri Chudan, Gyaku Zuki Chudan, Mawashi Geri Chudan
3) Surikomi Mae Geri Chudan, Sokuto Yoko Fumikomi, Ushiro Geri Chudan, Uraken Jodan
UKE (BLOCKS) – Performed in fighting stance vs opponent
1) Jodan Uke
2) Gedan Barai
3) Chudan Soto Uke
4) Chudan Uchi Uke
5) Gedan Uke
6) Shuto Uke
KATA (FORM)
1) Kushanku
2) One Pinan Kata of instructors choice
KUMITE (FREE SPARRING)
15 Minutes of Semi-Contact
2nd Kyu (Brown Belt, Two Stripes)
The student will be expected to perform the following:KIHON WAZA (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
1) Kette Jun Zuki
2) Kette Gyaku Zuki
3) Kette Jun Zuki no Tsukkomi
4) Nagashi Zuki
5) Mae Geri Chudan
6) Ushiro Geri Chudan
7) Surikomi Sokuto Yoko Geri Chudan
8) Nidan Geri Jodan
9) Ura-Mawashi Geri Jodan
RENRAKU WAZA (COMBINATION TECHNIQUES)
1) Surikomi Mae Geri Chudan, Nagashi Zuki Jodan, Mawashi Geri Jodan, Gyaku Zuki
2) Mae Geri Chudan, Sokuto Geri Jodan, Ushiro Geri Chudan, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki Chudan
3) Surikomi Tobikomi Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Surikomi Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Gyaku Zuki
UKE (BLOCKS) – Performed in fighting stance vs opponent
1) Jodan Uke
2) Gedan Barai
3) Chudan Soto Uke
4) Chudan Uchi Uke
5) Gedan Uke
6) Shuto Uke
KATA (FORM)
1) Kushanku
2) Naihanchi
3) Two Pinan Katas of instructors choice
KUMITE (FREE SPARRING)
20 Minutes of Semi-Contact
1st Kyu (Brown Belt, Three Stripes)
The student will be expected to perform the following:KIHON WAZA (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
1) Kette Jun Zuki
2) Kette Gyaku Zuki
3) Kette Jun Zuki no Tsukkomi
4) Tobikomi Zuki
5) Nagashi Zuki
6) Surikomi Mawashi Geri Jodan
7) Ushiro Geri Chudan
8) Surikomi Sokuto Yoko Geri Jodan
9) Ura-Mawashi Geri Jodan
RENRAKU WAZA (COMBINATION TECHNIQUES)
1) Tobikomi Zuki Jodan, Gyaku Zuki, Surikomi Mae Geri Chudan, Mawashi Geri Chudan,
Ushiro Geri Chudan, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki Chudan
2) Surikomi Uraken, Gyaku Zuki, Surikomi Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri, Uraken,
Gyaku Zuki
3) Mae Geri Chudan, Nagashi Zuki Jodan, Gyaku Zuki Chudan, Mawashi Geri Jodan
UKE (BLOCKS) – Performed in fighting stance vs opponent
1) Jodan Uke
2) Gedan Barai
3) Chudan Soto Uke
4) Chudan Uchi Uke
5) Gedan Uke
6) Shuto Uke
KATA (FORM)
1) Kushanku
2) Chinto
3) Wanshu
4) Three Pinan Katas of your choice
KUMITE (FREE SPARRING)
25 Minutes of Semi-Contact
APPENDIX
OTHER JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY
DOJO ETIQUETTE – THE OPENING CEREMONY (IN ORDER)
(Japanese)
(English Meaning)
Musubi Dachi
Seiza
Sensei Ni Rei
Otagai Ni Rei
Kiritsu
Attention Stance (See TACHIKATA)
Kneel (Left knee first, then right knee)
Bow to Instructor
Bow to DOJO and all assembled
Stand up to attention stance
KIHON-WAZA (BASIC TECHNIQUES)
Kata
Ki
Kiai
Kime
Mawatte
A sequence of pre-arranged movements and techniques
Spirit and Energy
Shout
Focus
Turn
ASHI-WAZA (FOOT TECHNIQUES)
Ashibo Kake Uke
Ashikubi Kake Uke
Ashi Yubi
Chusoku
Heisoku
Hiza
Johsokutei
Kakato
Kasokutei
Soku
Sokuto
Sune
Teishoku
Leg Hook Block
Ankle Hooking Block
Toes
Sole of the foot
Instep
Knee
Ball of foot
Foot Heel
Top of foot
Feet
Foot Edge
Shin
Sole
KERI-WAZA (KICKING TECHNIQUES)
Kin Geri Gedan
Mae Geri
Mawashi Geri
Mika Zuki Geri
Tobi Geri
Tobi Nidan Geri
Kick using Kasokutei
Front Kick
Round House Kick (Turning Kick)
Crescent Kick
Jumping Kick
Double Jumping Kick
TSUKI-WAZA (PUNCHING TECHNIQUES)
Fumikomi
Gyaku Zuki
Jun Zuki
Kette Gyaku Zuki
Kette Jun Zuki
Zu Zuki
Downward Stamping Kick
Reverse Punch
Lunge Punch
From, for example, a right Gyaku Zuki, perform a right Mae Geri,
move back your kicking leg and go forward with your right
foot, then perform a left Gyaku Zuki
From, for example, a left Jun Zuki stance, perform a right Mae
Geri, move back your kicking leg and go forward with your right
foot, then perform a right Jun Zuki
Head Butt
UKE (BLOCKING TECNHIQUES)
Gedan Barai (Uke)
Jodan Uke
Juji Uke
Shoto Uke
Downward Block or Lower Block (Parry)
Head Block using the forearm (twisting and keeping the forearm at
45° covering face)
X-Block
Knife Hand Block
TE (HAND TECHNIQUES)
Empi / Hiji
Haito
Hiraken
Hitosashi Ippon Ken
Ippon Ken One
Ippon Nukite One
Kaisho Uchi
Kakete
Kamade Bear
Koken Arch
Kokum
Kuma Uchi
Kuri Uke
Nakadaka Ippon Ken
Nihon Nukite
Nukite
Otoshi Empi Uchi
Seiken
Shotei
Shuto
Te no Uchi
Teisho
Te Kubi
Elbow
Ridge/Inner Knife Hand (Inside of hand)
Flat Fist
Fore Finger Fist
Knuckle Fist
Finger Spear Hand (With index finger)
Open Hand Strike
Block and hold
Hand Strike (With palm heel)
Fist / Wrist
Ox-Jaw Hand
Bear Hand Strike
Block, hold, and pull
Middle Finger Fist
Two Finger Spear Hand (Index and middle)
Spear Hand (Using fingertips)
Downward Elbow Block
Two Knuckle Fist (Normal fist)
Palm Hand
Knife Hand (Outside of the hand)
Palm
Palm Heel (Edge)
Wrist
Tettsui
Ude
Uraken
Yonhon Nukite
Yubi
Hammer Fist (Outside edge of fist)
Forearm
Back Fist
Spear Hand (With all four fingers)
Finger
MISCELLANOUS
Ago
Ai
Arigato Gozaimashita
Budo (Bu-do)
Bunkai
Choyaku
Hei
Do
Ganmen
Goshi
Hai
Hana
Hizagashira
Ibuki
Jutsu
Kagami
Kaiten
Kamae
Kao
Ken
Kihon
Kin
Kohai
Kumite / Gumite
Kuti
Ma-ai
Makiwara
Mokuso
Mokuso Yame
Morote
Jaw
Harmony
“Thank you very much”
Martial-Art Way
Techniques and applications of a Kata
Jumping
Close
Way
Face
Hip
Yes
Nose
Knee-Cap
Exhaling Strongly
Art
Ducking
Turning (In different angles and directions)
Posture
Face
Fist
Basics or Fundamentals
Groin
Junior
Sparring (Kumit = Exchange, te = Techniques)
Step Back (while performing a technique)
The ability to judge distances
Punching board
Close Eyes / Meditation / Meditate
Open Eyes
Both hands simultaneously
MISCELLANOUS (Continued)
Obi
Ohyo
Onegaishimasu
Randori
Renraku
Belt
Application
“Will you please ?” (“Please teach me”)
Free taking, Multiple attackers, form practice one-to-one
Combination
Rokkotsu
Sabaki
Shihai
Shomen
Suri Ashi
Tai
Tai Sabaki
Tao Shi Waza
Tate
Te
Tsumasaki
Ura
Waza
Yakusoku
Zanshin
Zen
ZenShinShite
Zuno
Rib
General term for body moving or shifting
Tournament
Front
Sliding Step
Body
Body Movement
Take-Down Techniques
Vertical
Hand
Tips of Toes
Spinning
Technique
Pre-arranged
Awareness (of one’s opponent and environment)
Front
Step forward with the back foot
Head or brains
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