KIHON ( BASICS )

All basics from previous gradings, at the discretion of the examiner.

Tsuki / Keri , Ren Raku Waza - Combination Techniques, according to examiner.


KERI ( KICKS ) - All kicks from previous gradings, plus:

Surikomi ( Slide / Step - Front leg kicks )




UCHI & UKE
According to examiner.
To include all Empi ( Elbow ) blocks and stikes.


IPPON KUMITE

For 1st KYU, - Brown Belt, the karate -ka can choose their own blocks and counters to use against a number of pre-determined attacks. However, the blocks and counters must be performed with a
higher degree of skill and accuracy than on previous gradings, and must also be
performed from both Hidari ( Left ) and Migi ( Right ) stance. Also, the block and
counter combinations must be selected from the official Bujinkai Ippon Kumite syllabus, which will be taught to you by your instructor. The attacks to defend against, are :

Attack 1 = Kin Geri - Gedan
Attack 2 = Side head lock - Jodan
Attack 3 = Mawashi Uchi - Chudan
Attack 4 = Ura Mawashi Geri - Jodan
Attack 5 = Mawashi Geri - Jodan
Attack 6 = Ushiro Mawshi Geri - Jodan
Attack 7 = Mae Geri Chudan
Attack 8 = Gyakutsuki - Chudan
Attack 9 = Yoko Geri - Chudan


JIYU IPPON KUMITE
Building upon the skills learnt in Ippon Kumite, the karate-ka must be able to demonstrate a wide range of blocks and counters, performed with chi-mei (knockout blow), against a pre determined attack of the examiners choice. Jiyu Ippon Kumite is performed from Hanmi Gamae.


JIYU KUMITE

The karate-ka must be able to demonstrate good control and varied technique whilst free fighting with a
student of a similar or higher grade. Good fighting spirit is of the utmost importance.


KATA = SHINHO