Syllabus – Colored Belts / Kyu Grades

Beginner - White Belt - White belt

Beginners Karate Course

The Beginners Karate Course is a comprehensive set of karate classes that teaches all the basic skills to prepare for a grading to 10th Kyu.
Read the full details of the Adults' Karate Courses.

10th Kyu - Red Belt - 10th Kyu - Red belt

Kihon (Basic Techniques)

  • Oi Zuki.
  • Age Uke, (forwards and backwards).
  • Ude Uke, (forwards and backwards).
  • Mae Geri.

Gohon Kumite (5 Step Sparring)

  • Jodan (to examiner’s count).

Kata (Sequences)

  • Taikyoku (to examiners count).

9th Kyu - Orange Belt - 9th Kyu - Orange belt

Kihon (Basic Techniques)

  • Kara Zuki.
  • Gyaku Zuki, (on the spot, both sides).
  • Oi Zuki.
  • Age Uke, (forwards and backwards).
  • Ude Uke, (forwards and backwards).
  • Uchi Uke, (forwards and backwards).
  • Shuto Uke, (forwards and Backwards).
  • Mae Geri.
  • Keage, (in Kiba Dachi).
  • Kekomi, (in Kiba Dachi).

Gohon Kumite (5 Step Sparring)

  • Jodan.
  • Chudan.

Kata (Sequences)

  • Taikyoku.

8th Kyu - Yellow Belt - 8th Kyu - Yellow belt

Kihon (Basic Techniques)

  • Kara Zuki.
  • Gyaku Zuki, (on the spot, both sides).
  • Oi Zuki.
  • Age Uke, (forwards and backwards).
  • Ude Uke, (forwards and backwards).
  • Uchi Uke, (forwards and backwards).
  • Shuto Uke, (forwards and Backwards).
  • Mae Geri.
  • Keage, (in Kiba Dachi).
  • Kekomi, (in Kiba Dachi).

Gohon Kumite (5 Step Sparring)

  • Jodan.
  • Chudan.

Kata (Sequences)

  • Heian Shodan.

7th Kyu - Green Belt - 7th Kyu - Green belt

Kihon

  • Oi Zuki.
  • Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki, (forwards and backwards).
  • Ude Uke, Gyaku Zuki, (forwards and backwards).
  • Uchi Uke, Gyaku Zuki, (forwards and backwards).
  • Shuto Uke, Nukite (forwards and Backwards).
  • Mae Geri.
  • Keage, (in Kiba Dachi).
  • Kekomi, (in Kiba Dachi).

Kihon Ippon Kumite

  • Two techniques each for Jodan, Chudan.
  • Both sides, same defense not to be repeated on the same side.

Kata

  • Heian Nidan.

6th Kyu - Blue Belt - 6th Kyu - Blue belt

Kihon

  • Sanbon Zuki.
  • Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Ude Uke, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Uchi Uke, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Shuto Uke, Mae Geri (front leg), Nukite, (forwards and Backwards).
  • Mae Geri.
  • Keage, (in Kiba Dachi).
  • Kekomi, (in Zenkutsu Dachi).
  • Ren Geri, Mae Geri Chudan, Mae Geri Jodan.
  • Mawashi Geri.

Kihon Ippon Kumite

  • Two techniques each for Jodan, Chudan, Mae Geri, Kekomi.
  • Both sides, same defense not to be repeated on the same side.

Kata

  • Heian Sandan.
  • Plus one previous Kata of the Examiner’s choice.

5th Kyu - Purple Belt - 5th Kyu - Purple belt

Kihon

  • Sanbon Zuki.
  • Age Uke, Mae Geri, Gyaku Zuki, (forwards and backwards).
  • Ude Uke, Empi, Uraken, (forwards and backwards).
  • Uchi Uke, Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, (forwards and backwards).
  • Shuto Uke, Mae Geri (front leg), Nukite, (forwards and Backwards).
  • Mae Geri, Oi Zuki.
  • Mae Geri, Gyaku Zuki.
  • Ren Geri, Mae Geri Chudan, Mae Geri Jodan.
  • Ren Geri, Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri.
  • Ren Geri, Mae Geri, Kekomi.

Kihon Ippon Kumite

  • Two techniques each for Jodan, Chudan, Mae Geri, Kekomi.
  • Both sides, same defense not to be repeated on the same side.

Kata

  • Heian Yondan.
  • Plus one previous Kata of the Examiner’s choice.

4th Kyu - Purple White Belt - 4th Kyu - Purple white belt

Kihon

  • Sanbon Zuki.
  • Mae Geri, Sanbon Zuki.
  • Age Uke, Mae Geri, Gyaku Zuki, and Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Ude Uke, Empi, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Uchi Uke (in Kokutsu Dachi), Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Shuto Uke, Mae Geri (front leg), Nukite, (forwards and Backwards).
  • Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai.
  • Mae Geri, Kekomi, Shuto Uchi, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai.
  • Keage (Kiba Dachi), Gyaku Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi), Gedan Barai (Kiba Dachi).
  • Ushiro Geri.
  • Mae Geri, Kekomi, (same leg on the spot, both sides).

Kaeshi Ippon Kumite

  • From Gedan Barai, first person attacks Jodan Oi Zuki, defender steps back using Age Uke and counters with Oi Zuki Chudan. The first person steps back with Ude Uke and counters with Gyaku Zuki Chudan.
  • This combination is performed twice each side by both people.

Kihon Ippon Kumite

  • Two techniques each for Jodan, Chudan, Mae Geri, Kekomi, Mawashi Geri.
  • Both sides, same defense not to be repeated on the same side.

Kata

  • Heian Godan.
  • Plus one previous Kata of the Examiner’s choice.

3rd Kyu - Brown Belt - 3rd Kyu - Brown belt

Kihon

  • Sanbon Zuki.
  • Mae Geri, Sanbon Zuki.
  • Age Uke, Mae Geri, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai (forwards and backwards).
  • Ude Uke, Empi, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai (forwards and backwards).
  • Uchi Uke (in Kokutsu Dachi), Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai (forwards and backwards).
  • Shuto Uke, Mae Geri (front leg), Nukite (forwards and Backwards).
  • Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai.
  • Mae Geri, Kekomi, Shuto Uchi, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai.
  • Keage (Kiba Dachi), Gyaku Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi), Gedan Barai (Kiba Dachi).
  • Ushiro Geri.
  • Mae Geri, Kekomi, (same leg on the spot, both sides).

Kihon Ippon Kumite

  • Two techniques each for Jodan, Chudan, Mae Geri.
  • Both sides, same defense not to be repeated on the same side.

Jiyu Ippon Kumite

  • Two techniques each for Jodan, Chudan, Mae Geri, (one side only).

Kata

  • Tekki Shodan.
  • Plus one Heian Kata of the Examiner’s choice.

Minimum Requirements

  • 4th Kyu plus 6 months' training.

2nd Kyu - Brown White Belt - 2nd Kyu - Brown white belt

Kihon

  • Sanbon Zuki.
  • Mae Geri, Sanbon Zuki.
  • Age Uke, Mae Geri, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Ude Uke, Empi, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Uchi Uke (in Kokutsu Dachi), Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Shuto Uke, Mawashi Geri (front leg), Nukite, (forwards and Backwards).
  • Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai.
  • Mae Geri, Kekomi, Shuto Uchi, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai.
  • Keage (Kiba dachi), Gyaku Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi), Gedan Barai (Kiba Dachi).
  • Ushiro Geri, Gyaku Zuki.
  • Kekomi (front leg), step forward, Mae Geri.
  • Mae Geri, Kekomi, (same leg on the spot, both sides).
  • Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, (same leg on the spot, both sides).

Kihon Ippon Kumite

  • Two techniques each for Jodan, Chudan, Mae Geri, Kekomi.
  • Both sides, same defense not to be repeated on the same side.

Jiyu Ippon Kumite

  • Two techniques each for Jodan, Chudan, Mae Geri, (both sides).

Kata

  • Bassai Dai.
  • Plus one Heian Kata of the Examiner’s choice.

Minimum Requirements

  • 3rd Kyu plus 6 months' training.

1st Kyu - Brown Red Belt - 1st Kyu - Brown red belt

Kihon

  • Sanbon Zuki.
  • Mae Geri, Sanbon Zuki.
  • Age Uke, Mae Geri, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Ude Uke, Empi, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Uchi Uke ( in Kokutsu Dachi ), Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai, (forwards and backwards).
  • Shuto Uke, Mawashi Geri (front leg), Nukite, (forwards and Backwards).
  • Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai.
  • Mae Geri, Kekomi, Shuto Uchi, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan Barai.
  • Keage (Kiba Dachi), Gyaku Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi), Gedan Barai (Kiba Dachi).
  • Ushiro Geri, Uraken, Gyaku Zuki.
  • Kekomi (front leg), step forward, Mae Geri.
  • Mae Geri, Kekomi, Ushiro Geri, (same leg on the spot, both sides).
  • Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, (same leg on the spot, both sides).

Kihon Ippon Kumite

  • Two techniques each for Jodan, Chudan, Mae Geri, Kekomi, Mawashi Geri.
  • Both sides, same defense not to be repeated on the same side.

Jiyu Ippon Kumite

  • Two techniques each for Jodan, Chudan, Mae Geri, Kekomi, Mawashi Geri, (both sides).

Kata

  • A choice of Kanku Dai, Enpi, Jion, Jitte, Jiin, Gankaku, Hangetsu.
  • Plus one Heian Kata of the Examiner’s choice.

Minimum Requirements

  • 2nd Kyu plus 6 months' training.