Shori Kai Karate is a member of the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association National Grading Integrity Scheme.
Shõri-Kai Karate Grading Syllabus – Strikes, Blocks, Stances and Kicks:
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Basic techniques to be tested for ALL gradings – Yellow Belt (8th Kyu) and above |
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Strikes |
Blocks |
Stances |
Kicks |
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Stomach level punch (Chudan Tsuki) |
Head Level Block |
Long Forward Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi) |
Front Kick |
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Head Level Punch |
Inside Hooking Block (Uchi Uke) |
Horse Riding Stance. (Kiba Dachi) |
Round Kick |
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Forward Back Fist |
Outside Block |
Sumo Stance |
Side Kick |
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Side Back Fist |
Downward Block |
Back Kick |
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Short Punch |
Groin Sweeping block (Gedan Uke) |
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Rising Elbow Strike |
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Round Elbow Strike (Mawashi Empi) |
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Advanced techniques to be tested for ALL gradings – Green Belt (6th Kyu) and above |
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Strikes |
Blocks |
Stances |
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Outside Knife Hand Strike |
Double Block |
Back Leaning Stance |
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Inside Knife Hand Strike |
Hooking Block |
Hour Glass Stance |
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Ridge-Hand Strike |
Open Hand Round Block |
Cat Stance |
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Knife Hand Block |
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SKA Karate Grading Syllabus – Strikes, Blocks, Stances and Kicks
The diagram below shows the kata to perform, and how long it takes to proceed from one grade to the next. The number of classes shown are the minimum number that is generally required to proceed, and the minimum time required is also factored into the grading process. Ultimately the instructor is the person responsible for assessing when a student may be ready to attempt the next grading.
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Grade Level |
Belt |
Kata Required |
Minimum classes / time / attendance |
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9 Kyu |
Yellow tip |
N/A |
6 / 3 Weeks / 80% |
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8 Kyu |
Yellow |
N/A |
6 / 3 Weeks / 80% |
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7 Kyu |
Orange |
Taigyoku Shodan Taigyoku Nidan |
24 / 12 weeks/ / 80% |
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6 Kyu |
Green |
Saifa |
32 / 4 Months/ / 80% |
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5 Kyu |
Blue |
Saifa |
40 / 5 Months / 80% |
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4 Kyu |
Red |
Bassai-Dai |
40 / 5 Months /80% |
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3 Kyu |
Brown |
Bassai-Dai |
50 / 6 Months / 80% |
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2 Kyu |
Brown - 1 black tip |
Seiunchin |
50 / 6 Months / 80% |
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1 Kyu |
Brown - 2 black tip |
Empi |
50 / 6 Monmths / 80% |
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Shodan (1st Dan) |
Black |
Sanseru / Sepai |
50 / 6 Months / 80% |
| Nidan (2nd Dan) |
Black |
Sepai / Hangetsu |
100 / 12 Months / 80% |
| Sandan (3rd Dan) |
Black |
Kanku-Dai / Kurunfa |
200 / 2 Years / 80% |
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Shidan (4th Dan) |
Black |
Shisochin / Kanku-Sho |
300 / 3 Years / 80% |
NB: These minimum class numbers and time-frames are guidelines only. Eligibility for grading will ultimately be at the discretion of the Instructor.