Promotion Test Requirements - Part 1
The Promotion Test will take into consideration physical ability, age, training consistency, improvement since last grading (if applicable) and prior experience. In addition to the following, students are asked to execute Kihon (basics), Ido-geiko (moving-basics) and have a thorough working knowledge of Kyokushin terminology, philosophy and history as appropriate for their rank. The following are based on the IKO Technical Syllabus and are ideals to aspire to. All or some of the techniques mentioned may be asked of you. Promotion test is just one step on the road ahead.
Train hard and do your best! OSU!
WKKO Kyokushin-Kai JAPAN |
| Basic Requirement's and Tenure Before Promotion COLOR BELT |
| The following guidelines suggest a Minimum of Training required before attempting promotion to next level. "Three Months" suggests consistent weekly study of approximately 4 hours a week. |
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Belt Color |
Kyu |
Tenure |
Kata |
| White Belt | Mu- Kyu | 3-Months (48.hrs) | Taikyoku Sono Ichi , Ni, Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ichi. |
| Orange Belt | 10th Kyu | 3-Months (48.hrs) | The above plus Taikyoku Sono San |
| Orange Belt | 9th Kyu | 3-Months (48.hrs) | Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ni , San |
| Blue Belt | 8th Kyu | 3-Months (48.hrs) | The above plus : Pinan Sono Ichi , Ni |
| Blue Belt | 7th Kyu | 3-Months (48.hrs) | The above plus : Sanchin |
| Yellow Belt | 6th Kyu | 3-Months (48.hrs) | The above plus : Pinan Sono San, Yantsu |
| Yellow Belt | 5th Kyu | 3-Months (48.hrs) | The above plus : Pinan Sono Yon, Tsuki no Kata |
| Green Belt | 4th Kyu | 6-Months (96.hrs) | The above plus : Pinan Sono Go, Geki Sai Dai |
| Green Belt | 3rd Kyu | 6-Months (96.hrs) | The above plus : Taikyoku Sono Ichi, Ni & San "Ura" Tekki Sono Ichi |
| Brown Belt | 2nd Kyu | 6-Months (96.hrs) |
The above plus : Pinan Sono Ichi, Ni, San, Yon, Go, "Ura"(reverse), Tensho, Tekki Sono Ni |
| Brown Belt | 1st Kyu | 6-Months (96.hrs) | The above plus : Saifa, Tensho, Geki Sai Sho |
| TOTAL Tenure approximately 4 years |
| Before applying for Sho Dan examination |
| Kyu / Dan ranks obtained by YOUTHS aged twelve years old and under are considered "JUNIOR " ranks. |
| Youths must re-test his/her equivalent "Adult" rank after he/she reaches age thirteen years old. Initial "Adult" Sho Dan (1st Dan) ranks can only be obtained at age fifteen years old or Over. |
Techniques Syllabus |
WHITE BELT |
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REQUIREMENTS |
| KIHON |
(1) Tachikata (Stances) Heisoku Dachi, Musubi Dachi, Heiko Dachi, Shizen Dachi (Soto hachiji Dachi), Uchi hachiji Dachi, Sanchin (2) Tsuki (Punches/Strikes) (3) Uke (Blocks) (4) Keri (Kicks) |
| IDO |
In Zenkutsu Dachi: Moving forward and backward, Turning---combined with one technique (Tsuki,Keri,Uke)eg: |
| KATA | Taikyoku Sono Ichi/ Ni, Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ichi |
| CONDITIONING |
* Flexibility : Head reaches the floor from a seated position with legs open. |
| GHOSHIN JUTSU | |
| KUMITE |
(1) Yakusoku Kumite: Block only against attack; Hand block against tsuki/leg block against tsuki/hand block against keri/leg block against keri (2) Jiyu Kumite: 30seconds 1 Round |
| BOARD BREAKING | |
| TENURE | 3-Months (48.hrs) |
| ADDITIONAL | |
| WRITTEN EXAMINATION |
* In the terminology and philosophy per taining to this rank. Contents of which shall be provided by the WKKO |
Techniques Syllabus |
ORANGE BELT |
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REQUIREMENTS |
| KIHON |
The above plus Kokutsu Dachi ,
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| IDO |
KokutsuDachi (NekoashiDachi) : Moving forwad and backward,Turningeg: |
| KATA | The above plus: Taikyoku Sono San |
| CONDITIONING |
* Flexibility : same criterion as for white belt with improvement from that level. |
| GHOSHIN JUTSU | |
| KUMITE |
(1) Yakusoku Kumite: Block only against attack; Hand block against tsuki/leg block against tsuki/hand block against keri/leg block against keri (2) Jiyu Kumite: 30seconds 2 Round |
| BOARD BREAKING | |
| TENURE | 3-Months (48.hrs) |
| ADDITIONAL | |
| WRITTEN EXAMINATION | * In the terminology and philosophy per taining to this rank. Contents of which shall be provided by the WKKO Honbu. |
Techniques Syllabus |
ORANGE BELT |
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REQUIREMENTS |
| KIHON |
The above plus Nekoashi Dachi , |
| IDO |
The above plus Zenkutsu Dachi + Seiken Chudan Sanbon Tsuki |
| KATA | The above plus Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ni & San |
| CONDITIONING |
* Flexibility : same criterion as for white belt with improvement from that level. |
| GHOSHIN JUTSU | |
| KUMITE |
(1) Yakusoku Kumite: Block only against attack; Hand block against tsuki/leg block against tsuki/hand block against keri/leg block against keri (2) Jiyu Kumite: 60-seconds 2 Round |
| BOARD BREAKING | |
| TENURE | 3-Months (48.hrs) |
| ADDITIONAL | |
| WRITTEN EXAMINATION | * In the terminology and philosophy per taining to this rank. Contents of which shall be provided by the WKKO Honbu. |
Techniques Syllabus |
BLUE BELT |
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REQUIREMENTS |
| KIHON |
The above plus |
| IDO |
The above plus Kokutsu Dachi Shuto Mawashi Uke, Enkei Gyaku Tsuki Turning Ex - Sanchin Dachi + Seiken Chudan Gyaku Tsuki , Kiba |
| KATA | The above plus Pinan Sono Ichi , Ni |
| CONDITIONING |
* Flexibility : Shoulders touch the floor in a seated position with legs open. |
| GHOSHIN JUTSU | |
| KUMITE |
(1) Yakusoku Kumite : Uke Kaeshi (Block and Retaliation) Opponent attack, Block, Retaliation using a variety of attacks, blocks & reactions. |
| BOARD BREAKING | |
| TENURE | 3-Months (48.hrs) |
| ADDITIONAL | |
| WRITTEN EXAMINATION | * In the terminology and philosophy per taining to this rank. Contents of which shall be provided by the WKKO Honbu. |
Techniques Syllabus |
BLUE BELT |
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REQUIREMENTS |
| KIHON |
The above plus Kokyu Ho (BreathingTechnique) |
| IDO |
The above plus Combination (Ukeand Attack) Eg: Zenkutsu Dachi + Jodan Uke Seiken Chudan Gyaku Tsuki Combination (TsukiandKeri) Eg: Zenkutsu Dachi + Mae Geri Seiken Chudan Tsuki |
| KATA | The above plus Sanchin |
| CONDITIONING |
* Flexibility Shoulders touch the floor in a seated position with legs open. |
| GHOSHIN JUTSU | |
| KUMITE |
(1) Yakusoku Kumite: UkeKaeshi (Block and Retaliation) |
| BOARD BREAKING | |
| TENURE | 3-Months (48.hrs) |
| ADDITIONAL | |
| WRITTEN EXAMINATION | * In the terminology and philosophy per taining to this rank. Contents of which shall be provided by the WKKO Honbu. |
Techniques Syllabus |
YELLOW BELT |
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REQUIREMENTS |
| KIHON |
The above plus Tsuki (Punches/Strikes) |
| IDO |
The above plus Kaiten Ido (Spinning) Ex : Kiba Dachi + Kaiten Tettsui |
| KATA | The above plus: Pinan Sono San, Yantsu |
| CONDITIONING |
* Flexibility : Same as for blue belt with notable improvement. |
| GHOSHIN JUTSU | |
| KUMITE |
(1) Yakusoku Kumite : Uke Kaeshi (Block and Retaliation) |
| BOARD BREAKING | |
| TENURE | 3-Months (48.hrs) |
| ADDITIONAL | |
| WRITTEN EXAMINATION | * In the terminology and philosophy per taining to this rank. Contents of which shall be provided by the WKKO Honbu. |
Techniques Syllabus |
YELLOW BELT |
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REQUIREMENTS |
| KIHON |
The above plus Uke (Blocks) Koken Uke, Haito Uchi, Jyuji Uke |
| IDO |
The above plus Dako Ido (45 Degree Angle) Ex : 45 Degree Kiba Dachi + Gedan Barai |
| KATA | The above plus: Pinan Sono Yon, Tsuki no Kata |
| CONDITIONING |
* Flexibility : Same as for blue belt with notable improvement. |
| GHOSHIN JUTSU | |
| KUMITE |
(1)Yakusoku Kumite : Uke Kaeshi (Block and Retaliation) Opponent attack, Uke Retaliation using a variety of attacks, blocks & reactions. |
| BOARD BREAKING | |
| TENURE | 3-Months (48.hrs) |
| ADDITIONAL | Must have consistent participation in local Dojo scheduled events |
| WRITTEN EXAMINATION | * In the terminology and philosophy per taining to this rank. Contents of which shall be provided by the WKKO Honbu. |
Techniques Syllabus |
GREEN BELT |
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REQUIREMENTS |
| KIHON |
The above plus |
| IDO |
The above plus Basic step work in Kumite No Kamae : Okuri Ashi, Fumi Ashi, Kosa, Oiashi (Sagari) |
| KATA | The above plus: Pinan Sono Go, Geki Sai Dai |
| CONDITIONING |
* Flexibility : Chest touches the floor in a seatedposition with legs open. |
| GHOSHIN JUTSU | |
| KUMITE |
(1) Yakusoku Kumite : Uke and Uke Kaeshi combinationin Kumite No Kamae, Step work |
| BOARD BREAKING | |
| TENURE | 6-Months (96.hrs) |
| ADDITIONAL | Must have consistent participation in local events and attend WKKO events as able |
| WRITTEN EXAMINATION | * In the terminology and philosophy per taining to this rank. Contents of which shall be provided by the WKKO Honbu. |
Techniques Syllabus |
GREEN BELT |
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REQUIREMENTS |
| KIHON |
The above plus |
| IDO |
The above plus Basic step work in Kumite No Kamae : Okuri Ashi, Fumi Ashi, Kosa, Oiashi (Sagari) |
| KATA | Taikyoku Sono Ichi, Ni & San “Ura”, Tekki Sono Ichi |
| CONDITIONING |
* Flexibility : Chest touches the floor in a seatedposition with legs open. |
| GHOSHIN JUTSU | |
| KUMITE |
(1) Yakusoku Kumite : Uke and Uke Kaeshi combinationin Kumite No Kamae, Step work |
| BOARD BREAKING | |
| TENURE | 6-Months (96.hrs) |
| ADDITIONAL | Must be able to recite Dojo Kun in English & assist in classroom instruction as able |
| WRITTEN EXAMINATION | * In the terminology and philosophy per taining to this rank. Contents of which shall be provided by the WKKO Honbu. |