The test for each level will include some or all of the items from the requirements for lower grades. In all cases, at each grade step, the technical performance improves, as does the speed, power, accuracy, awareness, precision, balance, focus and attitude. The following is the basics of the grading syllabus:
| Grade |
Kihon Waza |
Kata & Bunkai |
Kumite |
Hojo Undo |
| 9th Kyu |
3x Tsuki, 3x Uke, 3x Dachi, Mae Geri + stepping in each Dachi |
Geki Sai Dai Ichi |
Gohon |
none |
| 8th Kyu |
Uraken, Empi, Shuto, Yoko Geri+ stepping |
Geki Sai Dai Ichi Bunkai |
Sanbon, Restricted Randori |
none |
| 7th Kyu |
Neko dachi, Mawashi Geri, Hike Uke, Tora Guchi |
Geki Sai Dai Ni |
Randori |
Chi-Ishi (basic) |
| 6th Kyu |
Combining two stances, Tai Sabaki |
Geki Sai Dai Ni Bunkai |
Sandan Ge |
Makiwara (Tsuki) |
| 5th Kyu |
Combinations (alternate hands) |
Saifa |
Sandan Ge variation |
above |
| 4th Kyu |
Double techniques (same hand) |
Saifa Bunkai |
Ippon (Jo, Chu, Ge, Mae, Mawashi, Yoko) |
Bag (keri) |
| 3rd Kyu |
Ko uke etc in combination |
Seiunchin |
Kakie - Basics |
Kote Kitei |
| 2nd Kyu |
Tai sabaki combinations |
Seiunchin Bunkai |
Ippon (Nage) |
Makiwara Combination |
| 1st Kyu |
Neko Dachi combinations |
Shisochin |
Kakie - Variation |
above |
| Shodan |
Advanced moving combinations |
Shisochin plus Bunkai |
Improvisation |
Chi-Ishi Variation |
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