Testing Requirements
 
Kio Karate holds regular testing for Kyu (colour belts) and dan (black belt) levels. Every student is tested against international guide lines as set by JKA headquarters. Each level has a specific set of requirements and gradually increase in complexity. This aids the student in understanding his or her progress and helps the instructor in determining the students training needs. Much like the school system each level builds on the previous level. It is therefore important that the student firmly grasp the requirements for one level before moving to the next. Tests are conducted in a fair and impartial manner with each student testing against the standard although age and physical limitations may also be taken into consideration. Students are tested in three areas: Kihon (basics) Kata (form exercise) Kumite (sparring) We have listed the requirements for each Kyu and Dan level Kyu Requirements There are minimum time requirements between the various kyu levels. These are either three (3) months or six (6) months.The time requirements are based on training at least 3 times a week,therefore 3 months would mean at least 35-40 classes and 6 months would be at least 75-80 classes. 8th Kyu (yellow belt) 3months Kihon:click for requirements Kata: Hean Shodan Kumite: Gohon kumite (5 steps sparring) 7th Kyu (orange belt) 3 months after 8th kyu Kihon: click for requirements Kata: Hean Nidan Kumite: Gohon kumite (5 steps sparring) 6th Kyu (green belt) 6 months after 7th kyu Kihon: click for requirements Kata: Hean Sandan Kumite: Ippon Kumite Jodan/Chudan left/right (one step face punch,stomach punch) 5th Kyu (blue belt) 6 months after 6th kyu Kihon: click for requirements Kata: Hean Yondan Kumite: Ippon Kumite—Jodan/Chudan/mae geri left/right (one step face punch,stomach punch,front kick) 4th Kyu (blue belt) 3 months after 5th kyu Kihon: click for requirements Kata: Hean Godan Kumite: Ippon Kumite—Jodan/Chudan/mae geri left/right (one step face punch,stomach punch) 3rd Kyu (brown belt) 6 months after 4th kyu Kihon: click for requirements Kata: Tekki Shodan Kumite: Ippon Kumite—Jodan/Chudan/mae geri/yoko ke-komi left/right (one step face punch,stomach punch,side thrust kick) 2rd Kyu (brown belt) 3 months after 3rd kyu Kihon: click for requirements Kata: sentei kata (Bassai dai,Kunku dai,Empi,Jion) Kumite: Jiyu Ippon Kumite Jodan/Chudan/Mae geri/Yoko Ke-komi semi free sparring: (face punch,stomach punch,front kick,side thrust kick) 1st Kyu (brown belt)) 6 months after 2nd kyu First kyu testing should be administered by a member of the National Technical Board preferably the Chief Instructor Kihon: click for requirements Kata: sentei kata (Bassai dai,Kunku dai,Empi,Jion) Kumite: Jiyu Ippon Kumite Jodan/Chudan/Mae geri/Yoko Ke-komi/ mawashi geri semi free sparring: (face punch,stomach punch,front kick,side thrust kick,roundhouse kick) All first kyu examinees must obtain a JKA passport prior to testing. The passport can be obtained from 3rd kyu on. The examiner will sign the JKA passport and issue a 1st kyu certificate that needs to be presented when applying for Shodan. Dan Test Rules and Regulations Click for Guidelines Dan Requirements CJKF Dan testing time requirements are one year longer than what JKA have on their website.JKA intervals are based on training 5 to 6 days per week or 250 -300 classes per year.CJKF times are based on 3-4 times per week. or 150-200 classes per year. Both times are minimums depending on ability and training frequency times should be longer for most. (click each for testing requirements) 1) Shodan 2) Nidan 3) Sandan 4) Yondan 5) Godan 6) Rokyudan 7) Nanadan 8) Hachidan 9) Kyudan 10) Judan Kyu%20test%208-5th%20kyu.htmlKyu%20test%208-5th%20kyu.htmlKyu%20test%208-5th%20kyu.htmlKyu%20test%208-5th%20kyu.htmlKyu%20test%204-1st%20kyu.htmlKyu%20test%204-1st%20kyu.htmlKyu%20test%204-1st%20kyu.htmlKyu%20test%204-1st%20kyu.htmlDan%20exam%20philosophy.htmlDan%20exam%20philosophy.htmlShodan%20%26%20Nidan%20testing.htmlShodan%20%26%20Nidan%20testing.html3-10th%20Dan.html3-10th%20Dan.html3-10th%20Dan.html3-10th%20Dan.html3-10th%20Dan.html3-10th%20Dan.html3-10th%20Dan.html3-10th%20Dan.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5shapeimage_2_link_6shapeimage_2_link_7shapeimage_2_link_8shapeimage_2_link_9shapeimage_2_link_10shapeimage_2_link_11shapeimage_2_link_12shapeimage_2_link_13shapeimage_2_link_14shapeimage_2_link_15shapeimage_2_link_16shapeimage_2_link_17shapeimage_2_link_18shapeimage_2_link_19