MAINE SHOTOKAN KARATE ASSOCIATION

9th KYU GRADING EXERCISES - White Belt

DOJO ETIQUETTE:

Inspection of Uniform, Grooming
Perform standing rei (bow)
Perform Seiza (formal sitting) & seated rei (bow)
Know the proper response to a command
Tie belt properly
Count 1 - 10 in Japanese (Ichi, Ni, San, Shi, Go, Roku, Shichi, Hachi, Kyu, Ju)

MARTIAL ARTS KNOWLEDGE

Founder of Of Style (Shotokan) - Master Gichen Funakoshi
Founder of Our Organization - Kanazawa Kancho
Name of International Organization - Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation (S.K.I.F)
Name of Your Karate School - Maine Shotokan Karate Association

KIHON
ZENKUTSU DACHI – GEDAN BARAI (Front Stance – Low Block)
FORWARD: CHUDAN JUN ZUKI (OI TSUKI) 5 TIMES (Lunge Punch)
FORWARD:  CHUDAN GYAKU TSUKI 5 TIMES (Reverse Punch)
BACKWARD: JODAN AGE UKE 5 TIMES (Rising Block)
FORWARD: CHUDAN SOTO UDE UKE 5 TIMES (Outside Block)
FORWARD: MAE GERI 5 TIMES (Front Kick)
Turn and repeat: MAE GERI 5 TIMES (Front Kick)
   
KIBA DACHI GAMAE (Horse Riding Stance)
FORWARD: YOKO GERI KEAGE 3 TIMES (Side Snap Kick)
Turn and repeat: YOKO GERI KEAGE 3 TIMES (Side Snap Kick)
   
KATA
HEIAN SHODAN (Peaceful Mind No 1)
   
KUMITE
GO HON KUMITE (5 Step Sparring)
ATTACK: JODAN OI TSUKI BLOCK: JODAN AGE UKE
ATTACK: CHUDAN OI TSUKI BLOCK: CHUDAN SOTO UKE

There are three sections in the grading examination: KIHON, which is a series of basic nominated movements, KATA, or formal exercise, and KUMITE, or pre-arranged sparring. The first technique required in preparation for the nominated movements is the execution of a powerful Low Block (GEDAN BARAI).  Maximum effort must be put into this first move as this immediately shows the examiner your confidence and fighting spirit. Following the Kata, you will be paired with a candidate of the same rank in order to perform 5 step sparring (GOHON KUMITE). Always show fighting spirit by blocking and attacking with full speed and power, regardless of the opponent' s size or gender.

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