TECHNICAL SYLLABUS
KYOKUSHIN BUDOKAN TECHNICAL SYLLABUS
Grading Frequency:
- Grading in each Branch (or dojo) should be held no more than two times per year.
- In special cases, exceptions may be made with permission from Internaationall Executive Commitee and the Internatonal Chairman. Belt Sequence and Colour:
- All Black Belts & Black Belt Certificates will be issued by International Honbu . (Kyu belts &2 Column certficates will be issued by each country.)
- The list below shows the sequence of rank (Kyu and Dan).
- The colour of the Kyu belts are example . Each country may choose their own colour for Kyu grades but it would be preferred if we use the colours below.
For Pre-scholars a red belt or 12th and 11th Kyu may be used if they train less frequent.
- Honorary Dan promotions can only be authorized by the Internatonal Chairman and Kyokushin Budokan Executive Commitee.
- Concerning Shihan titles (Renshi, Kyoshi and Hanshi): Shihan title (three levels) is dependent of Dan level. The title Shihan (Renshi, Kyoshi and Hanshi) can be used by any instructor with a Godan grade or higher and will be issued by the International Executive Committee.
Qualification of Examiners:
Qualificaton of Examiners
- Two Judges should be present at Kyu Grading. One of the two must hold Sandan or higher and must be authorized by the Branch Chief (or CR) to conduct the Grading.
- It is permitted to hold Shodan and Nidan Grading in each branch (or dojo), and three judges should be present. One of the three must hold Yondan or higher and must be authorized by the International Committee.
- Grading for Sandan or higher must be held at an International Gashuku and will be held once per year. Grading to Godan or higher is possible only when Internatonal Chairman conducts the Grading personally supported by the local Branch Chief.
Requirements for Dan Promotion
The following requirements must be met before Promotion from 1st Kyu to Shodan will be authorized:
- All promotion requirements for 1st Kyu must be met.
- A minimum of one year must have passed since 1st Kyu acquisiƟon.
- Candidate must be at least 12 years old at the time of Grading. (For Youth Class)
- Candidate must perform the following Kata: Pinan 5, Gekisai-Dai and Gekisai-Sho, Saiha, and Naifanchin-Shodan (Tekki).
- Candidate must be able to perform 50 consecuƟve knuckle push ups.
- Candidate must demonstrate excellent skill in Kumite. (20-man Kumite or equivalent must be held at Grading.)
- Candidate of adult age must have excellent ability to teach and must possess the personality of an assistant instructor.
- Candidate must be sure to fulfil other requirements specific to their branch, such as
partcipation in seminars and tournaments.
The following requirements must be met before Promotion from Shodan to Nidan will be
authorized.
- All promotion requirements for Shodan must be met.
- A minimum of three years must have passed since Shodan acquisition. Minimum
age should be at least 16 years.
- Candidate must be able to perform the following Kata: Garyu, Seienchin, Naifanchin-Nidan, and one Bo-jutsu kata.
- Candidate must be able to instruct all Kata-bunkai of up to all Pinan Kata
.
- Candidate must be able to perform fifty consecutive knuckle pushups.
- Candidate must demonstrate excellent skill in Kumite. (25-man Kumite or equivalent must be held at Grading.)
- Candidate must have excellent ability to teach and must possess the personality of a teacher.
- Candidate must be sure to fulfil other requirements specific to their branch, such as partcipation in seminars and tournaments.
The following requirements must be met before Promotion from Nidan to Sandan will be
authorized.
- A minimum of four years must have passed since Nidan acquisition. Minimum age should be 21 years.
- Candidate must be able to perform the following Kata: Seipai, Kanku, and two Bo-jutsu Kata.
- Candidate must be able to instruct Kata-bunkai of up to all Shodan kata.
- Candidates must be able to perform fifty knuckle push ups.
- Candidate must demonstrate excellent skill in Kumite. (30-man Kumite or equivalent must be held at Grading.) Students over 50 may only do 20-man Kumite.
- Candidate must possess the personality of a teacher
.
- Candidate must have strong knowledge of health and the human body.
- Candidate must be sure to fulfill other requirements specific to their branch, such as participation in seminars and tournaments.
The following requirements must be met before Promotion from Sandan to Yondan will be
authorized.
- All promotion requirements for Sandan must be met. Minimum age should be 28 years.
- A minimum of five years must have passed since Sandan acquisition.
- Candidate must be able to perform the following Kata: Suushiiho, Tensho, two Bo-jutsu Kata, and one Sai-jutsu Kata.
- Candidate must be able to instruct Kata-bunkai of up to all Nidan Katas.
- Candidate must demonstrate 5 seated Urawaza techniques and 5 standing Urawaza techniques.
- Candidates must be able to perform fifty consecutive 5-finger-tip push ups.
- Candidate must demonstrate excellent skill in Kumite. (35-man Kumite or equivalent must be held at Grading.) Students over 50 may only do 20-man kumite.
- Candidate must have the personality of a branch chief, including leadership and organisational management skills.
- Candidate must have strong knowledge concerning training to improve health and bring up young people.
- Candidate must have formal qualification and significant experience as a center ring tournament referee.
- Candidate must participate in a high rank Dan seminar sponsored by International Execurive Committee.
- Candidate must receive a recommendation from their local CR as well as the International Chairman.
The following requirements must be met before Promotion from Yondan to Godan will be
authorized.
- All promotion requirements for Yondan must be met. Minimum age should be 35 years.
- A minimum of six years must have passed since Yondan acquisition.
- Candidate must be able to perform the following Kata: Kanku and Suushiiho designated by Kyokushin Budokan two Bo-jutsu Kata, and one Sai Jutsu kata
- Candidate must be able to instruct Kata-bunkai of up to all Yondan Katas.
- Candidate must demonstrate 10 seated Urawaza techniques and 10 standing Urawaza techniques.
- Candidate must demonstrate excellent skill in Kumite. (50-man Kumite or equivalent must be held at Grading.) Candidates over 50 may only do 20-man kumite.
- Candidate must possess the character of a branch chief, must demonstrate excellent leadership ability, and excellent capacity for managing an organization.
- Candidate must have formal qualification and significant experience as a center ring tournament referee.
- Candidate must participate in a high rank Dan seminar sponsored by International Honbu.
- Candidate must receive a recommendation from their Area Chairman (Europe, Middle East, Africa, etc.) and the International Chairman’s permission before taking
the examination. Special Circumstance Regarding Age when Grading up unƟl Godan
- In situations where the candidate is over 40 years, 50 years and 60 years old, the kumite requirement for the grading may be relaxed. However, in this case, the candidate must participate in the International Instructors' Camp or other international seminar organized by International Organization expressly for this purpose.
The following requirements must be met before Promotion from Godan to Rokudan will be
authorized.
- All promotion requirements for Godan must be met.
- A minimum of seven years must have passed since Godan acquisition.
- Candidate must be able to perform the following Kata: Kanku, Suushiiho and three Bo-jutsu Kata, two Sai- jutsu Kata.
- Candidate must be able to instruct Kata-bunkai of up to all Godan Katas.
- Candidate must demonstrate 10 seated Urawaza techniques and 10 standing Urawaza techniques.
- Candidate must have formal qualification and significant experience as a center ring tournament referee.
- Candidate must participate in a high rank Dan seminar sponsored by International Honbu.
- Candidate must receive a recommendaƟon from the Area chairman (Europe, Middle East, Africa, etc.) and permission from International Chairman before taking the
examination.
The following requirements must be met before Promotion from Rokudan to Nanadan will be
authorized.
- A minimum of eight years must have passed since Rokudan acquisition.
- Candidate must have excellent overall skills in Karate-Do, plus a deep understanding of the philosophy of Budo. The candidate's everyday conduct and comportment
should be a good model for others, inspiring respect and emulation.
- Upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the International Chairman of the board of the Kyokushin Budokan will review the candidate's qualifications
carefully and award the promotion on its merits.
The following requirements must be met before Promotion from Nanadan to Hachidan will be
authorized.
- A minimum of nine years must have passed since Nanadan acquisition.
- Candidate must have excellent overall skills of Karate-Do, plus a deep understanding of the philosophy of Budo. The candidate's character and comportment should be a good model for others.
- Candidate must be fully aware and worthy of the responsibility of being a guardian and transmitter of the living art of Kyokushin Karate-do. Candidate should be an
outstanding exemplar of Kyokushin's technical mastery and spiritual development in order to pass Sosai Mas Oyama's teaching correctly to the next generation.
- Upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee, and the Internarional Chairman of the board of Kyokushin Budokan will review the candidate's qualifications carefully and award the promotion on its merits.
- Examinee should follow this technical syllabus to be promoted.
- "Grandfather clause": Current Dan holders who do not meet all the above qualifications will be regarded as exceptions and allowed to retain their Dan ranking, but they will be expected to train hard and bring themselves up to the standard for their rank.
Special Circumstance Regarding Age
- There is a minimum age set for each Dan promotion which is not mentioned in this syllabus. The candidate may not be able to achieve Dan because of his age.
- When Godan is earned aŌer the age of 60 years, the Candidate's contribution to theorganization will be considered, and exception to the required span of years between promotions can be made.
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