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Welcome to Kenshinkan Karate At Kenshinkan we teach traditional Shukokai Karate, using the Kenshinkan Goshin Ryu Karate Grading Syllabus.
This is provided for students and covers all requirements up to Sandan (3rd Dan) as well as providing a glossary of Karate terms, a copy of the Wuko competition rules and a history of Shukokai Karate. The next few pages cover the grading requirements and the areas covered within the Karate syllabus, the elements of karate we practice and the grading belt systems. For further information feel free to give us a call. Grading Rules
Gradings are formal occasions where the student performs the syllabus elements and is graded either by a single, or in the case of senior grades, by a panel of senior instructors. All sections are marked out of 10 and there are ten sections per grade. In some cases there are 2 or 3 elements that make up a particular section – for these the average mark is taken.
The Syllabus is designed to show the progression from white belt to 3rd degree black belt, or Sandan grade as is designed to be a record of the students achievement showing their performance in each section of the grading syllabus.
Students should ensure that they know each section of the grading in the order that it is listed. For grades of white to purple belt students are shown the techniques prior to having to demonstrate them, for senior grades no demonstration is provided.
All students must have a valid license with Goshin Ryu International and must have the approval of their instructor to grade. After the grading students will have their licenses signed and will be awarded a certificate to prove achievement of the grade taken.
If anyone should fail a grading then the grading officer will provide a verbal assessment of what is required for improvement before the grading is re-taken. There is no maximum or minimum time and the student is free to grade at the next grading.
Grading Elements
Gradings consist of the following elements, all of which should be performed to the best of the students ability, demonstrating correct Form, Attitude, Vigorous Application, Timing and Distance.
Kihon Basic techniques performed in isolation. These are done formally on the count of the instructor and are usually performed both left and right handed.
Kihon Kata Basic techniques performed in a sequence or combination, which flow together. These are performed as detailed in the syllabus which may be single sided, left & right or moving forward in the Dojo.
Makiwara Waza Or striking of Impact Pads which is an important part of Karate Training. These are performed for both Zuki (Punching) and Geri (Kicking) techniques and are performed in a 5 left and 5 right pattern.
Kata’s are a sequence of moves performed as a pattern. Kata is a traditional part of Karate and is studied in detail as part of the Martial art.
These are self defense moves taken from the Kata’s. Students are not shown these but are expected to deduce their own from the kata. Three different combinations are taken from each Kata.
Ippon Kumite Or One-step sparring. These are formal defenses against pre-arranged attacks. For each attack shown in the syllabus three different defenses are to be shown. These are presented following a strict formal manner as shown by your instructor.
Self Defense These are pre-set attacks but are presented from a relaxed Yoi stance using techniques/attacks that are likely to be seen in street scenarios. For each attack a single defense is shown, attacks are made in quick succession.
Jiju Kumite Or free style sparring. Light continuous sparring, not for points, but following the World Karate Federation Karate Kumite rules. Only touch contact is allowed and heavy contact will result in the section failed. Under 18’s are not allowed any facial contact (punches).
Shiai Kumite Or Competition Sparring. This is formal competitive sparring using the world Karate Federation Karate Kumite rules. The highest scorer or winner receives the highest marks.
Kihon Kumite Kata These are free-style kumite combinations which are pre-set but demonstrated in the form of Jiju Kumite. Combinations are shown in a continuous but alternate manner (with a partner).
Marks are shown for each element and if any section receives a fail mark the grading officer will explain why the technique shown by the student did not achieve the required standard.
Junior or Cadet Syllabus
Cadets under 11 only have 6 syllabus elements, whereas Youth & Seniors have 10. Cadet syllabus items are marked with the icon :
Grading Belts System
The following belt system is used within Goshin Ryu Karate;
Senior & Black Belt Grades
Shodan 1st Dan or 1st Degree Black Belt Title: Sempai or if Instructor: Sensei Nidan 2nd Dan or 2nd Degree Black Belt Title: Sempai or if Instructor: Sensei Sandan 3rd Dan or 3rd Degree Black Belt Title: Sensei Yondan 4th Dan or 4th Degree Black Belt Title: Sensei Godan 5th Dan or 5th Degree Black Belt Title: Sensei
Higher grades – Shihan – Master
Pass Marks The following pass marks apply to gradings. The skip mark shown indicates that a student has scored sufficient marks to be awarded a grade higher than that taken and “skips” to the next grade.
Cadet Under 11 Yrs Marks out of 60 , Pass Colour 25, Pass Tab 35, Skip grade 50
Youth 12 to 15 Years Marks out of 100 , Pass Colour 45, Pass Tab 55, Skip grade 85
Senior16 and Over Marks out of 100 , Pass Colour 55, Skip grade 85
Tabs are worn on one end of the belt (obi) Cadet tabs are 12mm wide bands, coloured black approx 100mm from one end. Brown belt tabs are 12mm wide bands, coloured white, approx 25mm from the end of the belt. Additional tabs for 2nd & 1st Kyu are worn 25mm up from the preceding tabs.
Black belt degrees are shown using red tabs, as above, with Shodan – 1 red tab and subsequent grades being shown by additional red tabs.
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