Grading Syllabus Outline

The Grading Syllabus outlines the minimum skill required for each grade. The conditions of the Grading Syllabus may vary from time to time at the Instructor's discretion.
Conditioning: Gradings will incorporate a conditioning session designed to develop and improve muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance.
Pre-Gradings: Held 1 week prior to a grading, the Local Instructor will assess Bunkai (3 moves from kata - green belts and above), Kumite, attitude, effort and spirit and give permission for students to grade. Receiving permission to grade does not mean students are guaranteed to pass the grading.
Tournament Points: Purple belts and above must obtain at least 6 tournament points* a year in order to advance to their next grade. If a grading falls before a student has obtained their tournament points for that year, then the student will remain a provisional grade until all 6 points for that year are obtained.

*Tournament Points: Goshin Ryu Karate National Championships = 6 points. Any other tournament = 3 points.

GRADE FOR BADGE - 9TH KYU (WHITE)

For a new member of Goshin Ryu Karate to be able to wear the Goshin Ryu Karate badge, they must first have a clear knowledge of the Conditions of Training and Dojo Etiquette.

9TH KYU (WHITE) - 8TH KYU (YELLOW)

ATTENDANCE - Minimum 15 classes
KATA - Taekyoku Shodan
KIHON
   •   Blocks - Lower block, Inner block, Outer block, Upper block
   •   Kicks - Groin kick, Front kick
   •   Stances - Forward stance, Horse riding stance
   •   Strikes - Lunge punch - Knife hand strikes - Reverse punch
   •   Combinations - Block, double punch - Block, punch, block - Block, kick, punch - Kick, block, punch
KIHON IPPON KUMITE (Basic One-step Sparring) Defence from the following attacks:
   •   Jab
   •   Reverse Punch
   •   Front Kick

8TH KYU (YELLOW) - 7TH KYU (GREEN)

ATTENDANCE - Minimum 15 classes after your last grading.
KATA - Taikyoku Sandan
KIHON
   •   Blocks - Knife hand block
   •   Kicks - Turning kick to the body
   •   Stances - Back stance
   •   Strikes - Back fist, Finger strikes
   •   Combinations - Perform combinations of basic blocks, punches, kicks and strikes
KIHON IPPON KUMITE (Basic One-step Sparring)
Defence from the following attacks:
   •   Hammer Fist
   •   Jab and Reverse Punch
   •   Turning Kick

7TH KYU (GREEN) - 6TH KYU (BLUE)

ATTENDANCE - Minimum 20 classes after your last grading.
KATA - Heian Shodan, Bunkai: Demonstrate the application of 3 moves from the grading kata.
KIHON
   •   Kicks - Side kick to the side, Turning kick to the head
   •   Stances - Short forward stance
   •   Strikes - Hammer fist
   •   Combinations - Strong reverse punch, Knife hand block in back stance, change reverse punch in forward stance
KIHON IPPON KUMITE (Basic One-step Sparring)
Defence and retaliation from the following attacks:
   •   Side Kick
   •   Jab, Reverse Punch & Kick
   •   Turning Kick to the head.

6TH KYU (BLUE) - 5TH KYU (PURPLE)

ATTENDANCE - Minimum 20 classes after your last grading.
KATA - Heian Nidan, Bunkai: Demonstrate the application of 3 moves from the grading kata.
KIHON
   •   Kicks - Side kick to the front
   •   Strikes - Ridge hand
   •   Combinations - Perform combinations of basic blocks, punches, kicks and strikes
   •   Introduction to Break falls including forward, back, side and forward roll break falls.
KIHON IPPON KUMITE (Basic One-step Sparring)
Two different defences and retaliations from the following attacks:
   •   Side Kick
   •   Jab, Reverse Punch and Kick
   •   Turning Kick to the head

5TH KYU (PURPLE) - 4TH KYU (ORANGE)

ATTENDANCE - Minimum 20 classes after your last grading, 10 sparring specific classes, 6 tournament points
KATA - Heian Sandan, Bunkai: Demonstrate the application of 3 moves from the grading kata.
KIHON
   •   Blocks - Tension blocks (using appropriate breathing and flexing of the body under tension)
   •   Kicks - Back kick, Crescent kick
   •   Strikes - Hook Punch, Palm heel, Upper cut
   •   Combinations - Perform combinations of basic blocks, punches, kicks and strikes
JIYU KUMITE (Free Sparring) Group sparrin

4TH KYU (ORANGE) - 3RD KYU (BROWN)

ATTENDANCE - Minimum 20 classes after your last grading, 10 sparring specific classes, 6 tournament points
KATA - Heian Yondan, Bunkai: Demonstrate the application of 3 moves from the grading kata.
KIHON
   •   Kicks - Hook kick, Knee strikes
   •   Strikes - Elbow
   •   Combinations - Perform combinations of basic blocks, punches, kicks and strikes
JIYU KUMITE (Free Sparring) Group Sparring and 6 x 30 second rounds

3RD KYU (BROWN) - 2ND KYU (BROWN)

ATTENDANCE - Minimum 25 classes after your last grading, 10 sparring specific classes, 6 tournament points.
KATA - Heian Godan, Bunkai: Demonstrate the application of 3 moves from the grading kata.
KIHON
• Kicks - Spinning kicks, Jumping front kicks
• Combinations - Perform combinations of basic blocks, punches, kicks and strikes
JIYU KUMITE (Free Sparring) Group Sparring and 10 x 1 minute rounds
EXPECTATIONS Appropriate attitude, effort and spirit will be assessed by instructor before approval is given to grade

2ND KYU (BROWN) - 1ST KYU (BROWN)

ATTENDANCE - 6 months consistent training as a 2nd Kyu, Minimum 50 classes after your last grading, 20 sparring specific classes, 6 tournament points, Attend 1 Goshin Ryu Karate Camp.
KATA - Tekki Shodan, Bo kata: Shu shino konsho, Bunkai: Demonstrate the application of 3 moves from the grading katas.
KIHON
• Kicks - Jumping kicks
• Combinations - Perform combinations of basic blocks, punches, kicks and strikes
JIYU KUMITE (Free Sparring) Group Sparring and 12 x 1 minute rounds
EXPECTATIONS - Appropriate attitude, effort and spirit will be assessed by instructor before approval is given to grade

1ST KYU (BROWN) - PROVISIONAL 1ST DAN (BLACK)

Grading details for 1st Kyu to Shodan-Ho will be updated soon.