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: OI TSUKI | 5 TIMES (Lunge Punch) |
| FORWARD: GYAKU TSUKI | 5 TIMES (Reverse Punch) |
| FORWARD: JODAN AGE UKE | 5 TIMES (Rising Block) |
| FORWARD: CHUDAN SOTO UKE | 5 TIMES (Outside Block) |
| KOKUTSU DACHI GAMAE | (Back Stance – Knife Hand Block) |
| FORWARD: CHUDAN SHUTO UKE | 5 TIMES (Knife Hand Block) |
| ZENKUTSU DACHI GAMAE | (Front Stance) |
| FORWARD: MAE GERI | 5 TIMES (Front Kick) |
| Turn and repeat: MAE GERI | 5 TIMES (Front 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 |
(THE WHOLE 9TH GRADING IS TO BE PERFORMED TO THE EXAMINERS COUNT) |
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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 (GO HON 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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