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FEDERATION OF INDIA ESTD. 2006
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Syllabus

International Shotokan Karate Federation of India

KYU & DAN SYLLABUS

Official examination syllabus for International Shotokan Karate Federation of India. Training progression includes Kihon, Kata and Kumite according to rank.

KYU Examination

The Kyu syllabus provides a progressive training system from Yellow Belt through Brown Belt. Students develop fundamental techniques, kata, kumite and control as they progress.

Training Structure

Each grading level builds on previously learned techniques. Students should practice Kihon, Kata and Kumite consistently under the guidance of an authorized instructor.

10th Kyu — Yellow Belt

KYU 10
Kihon
  • Chudan Oi Zuki step back — Jodan Age Uke
  • Chudan Ude Uke turn back — Kokutsu Shuto Uke
Kata
  • Heian Shodan
  • Sanbon-Jodan / Chudan (to the count)

9th–8th Kyu — Orange Belt

KYU 9–8
Kihon
  • Chudan Oi Zuki step back — Jodan Age Uke
  • Chudan Ude Uke turn back — Kokutsu Shuto Uke
  • Mae Geri Chudan turn — Mae Geri Jodan, side Snap, side Thrust both
Kata
  • Heian Nidan
  • Sanbon-Jodan / Chudan (No-count)

7th–6th Kyu — Green Belt

KYU 7–6
Kihon
  • Chudan Oi Zuki step back — Jodan Age Uke
  • Chudan Ude Uke step back — Kokutsu Shuto Uke
  • Yoko Keage / Kekomi (both sides)
  • Mae Geri Chudan turn back — Mae Geri Jodan
Kata
  • Heian Sandan
Kumite: Ippon-Jodan / Chudan

5th Kyu — Blue Belt

KYU 5
Kihon
  • Sanbon Zuki step back Jodan Age Uke / Chudan Gyaku Zuki
  • Chudan Soto Uke / Empi Uchi step back Shuto Uke
  • Mae Geri Chudan then Jodan continue two steps
  • Mawashi Geri Chudan then Jodan continue two step
  • Yoko Geri Keage then Kekomi (Both Sides)
Kata
  • Heian Yondan
  • Ippon-Jodan / Chudan (Both sides)

4th Kyu — Purple Belt

KYU 4
Kihon
  • Sanbon Zuki step back Jodan Age Uke / Chudan Gyaku Zuki
  • Chudan Soto Uke / Empi Uchi step back Shuto Uke
  • Mae Geri Chudan then Jodan continue two step
  • Mawashi Geri Chudan then Jodan continue two step
  • Yoko Geri Keage then Kekomi (Both Sides)
Kata
  • Heian Godan
  • Ippon-Jodan / Chudan (Both sides)

3rd Kyu — Brown Belt I

KYU 3
Kihon
  • Sanbon Zuki step back Jodan Age Uke / Chudan Gyaku Zu
  • Chudan Ude Uke / Empi Uchi, uraken step back Shuto Uke
  • Mae Geri Chudan front foot Chudan step in back foot Jodan
  • Mawashi Geri Chudan front foot Chudan step in back foot
  • Yoko Geri Keage then Kekomi (Both Sides)
Kata
  • Tekki Shodan
  • Ippon-Jodan / Chudan / Mae Geri Yoko Ke Komi

2nd Kyu — Brown Belt II

KYU 2
Kihon
  • Sanbon Zuki step back Jodan Age Uke / Chudan Gyaku Zu
  • Chudan Ude Uke / Empi Uchi, uraken step back Shuto Uke
  • Mae Geri Chudan front foot Chudan step in back foot Jodan
  • Mawashi Geri Chudan front foot Chudan step in back foot
  • Yoko Geri Keage then Kekomi (Both Sides)
Kata
  • Bassai Dai or own Kata
Kumite: Jiu-Ippon-Jodan / Chudan / Mae Geri Ke Komi (one side)

1st Kyu — Brown Belt III

KYU 1
Kihon
  • Sanbon Zuki step back Jodan Age Uke / Chudan Gyaku Zu
  • Chudan Ude Uke / Empi Uchi, uraken step back Shuto Uke
  • Mae Geri Chudan front foot Chudan step in back foot Jodan
  • Mawashi Geri Chudan front foot Chudan step in back foot
  • Yoko Geri Keage then Kekomi (Both Sides)
Kata
  • Bassai Dai or own Kata
Kumite: Jiu-Ippon-Jodan / Chudan / Mae Geri Ke Komi (one side)

Black Belt — Shodan

DAN LEVEL
Kihon
  • Sanbon Zuki step back Jodan Age Uke / Chudan Gyaku Zu
  • Chudan Ude Uke / Empi Uchi, uraken step back Shuto Uke in Kokutsu / Mae Geri / Gyaku Zuki
  • Mae Geri Chudan front foot Chudan step in back foot Jodan
  • Mawashi Geri Chudan front foot Chudan step in back foot
  • Yoko Geri Keage then Kekomi (Both Sides)
Kata
  • Individual Kata / 2nd Kata Examiner Choice (Heian 2 to Tekki Sho)
Kumite: Jiu Kumite.

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Progress through each grade by developing strong fundamentals, correct technique, controlled movement and the spirit of traditional Shotokan Karate.

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