Shodan | Australasian Toyakwai Karate Assn.

1st Dan Black Belt

Please note that if a student is applying for a grading he/she will be tested for an increase in stamina as in previous gradings, plus the ability to perform, teach and explain all basic techniques fully.

Canes
Double sinawali, Redonda,

Self-defence (Goshin jutsu)
Ten techniques from seated/kneeling position,

Breaking ( Tamashiwari)
Mandatory break with forefist, mandatory break with kick (head level), optional break,

Exercises
70 push ups on knuckles,
20 push ups on two fingers,
150 sit ups,
100 squats,
2.4 kilometre run (10.3 mins),

Other qualifications
The applicant must hold a current First Aid Certificate,

Notes:
The applicant must be physically fit to perform all techniques i.e. not injured.

Students will be tested on all previous grading techniques and patterns.

3rd Kyu Brown Belt

Understanding of karate warm-up exercises and the ability to demonstrate them.

Pattern (Kata)
6.

One-step fighting (Kihon ippon kumite)
11. and 12.

Punches (Tsuki)
U punch,

Blocks (Uke)
X block (head and groin level),

Kicks (Geri)
Axe kick, back spinning kick (mid level),

Self-defence (Goshin jutsu)
Five techniques for same side wrist grab, five techniques for cross hand wrist grab, five techniques for double wrist grab,

Sparring (Kumite)
Free sparring (with equal grade),

Exercises
50 push ups on knuckles,
100 sit ups,

Notes:
The applicant must be physically fit to perform all techniques i.e. not injured.

Students will be tested on all previous grading techniques and patterns.