Jitsushinkai Karate Association. Reality and Truth

Classes

The Dojo Oath

I will strive to train my body, strengthen heart and open mind

I will face both fear and challenge, lead the way not walk behind

I will pursue the true meaning of our art to ensure my senses are alert

I will walk the path of justice ensuring clarity of thought

I will show respect for others and treat everyone the same

I will strive for calm and reason, and refrain from all violence

I will always look to wisdom to build both character and strength

I will cultivate my spirit to ensure each step I take is meant

And through the discipline of Karate, all through my life I will pursue all the virtues of Humility, Reality and Truth

Statutary Time Limit Between Grading Examinations

6th Kyu to 2nd Kyu

Gradings may be taken at three-monthly intervals.

2nd Kyu to Shodan

Gradings may be taken at six-monthly intervals.

Shodan to Nidan

A candidate must hold the grade for two years before applying for Nidan.

Nidan to Sandan

A candidate must hold the grade for three years before applying for Sandan.

Sandan to Yondan

A candidate must hold the grade for four years before applying for Yondan.

Yondan and above

Advancement to this grade will be on the recommendation of Mark Kirton.

The Grades

Yellow Belt 6th Kyu (click to view)

Basics

  1. How to fold a Karate Gi
  2. Correct way of wearing a Gi
  3. Meaning of Jitsushinkai
  4. Dojo etiquette and procedures

Stances

  1. Yoi Dachi
  2. Fudo Dachi
  3. Zentkutsu Dachi

Punches and Strikes

  1. Seiken Oi Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)
  2. Morote Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)
  3. Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki

Blocks

  1. Seiken-Mae-Gedan-Barai

Kicks

  1. Hiza-Ganmen-Geri
  2. Kin Geri

Conditioning

  1. Stretching 4 in 1
  2. 20 push ups on knuckles
  3. 20 sit ups
  4. 20 squats

Note: Children under 16 years are not expected to perform push ups on knuckles or fingers.

Fighting

3 x two-minute fights

  1. 1 x hands and feet
  2. 1 x hands only
  3. 1 x feet only
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Orange Belt 5th Kyu (click to view)

Note: Students will be tested on previous material in addition to the following:

Stances

  1. Sanchin-Dachi
  2. Kokutsu-Dachi
  3. Musubi-Dachi

Punches and Strikes

  1. Seiken-Ago-Uchi (Jodan)
  2. Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)

Blocks

  1. Seiken-Chudan-Uchi-Uke
  2. Seiken-Chudan-Soto-Uke
  3. Teisoko-Mawashi-Soto-Ke-Age
  4. Haisoko-Mawashi-Uchi-Ke-Age

Kicks

  1. Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoko
  2. Kensetsu Geri
  3. Yojo-Geri (Chudan, Gedan)
  4. Haisoko-Mawashi-Geri (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)

Renraku

  1. Half step Seiken Jodan-Uke-Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki
  2. Half step Seiken Chudan-Soto-Uke-Seiken-Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki
  3. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki-Seiken-Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki
  4. Leg block Seiken Oi Tsuki-Seiken-Chudan-Gyaki-Tsuki-Chudan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku & Chusoku)
  5. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki-Seiken-Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku & Chusoku)
  6. Haisoko-Mawashi-Geri (Chudan, Gedan)
  7. Yoko-Geri (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)
  8. Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku, Haisoku-Chudan-Mawashi-Geri

Conditioning

  1. 20 push ups on knuckles
  2. 30 sit ups
  3. 30 squats

Note: Children under 16 years are not expected to perform push ups on knuckles or fingers.

Fighting

4 x two-minute fights

  1. 1 x hands and feet
  2. 1 x hands only
  3. 1 x feet only
  4. 1 x handicap

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Red Belt 4th Kyu (click to view)

Note: Students will be tested on previous material in addition to the following:

Stances

  1. Neko-Ashi-Dachi
  2. Kiba Dachi

Punches and Strikes

  1. Tate-Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)
  2. Shita-Tsuki (Chudan)
  3. Jun-Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)

Blocks

  1. Seiken-Morote-Chudan-Uchi-Uke
  2. Seiken-Chudan-Uchi-Uke-Gedan-Barai

Kicks

  1. Mae-Geri-Jodan-Chusoku
  2. Mae-Kakato-Geri (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)
  3. Mae-Ago-Jodan-Geri (Jodan)

Kata

  1. Taikyoku-Sono-Ni
  2. Taikyoku-Sono-San

Renraku

  1. Half step Seiken-Jodan-Oi-Tsuki, half step Uraken-Ganmen-Uchi-Seiken-Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki
  2. Half step Seiken-Jodan-Oi-Tsuki, Seiken-Jodan-Gyaku swing punch, Seken-Jodan-Oi-Tsuki
  3. Leg block Seiken Oi Tsuki, Seiken-Chudan-Gyaki-Tsuki, Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku
  4. Half step Seiken-Jodan-Oi Tsuki, Seiken-Jodan-Oi-Tsuki, Seiken-Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki, Chudan-Yoko-Geri
  5. Half step Seiken-Ago-Uchi
  6. One step Mae-Geri-Chudan-Chusoku
  7. One step Chudan-Mawashi-Geri
  8. One step Chudan-Kakato-Geri
  9. One step Chudan-Yoko-Geri
  10. Chudan-Mawashi-Geri-Jodan-Mawashi-Geri (Heisoku)
  11. Hiza-Ganmen-Geri, Gyaku-Hiza-Ganmen-Geri
  12. Hiza-Ganmen-Geri, Kin-Geri

Conditioning

  1. 10 push ups on fingers
  2. 10 push ups on knuckles
  3. 30 stomach crunches with legs in the air
  4. 40 squats

Note: Children under 16 years are not expected to perform push ups on knuckles or fingers.

Self Defence

Self defence to be arranged by the instructor, including knife defences.

Fighting

5 x two-minute fights

  1. 2 x hands and feet
  2. 1 x hands only
  3. 1 x feet only
  4. 1 x handicap

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Green Belt 3rd Kyu (click to view)

Note: Students will be tested on previous material in addition to the following:

Stretching

  1. 4-in-1 exercise
  2. Box splits

Stances

  1. Tsuru-Ashi-Dachi
  2. Uchi-Hachi-Dachi

Punches and Strikes

  1. Tettsui-Oroshi-Ganmen-Uchi
  2. Tettsui-Komi-Kami
  3. Tettsui-Hizo-Uchi
  4. Tettsui-Yoko-Uchi (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)
  5. Shotei-Uchi (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)
  6. Jodan-Hiji-Ate
  7. Hapkido reverse knife strike

Blocks

  1. Mawashi-Gedan-Barai
  2. Shuto-Mawashi-Uke (in Kokutso Dachi)
  3. Shotei-Uke (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)

Kicks

  1. Mae-Chusoku-Ke-Age
  2. Teisoku-Mawashi-Soto-Ke-Age
  3. Haisoku-Mawashi-Uchi-Ke-Age
  4. Sokuto-Yoko-Ke-Age

Kata

  1. Pinan-Sono-Ichi
  2. Pinan-Sono-Yon

Renraku

  1. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, half step Uraken-Ganmen-Uchi, Seiken-Jodan-Gyaku, swing punch Seiken-Jodan-Oi-Tsuki
  2. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, Seiken-Ago-Tsuki, Seiken Oi Tsuki Hook punch
  3. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, Spinning Uraken
  4. Leg block, Seiken Oi Tsuki, Seiken-Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki, Chudan-Mawashi-Geri-Chusoku
  5. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, Seiken-Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki, Chudan-Mawashi-Geri-Chosuku
  6. Chudan-Mawashi-Geri-Jodan-Mawashi-Geri-Heisoku
  7. Chudan-Ushiro-Geri
  8. Leg block, Chodan-Ushiro-Geri
  9. Front foot Chudan-Mae-Geri, Chudan-Ushiro-Geri, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri-Heisoku
  10. Front foot Chudan-Mawashi-Geri-Heisoku, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri-Heisoku
  11. Front foot Chudan-Mae-Kakato-Geri, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri-Heisoku
  12. Front foot Chudan-Yoko-Geri, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri-Heisoku

Conditioning

  1. 15 push ups on fingers
  2. 30 push ups on knuckles
  3. 50 stomach crunches with legs in the air
  4. 60 squats

Note: Children under 16 years are not expected to perform push ups on knuckles or fingers.

Self Defence

Self defence to be arranged by the instructor, including knife defences.

Fighting

6 x two-minute fights

  1. 3 x hands and feet
  2. 1 x hands only (no gloves, attacks only to body)
  3. 1 x feet only
  4. 1 x hands and feet (no gloves, no face contact)

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Blue Belt 2nd Kyu (click to view)

Note: Students will be tested on previous material in addition to the following:

Stretching

  1. 4-in-1 exercise
  2. Splits left and right

Stances

  1. Moro-Ashi-Dachi

Punches and Strikes

  1. Uraken-Ganmen-Uchi
  2. Uraken-Sayu-Ganmen-Uchi
  3. Uraken-Hizo-Uchi
  4. Uraken-Ganmen-Oroshi-Uchi
  5. Uraken-Mawashi-Uchi
  6. Nihon-Nukite (me-Tsuki)
  7. Yonhon-Nukite (Jodan, Chudan)
  8. Hapkido throw punch (Mae, Yoko)

Blocks

  1. Seiken-Juji-Uke (Jodan, Gedan)

Kicks

  1. Gedan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku, Chusoku)
  2. Kensetsu-Geri (Sokuto)
  3. Chudan-Yoko-Geri (Sokuto)

Sweep Technique

  1. Ashi-Barai

Kata

  1. Pinan-Sono-Ni
  2. Pinan-Sono-Go

Renraku

  1. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, spinning Uraken, Seiken-Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki
  2. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, half step Seiken-Oi-Tsuki, Seiken-Ago-Tsuki
  3. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, spinning Uraken, Seiken-Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki
  4. Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri-Kakato
  5. Leg block, Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri
  6. Chudan-Gyaku-Mawashi-Geri-Teisoku
  7. Mae-Kakato-Ke-Age
  8. Front foot Chudan-Yoko-Geri, Chudan-Ushiro-Geri
  9. One step Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki, Chudan-Mawashi-Geri
  10. One step hook kick
  11. One step Mae-Kakato-Keage

Conditioning

  1. 20 push ups on fingers
  2. 40 push ups on knuckles
  3. 70 stomach crunches with legs in the air
  4. 80 squats

Note: Children under 16 years are not expected to perform push ups on knuckles or fingers.

Self Defence

Self defence to be arranged by the instructor, including knife defences and throws.

Fighting

7 x two-minute fights

  1. 2 x hands and feet
  2. 3 x hands only (no gloves, attacks only to body)
  3. 1 x feet only
  4. 1 x handicap

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Brown Belt 1st Kyu (click to view)

Note: Students will be tested on previous material in addition to the following:

Stretching

  1. 4-in-1 exercise
  2. Box splits
  3. Splits left and right

Stances

  1. Heisoku-Dachi
  2. Heiko-Dachi

Punches and Strikes

  1. Shuto-Sakotsu-Uchi
  2. Shuto-Yoko-Ganmen-Uchi
  3. Shuto-Uchi-Komi
  4. Shuto-Hizo-Uchi
  5. Shuto-Jodan-Uchi
  6. Chudan-Hiji-Ate
  7. Chudan-Mae-Hiji-Ate
  8. Age-Hiji-Ate (Jodan, Chudan)
  9. Oroshi-Hiji-Ate
  10. Reverse knife strike (Hidari, Migi), Uraken-Ganmen-Uchi, Chudan-Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki

Blocks

  1. Shuto-Jodan-Uchi-Uke
  2. Shuto-Jodan-Uke
  3. Shuto-Chudan-Uchi-Uke
  4. Shuto-Chudan-Soto-Uke
  5. Shuto-Mae-Gedan-Barai
  6. Shuto-Mawashi-Uke (in Sanchin-Dachi)
  7. Koken-Uke (Jodan, Chodan, Gedan)

Kicks

  1. Jodan-Yoko-Geri (Haisoku, Chusoku)
  2. Jodan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku, Chusoko)
  3. Jodan-Ushiro-Geri

Kata

  1. Pinan-Sono-San
  2. Sanchin-No-Kata (with Ibuki)
  3. Geksai-Dai

Renraku

  1. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, half step Seiken hook punch, Gyaku-Tsuki swing punch
  2. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, spinning Uraken, Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki, Seiken Oi Tsuki
  3. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, Chudan-Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki, Chudan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku)
  4. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, Chudan Ushiro-Geri
  5. Front foot Jodan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku), Chudan-Mawashi-Geri (Chusoko)
  6. Front foot Jodan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku), Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri (Kakato)
  7. Teisoku-Mawashi-Soto-Ke-Age, Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri (Kakato)
  8. Haisoku-Mawashi-Uchi-Ke-Age, Chudan-Mawashi-Geri-Chusoku
  9. Jodan Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri
  10. Leg block, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri
  11. One step Mae-Chusoku-Keage, Chudan-Seken-Gyaku-Tsuki, Chudan-Seken-Oi-Tsuki
  12. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, Chudan-Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki, Gedan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku), Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri

Conditioning

  1. 30 push ups on fingers
  2. 60 push ups on knuckles
  3. 100 stomach crunches with legs in the air
  4. 100 squats

Note: Children under 16 years are not expected to perform push ups on knuckles or fingers.

Self Defence

Self defence to be arranged by the instructor, including knife defences and throws.

Fighting

8 x two-minute fights

  1. 5 x hands and feet
  2. 3 x hands only (no gloves, no face contact, hands grabbing & holding for a period of 3 seconds allowed)

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Shodan - 1st Degree Black Belt - Senpan (click to view)

Note: Students will be tested on previous material in addition to the following:

Stretching

  1. 4-in-1 exercise
  2. Box splits
  3. Splits left and right

Punches and Strikes

  1. Hiraken-Tsuki (Jodan-Chudan)
  2. Hiraken-Oroshi-Uchi
  3. Hiraken-Mawashi-Uchi
  4. Haisho (Jodan, Chudan)
  5. Age-Jodan-Tsuki
  6. Toho-Uchi (Jodan)

Blocks

  1. Kake-Uke (Jodan)
  2. Chudan-Haito-Uchi-Uke
  3. Jodan-Haito-Uchi-Uke

Kicks

  1. Tobi-Nidan-Geri
  2. Tobi-Mae-Geri (Kakato, Chusoku)
  3. Tobi-Ushiro-Geri
  4. Tobi-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri (Kakato)
  5. Tobi-Mawashi-Geri
  6. Tobi-Yoko-Geri
  7. Jodan-Uchi-Haisoku-Geri
  8. Oroshi-Uchi-Kakato-Geri
  9. Oroshi-Soto-Kakato-Geri

Kata

  1. Yantsu
  2. Tsuki-No-Kata

Renraku

  1. Half step Uraken, Chudan-Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki (performed in Ura)
  2. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, Seiken-Ago-Uchi, Seiken Oi Tsuki, Uraken
  3. Half step Seiken Oi Tsuki, Half step Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki, Uraken, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku)
  4. Half step Jodan-Gyaku-Mawashi-Geri (Chusoku)
  5. Leg block, Jodan-Gyaku-Mawashi-Geri (Chusoku)
  6. One step Chudan-Mawashi-Geri-Chusoku, Ushiro-Geri
  7. One step Gedan-Yoko-Geri, Jodan-Yoko-Geri (Sokuto)
  8. Front foot Teisoku-Mawashi-Soto-Ke-Age, Jodan-Ushiro-Geri, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri, Gedan-Mawashi-Geri, Uraken, Chudan-Gyaku-Tsuki
  9. One step Chudan-Mawashi-Geri (Chosuko), Tobi-Ushiro-Geri
  10. Front foot Jodan-Mawashi-Geri (Chusoku), Jodan-Ushiro-Mawashi-Geri, Chudan-Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki
  11. One step Jodan-Mawashi-Geri, one step Chudan-Mawashi-Geri, one step Gedan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku)
  12. One step Jodan-Mae-Geri-Chusoku, Jodan-Mawashi-Geri (Haisoku), Jodan-Ushiro-Geri, Seiken Oi Tsuki, Shita-Tsuki, Seiken hook punch, Chudan-Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki

Conditioning

  1. 40 push ups on fingers
  2. 100 push ups on knuckles
  3. 200 stomach crunches with legs in the air
  4. 150 squats

Note: Children under 16 years are not expected to perform push ups on knuckles or fingers.

Self Defence

Self defence to be arranged by the instructor, including knife defences and throws.

Fighting

10 x two-minute fights

  1. 1 x hands and feet against two opponents
  2. 5 x hands and feet
  3. 1 x hands only (grabbing & holding for a period of 3 seconds allowed)
  4. 3 x feet only

Note: 10 x two-minute fights is the minimum number required for this grade. Additional fights can be requested ahead of time, only with the express agreement of the instructor.

Tameshiwari

  1. Mandatory break with Seiken
  2. Optional break (student's choice)
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Ni-dan - 2nd Degree Black Belt - Senpai (click to view)

Note: Students will be tested on previous material in addition to the following:

Qualifications

If under 28 years of age the applicant must have had national or international competition experience. If the applicant is 28 years of age or over competition experience is not essential, although a good standard of free fighting and technical ability is required. The applicant’s character and general abilities as an instructor will also be taken into consideration.

Kata

The applicant must present a Kata containing a minimum of thirty movements, devised by the applicant.

Conditioning

  1. 50 push ups on fingers
  2. 150 push ups on knuckles
  3. 250 stomach crunches with legs in the air
  4. 200 squats

Note: Children under 16 years are not expected to perform push ups on knuckles or fingers.

Fighting

  1. 20 x two-minute knockdown fights for seniors (no face contact with hands, holding for a period of 3 seconds is allowed). Juniors to be instructed on type by grading instructor.

Note: 20 x two-minute fights is the minimum number required for this grade. Additional fights can be requested ahead of time, only with the express agreement of the instructor.

Tameshiwari

  1. Mandatory break with Seiken
  2. Optional break (student's choice)
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Sandan - 3rd Degree Black Belt - Sensei (click to view)

Note: Students will be tested on previous material in addition to the following:

Qualifications

EKO, EKGB, or JKA National Referee WUKO rules
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Knockdown

Kata

The applicant must present a Kata containing a minimum of thirty movements, devised by the applicant.

Conditioning

  1. 50 push ups on fingers
  2. 150 push ups on knuckles
  3. 250 stomach crunches with legs in the air
  4. 200 squats

Note: Children under 16 years are not expected to perform push ups on knuckles or fingers.

Fighting

  1. 30 x two-minute knockdown fights for seniors (no face contact with hands, holding for a period of 3 seconds is allowed).

Note: 30 x two-minute fights is the minimum number required for this grade. Additional fights can be requested ahead of time, only with the express agreement of the instructor.

Tameshiwari

  1. Mandatory break with Seiken
  2. Optional break (student's choice)
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Yondan - 4th Degree Black Belt - Sensei (click to view)

Further advancement to this grade and above will be upon recommendation of the chief instructor, Mark Kirton.

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