Our syllabus is structured according to the 10-kyu (10 basic grades) and dan (black belt) progression model for students.
Below are our standard kata (pre-arranged solo self-defense drills). Instructors may choose to teach additional Okinawan karate and kobudo kata to students at their discretion and per the student’s interest. However, supplemental kata will not be taught until reaching a rank appropriate for the kata.
Instructors will also teach basics (kihon), conditioning and other relevant lessons at their discretion as part of training. Katas from previous ranks may also be examined to ensure that students maintain their proficiency.
Beginner
9th Kyu – Yellow Belt
Sanchin
Pinan Nidan
8th Kyu – Orange Belt
Pinan Shodan
7th – Green Belt
Fukyukata Ni
Intermediate
6th Kyu – Blue Belt
Tensho
Pinan Sandan
5th Kyu – Purple Belt, 1 Stripe
Pinan Yondan
4th Kyu – Purple Belt, 2 Stripes
Pinan Godan
Advanced
3rd Kyu – Brown Belt, 1 Stripe
Nianhanchi Shodan
2nd Kyu – Brown Belt, 2 Stripes
Passai Dai
1st Kyu – Brown Belt, 3 Stripes
Seiunchin
Yudansha (Black Belt)
1st Dan
1 elective kata
Seisan
Kihon Bo Shodan
Elective Kyu Grade Kata
Karate
Anaku
Fukyukata 1 & 3
Oyotanren
Ryushoken
Saifa
Wansu
Kobudo (Weapons)
Kyan no Sai
Hei Anza-no-Eiku-De
Elective Black Belt Kata
Karate
Itosu no Passai
Jion
Kusanku Dai
Matsukaze (Wankan)
Nianhanchi Nidan
Nianhanchi Sandan
Rohai (Matsumura Rohai)
Ryuto Chiken
Kobudo (Weapons)
Washin Bo
Kyan no Sai
Hei Anza-no-Eiku-De
Shima no Tuifa
Other Training
Bunkai (practical kata applications)
Self-defense techniques
Strikes (atemi waza)
Chokes (jime waza)
Joint locks (kansetsu waza)
Ground techniques (ne waza)
Throws (nage waza)
Flow drills
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