SPORTS KARATE EXAM PROGRAM    

Sports Karate: In this sector, there are no kata or forms.

Examination from blue belt 2nd kyu to brown belt 1st kyu (minimum 14 months)

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The I.K.F. (International Karate Federation) has developed a program for belt (kyu) promotions. However, the Sports Club's Technical Director may develop his own program. The Club's Technical Director may examine, subject to the time limits, up to 1st kyu (brown belt).

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1st test: Falls:

Falls remain very important in sport karate.

a)- Forward rotational fall (zempo ukemi)

b)- Lateral fall (yoko ukemi)

c)- Backward fall (ushiro ukemi)

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Part 2: Arm Techniques

a)- oi – zuki chudan (moving forward)

b)- sotto – uke (moving back)

c)- soto – uke (moving forward)

d)- age – uke (moving back)

e)- age – uke (moving forward)

f)- gedan – barai (moving back)

g)- gedan – barai (moving forward)

h)- gyaku – zuki jodan (moving back)

i)- fumi – komi – zuki (moving forward)

l)- kizami – zuki (moving forward)

m)- mawashi – zuki (moving forward)

n)- ura – ken (going forward)

o)- mawashi – zuki (going forward)

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Part 3: Kicking Techniques:

a) Mae-geri (moving forward)

b) Yoko-geri (moving forward)

c) Yoko-geri (moving back)

d) Mawashi-geri (moving forward)

e) Ura-mawashi-geri (moving forward)

f) Uschiro-gheri (moving forward)

g) Uschiro-yoko-geri (moving forward)

h) Ushiro-ura-mawashi-geri (moving forward)

i) Kakato-geri (moving forward)

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Part 4: Techniques combined with partners:

a) Tori: (the one performing the technique) gedan - barai (returning back) + advance oi - zuki jodan (reply from uke (the one receiving the attack) by returning back age – uke.

b) Tori: (the one performing the technique) gedan - barai (returning back) + advance oi - zuki chudan (reply from uke (the one receiving the attack) by returning back soto – uke.

c) Tori: (the one performing the technique) gedan - barai (returning back) + advance mae - geri (reply from uke (the one receiving the attack) gedan - barai.

d) Tori: (the one performing the technique) returning back age – uke + gyaku zuki (reply from uke (the one receiving the attack) soto – uke.

e) Tori: (the one who performs the technique) moving forward mawashi – geri (reply from uke (the one receiving the technique) age – uke.

f)- Tori: (the one who performs the technique) moving forward ura – mawashi – gheri + gyaku – zuki (reply from uke (the one receiving the technique) soto – uke.

g)- Tori: (the one who performs the technique) moving forward mae – geri + gyaku – zuki (reply from uke (the one receiving the technique) soto – uke.

h)- Tori: (the one who performs the technique) moving forward yoko – geri + ura – ken (reply from uke (the one receiving the technique) age – uke.

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5th test: Perform 3 Throws

To be performed in motion with a partner

a) - De - ashi - Barai (sweep on the leading leg (foot))

Tori achieves this move by striking the leading supporting leg with the flat of his foot, with a sharp swipe of the foot, taking advantage of his partner's off-balance.

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b) - Okuri Ashi Barai (sweep on both feet)

Tori, the Okuri Ashi Barai technique requires excellent timing and can be performed on Uke's lateral or rotating movements.

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c) - Kani Basami (lobster bite) - only the modern version is permitted.

To be practiced safely, Kani Basami must be performed with the rear leg resting on the ground and not against Uke's leg.

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6th) test: Theory

a) - Kumite strategy

b) - Illustrate the competition area.

c)- Explains the functions of a referee.

d)- Explains the functions of a chair umpire.

e)- Illustrates the function of the human cardiorespiratory system.

f)- Illustrates the function of the human cardiac muscle.

g)- Illustrates the function of the human musculoskeletal system.

Editor Giuliano Masili