SPORTS KARATE EXAM PROGRAM    

Sports Karate (in this sector, there are no kata or forms)

Examination from green belt 3rd kyu to blue belt 2nd kyu (minimum ten-month period)

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

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Part 1: 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) Age – Uke (moving back)

d) Age – Uke (moving forward)

e) Gedan – Barai (moving back)

f) Gedan – Barai (moving forward)

g) Gyaku – Zuki Jodan (moving back)

h) Mawashi – Zuki (moving forward)

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Part 3: Footwork:

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

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Part 4: Paired Techniques with Partners:

a) Tori: (the one performing the technique) Gedan-barai (moving back) + moving forward Oi-zuki Jodan (replying back from uke (the one receiving the attack) age-uke

b) Tori: (the one performing the technique) Gedan-barai (moving back) + moving forward Oi-zuki Chudan (replying back from uke (the one receiving the attack) soto-uke

c) Tori: (the one who performs the technique) gedan - barai (going back) + moving forward mae – geri (response of uke (the one who is hit) gedan – barai.

d)- Tori: (the one who performs the technique) going back age – uke + gyaku zuki (response of uke (the one who is hit) soto – uke.e)- Tori: (the one who performs the technique) moving forward mawashi – geri (response of uke (the one who is hit) age – uke.

f)- Tori: (the one who performs the technique) moving forward ura – mawashi – gheri + gyaku – zuki (response of uke (the one who is hit) soto – uke.

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5th test: Throw

To be performed in motion with a partner

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

Tori achieves this move by striking the advanced 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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6) - test: Theory

a) - Match area strategy

b) - Explains the functions of the central referee

c) - Illustrates the respiratory system of the human body

d) - Illustrates the musculoskeletal system of the human body.

Editor Giuliano Masili