SPORTS KARATE EXAM PROGRAM    

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

Examination from orange belt 4th kyu to green belt 3rd kyu (minimum tenure 8 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 issue his or her own program. The Club's 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) Gedan – Barai (moving back)

e) Gyaku – Zuki Jodan (moving forward)

f) Mawashi – Zuki (moving forward)

i) Ura – Ken (moving forward)

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Part 3: Footwork:

a) Mae-geri (moving forward)

b) Yoko-geri (moving forward)

c) Mawashi-geri (moving forward)

d) Ura-mawashi-geri (moving forward)

e) Uschiro-gheri (moving forward)

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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 performing the technique) gedan - barai (returning back) + moving forward mae - geri (response of uke (the one receiving the technique) gedan - barai

d) - Tori: (the one performing the technique) moving back age - uke + gyaku zuki (response of uke (the one receiving the technique) soto - uke

e) - Tori: (the one performing the technique) moving forward mawashi - geri (response of uke (the one receiving the technique) age - uke

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5th test: Throw

To be performed in motion with a partner

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 kick of his foot, taking advantage of his partner's off-balance.

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6th test: Theory

a) - Respiratory system

b) - Cardiovascular system

Editor Giuliano Masili