CONTACT KARATE EXAM  1th PROGRAM    

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

Examination from blue belt 2th kyu to brown belt 1th kyu (minimum tenure 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 Technical Director can issue his own program and has the right to do so. The Club Technical Director can examine, subject to the time limits, up to 1st kyu (brown belt).

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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 can issue his own program and has the right to do so. The Club Technical Director can examine, subject to the time limits, up to 1st kyu (brown belt).

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1st round: Falls:

Falls remain very important in Contact karate.

a) Forward rotational fall (zempo ukemi).

b) Lateral fall (yoko ukemi).

c) Backward fall (ushiro ukemi).

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2nd part: 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 (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-era-mawashi-geri (moving forward).

i)- ushiro-ura-mawashi-geri.

l)- kakato-geri (moving forward).

m)- ushiro-yoko-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 (leg sweep (leading foot).

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

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b)- Okuri Ashi Barai (both-foot sweep).

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

Editor Giuliano Masili