TRAINING SCHEDULE
TESTING INFORMATION
Nidan
To achieve Nidan (2nd degree black belt), the student must be at least 16 years old and have trained as a Shodan for no less than 2 years under Sensei. They must have demonstrated leadership, physical and mental endurance and dedication to Shotokan. The student must be familiar with the Dojo Kun, and all Karate terms used at the dojo. The term sheet can be found on this website.
The requirements for Nidan are as follows:
Memorize and repeat all 10 Nidan Kihon movements in Japanese.
Perform all Heian Kata's sequentially without stopping with full power, focus and perfect technique. Any error will result in immediate halt, and a do over of all Heian Kata's.
Perform the following Brown Belt Katas: Tekki Shodan, Bassai Dai, Jion, Kanku Dai.
Perform 2 Black Belt Kata's of Sensei's choosing (the student will know which two in advance)
Perform Bunkai Techniques from Kata chosen by Sensei
Partake in 8-10 minutes of non-stop Kumite with similar ranked and sized opponents. The student will demonstrate dedication, endurance, and understanding of technique and control during all aspects of this exercise.
Each test is different. Sensei or the testing board has the right to add any additional requirements they see fit at the time. Testing does not guarantee pass. If a student does not pass, a re-test will be available at the time and pleasure of Sensei.
Kihon
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Sanban Zuki in Ashi Dachi, Sanchin Dachi, Sochin Dachi, Zenkutsu Dachi
Gedan Berai
San-Ban Zuki, Neko Ashi Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
San-Ban Zuki, Neko Ashi Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
San-Ban Zuki, Sanchin Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
San-Ban Zuki, Sanchin Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
San-Ban Zuki, Sochin Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
San-Ban Zuki, Zenkutsu Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
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Gedan Berai
Age Uke, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Kizami Mae Geri, Mawashi Empi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki, Zenkutsu Dachi.
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
Gedan Berai
Age Uke, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki
Kizami Mae Geri, Mawashi Empi, Uraken Uchi, Gyaku Zuki, Zenkutsu Dachi.
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
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Gedan Berai
Soto Uke, Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Mae Empi, Gyaku Zuki
Mawashi Geri, Mae Empi, Gedan Beri, Zenkutsu Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
Soto Uke, Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Mae Empi, Gyaku Zuki
Mawashi Geri, Mae Empi, Gedan Beri, Zenkutsu Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
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Gedan Berai
Uchi Uke, Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Zenkutshu Dachi
Yoku Empi Kiba Dachi
Mae Empi
Yoku Geri, Gyaku Zuki, Zenkutsu Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
Gedan BeraiUchi Uke, Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Zenkutshu Dachi
Yoku Empi Kiba Dachi
Mae Empi
Yoku Geri, Gyaku Zuki, Zenkutsu Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
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Gedan Berai
Mae Empi, Mawashi Empi, Zenkutsu Dachi
Mawate
Ushirio Empi, Uraken, Kiba Dachi
Gyaku Zuki, Zenkutsu Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
Mae Empi, Mawashi Empi, Zenkutsu Dachi
Mawate
Ushirio Empi, Uraken, Kiba Dachi
Gyaku Zuki, Zenkutsu Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
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Gedan Beri
Gyaku Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Age Uke, Kokutsu Dachi
Yon-Hōkō (Hedari)
Gedan Beri
Gyaku Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Age Uke, Kokutsu Dachi
Yon-Hōkō (Migi)
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Gedan Beri
Shuto Uke, Kokutsu Dachi
Shuto Uchi, Zenkutsu Dachi
Shuto Beri, Kokutsu Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
Gedan Beri
Shuto Uke, Kokutsu Dachi
Shuto Uchi, Zenkutsu Dachi
Shuto Beri, Kokutsu Dachi
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
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Double Gedan Beri turning left
Double Yoko Geri
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
Double Yoko Geri
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
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Gedan Beri
Kamae
Mae Geri, Yoku Geri, Ushiri Geri, Mawashi Geri
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
Mae Geri, Yoku Geri, Ushiri Geri, Mawashi Geri
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
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Gedan Beri
Kamae
Mae Geri, Kizami Mawashi Geri
Kizami Yoko Geri
Ushir Geri, Kizami Mawashi Geri
Mae Geri
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate
KamaeMae Geri, Kizami Mawashi Geri
Kizami Yoko Geri
Ushir Geri, Kizami Mawashi Geri
Mae Geri
(San-Kai Kurikaesu)
Mawate