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Grading Information

Grading and Progression at Bushido Karate Club only happen when the student is ready to progress.  Every student is different and progresses at different rates. The club instructor will evaluate the student on an ongoing basis, and when the student is ready to progress, they will be invited to attend grading.  

How often do gradings occur?

There are two national SKIF Ireland Grading and Training Seminars held annually in April/May and October/November under the examination of Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami and Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa from SKIF GHQ Tokyo. In additional there are Club Gradings under Renshi Aaron Kenneally for any students that are ready to progress.

Once a student passes their examination, the student is then permitted to wear the next colour belt appropriate to their grade.  Belts change in colour as the student progresses.  During the year, we will prepare students for grading, ensuring they are 100% prepared.

What are Pre-Gradings?

A pre-grading is when we put students through their syllabus in a grading setting in preparation for their proper grading.  Pre-Gradings are a great way to ensure a student is ready for the pressures of an official examination.  Leading up to an official SKIF Grading Seminar under the Japanese instructors from Tokyo, we will have a few pre-gradings to ensure high standards.

SKIF Ireland Grading Syllabus

Below is the SKIF Kyu Grading Syllabus. To view the entire syllabus in PDF please click here

Kihon

Zen-kutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai

  • Oi-Zuki
    (Step forward Punching to the Face)
  • Gyaku Zuki
    (Step forward Reverse punch to the Stomach)
  • Jodan Age Uke
    (Rising Block)
  • Soto Ude Uke
    (Outside Block)
  • Uchi Ude Uke
    (Inside Block)

Ko-kutsu Dachi Kamae

  • Shuto Uke
    (Knife Hand Block)

Zen-kutsu Dachi Kamae

  • Mae Geri
    (Front Kick)

Kiba Dachi:

  • Yoko Geri Keage
    (Side Snap Kick)

Kumite: Gohon Kumite (1 & 2)

Kata: Heian Shodan
Examiner Count

Kihon

Zen-kutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai

  • Oi-Zuki
    (Step forward Punching to the Face)
  • Gyaku Zuki
    (Step forward Reverse punch to the Stomach)
  • Jodan Age Uke
    (Rising Block)
  • Soto Ude Uke
    (Outside Block)
  • Uchi Ude Uke
    (Inside Block)

Ko-kutsu Dachi Kamae

  • Shuto Uke
    (Knife Hand Block)

Zen-kutsu Dachi Kamae

  • Mae Geri
    (Front Kick)

Kiba Dachi:

  • Yoko Geri Keage
    (Side Snap Kick)

Kumite: Gohon Kumite (1 & 2)

Kata: Heian Shodan
(No Count)

Kihon

Zen-kutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai

  • Oi-Zuki
    (Step forward Punching to the Face)
  • Gyaku Zuki
    (Step forward Reverse punch to the Stomach)
  • Jodan Age Uke - Gyaku Zuki
    (Rising Block and Reverse punch)
  • Soto Ude Uke - Gyaku Zuki
    (Outside Block and Reverse punch)
  • Uchi Ude Uke - Gyaku Zuki
    (Inside Block and Reverse punch)

Ko-kutsu Dachi Kamae

  • Shuto Uke
    (Knife Hand Block)

Zen-kutsu Dachi Kamae

  • Mae Geri
    (Front Kick)
  • Mawashi Geri
    (Roundhouse Kick)

Kiba Dachi:

  • Yoko Geri Keage
    (Side Snap Kick)
  • Yoko Geri Kekomi
    (Side Thrust Kick)

Kumite: Sanbon Kumite
(1 & 2 Left Side)

Kata: Heian Nidan

Kihon

Zen-kutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai

  • Oi-Zuki
    (Step forward Punching to the Face)
  • Gyaku Zuki
    (Step forward Reverse punch to the Stomach)
  • Jodan Age Uke - Gyaku Zuki
    (Rising Block and Reverse punch)
  • Soto Ude Uke - Gyaku Zuki
    (Outside Block and Reverse punch)
  • Uchi Ude Uke - Gyaku Zuki
    (Inside Block and Reverse punch)

Ko-kutsu Dachi Kamae(Back Stance)

  • Shuto Uke
    (Knife Hand Block)

Zen-kutsu Dachi Kamae(Front Stance Hands to the side)

  • Mae Geri
    (Front kick)
  • Mawashi Geri
    (Roundhouse kick)

Kiba Dachi:(Step forward into horse stance facing examiner)

  • Yoko Geri Keage
    (Side snap kick)
  • Yoko Geri Kekomi
    (Side thrust kick)

Kata: Heian Sandan

Kumite: Sanbon Kumite
(1&2 Left & Right Side)

Kihon

Zen-kutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai(Front Stance Lower Block)

  • Sanbon-zuki
    (Three Punches: Face - Stomach - Stomach)
  • Gyaku Sanbon-zuki
    (Three Punches: Stomach - Face - Stomach)
  • Jodan Age Uke - Gyaku Zuki
    (Rising Block and Reverse punch)
  • Soto Ude Uke - Empi - Uraken
    (Outside Block in front stance slide into elbow strike in horse stance then back fist strike without moving)
  • Uchi Ude Uke - Kizami Zuki - Gyaku Zuki
    (Inside Block same hand punch to face and Reverse punch)

Ko-kutsu Dachi Kamae(Back Stance)

  • Shuto Uke - Nukite
    (Knife Hand Block then finger strike)

Zen-kutsu Dachi Kamae(Front Stance Hands to the side)

  • Mae Geri Rengeri
    (Step forward twice performing front kicks at different heights)
  • Mawashi Geri
    (Roundhouse kick)

Kiba Dachi:(Step forward into horse stance facing examiner)

  • Yoko Geri Keage
    (Side snap kick)
  • Yoko Geri Kekomi
    (Side thrust kick)

Kumite: Kihon Ippon Kumite

CANDIDATES CHOICE (Left Side)

2 x Jodan
2 x Chudan
2 x Mae Geri
1 x Yoko Geri
1 x Mawashi Geri

Kata: Heian Yondan

Kihon

Zen-kutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai(Front Stance Lower Block)

  • Sanbon-zuki
    (Three Punches: Face - Stomach - Stomach)
  • Gyaku Sanbon-zuki
    (Three Punches: Stomach - Face - Stomach)
  • Jodan Age Uke - Gyaku Zuki
    (Rising Block and Reverse punch)
  • Soto Ude Uke - Empi - Uraken
    (Outside Block in front stance slide into elbow strike in horse stance then back fist strike without moving)
  • Uchi Ude Uke - Kizami Zuki - Gyaku Zuki
    (Inside Block same hand punch to face and Reverse punch)

Ko-kutsu Dachi Kamae(Back Stance)

  • Shuto Uke - Nukite
    (Knife Hand Block then finger strike)

Zen-kutsu Dachi Kamae(Front Stance Hands to the side)

  • Mae Geri Rengeri
    (Step forward twice performing front kicks at different heights)
  • Mawashi Geri
    (Roundhouse kick)

Kiba Dachi:(Step forward into horse stance facing examiner)

  • Yoko Geri Keage
    (Side snap kick)
  • Yoko Geri Kekomi
    (Side thrust kick)

Kumite: Kihon Ippon Kumite

CANDIDATES CHOICE (Left & Right Side)

2 x Jodan
2 x Chudan
2 x Mae Geri
1 x Yoko Geri
1 x Mawashi Geri

Kata: Heian Godan

Kihon

Zen-kutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai(Front Stance Lower Block)

  • Oi-Zuki
    (Step forward Punching to the Face)
  • Gyaku Zuki
    (Step forward Reverse punch to the Stomach)
  • Jodan Age Uke
    (Rising Block)
  • Soto Ude Uke
    (Outside Block)
  • Uchi Ude Uke
    (Inside Block)

Ko-kutsu Dachi Kamae

  • Shuto Uke
    (Knife Hand Block)

Zen-kutsu Dachi Kamae

  • Mae Geri
    (Front Kick)
  • Mawashi Geri
    (Roundhouse Kick)
  • Ushiro Geri
    (Spinning Back Kick)

Kiba Dachi:

  • Yoko Geri Keage
    (Side Snap Kick)
  • Yoko Geri Kekomi
    (Side Thrust Kick)

Kumite: Kihon Ippon Kumite

CANDIDATES CHOICE (Left & Right)

2 x Jodan
2 x Chudan
2 x Mae Geri
1 x Yoko Geri
1 x Mawashi Geri

PLUS EXAMINERS CHOICE

Examiner chooses from No.1-4
after the student has completed the above

Kata: Tekki Shodan

Kihon

Zen-kutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai

  • Mae Geri - Jun-zuki
    (Front Kick then Face Punch)
  • Mawashi Geri - Gyaku Zuki
    (Roundhouse Kick then Reverse Punch)
  • Gyaku zuki - Mae Geri - Jun-zuki - Gedan Barai
    (Reverse Punch then Front Kick switch hands at the same time then face punch when finish kick then lower block)

Zen-kutsu Dachi Kamae

  • Mae Geri - Mawashi Geri
    (Front Kick then Roundhouse Kick)
  • Kizami Yoko Geri - Ushiro Geri
    (Front Leg Side Snap Kick then Spinning Back Kick)

Kiba Dachi:

  • Yoko Keage - Yoko Kekomi
    (Side Snap Kick then Side Thrust Kick Same Leg)
  • Nami Ashi
    (Horse stance kicks by rotating foot inward)

Kumite

Jiyu Ippon Kumite

CANDIDATES CHOICE

2 x Jodan
2 x Chudan
2 x Mae Geri
1 x Yoko Geri
1 x Mawashi Geri

2nd Kyu - (Left Side Only)

1st Kyu - (Left and Right Side)

Kata: Tekki Shodan

Kata: Bassai Dai

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Karate-Do Education for Kids

In our very first karate class, we embark on a journey to nurture your child's development by instilling a range of essential life skills:

Building Self-Confidence:
Karate empowers children to believe in themselves, boosting their confidence and self-esteem as they master new techniques and overcome challenges.

Respect and Discipline:
Through karate, children cultivate respect for themselves and others, while also developing discipline, a quality that serves them well in all aspects of life.

Improving Etiquette:
Our karate program places a strong emphasis on etiquette and good manners, teaching children the importance of courteous behavior.

Character Development:
Karate is a vehicle for character development, fostering qualities such as perseverance, integrity, and resilience.

Resisting Peer Pressure:
Children learn the value of making wise choices and resisting negative peer pressure, gaining the confidence to say "no" when necessary.

Learning Self-Defense:
Karate equips children with valuable self-defense skills, enhancing their personal safety and security.

Focus and Attention:
The practice of karate sharpens a child's ability to concentrate and pay attention, benefiting their academic and personal pursuits.

Health and Fitness:
Karate promotes overall health and fitness, encouraging an active lifestyle that contributes to physical well-being.

Hand-Eye Coordination:
Karate training enhances hand-eye coordination, an essential skill for various activities inside and outside the dojo.

Flexibility and Balance:
Through stretching and balance exercises, children improve their flexibility and balance, leading to better overall physical coordination.

Stress Reduction:
Karate provides a healthy outlet for stress reduction and emotional control, helping children manage life's challenges.

Improving Motivation:
Karate instills a sense of motivation and a positive "I can" attitude, encouraging children to set and achieve their goals.

In addition to these fundamental skills, our karate program offers numerous other benefits that contribute to your child's personal growth and well-rounded development.

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