JKA Grading Requirements 

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There are 10 Kyu (coloured belts) before you reach your Black belt known as 1st Dan in JKA Karate. From there you then grade in Dans. Typically, Kyu grading takes place twice a year.

​To obtain certification for each rank, you must fulfill the training requirements and complete the grading procedure. ​

    Grading Application
    Bribie Island Dojo 
    Sunday 16 July 2023  10-3pm 

    Directions & Eligibility to Grade:
    •       Complete all details above in full.  Uncompleted applications will NOT be accepted.  
    •       All students applying for grading must have completed the minimum time for the attempted grade as stipulated by JKA HQ. 
    •       Grading students must be a REGISTERED FULL MEMBER WITH JKA AUSRALIA.
    •       Examination Fees are non-refundable. 10th kyu-1st kyu: $50.00 (CASH ONLY)
    •       Applicant must submit members grading passport with examination fee prior to the grading closing date. (Saturday 16th July 2023).
    •       New passports are $30.00. This is a one-off payment to receive their very own JKA grading passport compulsory for all gradings. First time grading students will require this. 
    •       Applicant’s JKA membership and class fees must be in good standing before being allowed to test. 
    •       Unsuccessful Grading: Students who are deemed not ready to progress to the next level are eligible to re-test for that grade at the next official JKA grading withoutfurther charge.
    •       JKA diplomas will be presented to successful students once signed by the officiating examiner(s), this will not be on the same day of the grading. 
    •       New belts are available for purchase on the day. $10.00. 
    •       If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your branch instructor prior to application submission. 

JKA Grading Syllabi 

​ 10th Kyu
​WHITE
【KIHON】In place basics in SHIZEN TAI
1. CHUUDAN CHOKUZUKI
2. JOUDAN AGEUKE
3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE
4. GEDAN BARAI
5. MAEGERI (HEISOKU DACHI, GEDAN KAKIWAKE)
* “GOREI” command (From right side in turn for each Waza)

9th Kyu 
WHITE - WHITE/YELLOW STRIPE
【KIHON】In place basics in SHIZEN TAI to ZENKUTSU DACHI and back to SHIZEN TAI
1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI
2. JOUDAN AGEUKE
3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE,
4. MAEGERI (ZENKUTSUDACHI, GEDAN KAKIWAKE)
* “GOREI” command (From right side two action in turn for each WAZA)


​8th Kyu 
WHITE/YELLOW STRIPE - YELLOW
【KIHON】IDOU KIHON Moving basics
1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)
2. JOUDAN AGEUKE (step in)
3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE (step in)
4. GEDAN BARAI (step in)
5. KOKUTSU SHUTOU UKE (step in)
6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)
7. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in HEISOKU DACHI, right and left 2 times each)
【KATA】 TAIKYOKU SHOUDAN
【KUMITE】 GOHON KUMITE (JOUDAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI)
​7thKyu
YELLOW - ORANGE
【KIHON】IDOU KIHON Moving basics
1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)
2. JOUDAN AGEUKE (step back)
3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE (step in)
4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE (step back)
5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE (step in)
6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)
7. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBA DACHI, stepping in, right and left)
【KATA】 HEIAN SHODAN
【KUMITE】 GOHON KUMITE (JOUDAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI)
6thKyu
ORANGE - GREEN
【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics
1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)
2. JOUDAN AGEUKE (step back)
3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE (step in)
4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE (step back)
5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE (step in)
6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)
7. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)
8. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)
【KATA】 HEIAN NIDAN
【KUMITE】 KIHON IPPON KUMITE (JOUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left)
5thKyu
GREEN - BLUE
【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics
1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)
2. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step back)
3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step in)
4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, CHUUDAN GYAKU ZUKI (step back)
5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE (step in)
6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)
7. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)
8. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)
【KATA】 HEIAN SANDAN
【KUMITE】 KIHON IPPON KUMITE (JOUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left, CHUUDAN MAEGERI – right and left, GEDAN KAKIWAKE – right and left)
4thKyu
BLUE - PURPLE
【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics
1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)
2. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step back)
3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step in)
4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step back)
5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE, ZENKUTSU NUKITE (step in)
6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)
7. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)
8. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)
【KATA】 HEIAN YONDAN
【KUMITE】 KIHON IPPON KUMITE (JOUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left, CHUUDAN MAEGERI GEDAN KAKIWAKE – right and left, CHUUDAN YOKOGERI KEKOMI – right and left)
3rdKyu
PURPLE - BROWN
【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics
1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)
2. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step back)
3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step in)
4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step back)
5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE, ZENKUTSU NUKITE (step in)
6. MAEREGI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)
7. REN GERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE CHUUDAN, JOUDAN) (step in)
8. MAWASHIGERI
9. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)
10. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)
【KATA】 HEIAN GODAN
【KUMITE】 KIHON IPPON KUMITE (JOUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI – right and left, CHUDAN MAEGERI GEDAN KAKIWAKE – right and left, CHUDAN YOKOGERI KEKOMI – right and left)
2ndKyu
BROWN - BROWN
【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics
1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)
2. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step back)
3. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE in ZENKUTSU DACHI, changing stance to KIBA DACHI, YOKO ENPI, YOKO URAKEN UCHI (step in)
4. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step back)
5. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE, ZENKUTSU NUKITE (step in)
6. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)
7. REN GERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE, CHUUDAN, JOUDAN) (step in)
8. MAWASHI GERI (step in)
9. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)
10. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (in ZENKUTSUDATI) (step in)
【KATA】 TEKKI SHODAN
【KUMITE】 JIYUU IPPON KUMITE (JODAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN MAEGERI, CHUUDAN YOKOGERI KEKOMI right)
1stKyu
BROWN -BROWN
【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics
1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)
2. SANBON RENZUKI (step in)
3. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step back)
4. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE, YOKO ENPI, YOKO URAKEN UCHI (ZENKUTSU DACHI changing stance to KIBA DACHI) (step in)
5. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, GYAKU ZUKI (step back)
6. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE, ZENKUTSU NUKITE (step in)
7. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)
8. RENGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE CHUUDAN, JOUDAN) (step in)
9. MAWASHIGERI (step in)
10. YOKOGERI KEAGE (in KIBA DACHI, right and left) (step in)
11. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (ZENKUTSUDACHI) (step in)
【KATA】 BASSAI DAI, KANKU DAI, ENPI or JION (your choice)
【KUMITE】 JIYU IPPON KUMITE (JOUDAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN JUNZUKI, CHUUDAN MAEGERI, CHUUDAN YOKOGERI KEKOMI, JOUDAN MAWASHIGERI) right
* Inform your choice of JOUDAN or CHUUDAN for MAWASHIGERI

1stDan
BROWN - BLACK
​【KIHON】 IDO KIHON Moving basics
1. CHUUDAN JUNZUKI (step in)
2. SANBON RENZUKI (step in)
3. JOUDAN AGEUKE, GYAKUZUKI (step back)
4. CHUUDAN SOTOUKE, YOKOENPI, YOKOURA KENUCHI, GYAKUZUKI (ZENKUTSU DACHI changing stance to KIBA DACHI changing stance to ZENKUTSUDACHI) (step in)
5. CHUUDAN UCHIUKE, KIZAMI ZUKI, GYAKUZUKI (step back)
6. KOUKUTSU SHUTOU UKE, ZENKUTSU NUKITE (step in)
7. MAEGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE) (step in)
8. RENGERI (GEDAN KAKIWAKE CHUUDAN, JOUDAN) (step in)
9. MAWASHIGERI (step in)
10. YOKOGERI KEAGE (KIBADACHI – right and left) (step in)
11. YOKOGERI KEKOMI (ZENKUTSUDACHI)
【KATA】 BASSAI DAI, KANKU DAI, ENPI or JION (your choice)
【KUMITE】 JIYU IPPON KUMITE (right JOUDAN JUNZUKI, right CHUUDAN JUNZUKI, right CHUUDAN MAEGERI, right CHUUDAN YOKOGERI KEKOMI, right CHUUDAN MAWASHI GERI – one side only)
* Inform your choice of JOUDAN or CHUUDAN for MAWASHIGERI
Location
JKA Bribie Island
37-39 Benabrow Avenue
Bellara
Bribie Island
Queensland
​4507
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