Green belt exam

Kihon

In zenkutsu dachi (weight to the front leg position)

4 steps forward, kizami tsuki - gyaku tsuki oi tsuki (punch face- stomach level) / 4 steps backward age uke (high defence) + uraken + gyaku tsuki

4 steps forward, kizami tsuki - gyaku tsuki oi tsuki  (punch face - stomach level) / 4 steps backward soto uke (mid defence from outside) + elbow in kiba dachi + gyaky tsuki in zenkutsu dachi

4 steps forward, oi tsuki - gyaku tsuki (punch stomach level) / 4 steps backward uchi uke (mid defence from inside) + kizami tsuki + gyaku tsuki

4 steps forward, mae keri (front kick) / 4 steps backward gedan barai (low defence) + uraken + gyaku tsuki

In kokutsu dachi (weight in the back leg position) and zenkutsu dachi

4 steps forward, shuto uchi (open hand attack) + gyaku tsuki in zenkutsu dachi / 4 steps backward shuto uke (open hand defense) + gyaku tsuki in zenkutsu dachi

In zenkutsu dachi (weight to the front leg position)
4 steps forward, mawashi keri + uraken + gyaku tsuki

In kiba dachi (horserider position, 50% weight in each leg)
4 steps yoko keri + uraken


KATA

 Heian shodan + Heian Nidan + Heian Sandan

KUMITE

2 bunkai (explanation of kata movements) based on Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan or Heian Sandan.
Gohon (five steps) kumite

Orange belt exam

Kihon

In zenkutsu dachi (weight to the front leg position)

4 steps forward, jodan tsuki - gyaku tsuki (punch face level) / 4 steps backward age uke (high defence) + counter (punch)

4 steps forward, oi tsuki - gyaku tsuki (punch stomach level) / 4 steps backward soto uke (mid defence from outside) + counter (punch) 

4 steps forward, oi tsuki - gyaku tsuki (punch stomach level) / 4 steps backward uchi uke (mid defence from inside) + counter (punch) 

4 steps forward, mae keri (front kick)  + oi tsuki / 4 steps backward gedan barai (low defence) + counter (punch) 

In kokutsu dachi (weight in the back leg position)

4 steps forward, shuto uchi (open hand attack) / 4 steps backward shuto uke (open hand attack)

In zenkutsu dachi (weight to the front leg position)
4 steps forward, mawashi keri + gyaku tsuki

In kiba dachi (horserider position, 50% weight in each leg)
4 steps yoko keri + uraken


KATA

 Heian shodan + Heian Nidan

KUMITE

2 bunkai (explanation of kata movements) based on Heian Shodan and Heian Nidan.
Gohon (five steps) kumite

Heian Yondan, fourth kata

Heian Yondan is the fourth kata we´re going to learn. Here you have an outstanding example of this kata.

Of course we are going to practice the kata through its bunkai, here you have one of this kata practical interpretations.

Heian Sandan, third kata

Heian Sandan is the third kata we´re going to learn. Here you have a couple of outstanding examples of this kata.

Of course we are going to practice the kata through its bunkai, here you have one of this kata practical interpretations.

Taikyoku Shodan

This is a very good example of a student from 'Shotokan Karate Dojo Maulburg' performing an excellent Taikyoku Shodan. Please note his position and general attitude. This kata is one of two for the yellow belt exam.

Yellow Belt Karate Exam

Kihon

In zenkutsu dachi (weight to the front leg position)

4 steps forward, jodan tsuki (punch face level) / 4 steps backward age uke (high defence) + counter in the last step (punch)

4 steps forward, oi tsuki (punch stomach level) / 4 steps backward soto uke (mid defence from outside) + counter in the last step (punch) 

4 steps forward, oi tsuki (punch stomach level) / 4 steps backward uchi uke (mid defence from inside) + counter in the last step (punch) 

4 steps forward, mae keri (front kick) / 4 steps backward gedan barai (low defence) + counter in the last step (punch) 

In kokutsu dachi (weight in the back leg position)

4 steps forward, shuto uchi (open hand attack) / 4 steps backward shuto uke (open hand attack)

KATA

-Heian shodan + Taikyoku Shodan

KUMITE

2 bunkai (explanation of kata movements) based on Heian Shodan.

Human weapon - karate documentary

Human weapon is a series of documentaries about martial arts from the History Channel. Here you have the chapter about karate, with great masters from different styles like Goju ryu and Uechi ryu.