ISSHINRYU KARATE RANK PROGRESSION

TO BE PERFORMED AT EACH TEST LEVEL

ALYCIA PARKER, JULY 2020

Alycia Parker, 1st Shodon promoted at New Bern Karate, Boxing & Fitness under Kyoshi Simma, Head Instructor

Hanshi Issac, Alycia, Kyoshi Simma

Belt Rank Testing Requirements

WHITE BELT, 10TH KYU (JUU-KYU)

Every new student starts at the same level - -white belt. Student at this rank will be introduced to:

Dojo Procedures
15 Upper-Body Basics (Kihon)
9 Basic Kicks (Kihon)
Fukyugata- Ichi

White Belt 1st yellow tip

Students earning 1st yellow tip need to have demonstrated working knowledge of:

Know the karate creed
know the karate code
Explain basic dojo courtesy
Count to ten in Japanese
Tie obi correctly
Demonstrate 15 upper body basics
Demonstrate lower body basics
Perform Fukyigata ichi

2nd Yellow Tip

Know who created Isshin-Ryu
Name the two systems that Isshin-Ryu was created from
Name of the Isshin-Ryu patch
Terms used to begin class
Demonstrate hand movements to begin kata
Know the 3 things that make Isshin-Ryu different from other styles
Perform Fukyugata Ni

Yellow Belt, 8th Kyu (hachi-kyu)

Know the Japanese word for a punch, a kick, a block
Explain the symbolism of the patch
Demonstrate a self defense technique from a grab
Explain the Sei San Stance
Perform Sei San Kata

1st Orange Tip

Know the code in paraphrased form
Know the twelve major features of Isshin-Ryu karate
Know the self defense principles as taught in this dojo
Know the three principles of self defense before the attack has begun
What does kobudo mean
What does bunkai mean
Perform Seiunchin kata

Orange Belt, 7th Kyu (Sichi-Kyu)

Name the 15 weapons of the body
Know the 5 principles of self defense as taught in this dojo
In what state does a black belt have to register their hands and feet
What is the legal meaning of assault
What is the legal meaning of battery
Explain and demonstrate the functions of the Sei San and Seiunchin stances
Perform Naihunchi kata

Blue Belt, 6th Kyu (Ro-kyu)

What does the theory of proportionality mean with regards to self defense
What are the requirements to prove self defense using non-deadly force
What are the elemtns required to prove self defense using deadly force
Demonstrate the bunkai of Sei San as you learned in this dojo
Perform Tokomine No Kun Bo Kata

1st Green Tip

Know and explain the bunkai for Seiunchin kata as taught in this dojo
What are the nine stances the instructor teaches in this dojo
Explain Se Shin Shuyo and the symbol
What does Yin and Yang represent
Perform Wansu Kata

2nd Green Tip

Explain the importance of proper breathing
Explain the proper method to execute the kiai
Why do we kiai
What are the creators four purposes for Isshin-Ryu karate
Perform Chinto Kata

Green Belt, 5th Kyu, (Go-Kyu)

What can be the medical implications of a severe blow to the solar plexus
Explain shock
What is the treatment for shock
Perform Urashi Bo Kata

Purple Belt, 4th Kyu (Shi-kyu)

How can shock be caused
What are some of the signs and symptoms of shock
What are the treatment objectives of shock
What are the steps for preventing and giving first aid for shock
Perform Chatenyara Sai Kata

Brown Belt, 3rd Kyu (San Kyu)

What are the secrets for conducting ones life
Where does Ki come from and how does one obtain it
Demonstrate 5 techniques from any of the Isshin-Ryu katas, explain the bunkai, then extend the techniques to show throws and takedowns as taught and shown in class

1st Black Tip

Explain the significance of the karate belt as taught in this dojo
Perform Yaku Soku Kumite
Perform Sunsu Kata

Black Belt, 1st Degree, Sho-Dan

Know all knowledge for previous belts
Must have taught 4 classes in the dojo prior to testing...A lesson plan must be submitted before the class (same plan my be used for all classes)
Must inform the instructor when they want to teach their classses
Submit a 5 or more page essay on what they think it means to be a Black belt
Must know history of Isshin-Ryu karate
Know some medical implications from techniques from kata as taught in this dojo
Know and explain the bunkai of all Isshin-Ryu kata as taught in this dojo
Take 5 techniques from any of our kata and show throws, take downs, breaks, chokes & escapes
Explain and know the self defense principles as taught in this dojo
Perform Sanchin kata, Sunsu kata, Bo-Bo kumite
Kumite with all present at time of testing

Junior Black Belt, Sho - Dan Ho

For Those who are too Young to Test for Their Sho-Dan, they would be testing for their Sho-Dan-Ho. Those who test for Sho-Dan-Ho must have a minimum of 1 year since earning Brown Belt with consistent training and perform all skills required of 1st Kyu In addition to:

All Eight Open Hand Katas
All Weapons Katas That Have Been Taught - Age Dependent
All Rolls and Falls
All 8 Kata Bunkai Throws or 8 Judo Throws or Combination Thereof
A More Intensive Written test
30 Minutes or More of Kumite
Once Obtaining the Rank of Sho-Dan-Ho, the Student will be Reviewed every Year by the Head Instructor to Make Sure They Have Retained all of Their Knowledge.