8 MON - BLUE BELT

Blue belt

WARNING: THIS PAGE COULD BE UPDATED AT ANY TIME, SO YOU SHOULD REVIEW  IT OFTEN

Here you will find all of the information that you will need to prepare you for your grading. This information includes your theory and your practical test. I hope this information will help you in giving you a better understanding about Kyokushin Karate and also gives you a better understanding of your requirements and at the same time helps you to study and prepare for it. Let Sensei know two weeks in advance if you want to test in other date than the regular testing date.
 

MEANING OF THE BELTS

Below you will find a possible interpretation of the symbolism of the belt colors. I hope this will give a further understanding the sense in which the Obi (belts) colors mean. Belts colors are not only to reflect growth in technique, but also in character.

The Blue Belt (Fluidity - Adaptability)
Many people reach this rank.  This represents the water that comprises the oceans, air and atmosphere.  It has a power within it self.  The student is introduced to Karate, as a child is introduce to life.  The basic movement and concepts introduced are like the initial steps taken by a young child as they begin to walk.  This first steps provide the frame work that will allow him/her to run tomorrow, and feel confident enough to find his/her own way. During this period the students develop coordination and balance. At the same time the students begin to work on their bodies, specially on their strength and flexibility. Also, at this level the students should develop a better control of their mind and body which would help to overcome the hard training. 

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR YOUR
KYOKUSHIN WRITING TEST
8 MON - BLUE BELT  

Important Note: To do your Writing Test you must bring a pencil, eraser, and a sharpener.

Below  are some vocabulary you should be able to know  in order to do your grading.

VOCABULARY (8 MON)

Name

Meaning
Shita Lower
Shita Tsuki Lower punch
Jun Tsuki Off shoulders punch
Seiken Jun Tsuki Jodan High off the shoulder punch
Seiken Jun Tsuki Chudan Middle off the shoulder punch
Seiken Jun Tsuki Gedan Lower off the shoulder punch
Tate Vertical
Seiken Tate Tsuki Jodan High Vertical Punch
Seiken Tate Tsuki Chudan Middle Vertical Punch
Seiken Tate Tsuki Gedan Lower Vertical Punch
Tate Kudasae Stand up (Stand up Vertical)
Ago Chin
Seiken Ago Uchi Punch to the Chin
Morote Double / Both hands
Seiken Morote Chudan Uchi Uke Two hands block from the inside
Chudan Uchi Uke Middle inside block
Gedan Barai Lower block
Seiken Chudan Uchi Uke/Gedan Barai Middle block and Lower block at the same time
Mae Geri Jodan Chusoku High front kick, using the ball of the foot
Ago Mae Geri Front kick to the Chin-Jaw, using the ball of the foot
Kokutso Dachi Back Stance
Kiba Dachi Horse straddle stance
Sanbon  Three steps
Kumite Sparring
Sanbon Kumite Three steps sparring
Idogeiko Moving basics
Mawatte Turn around
Naore Return to starting position
Kyu Ju Do 90 degrees
Yon Ju Go Do 45 degrees


YOU SHOULD KNOW AND HAVE A DETAIL UNDERSTANDING OF:
 

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Who was Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (Biography)

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History of Kyokushin

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Taikyoku Sono San Kata
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN:

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The meaning of Blue Belt

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KYOKUSHIN KATAS
TAIKYOKU KATA


Literally Kata means, Form or Shape. Kata are pre-arranged forms of demonstrating methods of attack, defense and counter-attack. It use Blocks, Punches or Kicks directed from one or more stances, it involves movement to the sides, forward or backward. Sosai Masutatsu Oyama wrote in one of his book " We should perform these exercises (Kata) so exactly that they become a part of our very lives because as fundamentals of karate they my be compared to the letters of an alphabet in that, just as letters are the building blocks of words and sentences, so these fundamentals are the building blocks from which karate is built ". He also wrote " think of karate as a language : The basic techniques can be  thought of as the letters of an alphabet; the Kata (forms) will be the equivalent of words and sentences; the Kumite ( sparring ) will be analogous to conversations ".
    Sosai Masutatsu Oyama believed that is better to perfect one Kata than to half-master many. He wrote that if a person practices any given Kata over 3000 times, any questions he might have had about it will be resolved, and a proper understanding of the exercise will naturally emerge.
    All Kata has a name, given by the master who developed the Kata. These names are clues to the deepest meaning of the Katas, unfortunately  most students ignore them as just labels. below I will try to describe the meaning of the different Katas with the hope that it will help you to understand better your forms.

Kyokushin Kata has its origins in :

  1. Goju-Ryu (Chojun Miyagi) - Goju style is heavily influenced by Southern styles of what the people of the region did for their livelihood. Southern Chinese primarily worked around the rivers and rice fields, work that promoted upper body strength, therefore Ma-ai or fighting range is close, stability over mobility is stressed and upper body movements and breathing techniques with strong, stable stances are typical.
  2. Shoto-kan (Ginchin Funakoshi) - Shoto-kan style is influenced by Northern Chinese Kempo. People of this area worked on the plains as farmers and hunters and traveled extensively by foot or horseback promoting lower body strength therefor Ma-ai or fighting range is mid to long range and economy of motion is stressed (straight line blocks and strikes, etc.)

TAIKYOKU ICHI, NI, SAN  (OMOTE):
Taikyoku means first cause or first course. Also, means taking the overview, the large view. See the whole rather than focusing on the individual parts. According to a translator of the Karate-Do Kyohan "a philosophical term denoting the macrocosm before its differentiation into heaven and hearth: hence, chaos or the void".
Taikyoku Katas come from a Karate style named, Shotokan and was created by Sensei Gichin Funakoshi en 1930. Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (Who created Kyokushin Karate), described this Kata as the most basic of all. We must learn first how to crow before we walk the way of Karate. The Chinese characters for Taikyoku are " t'ai ch'i ".  

The 3 Taikyoku Katas are of northern influence - Shuri-te

 

bullet Taikyoku Sono Ichi
bullet Taikyoku Sono Ni      (Movie, 1 Camera   Movie, 3 Camera)
bullet Taikyoku Sono San   

The Taikyoku Katas, were developed by Sensei Gichin Funakoshi (1868 - 1958) the father of modern Karate.

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REQUIREMENT FOR THE PRACTICAL TEST
DOJO ENTHEOS

Below you will find all what you need to know for your grading. It was designed to supply the students with information about their requirements for their grades. If you have any question regarding the requirements consult your teacher. The grading requirements in our school contain the following:

8th MON - ( BLUE BELT )

NOTE:  Please keep in mind that the students must pay the testing fees ($20) 2 weeks before they give the writing test. the testing fees cover the cost of the Belt and certificate.

bulletTime in Classes : 20 Months ( One class a week - 90 minutes class )
                                  : 10 Months ( Two classes a week - 90 minutes class )
                                  : 7 Months ( Three classes a week - 90 minutes class )    
 

Theory (including all the above):

bullet Students must know the previous syllabuses
bulletMeaning of : - Kyokushin Calligraphy
 

Physical Requirement:

bullet30 Hands Push Ups
bullet10 Knuckle Push Ups
bullet30 Deep Knee Bends With Front Kick
bullet30 Sit Ups
bullet100 Jumping Jacks or 4 Min. Jump Rope (2 set of 2 Min)

1) Dachi Waza : (Stances):

bulletKokutsu Dachi (Back Stance)
bulletKiba Dachi (Horse Stance)

2) Tsuki Waza: (Punches - Strikes):

bulletSeiken Jun Tsuki Jodan (High off the shoulder punch)
bulletSeiken Jun Tsuki Chudan (Middle off the shoulder punch)
bulletSeiken Jun Tsuki Gedan (Lower off the shoulder punch)
bullet Seiken Tate Tsuki Jodan (High vertical punch)
bullet Seiken Tate Tsuki Chudan (Middle vertical punch)
bullet Seiken Tate Tsuki Gedan (Lower vertical punch)

3) Uke Waza (Blocks):

bulletSeiken Morote Chudan Uchi Uke (Double inside block)
bulletSeiken Chudan Uchi Uke / Seiken Gedan Barai (Middle inside block/Downward block)
 

4) Keri Waza (Kicks):

bullet Mae Geri Jodan Chusoku (High front kick, using the ball of the foot)
bulletAgo Mae Geri (Front kick to the Chin-Jaw, using the ball of the foot)

5) Idogeiko: (Basic Moving) 

bullet    Seiken Jun Tsuki Jodan/Chudan/Gedan (Going forward in Kiba Dachi)
bullet    Seiken Tate Tsuki Jodan/Chudan/Gedan (Going forward in Zenkutsu Dachi)
bullet    Seiken Morote Chudan Uchi Uke (Going forward in Zenkutsu Dachi)
bullet    Seiken Chudan Uchi Uke / Seiken Gedan Barai  (Going forward in Zenkutsu Dachi)
bullet    Mae Geri Jodan Chusoku (Going forward in Zenkutsu Dachi)
bullet    Ago Mae Geri (Going forward in Zenkutsu Dachi)

6) Katas (Forms): 

bullet Taikyoku Sono San    (Movie, 1 Camera   Movie, 3 Camera) 

太極 Taikyoku:

Taikyoku is literally translated as “grand ultimate”, “first cause” from the characters Tai 太, meaning big, and Kyoku 極, meaning extreme, conclusion or end. In Chinese, the kanji characters are pronounced Tai Chi (or Taiji). The word Taikyoku can also mean overview or the whole point – seeing the whole rather than focusing on the individual parts, and keeping an open mind or beginner’s mind. The beginner’s mind is what is strived for during training and in life. The beginner’s mind does not hold prejudice and does not cling to a narrow view. The beginner’s mind is open to endless possibilities. These Katas was created by Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1958) the father of modern Karate.

Written Step-By-Step Instructions for Kyokushin Karate Kata Taikyoku Sono San:

N= North     W= West     E= East       S= South

          N

W               E

          S

bulletReady position (yoi dachi, facing South)
bulletTurn left 90 degrees, back stance (kokutso dachi), middle inside-to-outside block (chudan uchi uke) (toward East on this case, depending on how you are positioning)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki)
bulletTurn right 180 degrees, back stance (kokutso dachi), middle inside-to-outside block (seiken chudan uchi uke) (toward West on this case, depending on how you are positioning)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki)
bulletTurn left 90 degrees, front stance (zenkutso dachi) with low block (seiken gedan barai) (Change direction to the centerline, toward South on this case, depending on how you are positioning)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki), yell KIAI
bulletTurn left 90 degrees, back stance (kokutso dachi), middle inside-to-outside block (chudan uchi uke) (toward West on this case, depending on how you are positioning)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki)
bulletTurn right 180 degrees, back stance (kokutso dachi), middle inside-to-outside block (seiken chudan uchi uke) (toward East on this case, depending on how you are positioning)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki)
bulletTurn left 90 degrees, front stance (zenkutso dachi), low block (seiken gedan barai) (Change direction to the centerline, toward North on this case, depending on how you are positioning)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki), yell KIAI
bulletTurn left 90 degrees, back stance (kokutso dachi), middle inside-to-outside block (chudan uchi uke) (toward East on this case, depending on how you are positioning)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki)
bulletTurn right 180 degrees, back stance (kokutso dachi), middle inside-to-outside block (seiken chudan uchi uke) (toward West on this case, depending on how you are positioning)
bulletStep forward into front stance (zenkutso dachi), middle punch (seiken chudan tsuki)
bulletReturn to ready position (yoi dachi, facing South)


7) Goshin Jitsu: (Self Defense)

bulletSanbon  Kumite (Three-step sparring) : Basic punches & Basic blocking (Jodan Uchi Uke, Chudan Uke, Gedan Barai and Soto Uke) use basic techniques to counter attack. Use appropriate interval or distance (ma-ai) and also proper use of the Kime (focus).
Sanbon Kumite #5
Attacker: Seiken Jodan Oi Tsuki-migi
Defender: Seiken Jodan Gyaku Uke-migi & Seiken Chudan Oi Tsuki-hidari)
Sanbon Kumite #6 
Attacker: Seiken Chudan Oi Tsuki-migi
Defender: Seiken Chudan Uchi Gyaku Uke-migi & Seiken Chudan Oi Tsuki-hidari )
Sanbon Kumite #7
Attacker: Seiken Gedan Oi Tsuki-migi
Defender: Seiken Gedan Gyaku Uke-migi & Seiken Jodan Oi Tsuki-hidari
Sanbon Kumite #8
Attacker: Seiken Chudan Oi Tsuki-migi
Defender: Seiken Soto Gyaku Uke-migi & Seiken Chudan Oi Tsuki-hidari
 
bulletIppon Kumite : Basic punches and blocks (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan). Use basic counterattacking. 
 
bulletBasic Release Techniques :
Use Jodan Uke, Gedan Barai, Chudan Uchi Uke, and Soto Uke to release from wrist grabs. Use Basic counterattacking.
 
bulletBe able to recognize and avoid dangerous places and dangerous People
 
bulletGyakute (Grappling, Wrestling, Joint locking): Not required at this level.

8) Renraku (Sparring Combinations):

bulletUsing basic techniques ( hands techniques, striking and blocking )

9) Kumite (Sparring):

bulletMinimum of 3 Sparring of 2 minutes.


The students should be able to execute the techniques using any of the stances. Also the students would be tested on any techniques from previous belt.

WARNING: THIS PAGE COULD BE UPDATED AT ANY TIME, SO YOU SHOULD REVIEW  IT OFTEN

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STANCES AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTIONS (DACHI)

KOKUTSU DACHI FROM YOI DACHI

From Yoi Dachi step forward with your left leg. The distance from your front foot to your back foot should be approximately 3 steps, (the length of your foot is one step). The width of the stance should not be more than 5 cm. Your front foot is pointing straight head and the heel is about 5 cm off the floor. Your back foot is an angle of 45°. In Kokutsu Dachi your back leg takes most of the punishment. 70% of your weight is on your back leg and 30% is on your front leg.

 

KOKUTSU DACHI IDO-GEIKO
(MOVING FORWARD/BACKWARD IN BACK STANCE)

Keep your legs parallel and do not bring your feet together. It is also important not to let your body move up and down but try to keep the same height. Put your front heel down at an angle of 45° and step forward with your back foot.  

 

 
KOKUTSU DACHI MAWATTE
(TURNING AROUND IN KOKUTSU DACHI - BACK STANCE)

Start in Kokutsu Dachi.

To perform the turn, move your front leg approximately half a shoulder width in length in a straight line.

Cross your hands in front of you and pivot on the balls of your feet and turn 180°

to complete the movement uncross your hands and bring them down.

 

KOKUTSU DACHI NAORE
( Learning how
to get back to the original position - Naore )

Move your front leg, in this case your left, towards your back leg until your feet are touching, at the same time move your hands across your chest and move the left foot out into Fudo Dachi.


 

KIBA DACHI 90°
( Learning how
to get back to the original position - Naore )

From Yoi Dachi step back with your right leg while blocking Gedan Barai. So that on completion of the step your feet are parallel. The stance is approximately two shoulder widths wide and your weight distributed equally on both feet. Bend your legs, push your knees out and keep your back straight.

Kiba Dachi
Weight Distribution

SIDE VIEW

 

KIBA DACHI IDO-GEIKO
KIBA DACHI 90°
( Learning how to step in Kiba Dachi when Kicking)

 while stepping in Kiba Dachi and Kicking you have to cross your feet. On the first step your right foot crosses in front of the left and on the second it crosses behind the left. The final step is the same as the first. After Mawatte the steps are reversed, start by crossing your left foot behind your right. 


Schematic showing foot positioning when stepping in Kiba Dachi

 


 

KIBA DACHI MAWATTE
( Learning how to turn around in Kiba Dachi)

Turn your head 180° at the same time block Gedan Barai. Do not move your feet.


 

KIBA DACHI NAORE
( Learning how to return to your initial stance from Kiba Dachi)

Move your back leg, in this case your right, towards your front leg until your feet are touching, at the same time move your hands across your chest and move your right foot out into Fudo Dachi.

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STRIKES WITH FISTS

 

JODAN JUN TSUKI JODAN TATE TSUKI

 

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BLOCKS (UKE)

SEIKEN MOROTE CHUDAN UCHI UKE SEIKEN CHUDAN UCHI UKE/GEDAN BARAI

 

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FEET STRIKES (KERI)

                                                         GEDAN MAWASHI GERI HAISOKU GEDAN MAWASHI GERI CHUSOKU

 

   
Ago Mae Geri   Mae Geri Jodan Chusoku

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For more information contact your teacher, sensei Angel Carrasco at 663-8102 or e-mail him at: angel@kyokushincanada.com


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