Black Belt Test Requirements

This is a partial list of Black Belt test requirements that the aspiring candidate must satisfy:

• Have at least 6-months of time in grade as a 1st Kyu (Brown 1)
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in all previously tested items including four weapons kata
• Demonstrate at least four advanced Okinawan katas such as:

  This is our first black belt promotee surrounded by Sensei's Maught (left) and Lindsay (right)

  • Pinan Godan
  • Passai Sho
  • Passai Dai
  • Kusanku
  • Sanchin
  • Shisoch
    

    In the Katas, special attention will be given to:   Eye Movement Head Movement   Correct Stances Fluid Movements   Proper Technique Focus   Breathing Power   Delivery of Technique Speed

• Above average physaical fitness and endurance will need to be demonstrated
• Advanced Kumite and Kumite with multiple opponents must be satisfactorily completed
• Thirty self-defense techniques
• Thirty one-step techniques
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively lead an entire class as well as instruct the junior belts on their prescribed techniques
• An outstanding example of courtesy, honor, and karate-do must have been displayed throughout one's entire training.