Grading program 4th Kyu

Yellow belt with a green stripe

4th Kyu

Previous grade: 5th Kyu

Consolidating yellow belt. The less obvious punches and refined elbow work come in.

New at this grade

Techniques for the 4th Kyu

Everything you learn at each grade is still tested in the exams that follow. Each grade adds to the last; it never replaces it.

Strikes Tsuki and Uchi

Mawashi Tsuki

Circular punch that comes in around the guard.

Ura Tsuki

Short punch with the palm facing up, at close range.

Tate Tsuki

Vertical punch, with the knuckles lined up vertically.

Elbow strikes Empi

Yoko Empi

Side elbow strike.

Mawashi Empi

Circular elbow strike.

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Kata

The forms

  1. Pinan Sono San
  2. Pinan Sono Yon
  3. Yantsu
  4. Tsuki No Kata
Ido Geiko

Moving drills

  • Kaiten Ido and Dako Ido with fluency and good balance.
  • Long combinations without losing your posture.
Kumite

The fight

  • Yakusoku Kumite with Uke Kaeshi.
  • Jiyu Kumite: 60 seconds for 3 rounds.
  • Evaluated: Reigi, Kamae, Kiai, speed, power, stamina and Uke Kaeshi.
Fitness

The marks for this grade

Push-ups50
Jumping squats50
Chin-ups10
Handstand50 seconds
FlexibilityNotable improvement
Jump · Tobi GeriYour height + 20 cm

The fitness marks are the I.K.O. Kyokushinkaikan adult standard. In the children’s category, twelve and under, they are adjusted at the Sensei’s discretion.

Requirements to take the exam

  • Monthly fee up to date
  • Consistent attendance
  • Exam fee paid on time
  • A clean, complete gi

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