Grading program 6th Kyu

Blue belt with a yellow stripe

6th Kyu

Previous grade: 7th Kyu

Consolidating blue belt. The open-hand repertoire is completed, in attack and in defense.

New at this grade

Techniques for the 6th 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 Shuto and open hand

Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi

Knife-hand strike to the face, coming in from the side.

Shuto Hizo Uchi

Knife-hand strike to the side of the torso.

Shuto Jodan Uchi Uchi

Knife-hand strike from the inside out, to the upper area.

Blocks Uke

Shuto Jodan Uke

High block with the open hand.

Shuto Chudan Soto Uke

Middle block with the open hand, from the outside in.

Shuto Chudan Uchi Uke

Middle block with the open hand, from the inside out.

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Kata

The forms

  1. Pinan Sono Ichi
  2. Pinan Sono Ni
  3. Sanchin
Ido Geiko

Moving drills

  • All the combinations of the previous grade, with more fluency.
  • Clean transitions between Zenkutsu, Kiba and Sanchin Dachi.
Kumite

The fight

  • Yakusoku Kumite with Uke Kaeshi in all its combinations.
  • Jiyu Kumite: 60 seconds.
  • Evaluated: Reigi, Kamae, Kiai, speed, power, stamina and Uke Kaeshi.
Fitness

The marks for this grade

Push-ups40
Jumping squats40
Chin-ups8
Handstand40 seconds
FlexibilityShoulders touch the floor
Jump · Tobi GeriYour height + 15 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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