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By Admin - Posted on 27 October 2008

The journey to black belt and beyond is more than just a matter of learning a series of kata. The karateka must also develop skills and attributes to become completely rounded.

By the time a student reaches their Shodan, it is expected that they will have developed a deep understanding and practical usage of the following Core Requirements:

Atemi – Striking

 

Uke – Blocking

 

Dachi – Stances

 

Sabaki – Movement

 

Kihon – Basic technique

 

Kata – Kata

 

Jintai Kyusho – Weak areas of the body

 

Tanren – Conditioning

 

Zanshin – Awareness

 

Ability to learn new concepts

 

Mushin – Reaction without thought

 

Fitness

 

Reactions

 

Attitude

 

Etiquette

 

Discipline

 

Tegumi – Grappling

 

Kansetsu Waza – Joint locking

 

Ne-waza – Ground fighting

 

Pre-emptive striking

Entrance and exit techniques

Muchimi - sticky, heavy feeling

These Core Requirements dictate the content of the classes that the student trains in on a weekly basis. Over the years required to achieve Shodan and above, your instructor will ensure that you are proficient in all the areas of the Core Requirements.