Syllabus
The London Dojo Kyokushin syllabus provides a clear pathway for students to learn and improve. Grading examinations are held in June and December.
Qualification to grade is based on:
Time at current level (minimum of 3-6 months from 10th to 5th Kyu, 6 months 5th to 3rd Kyu and 1-2 years on 2nd and 1st Kyu.)
Authorisation from sensei.
A minimum of 80% attendance from the previous grading.
Competence in all aspects of the syllabus for the level required.
Completion of a written test with 100% score.
Students must submit their application form, license book and grading fee before the grading date to be eligible.
The Kyokushin syllabus includes:
Jyunan
Kihon
Hokyo
Ido
Kata
Yakusoku Kumite
Kumite
Grading Requirements
White Belt
Kata: none
Kumite: 1
Stretching: head to the floor
Press Ups: 30
Handstand: 60"10th Kyu
Kata: Taikyoku Sono 1-2, Sokugi Taikyoku Sono 1
Kumite: 1
Stretching: shoulders to the floor
Press Ups: 30
Handstand: 60"9th Kyu
Kata: Taikyoku Sono 3, Sokugi Taikyoku Sono 2-3
Kumite: 2
Stretching: shoulders to the floor
Press ups: 30
Handstand: 60”8th Kyu
Kata: Pinan Sono 1-2, Taikyoku Sono 1 Ura
Kumite: 2
Stretching: shoulders to the floor
Press ups: 50
Handstand: 60”7th Kyu
Kata: Pinan Sono 3-4, Taikyoku Sono 2 Ura
Kumite: 2
Stretching: shoulders to the floor
Press ups: 50
Handstand: 60”6th Kyu
Kata: Pinan Sono 5, Sanchin, Taikyoku Sono 3 Ura
Kumite: 3
Stretching: chest to the floor
Press ups: 50
Handstand: 60”5th Kyu
Kata: Tekki Sono 1, Bassai Dai, Pinan Sono 1 Ura
Kumite: 3
Stretching: chest to the floor
Press ups: 50
Handstand: 60”4th Kyu
Kata: Yantsu, Tsuki No Kata, Pinan Sono 2 Ura
Kumite: 5
Stretching: chest to the floor
Press ups: 70
Handstand: 60”3th Kyu
Kata: Tekki Sono 2-3, Pinan Sono 3 Ura
Kumite: 5
Stretching: chest to the floor
Press ups: 70
Handstand: 60”2nd Kyu
Kata: Gekisai Dai, Tensho, Pinan Sono 4 Ura
Kumite: 10
Stretching: stomach to the floor
Press ups: 100
Handstand: 60”1st Kyu
Kata: Gekisai Sho, Saifa, Pinan Sono 5 Ura
Kumite: 10
Stretching: stomach to the floor
Press ups: 100
Handstand: 60”Sho Dan
Kata: Seienchin, Garyu
Kumite: 20
Stretching: stomach to the floor
Press ups: 100
Handstand: 60”Ni Dan
Kata: Seipai
Kumite: 30
Stretching: stomach to the floor
Press ups: 100
Handstand: 60”San Dan
Kata: Kanku
Kumite: 40
Stretching: stomach to the floor
Press ups: 100
Handstand: 60”
Counting in Japanese
1 - Ichi
2 - Ni
3 - San
4 - Shi
5 - Go
6 - Roku
7 - Shichi
8 - Hachi
9 - Kyu
10 - Jyu
Counting during Kihon
Sensie will lead the class by counting six demonstration techniques to allow students to check their form. If instructed to lead the count students must:
Shout 'Osu! Kia irete!'
Wait for the class to respond - 'Osu!'
Begin the count - 'ichi, ni, …' leaving time between counts for the class to perform their technique.
The numbers of the count represent an attack. As such everyone should respond with their technique between the count - not on the count.
Written Test
Below are the questions you can expect at the written test.
The written test begins at 9:15 and ends at 9:45 at the grading venue. Students are required to pass the written test with a score of 100% to enable them to participate in the skill test.
Questions
The Meaning of Osu
Patience, Respect and Appreciation.
Kyokushin Philosophy
Keep your head low (modesty), eyes high (ambition), mouth shut (serenity); base yourself on filial piety and benefit others.
Kyokushin Spirit
There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof there is no trust. Without trust there is no respect.
Name of Sosai
Masutatsu Oyama
Dojo Kun (Dojo Oath)
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Shinshinwo-Renmashi Kakkofubatsuno-Shingiwo-Kiwamerukoto
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Bunoshinzuiwo-Kiwame Kinihasshi-Kannibinnarukoto
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Shitsujitsugoukenwomotte Jikonoseishinwo-Kanyousurukoto
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Reisetsuwo-Omonji Choujyouwokeishi-Sobounofurumaiwo- Tsutsushimukoto
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Shinbutsuwo-Toutobi Kenjyounobitokuwo-Wasurezarukoto
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Chiseitotairyokutowo-Koujyousase Kotonioyonnde- Ayamatazarukoto
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Syougainosyugyouwo-Karatenomichinitsuuji Kyokushinnomichiwo-mattousurukoto
10th Kyu: line 1, 10th - 9th Kyu: lines 1 - 2, 9th - 8th Kyu: lines 1 - 3, 8th - 7th Kyu: lines 1 - 4, 7th - 6th Kyu: lines 1 - 5, 6th - 5th Kyu: lines 1 - 6th, 5th - 4th Kyu and 4th - 3rd Kyu: lines 1 -7
All London Dojo policies and procedures are available to view on request.
Shuji Tohyama
San Dan
Dojo Operator
Learn the Dojo Kun
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Shinshinwo-Renmashi Kakkofubatsuno-Shingiwo- Kiwamerukoto.
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Bunoshinzuiwo-Kiwame Kinihasshi-Kannibinnarukoto.
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Shitsujitsugoukenwomotte Jikonoseishinwo-Kanyousurukoto.
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Reisetsuwo-Omonji Choujyouwokeishi-Sobounofurumaiwo- Tsutsushimukoto.
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Shinbutsuwo-Toutobi Kenjyounobitokuwo-Wasurezarukoto.
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Chiseitotairyokutowo-Koujyousase Kotonioyonnde-Ayamatazarukoto.
Hitotsu-Warewarewa, Syougainosyugyouwo- Karatenomichinitsuuji Kyokushinnomichiwo-mattousurukoto.
昇級審査における筆記試験について
昇級審の筆記試験では以下の問題が出題されます。
白帯からオレンジ帯10級は（ ）埋めでの出題。
10級から9級（オレンジからオレンジの金線）以上の審査は、すべて暗記できていないといけません。
筆記試験は、20分間で、満点が条件です。
筆記で満点が取れない場合は、実技試験が受けられません。
しっかり勉強してください。
道場訓
一、吾々は心身を錬磨し、確固不抜の心技を極めること。
一、吾々は武の神髄を極め、機に発し感に敏なること。
一、吾々は質実剛健を以て、克己の精神を涵養すること。
一、吾々は礼節を重んじ長上を敬し、粗暴の振る舞いを慎むこと。
一、吾々は神仏を尊び、謙譲の美徳を忘れざること。
一、吾々は智性と体力とを向上させ、事に臨んで過たざること。
一、吾々は生涯の修業を空手の道に通じ、極真の道を全うすること。
極真精神
頭は低く目は高く、口慎んで心広く、孝を原点として他を益す。
極真の名の由来
千日をもって初心とし、万日をもって極みとする。
極真理念
実践なくんば証明されず、証明なくんば信用されず、信用なくんば尊敬されない。
空手の定義
点を中心として円を描き、線はそれに付随するもの也。
空手（型）の三要素
力の強弱、技の緩急、息の調節。
押忍の意味
尊敬、感謝、忍耐。
総裁の名前
大山倍達
The Kyokushin Karate Dojo Kun was written by Sosai Mas Oyama with the aid of Eiji Yoshikawa, author of the novel " Miyamoto Musashi", and is recited at the end of evey training session. Lined up in belt order and seated in seiza, students repeat each line as it is spoken by a senior member of the dojo.
“One must try, everyday, to expand one's limits.”
— Mas Oyama