Kyu Grades in English

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The Mon grades to Kyu grades

We believe in recognising and honoring the progress and dedication of our junior students as they transition from Mon grades to Kyu grades.
Unlike traditional practices that replace their well-earned Brown Mon Belt with a White Kyu Belt, our Federation has chosen a different path.

We value the significance of their journey to their current belt.
Therefore, we use a tab system that seamlessly integrates with the solid-colored Kyu belts.

This means that while new adult participants start with a White Kyu Belt, our junior students retain their
Brown Mon Belt and simply attach a colored ribbon or 'tab' to signify their Kyu grades.

This approach not only preserves the achievements they have worked so hard for but also allows us to celebrate their progress
in a meaningful way. It's about honoring their growth while smoothly transitioning to the next stage of their martial arts journey.

8 Kyu - Yellow Belt - Yellow Tab

Yellow Belt     Yellow Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

step, straight punch turn in head block  (Straight punch, head block L & R)
reverse punch turn in low block (Opposite punch, rear block L & R)
front kick(Front Kick)
one step, front kick to the body(One step front kick)
roundhouse kick(Roundhouse kick)

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

front kick to the body - slide straight punch to the head  (Front kick - snap punch)
one step, front kick to the body - slide straight punch to the head  (One step front kick - snap punch)
front kick to the body - reverse punch (Front kick - opposite punch)
one step, front kick to the body - reverse punch (One step front kick - opposite punch)

Block  (Blocks)

body outer block  - reverse punch (middle outer block - opposite punch)      
body inner  block  - reverse punch (middle inner block - opposite punch)      

Go Shin Jutsu (Self Defence)

Technique one
Technique two


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7 Kyu - Orange Belt - Orange Tab

Orange Belt     Orange Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

step, straight lunge punch to the head
reverse lunge low punch to the body
side kick body

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

front kick- roundhouse kick - reverse punch
one step, front kick to the body - roundhouse kick - reverse punch

Block  (Blocks)

body block - outer  - front kick reverse punch      
body block - inner  - elbow      
body front kick block  one       
body front kick block  two      

Kata (Form)

pinan nidan kata one      

Go Shin Jutsu (Self Defence)

Technique two
Technique three


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6 Kyu - Green Belt - Green Tab

Green Belt     Green Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

front kick, straight punch
front kick reverse punch
slide straight punch to the head
one step, roundhouse kick body
one step, side kick body

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

front kick- side kick - reverse punch
One step, front kick to the body - side kick - reverse punch

Blocks (Blocks)

head block  one      
head block  two      
body front kick block  five      
body front kick block  six      

Kata (Form)

Pinan Shodan kata two      
Pinan Sandan kata three      

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Ohyo Gumite one)      

Go Shin Jutsu (Self Defence)

Technique three
Technique four

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

Free Fighting


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5 Kyu - Blue Belt - Blue Tab

Blue Belt     Blue Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

front kick, straight punch
front kick reverse punch
front kick step, straight punch to the head
front kick reverse lunge low punch to the body
slide straight twist to avoid counter punch to the head
back kick body
side kick body

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

roundhouse kick - back kick - reverse punch body
one step, side kick - back kick - back fist head

Blocks (Blocks)

body block - outer  - front kick reverse punch      
body block - inner  - elbow      
head block  three      
head block  four      
body front kick block  three      
body front kick block  four      

Kata (Form)

Pinan Sandan kata three       
Pinan Yodan kata four      

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Ohyo Gumite two      

Go Shin Jutsu (Self Defence)

Technique four
Technique five

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

Free Fighting


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4 Kyu - Purple Belt - Purple Tab

Purple Belt     Purple Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

front kick, straight punch
front kick reverse punch
front kick step, straight punch to the head
front kick reverse lunge low punch to the body
slide straight twist to avoid counter punch to the head
roundhouse kick body
back kick body
side kick body

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

front kick to the body - slide straight twist to avoid counter punch to the head  - reverse punch body
one step, front kick to the body - slide straight twist to avoid counter punch to the head  - roundhouse kick body
front kick to the body - side kick body - back kick body - reverse punch body

Blocks (Blocks)

body block - outer  - front kick reverse punch      
body block - inner  - elbow      
head block  one      
head block  three      
body front kick block  four      
body front kick block  five)      

Kata (Form)

Pinan Yodan kata four      
Pinan Godan kata five      

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Ohyo Gumite three      

Go Shin Jutsu (Self Defence)

Technique five
Technique six

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

Free Fighting


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3 Kyu - 1st Brown Belt - 1st Red Tab

Brown Belt     Brown Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

front kick, straight punch
front kick reverse punch
front kick step, straight punch to the head
front kick reverse lunge low punch to the body
slide straight twist to avoid counter punch to the head
roundhouse kick head
back kick body
side kick body
one step, reverse roundhouse kick head

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

one step, front kick to the body - roundhouse kick body - back kick body - back fist head
front kick to the body - slide straight twist to avoid counter punch to the head  - reverse punch body - roundhouse kick body
one step, front kick to the body - side kick body - back kick body - back fist head

Blocks (Blocks)

head block  two      
head block  four      
body front kick block  one      
body front kick block  three      
body front kick block  five      

Kata (Form)

Kushanku      
One Pinan Kata Chosen on the Day      

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Ohyo Gumite one      
Ohyo Gumite two      
Ohyo Gumite four      

Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)

Kihon Gumite one      

Go Shin Jutsu (Self Defence)

Two Techniques Chosen on the Day

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

Free Fighting


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2 Kyu - 2nd Brown Belt - 2nd Red Tab

Brown Belt     Brown Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

front kick, straight punch
front kick reverse punch
front kick step, straight punch to the head
front kick reverse lunge low punch to the body
slide straight twist to avoid counter punch to the head
one step, roundhouse kick head
back kick body
one step, side kick head
one step, reverse roundhouse kick head

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

one step, front kick to the body - slide straight twist to avoid counter punch to the head  - roundhouse kick head
front kick to the body - side kick body - back kick body - reverse punch body
step straight punch to the head - reverce punch to the body  - one step, front kick to the body - roundhouse kick body - reverse punch body

Blocks (Blocks)

body block - outer  - front kick reverse punch      
body block - inner  - elbow      
head block  one      
head block  four      
body front kick block  two      
body front kick block  four      
body front kick block  six      

Kata (Form)

Kushanku      
One Pinan Kata Chosen on the Day      

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Ohyo Gumite three      
Ohyo Gumite four      
Ohyo Gumite five      

Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)

Kihon Gumite two      

Go Shin Jutsu (Self Defence)

Two Techniques Chosen on the Day

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

Free Fighting


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1 Kyu - 3rd Brown Belt - Black Tab

Brown Belt     Brown Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

front kick, straight punch
front kick reverse punch
front kick step, straight punch to the head
front kick reverse lunge low punch to the body
slide straight twist to avoid counter punch to the head
one step, roundhouse kick head
roundhouse kick head
back kick body
one step, side kick head
one step, reverse roundhouse kick head

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

step straight punch to the head - reverce punch to the body  - front kick to the body - roundhouse kick body - back kick body - reverse punch body
one step, straight punch to the head - reverce punch to the body  - one step, front kick to the body - roundhouse kick body - back kick body - back fist head
step straight punch to the head - reverce punch to the body  - front kick to the body - slide straight twist to avoid counter punch to the head  - reverse punch body - roundhouse kick body

Blocks (Blocks)

body block - outer  - front kick reverse punch      
body block - inner  - elbow      
head block  one      
head block  two      
head block  three      
body front kick block  one      
body front kick block  four      
body front kick block  five      

Kata (Form)

Kushanku      
One Pinan Kata Chosen on the Day      

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Ohyo Gumite five      
Ohyo Gumite six      
Ohyo Gumite seven      

Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)

Kihon Gumite three      

Go Shin Jutsu (Self Defence)

Two Techniques Chosen on the Day

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

Free Fighting


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