8TH KYU

  1. Show a good knowledge of basic striking techniques & defence, showing basic combinations.
  2. Show a basic understanding of the fundamental ground positions & escapes.
  3. Light contact Kudo, Combat Karate, SVT Knockdown style sparring
  4. Shadōbokushingu (シャドーボクシング)

7TH & 6TH KYU

  1. Show an improved knowledge of striking techniques & defence, showing more advanced combinations & footwork.
  2. Demonstrate improvement in controlled sparring. Demonstrate composure & variety of technique
  3. Show an improved understanding of the fundamental ground positions, escapes and demonstrate submissions from all positions.
  4. Controlled contact Combat Karate, Kudo, SVT Knockdown style sparring
  5.  showing an improved understanding of all 4 fight stages
    • Striking
    • Clinch fighting
    • Split level
    • Combat Grappling
  6. Shadōbokushingu (シャドーボクシング)

5TH TO 4TH KYU

  1. Show an improved knowledge of all striking techniques & defence, showing more advanced combinations & footwork.
  2. Compete* within competition. Demonstrate composure & variety of technique
  3. Show an improved understanding of ground positions, escapes and demonstrate submissions from all positions.
  4. Show improvement in all 4 fight stages
    • Striking
    • Clinch fighting
    • Split level
    • Combat Grappling
  5. Shadōbokushingu (シャドーボクシング)

3RD TO 1ST KYU

  1. Show an improved knowledge of ALL striking techniques & defence, showing more advanced combinations & footwork.
  2. Compete* within competition in Combat Karate , SVT Knockdown or Kudo. Demonstrate composure & variety of technique
  3. Show an improved understanding of the fundamental ground positions, escapes and demonstrate submissions from all positions.
  4. Shadōbokushingu (シャドーボクシング)

*Class sparring for over 40’s