Brown Belt

Download as a PDF

Kihon (3rd Degree)     (100 Points: Must score 90 or above)

  1. Movement: (20 Points)                               Total Points _______
    Tenshin Happo Tsuri Ashi 10 Points (5 Each side) _____
    Tsuri Ashi 4 Points (2 Each side) _____
    Tsugi Ashi 4 Points (2 Each side) _____
    Chidori Ashi 2 Points (1 Each side) _____
  2. Stances (15 Points)                                   Total Points _______
    Zenkatsu Dachi 3 Points (1.5 Each Side) _____
    Neko Ashi Dachi 3 Point (1.5 Each Side) _____
    Shiko Dachi 3 Points (1,5 Each Side) _____
    Han Zenkatsu Dachi 2 Points (1 Each Side) _____
    Okutsu Dachi 2 Points (1 Each Side) _____
    Sanchin Dachi 2 Points (1 Each Side) _____
  3. Blocks (10 Points)                                     Total Points ________
    Jodan Barai 2 Points (1 Each Side) ______
    Chudan Barai 2 Points (1 Each Side) ______
    Gedan Barai 2 Points (1 Each Side) ______
    Soto Uke 2 Points (1 Each Side) ______
    Nagashi 2 Points (Inside Each Waza)  _______
  4. Punches/ Te Waza (10 Points)                   Total Points ________
    Tsuki 2 Points (1 Each Side) ______
    Shuto Uchi 2 Points (1 Each Side) ______
    Tettsui 2 Points (1 Each Side) ______
    Nukite 2 Points (1 Each Side) _____
    Morote Uke 2 Points (1 Each Side) ______
  1. Kicks (10 Points)                                  Total Points __________
    Mae Geri 3 Points (1.5 Each Side)  _______
    Yoko Geri 3 Points (1.5 Each Side)  _______
    Mawashi Geri 2 Points (1 Each Side)  _______
    O-Mawashi Geri 2 Points (1 Each Side)  _______
  2. Ido Waza (35 Points)                            Total Points __________
    1. Single Waza ( 26 Points)
      Tsuri Ashi Oi Tsuki 4 Points (2 Each Side) _____
      Tsuri Ashi Jodan Barai 4 Points (2 Each Side) _____
      Tsugi Ashi Oi Tsuki 3 Points (1.5 Each Side) _____
      Tsuri Ashi Mae Geri 3 Points (1.5 Each Side) _______
      Tsugi Ashi Chudan Barai 3 Points (1.5 Each Side) _____
      Neko Ashi Shuto Uchi 3 Points (1.5 Each Side) _____
      Tsuri Ashi Gyaku Tsuki 3 Points (1.5 Each Side) _____
      Tsugi Ashi Morote Uke 3 Points (1.5 Each Side) ______
    2. Multiple Techniques (9 Points)          Total Points _________
      Tsuri Ashi JB, Mae Geri, Gyaku Tsuki (3 Points) _______
      Tsugi Ashi, CB, Gyaku Tsuki (3 Points) ________
      Neko Ashi, Shuto Uchi, Tsugi Ashi Oi Tsuki (3 Points) _________

Total: ____________ out of 100 Points


Kata - 3rd Degree

Taikyoku Shodan 10 Points __________
Pinan Shodan 10 Points __________
Shinsei 15 Points __________
Pinan Nidan 10 Points __________
Pinan Sandan 10 Points __________
Wankan/Shinpa/Juroku 10 Points __________
Pinan Yodan 10 points ___________
Pinan Godan 10 Points ___________
Naihanchi 15 Points __________

Kata - 2nd Degree

Taikyoku Shodan 10 Points __________
Pinan Shodan 10 Points __________
Shinsei 10 Points __________
Pinan Nidan 10 Points __________
Pinan Sandan 10 Points __________
Wankan/Shinpa/Juroku 10 Points __________
Pinan Yodan 10 Points ___________
Pinan Godan 10 Points ___________
Naihanchi 10 Points __________
Matsumura Passai,
Passai Dai or Tomari no Passai 10 Points __________

Passai selection: based on both age and passion for kata. Those interesting in history preservation, kata as a way of life or who desire to teach should learn Matsumura or Tomari Passai, young people should learn Passai Dai (except rare occasions).

Kata - 1st Degree

Taikyoku Shodan 10 Points __________
Pinan Shodan 10 Points __________
Shinsei 10 Points __________
Pinan Nidan 10 Points __________
Pinan Sandan 10 Points __________
Wankan/Shinpa/Juroku 10 Points __________
Pinan Yodan 10 Points ___________
Pinan Godan 10 Points ___________
Naihanchi 10 Points __________
Matsumura Passai,
Passai Dai or Tomari no Passai 5 Points __________
Personalized Kata 5 Points ___________

Personalized Kata, Brown Belt 1st degree: the kata chosen should reflect the individual fighting style of the student. See philosophy and methodology for further instruction on selecting appropriate kata for the individual.


Application - 3rd degree

(There is no application section for Brown Belt 2nd degree or Brown Belt 1st degree.)

  1. Yakusoku Kumite (performed at least twice, once slowly and once regular speed)
    • Pinan Shodan Yakusoku
    • Shinsei Yakusoku
    • Sandan Gi
  2. Ippon Kumite
    • 10 Punches each side- Straight punch
    • 10 Punches each side- RH
  3. Self- Defense (w/ Shodan student, then test admin. or high level black belt)
    • RH Punch
    • Wrist Grab- same (all 3)
    • Wrist Grab- opposite
    • Lapel Grab- 1 hand
    • Lapel Grab- 2 hands
    • Bear Hug- Front
    • Bear Hug- Rear
    • Frontal Choke
    • Kick
    • Tester’s Choice
  4. Applied self defense
    • Demonstrated ability against random technique executed by first a Shodan, then test administrator or higher level black belt
  5. Jiyu Kumite (gloves and protective gear must be worn during this time)
    • Round 1- student of equal or higher rank

Theme by Danetsoft and Danang Probo Sayekti inspired by Maksimer