THESIS OF MAXIMUM THREE PAGES ON FAVOURITE TECHNIQUE WILL BE REQUIRED

KIHON

SELECTED COMBINATION BY GRADING PANEL

NOTE: Tokui Waza must be demonstrated on opponent

TOKUI WAZA - own special combination & application thereof

KATA

KUMITE

Tokui Kata - free choice of any one of the advanced katas

Jiyu Kumite - minimum 6 fights

Selected katas by grading kata

Positive energy during kumite

Bunkai = application of moves from all of the above kata

Dojo kumite - not tournament kumite

Required kata: All Heian Kata, Tekki Shodan; Tekki Nidan; Tekki Sandan; Bassai Dai; Kanku Dai; Hangetsu; Empi; Jion; Gankaku; Jitte; Bassai Sho; Kanku Sho; Chinte; Unsu; Sochin

Demonstration of tehniques on punching bag

Tokui waza - the ability to execute tokui waza in fighting situation

ADVANCEMENT

RING CONTROLLER, REFEREE, JUDGE

Annual standardisation seminars held by headquarters

Minimum of six SA JKA Referee stamps in Lifebook

National/regional seminars and training

Only stamps from official SA JKA tournaments will be recognised and must be signed by Referee Director, Chief Referee or Technical Director

Training held by visiting international instructors

Qualification as Ring Controller, Referee or judge at National/Regional examination is required. Valid for 3 years.

International seminars/gasshuku (Japan) - requires approal by SA JKA HQ

JKA Tournament Rules are available o the SA JKA website (www.karate.co.za)

OPTIONAL (USE WITH DISCRETION DEPENDING ON AGES AND ABILITIES OF STUDENTS

Bag Work/Makiwara - emphasis on correct foot and hand positioning

Core strength, conditioning, fitness and jumping

Stretching

Grapling and throwing techniques

Co-ordination skills

Self-defence