ACADEMY OF SELF DEFENCE &

MARTIAL ARTS RESEARCH INDIA

EXAMIANTION MATTER FOR ALL
15TH & 22ND DECEMBER 2024

KIHON: ALL DACHI (STANCE) + HAND TECHNIQUE - STRIKE & BLOCK ( TE

WAZA ) + LEG TECHNIQUE - STRIKE & BLOCK ( ASHI WAZA ) +
COMBINATION TECHNIQUE + APPLICATION.
DACHI: KIBA , ZENTUTSHO , NIKO ASHI - (FORWARD & BACKWARD) ,
YAME , HEIKO , HEISUKU , MUSHABI
TE WAZA:
STRIKE : ALL PUNCH + PALM STRIKE + BACK FIST + ELVOW STRIKE + KNIFE
HAND STRIKE + KNUCCLE STRIKE + FINGER STRIKE , DOUBLE STRIKE ,
TRIPLE STRIKE , AT A TIME , COMBINATION
BLOCK: MIDDLE ( INNER & OUTER ) , UPPER RISING , LOWER , DOUBLE
FIST , KNIFE HAND , CROSS HAND ( UPPER & LOWER ) , DOUBLE BLOCK ,
TRIPLE BLOCK , FOUR BLOCK IN ONE HAND , COMBINATION
ASHI WAZA:
KICK: FRONT , SIDE , ROUND HOUSE , BACK SPINNING , KNEE , HILL ,
OUTER INNER , HOOK , STEP FORWARD AND BACK , JUMP
KATA:
HEIAN 1 – 5 , TEKKI SHODAN, BASSAI DAI , JION , EMPI , KANKU DAI , JITTE,
SHOCHIN , KANKU SHO , GOJUSHIHO SHO & MORE
KUMITE:
ONE STEP SPARRING , THREE STEPS SPARRING , FIVE STEPS SPARRING ,
SEMI FREE STYLE SPARRING , FULL CONTACT SPARRING
SELF DEFEENCE:
ONE STEP , TWO STEPS , MORE THAN TWO STEPES , STRIKE , HOLDING ,
LOCKING & CHOKING , BREAKING
 Belt Grading System
10th Kyu – White belt with red stripe
9th Kyu – Red belt / White Stripe
8th Kyu – Yellow belt
7th Kyu – Orange belt
6th Kyu – Green belt
5th Kyu – Blue belt
4th Kyu – Purple belt
3rd Kyu – Brown belt
2nd Kyu – Brown belt with silver stripe (or black stripe)
1st Kyu – Brown belt with gold stripe
1st Dan Shodan 初段
2nd Dan Nidan 二段/弐段
3rd Dan Sandan 三段/参段
4th Dan Yondan 四段
5th Dan Godan 五段
6th Dan Rokudan 六段
7th Dan Nanadan 七段
8th Dan Hachidan 八段 Red/White
9th Dan Kudan 九段 Red Belt (for formal occasions)
10th Dan Judan 十段 Red Belt

Traditionally, there is a ‘time served’ requirement for Dan

grades as with Kyu grades, although in the case of Dan
grades this is measured in years, not months and, for
ease of remembering, the grade a person is going for is
the same as the number of intervening years, since the
last grade;

Beginner to 1st Dan – minimum 3 years

1st Dan to 2nd Dan – min 2 years (minimum age often
18)
2nd Dan to 3Rd Dan – min 3 years (minimum age often
21)
3rd Dan to 4th Dan – min 4 years and so on…..
 About Belt Grading Examination

ASDMAR INDIA
Some important notes

Karate exam is also known as a Karate Grading System. The Belt system is used to indicate
the promotion of a student to the next level.

Before getting the next level, the student needs to show a more in-depth knowledge of three
karate elements such as

Kihon (basics),

Kata (form), and

Kumite (sparring) and also improvement in karate technique.

For promotion to advance karate level, the student takes a formal test known as karate grading
examination. Karate exams generally vary based on the level being tested. For higher karate
level exams contain oral, written, and practical requirements. The contents of the test are
different for different karate styles, and each school has set definite criteria.

Criteria Set By Each School

For next-level promotion, based on the karate style, the criteria set by each school include:
Consistent training
Minimum time elapsed from the last grading exam
Demonstrated progress
Improvement in karate technique
Approval of the instructor or trainer.
Pros and Cons of Karate Grading System

Like any other exam, the karate grading system is not the perfect way to check someone’s ability
and competence. Just like passing a driving test to obtain a driving license does not make you
a good driver.

A karate test can only check a person’s ability at any point in time, but the true test is the person’s
commitment to this art. Karate belt awarding ceremony is a fascinating time for both the student
and the examiner. When a student displays the results of consistent practice through his art, and
the performance is judged by a responsible and senior examiner, it is a win-win situation for all.

Pros of the grading system

It recognizes progress

Measures student’s development

A person is rewarded for his or her effort

A person is encouraged to learn.

Cons of a grading system

It is not always the right measure to check someone’s ability.

Students are awarded belts forever and don’t get taken away.
Grading tests are open to abuse by the examiners.
The examination system is subjective, and the results are inconsistent.

Tips for Successful Belt Exam

It shouldn’t be a goal for a karate practitioner to obtain a new rank. It should be a short term
objective to show progress and acknowledgment. Belt exams can cause stress to many
practitioners irrespective of their karate level. During the black belt exam, most of the students
appear without the preparations. So how can you prepare yourself for the test and what mistakes
you should need to avoid? Follow the below-given tips for good results.
Train with diligence
It is the most critical point, and the training must be started several months before the black belt
exam. If you are losing motivation, you still never miss training sessions. For the green belt, one
year’s training is a must, and for the second level, you need to have two year’s intense
preparation. You can’t achieve the best results by just the preparation or training of two to three
months before exams.
Know about your examination program
For a colored belt exam, your teacher may have provided you all the technical requirements
before the start of a season. For Dan exams, it is recommended to download the rules from the
federation website. Know the criteria on which you are going to be judged. So a teacher shouldn’t
send his student for a black belt exam without full preparation.
Train with different partners
If you want to pass, then came out of your comfort zone and train with different partners. Try to
choose partners with different belt colors and heights, because you never know on the test day,
which partner will be there. So get ready for this during your training.
Keep your spirit high all the time
It is much needed in every exam of life. Your mindset plays a great role in your progression. So,
always keep your spirits high. Try to give your best during training and prepare your mind for the
exam day as a warrior.
Ask your teacher
Despite your full efforts, you still feel you are not ready for the exam, ask your teacher. The
teacher will help you and guide you whether you are prepared for the exam or not.

Be prepared, focused, and alert

Once you have completed the preparation phase, it’s time for the exam. Always ready for your
turn. Stay alert and focused during your exam. Respect other candidates and see what they are
doing wrong and never make that mistake. Don’t speak or laugh too much.
Stay humble and give your best
If after the exam you feel, you could have done much better, relax, and enter the locker-room
for your first exercise. Under stress, some students try to crush their partner, don’t do that.
 Some Japanese Terminology

Japanese to English Japanese to English

Types of Training Morote-uke – both hands block
Kihon – basic training (augmented block)
Kata – forms Hiki-te – pulling hand, pulling-in block
Kumite – engagement match Suikui-te – scooping block
Ten no Kata – basic (universal) Kake-te – hooking block
application Harai-te – sweeping block
Ippon kumite – one step engagement Kakae-te – trapping block
(sparring) Kakewake – opening block
Sanbon kumite – three step Uchi-te – striking block
engagement (sparring) Uchi uke – forearm block
Jiyu kumite – free engagement Kosa-uke – cross block
(sparring) Mizu-nagare – water flowing
Jiyu ippon kumite – free one step Osai-uke – pressing block
engagement (sparring)
Gobon kumite – five step engagement Miscellaneous Terms
(sparring) Uke – block
Barai – sweep
Stances Te waza – hand techniques
Zenkutsu dachi – front stance Uke-te – hand blocks (arm blocks)
Kokutsu dachi – back stance Shuto – sword hand
Kiba dachi – straddle leg (“horse Hand / Arm Techniques (Striking)
riding”) stance Oi tsuki – front (forward) punch
Fudo dachi – rooted or immovable Gyaku tsuki – reverse punch
stance Empi – elbow attack
Nekoashi dachi – cat leg stance Uraken – back fist strike
Heisoku dachi – feet together stance Tettsui – hammer fist strike
Hachiji dachi – natural stance Morote-zuki – double fist attack
Choju dachi – ‘T’ stance Seiken – regular fist
Gankaku dachi – crane stance Ippon ken – single point fist
Hangetsu dachi – half moon stance Hiraken – flat fist
Yamagamae – mountain posture Renzuki – continuous punching
Tachikata – stance Ippon zuki – one finger thrust
Seiza – kneeling position Nihon zuki – two finger thrust
Hand / Arm Techniques (Defences) Shihon zuki – four finger thrust
Gedan barai – downward sweep block Nukite – spear hand
Age uke – rising block Shihon nukite – four finger spear hand
Ude uke – forearm block Tsuki-te – hand attacks
Uchikomi – hammer striking block Tsuki – fist thrust attack
Taisho barai – palm heel sweep block Teisho – palm heel
Shuto-barai – sword hand sweep block Te waza – hand techniques
Shuto uke – sword hand block
 Japanese to English Japanese to English
Kicking General
Mae-geri – front kick Sei – regular
Yoko-geri – side kick Ki – irregular
Yoko-geri keage (Keage) – side-up Tuski-te – attacker
kick Uke-te – defender
Kekomi – side thrust kick Hente – changing hands
Fumikomi – stamp-in kick Morote – both hands
Mawashi-geri – roundhouse kick Tori-te – escape techniques
Nami-gaeshi – returning wave Kime – focus
Nidan geri – double jump kick Kimete – deciding blow
Hiza-tsuchi – knee strike Sente – no first hand
Ushiro-geri – back kick Go no sen o toru – defence equals
Tobi geri – jump kick offence
Sokuto – sword foot Tai no shinshuku – expanding and
contracting the body
Miscellaneous Terms Yoi – ready
Ashi waza – foot techniques Yame – stop
Mikazuki-geri (Ori) – crescent moon Yasume – rest
kick (defensive) Zanshin – remaining mind
Ashi barai- foot sweep Mokusoo – meditation
Dojo – training / practice hall
Movement Karateka – karate student
Irimi – entrance Gi – karate suit
Embu sen – line of movement (Kata Dan – black belt
forms) Kyu – coloured belt
Yori-ashi – sliding feet Sensei – teacher / master
Sankaku tobi – triangle leap
General • Kubiwa – encircle the neck
Gedan – low level • Kata waguruma – half wheel
Chudan – mid level • Tsubamegaeshi – V-turning swallow
Jodan – upper level • Yaridama – spear a ball
• Taniotoshi – push off a cliff
Throwing • Sakatsuchi – hammer upside down
Nage waza – throwing techniques
• Byobudaoshi – topple a folding
screen
• Komanage – spinning top