First Degree Black Belt Curriculum

Kicks/Basics/Basic Combinations/Basic Free Combinations

• no new techniques

Kata

• Chinto
  
• formal interpretation of all nine primary katas
  

Sparring

• comfortable use of pre-arranged free sparring combinations
  
• one step, three step, five step and ten step sparring
  
• familiarization with Sports Karate rules and regulations
  

Self-Defense

• increased emphasis in training the application of self-defense techniques
  
• application of self-defense techniques against multiple armed and unarmed opponents
  

Weaponry

• application and interpretation of Shindo to Chinto kata
  
• some experimentation with other weapons of choice
  

Jujutsu

• Further refinement of the three Classical Techniques
  
• Practice of variations in classical posture, balance and movement

  Introduction

  • Throw - hip, hand, leg and sacrifice
  • Grappling - pinning, strangulation and joint manipulation
  • Break falls
• Combining the above three into Randori - free practice
  

Teaching Requirements

• Students at this rank must endeavour to acquire a broad range of teaching experience and ability, as well as an in-depth understanding of the history and uniqueness of the style.

Requirement Time at This Rank

• two years