Syllabus Sandan
Syllabus – Sandan attempting YONDAN
BASICS(KIHON)
- Demonstrate to examiner’s request, your understanding of Japanese terminology as applied to karate and the application of all Shotokan basic techniques making use of available personnel.
Demonstration of full power controlled attack with hands or feet to a specified target at a variety of distances. - Demonstrate using full power- shotokan basics (3 punches, 3 hand /arm strikes,3 blocks, 3 kicks on a focus pad or striking shield.
8 each side for hand techniques, 5 each side for foot/leg techiniques. - Create and demonstrate first slowly then full power, five of your own basic combinations utilising as wide a variety of technique, stance and stepping as possible (each combination to contain a minimum of 4 techniques –)
- Demonstrate the use of 5 appropriate strengthening exercises as applicable to karate, stating which group of muscles is worked in each case and the function as applied to karate technique. State or explain how these are taught to differing ages and ability students.
- Present your own training routine/method for learning or practising aspects of kihon, Kata and kumite. (provide one for each junior and senior version )
- Demonstrate coaching, managing and organisational abilities by taking an active hands on role in organising and assisting in your regular club sessions, preparation and running of tournaments, Gradings, special courses.
- Carry out an observation of a Shodan/Nidan conducting a 45 minute class. writing a report of your findings and recommendations for better instruction/class management.
- Carry out a post session interview to assess the instructors underpinning knowledge of
Safeguarding issues, managing class injuries and first aid procedures.
Beginners administration, General club administration and record keeping.
SPARRING(KUMITE)
| Kihon Ippon Kumite – 1 | Jodan, Chudan, Mae Geri, Kekomi, Mawashi Geri | All defences to utilise kata movements / take downs / joint locks |
| Jiyu Ippon Kumite Sets 1 – 5 | ||
| Jiyu Kumite against three – five consecutive Dan Grades | This Kumite should be performed non-stop and continue for the duration of 5 minutes | |
| Special kumite of examiners choosing |
FORMAL EXERCISE – PATTERNS(KATA)
he Student’s Tokui Kata with the explanation of Bunkai from the following Kata :-
Chinte, Bassai sho.
Examiners choice: Wankan, Tekki Sandan and Sochin, Plus any or all previous Kata.
| Bo kata | Sunakake-no-kon |
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