DAN CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
SHO-DAN REQUIREMENTS:
KIHON IDO WAZA
All techniques must be performed in single form or in combination and must be applied on targets.
KIHON combinations will be a mix of various techniques ON DEMAND.
FITNESS:
50 push-ups, 50 squats, 50 double-jacks, and 50 sit-ups.
KATA:
UKEMI WAZA:
Forward roll, backward roll, technical stand-up, forward fall, backwards fall and side falls.
SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES:
PAD-WORK SKILLS:
The ability to execute KIHON combinations on pads or HEAVY BAGS.
The ability to coach and lead combination partner drills.
KUMITE TWO-MAN DRILLS
IPPON KUMITE:
(Takedowns may include leg sweeps, traps, and throws.)
JIYU KUMITE/FREE SPARRING:
- 100 LESSON MINIMUM REQUIREMENT from 1st KYU Test.
- 3 Successful STRIPE TESTS
- 50 INSTRUCTION HOURS
KIHON IDO WAZA
All techniques must be performed in single form or in combination and must be applied on targets.
- Tsuki Waza: Oi Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Kizame Tsuki, Mawashi Tsuki, Ura Tsuki, Oroshi Tsuki, Tobi Tsuki
- Keri Waza: Mae Geri, Mawashi geri, Ura Mawashi, Yoko Geri Kekomi & Keage, Hiza geri, Ushiro Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri, Tobi Geri
- Uchi Waza: Enpi, Hai-to, Hai-shu. Shu-to, Tei-shu, Tetsui, Uraken uchi
- Uke Waza: Gedan Barai, Furi Uke, Nagashi Uke, Age Uke, Soto Uke, Uchi Uke, Osa Uke, Hai-wan Uke, Shuto-Uke
KIHON combinations will be a mix of various techniques ON DEMAND.
FITNESS:
50 push-ups, 50 squats, 50 double-jacks, and 50 sit-ups.
KATA:
- CKA Kihon Kata 1-5 + (1 Bunkai) application for each kata.
- Shotokan Kata and (1 Bunkai) from Heian Sho-dan up to Kanku-dai.
UKEMI WAZA:
Forward roll, backward roll, technical stand-up, forward fall, backwards fall and side falls.
SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES:
- Wrist-lock escapes
- Head-lock escapes
- Bear-hug escapes(over and under the arms)
- Front choke attack escape + counter
- Mount escape (trap or swim and roll)
PAD-WORK SKILLS:
The ability to execute KIHON combinations on pads or HEAVY BAGS.
The ability to coach and lead combination partner drills.
KUMITE TWO-MAN DRILLS
- Two-man drills must demonstrated with a partner in a free moving form while executing pre-determined techniques on demand.
IPPON KUMITE:
- Five different IPPON KUMITE techniques with counters.
(Takedowns may include leg sweeps, traps, and throws.)
JIYU KUMITE/FREE SPARRING:
- Five 2 minute matches of continuous semi-contact Kumite.
- 2 minute break in between each match.
- ELIGIBILITY FOR ANY RANK TEST DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PASS. THE FINAL DECISION FOR RANK ADVANCEMENT OF A STUDENT IS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR.
- UPON A FAILED SHO-DAN TEST, THE STUDENT MUST ATTEND AN ADDITIONAL(50 training sessions) AND ATTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE CKA BRANCH CHEIF INSTRUCTOR BEFORE RE-TESTING FOR THE SAME RANK.
- ONCE ELIGIBLE, A BLACK BELT TEST MAY BE SCHEDULED UPON SHIHAN’S APPROVAL.
- IF APPLICABLE, ALL BLACK BELT TEST FEES MUST BE SUBMITTED 6 WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF TEST DATE.
- CKA INTERNATIONAL SHODAN - TEST FEE is $250 (pass for fail).
- A six month minimum is required with approval from the technical committee before eligibility to TEST again. and a NEW test fees must be submitted again.