8th Kyu
Blue Belt
Development of adaptability and fluid movement, like water taking the shape of its container.
Level of fluidity and adaptability
Requirements
6
Syllabus items
28
Push-ups
30
The meaning of the colour
Philosophy
Blue, the symbolism for colour of water. Blue belt at this level develops a basic ability to adapt and react fluidity. Just as water adapts to the shape of whichever object is holding it. Adaptability grows through kumite (sparring). Independence begins to establish itself, the student learns to adapt karate to best suit his physical strengths and weaknesses.
At a glance
Grading checklist
What the examiner asks for at this grade. Tick items off as you prepare — nothing is saved, so print the page and take it to the dojo.
Complete Syllabus
Detailed Syllabus
Everything examined at this grade, section by section. Entries that have their own page link straight to it; the rest are listed exactly as the syllabus names them.
Stances3 items
- Kiba Dachi
- Tsuru Ashi Dachi
- Kumite No Kamae
Punches & Strikes9 items
- Uraken Ganmen Uchi
- Uraken Sayu Ganmen Uchi
- Uraken Hizo Uchi
- Uraken Mawashi Uchi
- Uraken Oroshi Ganmen Uchi
- Tettsui Komi Kami
- Tettsui Oroshi Ganmen Uchi
- Tettsui Hizo Uchi
- Tettsui Yoko Uchi
Blocks2 items
- Uchi Uke Gedan Barai
- Morote Chudan Uchi Uke
Kicks3 items
Moving Drills1 items
Kata3 items
- Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ichi
- Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ni
- Sokugi Taikyoku Sono San
Combinations2 items
- Mae Geri, Chudan Gyaku Tsuki
- Chudan Soto Uke, Mae Gedan Barai, Chudan Gyaku Tsuki
Kumite1 items
- Jiyu Kumite 2 x 60 sec.
Stamina
Performed at the end of the grading, without a break.
Push-ups
30
Sit-ups
50
Squats
30
Also required
- Tobi Geri
Techniques
Step-by-step pages for this grade
Techniques from the library that are taught at this level, each with its own breakdown.