9th Kyu
Orange Belt with Blue Stripe
Continued development of foundational techniques and stances.
9th Kyu
Level of stability
Requirements
4
Syllabus items
23
Push-ups
20
The meaning of the colour
Philosophy
Reinforcement of fundamental concepts with increased emphasis on proper form and technique execution. Students continue to battle internal resistance and build enthusiasm for training.
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.
Stances4 items
Punches & Strikes4 items
- Seiken Shita Tsuki
- Seiken Tate Tsuki
- Seiken Kagi Tsuki
- Hiji Ate
Blocks4 items
- Jodan Uke
- Chudan Soto Uke
- Mae Gedan Barai
- Chudan Uchi Uke
Kicks4 items
- Mae Keage
- Yoko Keage
- Uchi Mawashi Keage
- Soto Mawashi Keage
Moving Drills1 items
Kata1 items
- Taikyoku Sono San
Kumite2 items
- Yakusoku Kumite
- Sambon Kumite
Stamina
Performed at the end of the grading, without a break.
Push-ups
20
Sit-ups
45
Squats
20