5th Kyu
Yellow Belt with Green Stripe
Refinement of assertive techniques and mental discipline.
Level of assertion
Requirements
4
Syllabus items
16
Push-ups
45
The meaning of the colour
Philosophy
Students are expected to apply intellect and awareness in co-ordinating the basic physical concepts of karate with the mind's immense potential. Actions become more decisive and confident.
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.
Stances1 items
Punches & Strikes4 items
- Shotei Uchi
- Age Hiji Ate
- Oroshi Hiji Ate
- Jun Tsuki
Blocks2 items
- Seiken Shuto Juji Uke
- Shotei Uke
Kicks2 items
- Oroshi Uchi Kakato Geri
- Oroshi Soto Kakato Geri
Moving Drills1 items
Kata1 items
- Pinan Sono Yon
Kumite1 items
- Jiyu Kumite 5 x 60 sec.
Stamina
Performed at the end of the grading, without a break.
Push-ups
45
Sit-ups
65
Squats
45
Also required
- Tobi Geri + 15 cm