Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Black Belt (Shodan)

Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Black Belt (Shodan)

If your goal is to earn a black belt one day, congratulations, you are finally here. This will be the most challenging grading and probably the most physically demanding event that you ever participate in your life. By now, your basic techniques should be in very good...
Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Black Belt (Shodan)

Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Black Belt (Shodan)

Your first black belt (Shodan) grading will be your longest and toughest grading so far. It will also be a major milestone and probably the most memorable and proud moment in your karate journey. You will be examined on all basic techniques and katas that you’ve...
Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (1st Kyu)

Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (1st Kyu)

This will be your last brown belt grading as part of the Shotokan grading syllabus. This can be a very exciting moment for some people because the next grading would be for a black belt. You will be examined again on all basic techniques that you’ve learned so...
Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (2nd Kyu)

Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (2nd Kyu)

This will be your second brown belt grading as part of the Shotokan grading syllabus. While you will repeat most of the basic technique combinations that you have done in the 4th kyu grading, you will need to demonstrate a new and advanced kata, Bassai Dai. You will...