The black belt in karate is the goal that the one who devotes most of his time and energy to this type of martial arts, striving to achieve excellence, is trying to achieve. In order to get a black belt, one must not only be well prepared physically, but also “grow” to the title of a master spiritually. There are certain standards that are met in the black belt exams.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare for the exam for a black belt in karate if you are over 14, but not more than 35 years old, you have the title of "Master of Sports of Russia", you are a champion or medalist in competitions in kumite and kata at the regional and republican level. These are the conditions that must be met by the applicant. However, masters over 35 years old who have students in the team and are actively involved in organizational work can also participate in the exam.
Step 2
Before taking the exam, consider whether you are spiritually ready to receive such a high mark of your skill. Have you improved enough, have you been able to get rid of all bad qualities, do you have a good command of your state of mind, both body and spirit? If you decide that you are ready, you can apply for the appropriate sample for the black belt exam.
Step 3
Pass a technique exam by demonstrating the following skills:
- punches - Morote haito-uchi (chudan, jedan) and haito-uchi (chudan, jedan, gedan);
- methods of blocking with feet - Morote kake-uke (zedan) and Osae-uke;
- kicks - Kake-geri kakato (chudan, jedan), Kake-geri chusoku (chudan, jedan) and Ushiro mawashi-geri (chudan, jedan, gedan).
Prove your skill in kumite (30 fights), kata, renraku (return and cover).
Step 4
Show your mastery in tameshiwari, which is mandatory breaking in the Seiken position. Perform a random split that you are best at.
Step 5
Complete all the required exercises: push up 60 times on seiken, 10 times push up on one finger in the "kneeling" position while holding the end position for 15 seconds, perform 150 body lifts, 100 squats.
Step 6
Get the coveted black belt if you pass the exam perfectly and increase your level by receiving new dans.
