Junior Black Belt - Syllabus

Please note:

Must be 13 years old to apply / Ages 16+ are eligible for the full 1st Dan Syllabus.

View our Junior Black Belt Syllabus - all skills and techniques outlined here are required to be performed to pass the Junior Black Belt Grading.

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Begin Grading.

. Random combinations of kicks knees elbows and punches of the students choice must include spins and jumps

. Snap punch reverse punch both right and left

. Back fist reverse punch right and left

. Reverse punch back fist left and right

. Knife hand strike inwards

. Knife hand strike outwards

. Knife hand strike downwards

. Yama Zuki

. Jumping reverse punch both sides

. Hook punch front arm, reverse punch

. Snap punch, reverse punch, hook punch front arm, uppercut back arm

. Double snap punch, reverse punch uppercut front arm, hook punch back arm

. Hammer fist strike front and back left and right

. Body jab

. Front elbow strike

. Back elbow strike

. Spinning elbow strike both sides

. Spinning elbow back fist reverse punch

. Spinning back fist both sides

. Ridge hand strike back arm left and right

. Palm strike front and back arm

. Mae Geri(front kick) left and right front and back

. Mawashi Geri (roundhouse kick) left and right front and back

. Jump roundhouse front and back leg

. Jump front kick front and back leg

. Front kick front leg, whipping roundhouse, jump spin roundhouse same leg

. Front kick front leg, roundhouse kick back leg both sides

. Hook kick front leg

. Hook kick back leg

. Hook kick, snap punch reverse punch

. Spinning hook kick back leg

. Spinning hook kick back leg back fist reverse punch

. Jump spin hook kick

. Axe kick front leg

. Axe kick back leg

. Axe kick front leg

. Axe kick head block back fist reverse punch

. Crescent kick front leg

. Crescent kick back leg

. Crescent kick front leg ridge hand strike back arm

. Inside crescent kick front leg

. Inside crescent kick back leg

. Side kick front leg

. Side kick back leg

. Side kick, snap punch reverse punch

. Spinning side kick

. Hopping side kick both legs

. Jumping side kick front leg

. Jumping side kick back leg

. Jump spin side kick

. Back kick

. Spinning back kick

. Stepping up spinning back kick

. Stepping up spinning back kick back fist reverse punch

. Jump spin back kick

. Scissor kick both sides

. Scissor kick, hammer fist reverse punch

. Palm strike front arm, front kick back leg

. Palm strike front arm, roundhouse kick back leg

. Knee strike front leg

. Knee strike back leg

. Knee strike front leg, front kick back leg

. Jumping knee strike front leg

. Jumping knee strike back leg

. Snap punch reverse punch, front kick front leg, back fist reverse punch

. Snap punch reverse punch, front kick back leg, back fist reverse punch

. Snap punch reverse punch, roundhouse kick front leg, back fist reverse punch

. Snap punch reverse punch, roundhouse kick back leg, back fist reverse punch

. Snap punch, elbow to hand back knee

. Back fist throat strike, front kick back leg

. Front kick front leg, back fist reverse punch

. Front kick front leg, front kick back leg, hammer fist reverse punch

. Axe kick front leg, snap punch palm strike back hand

. Axe kick front leg snap punch reverse punch

. Axe kick front leg, back fist reverse punch

. Hook kick front leg, reverse punch

. Hook kick front leg, back fist reverse punch

. Front leg foot sweep

. Back leg foot sweep

. Spinning foot sweep

. Standing horse stance blocks, palm,  head, inside, outside, downward

. Palm block, reverse punch, both sides

. Palm block front arm, back fist back arm

. Palm block front arm, front kick front leg, snap punch, reverse punch

. Palm block spinning elbow strike both sides

. Head block, reverse punch

. Head block, reverse punch, front kick front leg

. Head block, front arm, front kick front leg, snap punch, reverse punch

. Head block scissor kick hammer fist front arm

. Outside block, reverse punch, roundhouse back leg

. Outside block, same arm back fist, reverse punch

. Outside block, front kick front leg, snap punch, reverse punch

. Inside block, front kick back leg

. Inside block, front kick front leg

. Inside block, front kick front leg, snap punch, reverse punch

. Downward block front arm downward block back arm

. Downward block front arm same arm inside block, reverse punch

. Downward block, front kick front leg, snap punch, reverse punch

. Headblock, same arm downward block, scissor kick, reverse punch

. Snap punch reverse punch, front foot sweep, back fist reverse punch

. Junzuki lunge punch Mawatte gedan barai

. Junzuki lunge punch Mawatte jodan uke

. Kette Junzuki lunge punch Mawatte gedan barai

. Kette Junzuki lunge punch Mawatte jodan uke

. Gyakuzuki Mawatte gedan barai

. Gyakuzuki Mawatte jodan uke

. Kette Gyakuzuki Mawatte gedan barai

. Kette Gyakuzuki Mawatte jodan uke

. Junzuki No Tsukkomi Mawatte gedan barai

. Junzuki No Tsukkomi Mawatte jodan uke

. Kette Junzuki No Tsukkomi Mawatte gedan barai

. Kette Junzuki No Tsukkomi Mawatte jodan uke

. Gyakuzuki No Tsukkomi Mawatte gedan barai

. Gyakuzuki No Tsukkomi Mawatte jodan uke

. Kette Gyakuzuki No Tsukkomi Mawatte gedan barai

. Kette Gyakuzuki No  Tsukkomi Mawatte jodan uke

. Tobikomizuki

. Nagashizuki

. Stepping through palm strike Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping through spear hand strike Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping up front kick front leg roundhouse kick back leg Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping through head block Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping through knife hand block Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping through outside block Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping through side kick front leg Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping through hammer fist Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping through ridge hand strike Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping through hook kick front leg Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping through elbow strike Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping through back fist Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Stepping up front foot sweep hook kick front leg Mawatte gedan barai and jodan uke

. Whipping roundhouse kick spinning elbow strike back fist reverse punch (moving forward)

. Front kick front leg, roundhouse back leg, spin back kick

. Block roundhouse kick then return one keep switching

. Stepping through or back outside block to punch

. Stepping through or back palm block to punch

. Stepping through or back downward block to kick

. Stepping though or back head block to punch

. Stepping through anything kick or punch, any block

. Hopping towards snap punch reverse punch, hop back

. Step up side kick, block and return

. Step up front kick front leg

. Step up roundhouse kick front leg

. Step up axe hick front leg

. Step up crescent kick front leg

. Step up inside crescent kick front leg

. Block and switch holding HIKITE counter strike drill

. Holding partners arms HIKITE push and pull body control drill

Kata and Bunkai section:

100% of Pinan Nidan

100% of Pinan Shodan

100% of Pinan Sandan

100% of Pinan Yondan

100% of Pinan Godan

100% of Kushanku

100% of Naihanchi

100% of Chinto

100% of Seishan

BONUS KATA: Invented by Sensei Liam Musiak

Chōtenzan

This bonus kata won’t pass or fail you

Self defence demonstration section:

1. Haymaker

2. Someone grabbed you by the neck

3. Defending against a kick(front kick or push kick)

4. Grab clothing haymaker from other arm

5. Both hands grab you t shirt, jacket

6. Wide hook punch back arm stepping through

7. Double Haymaker

8. wrist grab

9. Kick to the groin

10. Shoulder grab

11. Bottle to the head

12. Rear choke

13. Face against a wall

14. Grab from behind

15. Punch to the stomach

16. Stick attack

17. Kick to the ribs

18. Headlock

19. Back of the neck grab

20. Hair Grab

21. Rapid punches

22. Double hand neck choke

23. Both hands grabbed behind your back (bear hug)

24. Someone pushing you

25. Baseball bat

26. Double leg tackle

27. 1 bare hug grabbed you another 1 tries a haymaker whilst your trapped

28. Wire or similar object round the neck from behind

29. High rugby tackle

30. Headbutt

31. Back against a wall

32. Random attacks

33. Gun defence (please note, not much for you to do)

Normal clothes scenario self defence section:

All of the above must be done for a whole 1 hour part of the grading including inside,   outside, and with dialog, the student will still have to demonstrate the techniques in uniform and in the dojo under a controlled environment.

Joint lock section:

Student to demonstrate any locks and all locks they currently know and have been taught

Pressure point only demonstration section:

Neck

Arms

Legs

Knees

Shoulders

Back

Weapons section: Students only have to demonstrate 1

Bo (Staff)

Sai

Nunchucku

Tonfa

Pads section = kicks and punches on the pads

Combinations punches kicks knees elbows

They will be called out then a freestyle before the next section

Kicking pad section:

All styles of front kick

Push kick both legs

Roundhouse both legs

Jumping roundhouse back leg

Spinning side kick

Hopping side kick

Scissor kick both legs

Spinning back kick

Jumping side kick

Jump spin back kick

Jump spin side kick

Spin hook kick both sides

Hook kick front leg

Hook kick back leg

Axe kick both legs

Crescent kick both legs

Inside crescent kick both legs

Knee strikes both legs

Kick pad coming towards you use any leg technique to stop it

Kick pad coming towards you use any hand technique to stop it

Low kicks

Tornado kick

Push kick

Defence foam stick demonstration section:

Foam stick attack students must defend against it

Sparring section:

1. Defence vs offence (one defends one attacks)

2. Both (both attack and defend)

First Aid Questions (based on the POLICE protocol for injuries):

1. What does the POLICE protocol stand for, and how would you apply it to treat a sprained ankle?

2. If you encounter a student who has been knocked unconscious during a sparring match, what immediate first aid steps should you take?

3. In the case of a nosebleed, what are the best practices to control the bleeding and ensure the person’s safety?

4. If someone is experiencing difficulty breathing after an injury, what are the key actions you should take while waiting for emergency services?

5. Explain the difference between a sprain and a strain, and describe how you would treat each using first aid methods.

First Aid Practical Demonstrations:

1. Applying the POLICE Protocol for an Injury: Demonstrate how to apply the POLICE protocol (Protection, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation) to an injury such as a sprained wrist or ankle. Show each step in detail.

2. CPR Demonstration: Demonstrate CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) on a manikin, ensuring the correct hand placement, compression depth, and rhythm. Explain when to use CPR and how to assess if it’s needed.

3. Dealing with a Bleeding Wound: Demonstrate how to manage a bleeding wound using direct pressure, elevation, and if needed, bandaging techniques. Explain the importance of keeping calm and applying pressure to stop the bleeding.

Written assessment with important questions:

What is meant by reasonable force?

Explain Kata and Bunkai?

What is Kobudo and why do we train it?

What is the purpose of Karate? (Explain in detail)

Explain the significance of the dojo Kun in Karate?

What are the 3 types of Bunkai?

What is the significance of the Black Belt in Karate?

Explain Bushido and its relevance to modern Karate?

Explain when it is okay to strike 1st in self-defence?

Why is keeping fit in Martial Arts so important?

Write an essay on the A.A.E.E.L Self Defence Code, Developed by Sensei Liam Musiak

A = ASSESS

A = ACTION

E = ETHICAL

E = ESCAPE

L = LEGAL

Write a minimum 500-word explanation of the V.E.R.B.A.L. Code, developed by Sensei Liam Musiak, including a breakdown of each letter, its real-world meaning, and how it connects to A.A.E.E.L. and real-life conflict situations. You may include examples from everyday life, role-play scenarios, or past experiences.

V = Voice Control

E = Emotion Check

R = Respectful Language

B = Body Position

A = Avoid Triggers

L = Leave or Lead the Situation Safely

Write a minimum 500-word explanation of the F.I.G.H.T. Code, developed by Sensei Liam Musiak, including a breakdown of each letter, its real-world meaning, and how it connects to A.A.E.E.L. and real-life conflict situations. You may include examples from everyday life, role-play scenarios, or past experiences.

F = Focus

I = Intensity

G = Grit

H = Hold Your Ground (or Head)

T = Take Control

Write a minimum 500-word explanation of the S.T.A.N.D. Code, developed by Sensei Liam Musiak, including a breakdown of each letter, its real-world meaning, and how it connects to A.A.E.E.L. and real-life conflict situations. You may include examples from everyday life, role-play scenarios, or past experiences.

S = Show Respect

T = Tell the Truth

A = Accept Responsibility

N = Never Retaliate

D = Develop from it

Write a 300 word essay on injury prevention during class or any form of physical activity.

Write an essay on what Karate means to them and how it has shaped them as an individual (candidate must be writing for 2 hours of in a classroom environment).

These questions are designed to assess the candidate's understanding of character, respect, and discipline in the context of Karate, while also delving into the philosophical and ethical aspects of the art.

End Grading.