Kihon
Techniques Guide
Train hard. Grow stronger. Master the fundamentals.
Philosophy & Curriculum
HAITO Karate embraces a comprehensive curriculum for belt gradings (Kyu), drawing heavily from the renowned Kyokushin Karate style while incorporating supplementary self-defence elements, like head-level punches and blocks. Our techniques cover a wide spectrum of strikes, blocks, kicks, and stances.
Kumite & Sparring
Mastering fundamentals with full-contact sparring for adults, and safe semi-contact protocols for juniors under 16.
Self-Defence
Essential manoeuvres tailored to enhance situational awareness and personal safety, including head-level defence.
Grading Success
Join our community and earn your belts.
Improve Technique
Keep working on your skills, aiming for a good fit with all the moves.
Health First
Always tell your Sensei about any health issues so they can make necessary adjustments.
Regular Gradings
HAITO Karate holds belt gradings 3 times a year. It's your job to be prepared.
Help Out
Assist with younger classes, attend seminars, and take part in tournaments to advance.
Be Flexible
Techniques can change. You'll be given warnings and time to adjust before grading.
Transfers
Coming from another dojo? Chat with Sensei Gabi to assess skills and belt progression.
Kyokushin Syllabus
10th Kyu
Beginner
Punches
- JODAN/CHUDAN/GEDAN TSUKI – Straight Punches (Head/Body/Groin)
- MOROTE SEIKEN TSUKI – Double Punches
- OI/GYAKU TSUKI – Front/Back Hand Punches
Blocks
- SEIKEN JODAN AGE UKE – Rising Head Level Block
- SEIKEN MAE GEDAN BARAI – Downwards Block
Kicks
- HIZA GANMEN GERI CHUDAN – Knee Kick
- MAE GERI CHUDAN (CHUSOKU) – Front Kick (Ball of Foot)
Stances
- YOI DACHI – Ready Stance
- FUDO DACHI – Basic/Formal Stance
- KAMAE/KUMITE DACHI – Sparring Stance
- MUSUBI DACHI – Joining Stance
Extra Requirements: Tie Up The Belt, SEIZA & MOKUSO, KIAI, OSU
9th Kyu
Strikes (Elbows)
- MAWASHI HIJI ATE – Round Elbow Strike
- HIJI ATE – Rising Elbow Strike
- MAE HIJI ATE – Forward Elbow Strike
- USHIRO HIJI ATE – Back Elbow Strike
- OROSHI HIJI ATE – Elbow Strike From Above
Blocks
- SEIKEN CHUDAN UCHI UKE – Outward Block
- SEIKEN CHUDAN SOTO UKE – Inward Block
Kicks
- KIN GERI (HAISOKU) – Groin Kick
- MAWASHI GERI GEDAN/CHUDAN – Round Kick
Stances & Kata
- ZENKUTSU DACHI – Long Stance
- KATA: TAIKYOKU SONO ICHI
Kumite: 3 Sparring Rounds
Extra: NOGARE – Breathing
8th Kyu
Punches
- MAWASHI TSUKI – Hook Punch
- JUN TSUKI – Sideways Punch With a Pull
Blocks
- HAIWAN UKE – Outward Head Level Block
Kicks
- KANSETSU GERI – Side Kick To The Knee
- YOKO GERI CHUDAN – Side Kick
Stances & Kata
- KIBA DACHI – Horse Riding Stance (45° & 90°)
- KATA: TAIKYOKU SONO NI
Kumite: 5 Sparring Rounds
Extra: SEIKEN Push Ups (Knuckles)
7th Kyu
Punches
- SHITA TSUKI – Uppercut Extended
- AGO UCHI – Forefist Chin Strike
Blocks
- SHUTO MAWASHI UKE – Round Open Hand Block
Kicks
- USHIRO GERI (KAKATO) – Back Kick
Stances & Kata
- NEKO ASHI DACHI – Cat Stance
- KOKUTSU DACHI – Back Leaning Stance
- KATA: TAIKYOKU SONO SAN
Kumite: 7 Sparring Rounds
Extra: Assist with younger students
6th Kyu
Strikes (Hammerfist)
- TETTSUI OROSHI GANMEN UCHI – Top of Head
- TETTSUI KOME KAMI – Temple
- TETTSUI HIZA UCHI – Ribs
- TETTSUI YOKO UCHI – Sideways Strike
Blocks
- MAWASHI GEDAN BARAI – Round Downwards Block
- CHUDAN UCHI UKE – Double Block
- MOROTO UCHI UKE – Reinforced Outwards Block
Kicks (Jodan)
- MAE GERI JODAN – Front Kick
- MAWASHI GERI JODAN – Round Kick
- YOKO GERI JODAN – Side Kick
- USHIRO GERI JODAN – Back Kick
Stances & Kata
- SANCHIN DACHI – Hourglass Stance
- KATA: PINAN SONO ICHI
Kumite: 10 Sparring Rounds
Extra: IBUKI – Breathing
5th Kyu
Strikes
- SHOTEI UCHI – Palm Strikes
- URAKEN – Back Fist Strikes (Face/Ribs/Round)
Blocks
- SHOTEI UKE – Palm Block
- SEIKEN JUJI UKE – Double Fist Block
Kicks
- MAE KAEGE – Straight Leg Kick
- MAWASHI SOTO/UCHI KAEGE – Straight Leg Kick (In/Out)
- YOKO KAEGE – Straight Leg Side Kick
Stances & Kata
- MORO ASHI DACHI – Short One Foot Forward
- TSURU ASHI DACHI – Crane-Foot Stance
- KATA: PINAN SONO NI
Kumite: 12 Sparring Rounds
Extra: Judge Duties (16+)
4th Kyu
Strikes (Knife Hand)
- SHUTO SAKOTSU UCHI – Top/Forward Strike
- SHUTO YOKO GANMEN UCHI – Temple
- SHUTO HIZO UCHI – Ribs
- SHUTO JODAN UCHI UCHI – Neck
Blocks (Knife Hand)
- SHUTO UKE – All Variations
- MAE SHUTO MAWASHI UKE – Forward Round Block
Kicks
- MAE GERI KAKATO – Front Kick With Heel
- KAKATO GERI GEDAN – Hook Heel Kick To Thigh
Stances & Kata
- HEISOKU DACHI – Parallel Stance
- HEIKO DACHI – Ready Stance
- UCHI HACHI JI DACHI – Inward Stance
- KATA: SANCHIN / PINAN SONO SAN
Kumite: 15 Sparring Rounds
Extra: Referee Duties (16+)
3rd Kyu
Strikes
- AGE TSUKI JODAN – Uppercut With Grab
- HAISHU – Open Back Hand Punch
- NUKITE – Spear-Hand Attacks
Blocks
- SHUTO JUJI UKE – Double Block (Open Hands)
Kicks
- USHIRO MAWASHI GERI – Spinning Round Back Kick
Stances & Kata
- KAKE DACHI – Reverse Stance
- KATA: PINAN SONO YON
Kumite: 18 Sparring Rounds
2nd Kyu
Strikes
- HIRA KEN TSUKI – Flat Fist Punch
- KOKEN UCHI – Wrist Top Punches
Blocks
- KOKEN UKE – Wrist Top Blocks
Kicks (Jump)
- TOBI MAE GERI – Jumping Front Kick
- TOBI NIDAN GERI – Double Jump Front Kick
Stances & Kata
- SHIKO DACHI – Sumo Stance
- KATA: PINAN SONO GO / GEKISAI DAI
Kumite: 20 Sparring Rounds
1st Kyu
Strikes
- NAKA YUBI IPPON KEN – Middle Finger Knuckle
- RYUTO KEN TSUKI – Dragon’s Head Fist
- OYA YUBI IPPON KEN – Thumb Fist
Blocks
- KAKE UKE – Hooking Block
- HAITO UCHI UKE – Inner Palm Block
Kicks
- TOBI YOKO GERI – Jumping Side Kick
- JODAN UCHI HAISOKU GERI – Inverted Round Kick
- OROSHI KAKATO GERI – Axe Kicks
Kata
- YANTSU
- TSUKI NO KATA
Kumite: 25 Sparring Rounds
1st Dan
Black
Belt
Strikes
- HAITO UCHI – Inner Palm Side Strike
- MOROTE HAITO UCHI – Double Inner Palm
Blocks
- MOROTE KAKE UKE – Reinforced Hooking Block
- OSAI UKE – Open Hand Downwards Block
Kicks
- USHIRO MAWASHI GERI KAKATO – Spinning Back Heel Kick
- KAKE GERI – Inwards Hook Kick
Advanced Kata
- SAIFA
- SAIHA
- TENSHO
- RENRAKU
Kumite: 30 Sparring Rounds
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