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SHINKYOKUSHINKAI PAKISTAN
WKO • PAK HONBU

Kyu & Dan

THE GRADING SYSTEM.

Progress in Shinkyokushin is measured by kyu (student) ranks progressing down from 10 to 1, then dan (master) ranks starting at Shodan (1st Dan).

Results

GRADING RESULTS

Official results are posted here after each grading. Expand a candidate to see marks for every exam activity (out of 150 total). Pass line: 70 marks.

NO RESULTS POSTED YET

Results will appear here after the next grading examination.

Ranks

BELT SYSTEM

Progress in Shinkyokushin is measured by kyu (student) ranks progressing down from 10 to 1, then dan (master) ranks starting at Shodan (1st Dan).

RankBeltMin. Training
White
—
9-10 Kyu
Orange
3 Months
7-8 Kyu
Blue
6 Months
5-6 Kyu
Yellow
9 Months
3-4 Kyu
Green
12 Months
1-2 Kyu
Brown
2 Years
Shodan
Black — 1st Dan
1000 Days
Nidan
Black — 2nd Dan
2 Years after Shodan
Sandan
Black — 3rd Dan
3 Years after Nidan
Yondan
Black — 4th Dan
4 Years after Sandan
Godan
Black — 5th Dan
5 Years after Yondan
Rokudan
Black — 6th Dan
Promoted on experience
Shichidan | Nanadan
Black — 7th Dan
Promoted on experience
Hachidan
Black — 8th Dan
Promoted on experience
Kudan
Black — 9th Dan
Promoted on experience
Judan
Black — 10th Dan
Only Grandmaster

Exam criteria

THE 150-POINT GRADING

Every grading is marked out of 150. There are 15 items at 10 marks each. Train these consistently with your sensei before exam day.

Total

150MARKS

15 items · 10 each

Pass line · 70 / 150

  1. 01

    Physical

    RUNNING

    Endurance and pace as required for your rank.

    10 marks
  2. 02

    Physical

    WARM-UP EXERCISE

    Warm-up exercise. Marks awarded on the basis of perfection and energy during the exercises.

    10 marks
  3. 03

    Kihon

    KIHON — PUNCHES

    Straight punches, hooks, and related striking basics.

    10 marks
  4. 04

    Kihon

    KIHON — BLOCKS

    Upper, middle, and lower blocks with correct form.

    10 marks
  5. 05

    Kihon

    KIHON — CHOPS

    Shuto and related hand techniques.

    10 marks
  6. 06

    Kihon

    KIHON — KICKS

    Mae, mawashi, yoko, and other kicks for your level.

    10 marks
  7. 07

    Movement

    IDO GEIKO

    Moving combinations with balance, timing, and power.

    10 marks
  8. 08

    Physical

    STRETCHING

    Flexibility and controlled range of motion.

    10 marks
  9. 09

    Physical

    PUSH-UPS

    Upper-body strength to the required count.

    10 marks
  10. 10

    Physical

    SQUATS

    Leg strength and endurance to the required count.

    10 marks
  11. 11

    Physical

    STOMACH EXERCISES

    Core strength (sit-ups / related work).

    10 marks
  12. 12

    Physical

    BELT JUMPS

    Agility and jump work over the belt.

    10 marks
  13. 13

    Movement

    KATA

    Solo forms appropriate to the rank being examined.

    10 marks
  14. 14

    Knowledge

    GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

    Terminology, history, and dojo theory questions.

    10 marks
  15. 15

    Conduct

    ATTENDANCE

    Regular training record leading up to the grading.

    10 marks

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GRADING CALENDAR

Gradings are held through your branch and at national HQ. Confirm dates with your head instructor.

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