SHODAN
1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT
Must attend class regularly and be indorsed by an Instructor
Min. 60 Total Instructing Hours
Must be Recommended by a Certified Instructor
Log Sheets must be endorsed by a Certified Instructor prior to testing
KATA: Bassai Dai
BUNKAI: Pinan V, Naifunchin, Bassai Dai
BUNKAI: Gake Sei, Pinan III, Pinan IV, Saifa
BUNKAI: Taihokyu, Pinan I, Pinan II, Karumpha
I. Must Pass the Formal Program
2. Must display Other Awareness and understand the concept at this level in order to maintain AKI standards
REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMAL PROGRAM:
NOTE:
The Black Belt Program is a time for you to show off your skills, talent and discipline to your family, friends and peers. When you are presented with your Black Belt, you will know that you have Earned it. The Passage of Rights to wear the Karate Black Belt is an AKI Tradition. Wear it proudly. Remember that a sub-standard design or a poorly executed program is grounds for failure.