Syllabus

We follow the syllabus of the Shotokan Karate International Federation, as prescribed by the SKIA Technical & Development Committee.

Students may be invited to attempt Kyu gradings (belt promotions) up to twice annually, during which they will be required to demonstrate Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), and Kumite (sparing).

The following instructional videos are provided courtesy of Sensei Seamus O'Dowd.

White Belt (9th Kyu) / Yellow Belt (8th Kyu)
Heian Shodan
Gohon Kumite

Orange Belt (7th Kyu) / Green Belt (6th Kyu)
Heian Nidan / Heian Sandan
Sanbon Kumite

Purple Belt (5th Kyu - 4th Kyu) / Brown Belt (3rd Kyu)
Heian Yondan / Heian Godan / Tekki Shodan
Kihon Ippon Kumite: Jodan / Chudan / Mae-geri / Yoko-geri / Mawashi-geri

Brown Belt (2nd Kyu - 1st Kyu) / Black Belt (1st Dan)
Bassai Dai / Kanku Dai / Jion / Enpi / Jitte
Jiyu Ippon Kumite: Jodan / Chudan / Mae-geri / Yoko-geri / Mawashi-geri / Ushiro-geri / Kizami-zuki / Gyaku-zuki

The following videos of Kanazawa Soke (10th Dan Founder of the SKIF) were recorded many years ago.
Heian Shodan / Heian Nidan / Heian Sandan / Heian Yondan / Heian Godan
Tekki Shodan / Bassai Dai / Kanku Dai / Jion / Enpi / Jitte
Tekki Nidan / Bassai Sho / Kanku Sho / Gankaku / Hangetsu
Tekki Sandan / Ji'in / Chinte / Nijushiho / Sochin
Gojushiho Dai / Gojushiho Sho / Meikyo / Unsu / Wankan

The below cartoons are credited to Belgian Illustrator Dirk Corens.