Dan Grade Syllabus (2027 - 2029)
All candidates must possess a valid WIKF Passport (Membership Licence)
Junior candidates may grade for 1st & 2nd Dan only. Juniors taking 1st Dan may choose only one Ohyo Gumite, Kihon Gumite and Kata from the grading syllabus. Juniors taking 2nd Dan may also choose only one Ohyo Gumite, Kihon Gumite, Kata and Tanto Dori. Juniors taking senior 2nd Dan or senior 3rd Dan must first complete the full senior 1st or 2nd Dan examination.
A grading application fee of £40 will be collected from all applicants prior to the examination.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS ARE: -
SHODAN – Regular practice as 1st kyu minimum 9 months
NIDAN – Regular practice as Shodan minimum 18 months
SANDAN – Regular practice as Nidan minimum 3 years
YONDAN – Regular practice as Sandan minimum 4 years
GODAN – Regular practice as Yondan minimum 5 years
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Dan grades are awarded at the discretion of Sensei Wicks following regular practice and when the respective minimum time in grade requirements of 6, 7 and 8 years are met.
Candidates must wear a clean white gi, and bring sparring mitts, a pen and paper for the written test.
DAN GRADE REGISTRATION- (Fee payable by successful applicants only)
SHODAN £130, NIDAN £140, SANDAN £160, YONDAN £190, GODAN £220, ROKUDAN £260, SHICHIDAN £300, HACHIDAN £300.
JUNIORS – SHODAN £90, NIDAN £110
KIHON TSUKI & KERI (ALL GRADES)
(1) Kette Junzuki
(2) Kette Gyakuzuki
(3) Kette Junzuki no Tsukomi
(4) Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukomi
(5) Nagashizuki
(6) Jodan Mawashigeri
(7) Chudan Ushirogeri
(8) Surikomi Jodan Sokuto
RENRAKU WAZA – (ALL GRADES)
Hidari Hamni Gamae
IPPONME
OKURIASHI-URAKEN-CHUDAN-JODAN, GYAKUZUKI-CHUDAN, SURIKOMI-ASHI-BARAI-USHIROGERI, URAKEN-JODAN, GYAKUZUKI-CHUDAN, MIGI-MAWASHIGERI-GEDAN, HIDARI-MAWASHIGERI-CHUDAN.
NIHONME
TOBIKOMIZUKI-JODAN, GYAKUZUKI-CHUDAN, NAGASHIZUKI-JODAN, MAWATE-URAKEN-JODAN, GYAKUZUKI-CHUDAN, SURIKOMI-MAWASHIGERI-CHUDAN, UCHIASHI-BARAI, GYAKUZUKI-CHUDAN.
SANBONME
ZENSHINSHITE NAGASHIZUKI-JODAN, GYAKUZUKI-CHUDAN, SURIKOMI-MAEGERI-CHUDAN, (MAEGERI UKE) GYAKUZUKI-CHUDAN, HIDARI-HIZAGERI, MIGI-FURIUCHI-EMPI.
Reverse for right stance (Migi Hamni Gamae).
SANBON GUMITE – ALL GRADES UP TO AND INCLUDING 3rd DAN (4th AND 5th DAN APPLICANTS WILL NOT DO SANBON GUMITE)
Jodan Uke (1 & 4) Maegeri Uke (2 & 4)
OHYO/KIHON/IDORI/TANTO/TACHI
| Grade | Ohyo Gumite | Kihon Gumite | Tanto Dori | Idori | Tachi Dori |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHODAN | 1 & 4 | 2 & 3 | None | None | None |
| NIDAN | 5 & 6 | 5 & 7 | 2 & 4 | None | None |
| SANDAN | 3 & 7 | 5 & 10 | 7 & 8 | 2 | None |
| YONDAN | Any two | Any two | 5 & 9 | 4 | 2 & 4 |
| GODAN (under 50 years) | Any two | Any two | Any two | Any two | Any two |
| GODAN (over 50 years) | Will be awarded at Sensei Wicks’ discretion | ||||
KATA
SHODAN – Kushanku & Chinto
NIDAN – Kushanku & Rohai + Pinan chosen on the day
SANDAN – Kushanku & Bassai + Pinan chosen on the day
YONDAN – Jion + one advanced kata + Pinan chosen on the day
GODAN – Any two – plus Pinan chosen on the day.
JIYU KUMITE
All grades.