Kihon

Kihon (basics) are the foundation of Karate, including Blocks, Punches, Strikes and Kicks. From Kihon we can create our Kata (forms). The order of all our Kihon goes in the order they appear in Kata, so when we pratise one - we pratise the other too.
A fundamental idea of Karate is to have control one’s body movements. In Kihon, we are very specific about where we put the hands and feet. Strikes should be aimed at the designated target, while our feet are a good position and we are thinking about head staying protected.
Kihon also includes throws, or takedowns, which are used to get our opponent on the ground. They start from 5th Kyu (Purple Belt), and a video of all of them can be found at the bottom.
Kihon Sets are are used to apply the Kihon techniques in prearranged sets of moves. Sets are always done solo, and then with a partner for the following grade.

9th Kyu - Blue Belt

These technique make up the first half of Kata 1.

1) Age Uke - Rising Block
2) Chudan Zuki - Body Punch
3) Gaedan Barae - Low Sweeping Block
4) Uchi Uke - Inside Block
5) Mae Geri - Front Kick

8th Kyu - Red Belt

This set is the remaining techniques of Kata 1.

Important Words
Uke - Block
Zuki - Punch
Uchi - Strike
Geri - Kick

1) Hiji Ate - Elbow Strtike
2) Uraken - Back Fist Strike
3) Shuto Uchi - Knife Hand Strike
4) Awase Zuki - Two Level Punch

 

7th Kyu - Yellow Belt

The first two techniques are the two different techniques from Kata 1 to Kata 2, followed by two techniques not found in our basic Kata.

1) Kake Uke - Hooking Block
2) Mawashi Uke - Circular Block
3) Soto Uke - Outside Block
4) Mawashi Geri - Roundhouse Kick

 

6th Kyu - Orange Belt

This set of techniques makes up Kata 3 - Saifa.

1) Hiza geri - Knee Strike
2) Heiko Zuki - Parallel Punch
3) Tetsui - Hammer Fist
4) Ashi Barae - Leg Sweep
5) Ura Zuki - Close Punch

 

5th Kyu - Purple Belt

The first four techniques are those found in Kata 4. 5th Kyu is also the start of learning takedowns/throws. All the throwing techniques are in a video at the bottom.

Important Words
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques

1) Nukite - Spear Hand
2) Haishu Uke - Backhand Block
3) Kosa Uke - Cross Block
4) Age Zuki - Uppercut
5) O Soto Gari - Hook Throw

 

4th Kyu - Green Belt

Important Words
Han Zekutsu Dachi - Half Front Stance

1) Nagashi Uke - Sweeping Block
2) Mawashi Zuki - Hook Punch
3) UchI Gedan Barae - Inside Low Block
4) Yoko Geri - Side Kick
5) Koshi Suriyoku - Hip Thrust

 

3rd Kyu - Brown Belt

1) Haito - Ridge Hand Strike
2) Mawashi Empi - Roundhouse Elbow
3) Shotei - Palm Strike
4) Ushiro Geri - Back Kick
5) Kicking Counter Throws

 

2nd Kyu - Brown Belt / Black Stripe

1) Juji Uke - ‘X’ Block
2) Yoko Empi - Side Elbow
3) Mae Tobi Geri - Jumping Front Kick
4) Uchi Ashi Barae - Clinch Inside Sweep

 

Throws

5th Kyu - O Soto Gari (Hook throw)
4th Kyu - Koshi Suriyoku (Hip Thrust)
3rd Kyu - Kicking Counter Throws
2nd Kyu - Uchi Ashi Barae (Clinch Inside Sweep)
1st Kyu - Koshi Guruma (Hip Wheel Throw)
Shodan - Sutemi Waza (Sacrifice Throw)
Nidan - Kani Basami (Scissor Throw)