Below are listed the basic requirements to progress to the belt in the title of the paragraph. With each higher grade requiring the new skills, and those listed for previous grades.

As well as these skills, the student will be required to be able to answer increasingly harder and more detailed questions about karate and its history, the student will be required to be well versed in dojo ettiquette, even from and early stage.

The syllabus is taken from www.northbournekarate.com

An introduction into the world of karate and the journey begins with an insight into the art of self-defence. At the end of this module, the student will be able to show a basic understanding of blocking, punching, kicking and grappling techniques, how to deal with an aggressive person and how to 'stand their ground'. The student will also be aware of the club rules.

Basics from Shizentai.

• Ni rei
• Gasho
• Yoi
• Seiza
• Mokuso
• Kiritsu
• Yame

Basics from Yoi.

• Uchiuke
• Sotouke
• Jodanuke
• Gedanbarai
• Junzuki
• Maegeri

Self Defense.

• 1x single handed wrist grab
• 1x double handed wrist grab

Kata.

• Ten no kata
• Mara

Building upon the successes of part 1 and having achieved the first step on their journey, the student will move from basic techniques to those incorporating double movements and close quarter reaction work. Breathe control both during movement and rest will be introduced along with personal discipline and conduct. 

From Hidari/Migi Junzuki.

• Junzuke, mawate jodanuke
• Gyakuzuki, mawate gedan barai
• Uchiuke, gyakuzuke
• Sotouke, gyakuzuke
• Gedan Barai, gyakuzuke
• Chudanuke, gyakuzuke 

From Hidari/Migi Hanmi Gamae.

• Maegeri
• Maegeri, junzuki
• Maegeri, gyakuzuke
• Mawashigeri
• Mawashigeri, junzuke
• Mawazshigeri, gyakuzuke

Kata

• Pinan Nidan

Self Defense

• 1x Single wrist grab
• 1x Double wrist grab

Following the successful completion of Fundamental Skills I & II, the student now moves onto study aspects of the more traditional forms of karate. Demonstration of a keen mind and the ability to learn basic forms, kata and combinations will be required.

Basics from Hidari/Migi Hanmi Gamae

• Maegeri, junzuki, gyakuzuki
• Mawashigeri, junzuki, gyakuzuki

Kata

• Pinan Shodan

Self Defence

• 1x Single wrist grab
• 1x Double wrist grab
• 1x Single lapel grab
• 1x Double lapel grab

Sparring Drill

• Junzuki, Gyakuzuki, Uraken, Gyaku-Uraken

With a good understanding of basic techniques, the student now learns how to work in harmony with a partner. Emphasis is placed upon co-ordination, control and placement.

Basics from Hidari/Migi Hanmi Gamae

• Surikomi maegeri, gyakuzuki
• Surikomi, mawashigeri, gyakuzuki

Kata

Pinan Sandan

Self Defence

Students will now consider movement, timing and power incorporating the control and restraint of a moving opponent. Multiple moves come naturally at this point, demonstrating control over oneself and their adversary.

Basics from Hidari/Migi Junzuki

• Maegeri, junzuki
• Maegeri, gyakuzuke
• Uchiuke, jodanuke, gyakuzuki
• Sotouke, gedanbarai, gyakuzuki

Basics from Hidari/Migi Hanmi Gamae

• Mawashigeri, uraken, gyakuzuki
• Surikomi mawashigeri, uraken, gyakuzuki
• Surikomi yokogeri
• Maegeri, mawashigeri, gyakuzuki
• Maegeri, yokogeri, gyakuzuki
• Maegeri, mawashigeri, yokogeri, gyakuzuki

Kata

• Pinan Yondan

Self Defence

• 1x Single wrist grab
• 1x Double wrist grab
• 1x Single lapel grab
• 1x Double lapel grab

Sparring Drill

• Junzuki, Gyakuzuki, Uraken, Gyaku-Uraken
• Maegeri, Surikomi Yokogeri, Mawashigeri

Taking the moves learned at Fundamental and Intermediate stages, training is focused on pair work. Speeds of techniques are increased and the art of kumite explored to a deeper level. Students will need to work in conjunction with each other to improve their skills.

Pairs Work

• Tombikomizuki
• Maegeri, junzuki
• Maegeri, gyakuzuki
• Uchiuke, jodanuke, gyakuzuki
• Sotouke, gedanbarai, gyakuzuki
• Maegeri, junzuki gyakuzuki
• Surikomi maegeri, junzuki, gyakuzuki
• Mawashigeri, uraken, gyakuzuki
• Surikomi mawashigeri, uraken, gyakuzuki
• Surikomi yokogeri
• Maegeri, mawashigeri, gyakuzuke
• Maegeri, yokogeri, gyakuzuki
• Maegeri, mawashigeri, yokogeri, gyakuzuki

Kata

• Pinan Godan
• Rokushu (left and right hand)

Pairs Work (Defense and Attack)

• 1x Junkuki
• 1x Gyakuzuki
• 1x Maegeri

Self Defence

• 1x Single lapel grab
• 1x Double lapel grab

Sparring

• Shobu kumite

An awareness of forces generated by movement enables the student to effectively redirect power from their opponent. Traditional karate basics provide the realisation of respect for one another. Introduction of the 'Ancient Katas'

Pairs Work

• Junzuki tsukkomi
• Nagashizuki
• Maegeri, junzuki tsukkomi
• Maegeri, junzuki, gyakuzuki
• Mawashigeri, uraken, gyakuzuki
• Surikomi yokogeri
• Surikomi mawashigeri, uraken, gyakuzuki
• Maegeri, mawashigeri, gyakuzuke
• Maegeri, yokogeri, gyakuzuki
• Maegeri, nagashizuki, gyakuzuki

Kata

• Kushanku
• Rokushu (complete)

Kihon Kumite

• No 1
• No 2

Pushing Hands

• Bamboo stepping
• Rolling
• 1st and 2nd change

Continued training with multiple partners, skills will be reactive in nature. Understanding of body mechanics enables greater control over techniques received and given. An understanding of Rokushu and its applications for 1st Dan.

Kata

• Naifanchi

Kihon Kumite

• No 3

Pushing Hands

• 3rd change

Students prepare to take their final step towards black belt. A desire and passion for their training must be demonstrated. A commitment to the development of lower grades will show them worthy of the acclaim attached to the achievement of shodan.

Pairs Work

• Ushirogeri

Kata

• Seishan

Kihon Kumite

• No 4
• No 5

Self Defence

• 3x Junzuki
• 3x Gyakuzuki
• 3x Maegeri
• 3x Same handed grips
• 3x Opposite handed grips

Sparring

• Jiyu kumite

A time for reflection, continued improvement and humility. An understanding that the journey hasn't finished but has only just begun.

• Ushiro mawashigeri
• Surikomi ushiro mawashigeri
• Maegeri, mawashigeri, yokogeri, ushirogeri, gyakuzuki
• Maegeri, nagashizuki, mawashigeri, gyakuzuki

Kata

• Chinto

Kihon Kumite

• No 6
• No 7
• No 8
• No 9
• No 10

Pushing Hands

• Rokushu kata applications