Shito-Ryu Shukokai Karate Union Japan
Dan, Shogo & Qualifications Grading Requirements
The Lists below are the Acceptable Katas to be demonstrated for Black Belt Dan Gradings. Other kata may be demonstrated subject to approval by the SSU International Representative.
Grading requirements is divided between Dan, Teaching & Shogo Gradings. Unless otherwise stated, 2 katas are to be chosen from list of katas, each kata selected is to be from different Origin columns.
Dan Grades
Shodan & Nidan
No Bunkai.
Sparring of 2 – 3 rounds
in addition to Kata.
Shuri-te Katas
Bassai Dai
Shiho Kosokun
Bassai Sho
Mastamura Rohai
Naha-te Katas
Seienchin
Shisochin
Seipai
Other Katas
Neiseishi
Annanko
Nipaipo
Sandan, Yondan & Godan
Kata can be selected from the list and may also include from the Shodan & Nidan kata selection but may not repeat a kata demonstrated in a previous grading.
No Bunkai.
Sparring 2 – 3 Rounds.
Shuri-te Katas
Kosokun Sho
Kosokun Dai
Gojushiho
Rohai Nidan
Tomari Bassai
Naha-te Katas
Suparinpei
Kururunfa
Seisan
Other Katas
Papuren
Chatanyara Kushanku
Sochin
Unshu
Chinto
Teaching Title Qualifications
Jun-Shidoin
& Shidoin
2 Kata from the list.
Different Kata must be demonstrated at each Shogo Grading along with 2 Bunkai per kata.
No Sparring
Shuri-te Katas
Shiho Kosokun
Naha-te Katas
Shisochin
Other Katas
Neiseishi
Annanko
Shogo Titles
Kenshi &
Renshi
Any 2 Kata (Not Previously demonstrated)
No Bunkai
No Sparring