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