Belts

The Kyokushin Nakamura Karate Federation has its own belt system, similar to other Kyokushin karate federations. The requirements vary according to the federations, but according to the scheme adopted in Japan.

Thanks to the practice of Katas, karateka will improve its fighting techniques. Performed correctly, katas are an excellent exercise in physical and mental fitness. Several elements are required such as balance, coordination, breathing, concentration and movement.

The Kata embodies the idea of < Renma’ or “polishing. > With regular practice, Kata’s movements become more and more precise and effective. A higher level of learning can be achieved when Kata is so rooted in the subconscious that no conscious attention is needed, what zen masters call Mushin (empty spirit).

Sosai felt that it was better to master a single Kata than to learn several in a superficial way.

The practice of traditional Kata is also a way for karateka to respect the origin and history of Kyokushin karate and martial arts.

Taikyoku (1, 2, 3), created by Gishin Funakoshi.
The Ultimate Action.

Sokugi (1, 2, 3), created by Mas Oyama in 1980.
Kata kicking.

Ichigai
kata Means the union of mind and will (or one will).

Hiji
kata Kata of attacks especially with elbows.

Pinan/Heian (5), created by Anko Itosu in 1905 (coach
of Gishin Funakoshi) Forms of peace and calm (long peace).

Sanchin no kata, brought by Kanryo Higaonna from China to Okinawa.
Three battles.

Gekisai sho, created by Chojun Miyagi
in 1940 Conquer and occupy with discretion.

Gekisai dai, created by Chojun Miyagi
in 1940 Conquer and occupy with force.

Yantsu, created by
Mas Oyama Maintain purity.

Tsuki no
kata Kata punches.

In ancient times, there was only one belt color, the white belt. Over time, with the work, effort and training of the follower, the belt became darker and darker. It was forbidden to wash it out of respect for the work done by the student. In this way, it was possible to distinguish the most advanced students. At some point, the student was taking an exam, which is now equivalent to the pass exam for the black belt grade.

Once this passage was successful, the teacher allowed the student to wash his belt, which became white as originally. A return to the symbolic sources, for the student. In a way, he found a new purity, a new potential to learn other karate principles.

This white belt system, which was soiled and washed, was later abandoned and replaced by the ranks. Established and established in this way, they came to reward and motivate each individual to work harder and harder.

At each level, a distinct belt color was assigned. The color represents a level reached. At each level, several requirements are required.