Black Belt Exams

The ACKU Black Belt and Ranking

Our ACKU karate teaching system is the same as the karate you would learn in Japan. Our style is Shotokan. The concept or philosophy of Bushido is taught in a Canadian cultural context.

Requirements

ACKU 1st Dan (Shodan): Red Badge

  • Heian Kata 1-5
  • Tekki Kata 1-3
  • Bassai Dai
  • Kanku Dai
  • ACKU Jo, Nunchaku, Bokken, Sai, Tonfa, Bo, Kama
  • Candidates complete a comprehensive review of WUKF rules
  • Recommended that candidates participate in ACKU Challenge Kata, Kobudo and Kumite Club Program in preparation for International Tournaments
  • Recommended to participate in WUKF North American Championships
  • Recommended to participate in WUKF World Championships
  • Below is the WUKF Kata list for competitors to follow:

OFFICIAL WUKF KATA LIST

(See WUKF WebSite – www.wukf-Karate.org)

SHITEI    (Basic Kata)
Heian 1-5

SENTEI   (Intermediate)
Tekki Shodan
Bassai Dai
Empi
Kanku Dai
Jion
Hangetsu

TOKUI (Advanced)   
Ji’in
Tekki Nidan
Tekki Sandan
Gankaku
Bassai Sho
Sochin
Kanku Sho
Nijushiho
Gojushiho Sho
Gojushiho Dai
Chinte
Unsu
Meikyo
Wankan
Jitte