Karatedo Equipment

EQUIPMENT IN KARATEDO
The Karate Gi (Outfit)

The karate gi is an extremely durable two-piece white canvas
outfit worn during karate training and classes to add resistance
and weight to the karateka. The karate gi is available in cotton for
children so that it is more cost effective and is suitable as less
durability is required for the child karateka.
The Karate Obi (Belt)

The karate obi is a belt worn around the waist to hold the karate
gi together and also used to determine the order of rank within a
class. In karate training students are often separated in
accordance with their rank in order to teach skills and techniques
that are appropriate to that group of students. Karate belt ranks
are white, yellow, green, brown and black.
Karate Protective Equipment

Protective equipment is used by students to increase
safety during kumite (sparring or fighting). Protective
equipment includes groin protection, head gear, foot guard,
mouth guards, hand mits and shin guards.
Martial Arts (KARATEDO) MATS
Karate do competition has two disciplines: Sparring (KUMITE) and forms (KATA). Both
competition areas are flat and devoid of hazards. Competitors may enter either as an
individual or as a team.
Kumite Competition Area
The competition area is an 8m square with

an additional 2m on all sides as a safety
area.
A line half a metre long must be drawn 2m

from the centre of the competition area
for positioning the Referee.
Two parallel lines each one metre long

and at right angles to the Referee’s line,
are drawn at a distance of 1.5m from the
centre of the competition area for
positioning the competitors.
Each judge is seated at the corners on the
mat in the safety area.
The Match Supervisor is seated just outside
the safety area, behind, and to the left or
right of the Referee.
The score supervisor is seated at the official score table, between the scorekeeper and
the timekeeper.
Kata competition area

The competition area for Kumite is used for
Kata.
The Chief Judge sits in the centre position

facing the contestants and the other four
Judges are seated at the corners of the
competition area.
SHOTOKAN BELT SYSTEM
KYU LEVELS (STUDENT LEVELS)

In Karate (as well as in many other Japanese arts), kyu ranks are considered student
ranks and represent the early stages of practice. As they progress, Karateka (Karate
practitioners) advance numerically downwards through the kyu grades, so 1st kyu (or
brown belt) is the highest or most advanced "student" rank.
White Belt (Beginner)
A white belt symbolizes the starting point or the beginning of the Karate journey.
Obviously, individuals new to Karate doesn't yet know how to control their minds or bodies,
so their white belt is a representation of both their pure nature as well as their commitment
and determination to learn and grow through Karate.
Yellow Belt (10th Kyu)

Like every belt levels, the yellow belt is acquired through an exam. At this level, the
student begins to understand the basic principles of Karate.
Orange Belt (9th Kyu)

Orange belt is awarded to the student who is starting to gain a better understanding
of Karate’s basic skills. He or she begins to understand and apply the principles of distance
management.
Green Belt (8th Kyu)

At the green belt level, the student starts to refine the skills he has learned so far. He
or she slowly get better at protecting himself or herself and at the mechanical execution of
the techniques. The green belt is more aware of their opponent's movements.
Blue Belt (7th to 6th Kyu)

At the blue belt level, the student really starts to show more significant control over
both his or her techniques and mind. During sparring, they show considerable authority over
the opponent. In self-defense, they show more control and confidence. Also, they are more
and more adept at countering.
Purple belt (5th Kyu)

That means student is going deeper to understand each move in karate and
differentiating each to gain more knowledge. Purple Belt − It indicates that the student is
very serious about acquiring new belts that is coming across next.
Brown Belt (4th to 1st Kyu)

The brown belt level is the last kyu level. At this point, the student has reached an
undeniable level of maturity both in terms of his or her martial skills and mind. Brown belts
have a high level of control over the mechanical execution of Karate techniques and are
having more and more skills in applying those techniques with a resisting partner. In terms
of self-defense, they have a better overall perception of physical altercation and combat.
DAN LEVELS (BLACK BELT LEVELS)
Dan ranks are considered advanced grades; this is where the real journey begins. A
practitioner holding a dan level is called Yudansha. Depending on the style, from the 6th
or 7th dan, there is no further examination, the rank being awarded by the headmaster, on
an honorary basis.
Shodan (1st Dan)

One with good skills who have acquired basics of Karate.
Nidan (2nd Dan)
One with fine skills who have acquired the basics of Karate.
Sandan (3rd Dan)
One with proficient skills who have mastered the basics of Karate.
Yondan (4th Dan)
One with excellent skills who have acquired the basics and applications of Karate.
Godan (5th Dan)
One with outstanding skills who have mastered the basics and applications of Karate.
Rokudan (6th Dan)
One with superb skills who have attained the deeper meaning of Karate.
Nanadan (7th Dan)
One with top-level skills who have mastered the deeper meaning of Karate.
Hachidan (8th Dan)
One who is acquainted with the mysteries of Karate and have thoroughly matured in his or
her skills.
Kyudan (9th Dan) and Judan (10th Dan)
These honorary titles are awarded to very VERY special masters.

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EQUIPMENT IN KARATEDO

The Karate Gi (Outfit)

The Karate Obi (Belt)

Karate Protective Equipment

Kumite Competition Area

The competition area is an 8m square with

A line half a metre long must be drawn 2m

Two parallel lines each one metre long

Kata competition area

The Chief Judge sits in the centre position

KYU LEVELS (STUDENT LEVELS)

Yellow Belt (10th Kyu)

Orange Belt (9th Kyu)

Green Belt (8th Kyu)

Blue Belt (7th to 6th Kyu)

Purple belt (5th Kyu)

Brown Belt (4th to 1st Kyu)

Shodan (1st Dan)

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