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Shinkyokushin Karate GradingReview system for grading preparation

Kihon and Kata videos for review and Shinkyokushin Karate grading preparation from Kyu 10 to Kyu 1, Dan 1, and Shidoin preparation according to Shinkyokushin Thailand criteria.

Candidates and instructors together after the Shinkyokushin Karate grading at IMAC Dojo

Grading journey

Kyu 10 to Shidoin

Members

12

Learning units

12

Study hours

Kyu 10

Start

Dan 1+

Advanced

Two instructors recording results during the Shinkyokushin Karate grading

About the course

Review Kihon and Kata standards step by step

The Kihon and Kata videos in this section are created to support review training and grading preparation for Shinkyokushin Karate at IMAC Dojo.

The content covers Kyu 10 to Kyu 1 and Dan 1 according to Shinkyokushin Thailand criteria, helping students understand movement order, movement patterns, and grading standards clearly.

Kihon and Kata videos for standards review
Covers Kyu 10 to Kyu 1 and Dan 1
Helps students understand movement order and grading standards
Builds toward Instructor and Shidoin roles

Grading flow

12-level learning structure

Kyu 10-7

Foundation level

Kyu 6-1

Intermediate, black belt preparation

Dan 1+

Black belt level, skill development

Level

1

Level 1

Kyu 10 - Orange

Kyu 10 - Orange Grading Criteria

Level

2

Level 2

Kyu 9 - Orange Stripe

Kyu 9 - Orange Stripe Grading Criteria

Level

3

Level 3

Kyu 8 - Blue

Kyu 8 - Blue Grading Criteria

Level

4

Level 4

Kyu 7 - Blue Stripe

Kyu 7 - Blue Stripe Grading Criteria

Level

5

Level 5

Kyu 6 - Yellow

Kyu 6 - Yellow Grading Criteria

Level

6

Level 6

Kyu 5 - Yellow Stripe

Kyu 5 - Yellow Stripe Grading Criteria

Level

7

Level 7

Kyu 4 - Green

Kyu 4 - Green Grading Criteria

Level

8

Level 8

Kyu 3 - Green Stripe

Kyu 3 - Green Stripe Grading Criteria

Level

9

Level 9

Kyu 2 - Brown Belt

Kyu 2 - Brown Belt Grading Criteria

Level

10

Level 10

Kyu 1 - Brown Stripe

Kyu 1 - Brown Stripe Grading Criteria

Level

11

Level 11

Dan 1 - Black Belt

Dan 1 - Black Belt Grading Criteria

Level

12

Level 12

Shidoin - Instructor

Shidoin - Instructor Grading Criteria

Arranged from Kyu 10 through Dan 1 and Shidoin so students can quickly review by belt level and grading goal.

Learning outcomes

Goals of this review course

Panyawat Supapitakpong (Ken) in a white Shinkyokushin karate gi

Panyawat Supapitakpong

4th Dan Taekwondo (Kukkiwon) · 2nd Dan Karate

Puriwat Supapitakpong (Ryu) in a white Shinkyokushin karate gi

Puriwat Supapitakpong

Former Thai national Combat Sambo athlete · 2nd Dan Judo

Pimnapat Supapitakpong (Michelle) in a white Shinkyokushin karate gi

Pimnapat Supapitakpong

Former Thai national artistic gymnast · 2nd Dan Karate · 1st Dan Judo

01

Technique Review

Use the course to review Kihon, Kata, Sokugi, and movement principles for each student level.

02

Grading Preparation

See the training order and key grading criteria in a clear, structured way.

03

Assistant Instructor Path

Suitable for members who want to develop as assistant instructors or review dojo standards.

WKO standards

Grading standards under the WKO network

Shinkyokushin Karate grading is connected to WKO (World Karate Organization - Shinkyokushinkai) standards, guided by the organization leadership and the Thailand branch chief.

Kenji Midori — WKO President

Kenji Midori

WKO President

Shihan Fumiaki Frank Nagashima — WKO Branch Chief Thailand

Shihan Fumiaki Frank Nagashima

WKO Branch Chief Thailand

Shinkyokushinkai grading at IMAC Dojo is held three times a year. The most recent round was the second of the year, on Friday 21 August 2026 from 19:00 to 20:30, with Shihan Nagashima Fumiaki joining the examining panel over Google Meet from Japan. The Shihan presented this round's belts and certificates in person at IMAC Dojo on Friday 18 September 2026.

Those who passed the 21 August grading photographed with Shihan Nagashima Fumiaki in front of the Shinkyokushinkai Bangkok Thailand backdrop after receiving their belts and certificates
Belts and certificates presented in person at IMAC Dojo on Friday 18 September 2026

FAQ

Common questions

What is the Shinkyokushin Karate Grading course?

It is a members-only review course for IMAC DOJO karate students preparing for Shinkyokushin Karate grading. The course reviews Kihon, Kata, Sokugi, and movement standards by level.

Which levels does the grading course cover?

The course covers Kyu 10 through Kyu 1, Dan 1, and Shidoin preparation, so students can review the material that matches their belt level and grading goal.

Who should use this course?

It is designed for IMAC DOJO karate members, students preparing for grading, and assistant instructors who want to review dojo standards clearly.

How can I get access?

Contact LINE Official: @imacdojo and send your full name, login email, phone number, and current belt level. Access is approved by the school team.

Grading example videos

Example grading video: grading conducted by Shihan Frank Nagashima, WKO Branch Chief Thailand (World Karate Organization - Shinkyokushinkai)

Reference links from WKO Shinkyokushinkai Thailand at IMAC Dojo, with video information for students who want to see real grading examples.

Feb 11, 2023

Grading video, February 11, 2023

Example grading video: grading conducted by Shihan Frank Nagashima, WKO Branch Chief Thailand (World Karate Organization - Shinkyokushinkai)

Aug 16, 2024

Grading video, August 16, 2024

Example grading video: grading conducted by Shihan Frank Nagashima, WKO Branch Chief Thailand (World Karate Organization - Shinkyokushinkai)

Next step

Ready to request Karate Grading access?

Send your full name, email, phone number, and current belt level through LINE Official.

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