Documents

General

• Constitution of Shotokan South Africa
• Privacy Policy which governs your use of the Shotokan-ZA’s website.
• We apply WUKF Competition Rules at Shotokan South Africa at events [Updated: 24 May 2021].
• Shotokan-ZAs Brand Identity Manual [Updated: 18 Aug 2017]
• SZA Team Standards. These standards shows what behaviour we value and strive towards. It also shows what behaviour we will not tolerate and the consequences for transgressions.

Forms

• Application Online Form: SZA Dojo Application/ Affiliation
• Application Online Form: SZA Dan Grading
• Application Online Form: SZA National Qualification Certification (Requirements and Application Form)
• Other: Affidavit/Affirmation in respect of the NRSO (For all Dojo Heads and Instructors)
• FOR DOJO HEADS ONLY:
  • Online Order Form: Affiliation Order Form for member record books and/or affiliation stamps. [Updated: 23 Aug 2019]
  • Online Order Form: Grading Pack Order Form for grading stickers, cards and certificates. [Updated: 08 Dec 2023]

Curriculum

• Full SZA pre-school to advanced grades curriculum/syllabus
  Content amendments made at the SZA Standardisation Seminar: 09-11 Feb 2024 and also on 23 Jul 2024 (p 14-15).
  • Pre-School: Kiddies Yellow to Black
  • Novice Grades: Pre-Yellow (9th Kyû), Yellow (8th Kyû), Orange (7th Kyû)
  • Lower Intermediate Grades: Green (6th Kyû), Blue (5th Kyû)
  • Higher Intermediate Grades: Purple & Red (4th Kyû), Brown (3rd Kyû, 2nd Kyû & 1st Kyû), including Jnr Black (1st Kyû)
  • Advanced Grades (Jnr Black 3 & Shodan to Godan)

Grading Requirements

Pre-School/ to Blue 5th Kyû Gradings are held at dojo/club level by the Dojo Head or the Senior Instructor (Sandan and above).
Purple to Jnr Black/1st Kyû Gradings are held at regional level by a panel of Senior Examiners.
Dan Gradings are held at national level by a panel of Senior Examiners.

• Dinky grades: 10 classes are required to attempt grading.
• Pre-Yellow to 5th Kyû: 30 classes are required to attempt grading.
• 4th to 1st Kyû: 40 classes are required to attempt grading.
• Shodan: 60 classes, since last grading, are required to attempt grading. Candidates must be 16 years or older.
• Nidan: 24 months on Shodan (160 classes attended) required to attempt grading.
• Sandan: 36 months on Nidan (240 classes attended) required to attempt grading.

Criteria for SZA Awards

Shotokan-ZA colours will be awarded by the Organisation to individuals as described below.

a. Level 1: Junior Colours
These colours will be awarded to all juniors (under 18) selected to represent Shotokan-ZA at an International Championship and/or who won a gold medal at the SZA National Championship or another national tournament as approved by the Executive.

b. Level 2: Half Colours
These colours will be awarded to seniors (18 and older) who won a gold medal at the SZA National Championship or another national tournament as approved by the Executive.

c. Level 3: Full Colours
These colours may be awarded to seniors who have been selected to represent Shotokan-ZA at International Championships, or members who meritoriously distinguished themselves.

List of Kata (as per WUKF)

Kata [Nr of moves – 1st Kiai – 2nd Kiai]