Minimum Grading Requirements
Minimum time between gradings 6 months
KIHON
1. Sanbonzuki x 5 Forward Stepping forward
2. Step back each time a new block
A : Gedanbarai – Urakenuchi – Gyakuzuki
B : Ageuke – Gyakuzuki
C : Sotouke – Yokohijate Empi (kibadachi) Urakenuchi – Gyakuzuki
D : Uchiuke – Kizamizuki – Gyakuzuki
E : Shutouke – Kizamigeri – Nukite.
3. & 4. Repeat above (1. & 2.) changing to right side
5. (From Kiba dachi) Yokogeri Keage-Kikomi (SL) x5 Mawatte turn and repeat. (Examiner may omit)
6. (From left side Gedan Barai Kamae step forward each time) Maegeri – Junzuki – Gyakuzuki, Yokogeri Kikomi – Urakenuchi – Gyakuzuki, Mawashigeri – Gyakuzuki – Urakenuchi, Ushirogeri – Urakenuchi – Gyakuzuki. Mawatte, repeat with right side.
7. Maegeri – Yokogeri Kikomi changing legs, Step back Gedanbarai – Gyakuzuki, Step forward Mawashigeri – Yokogeri Kikomi – Urakenuchi – Gyakuzuki. Mawatte, repeat with right side
8. Maegeri – Yokogeri Kikomi – Ushiro geri – Gyakuzuki same leg 3 directions x 3 times starting left leg forward then repeat with right leg forward.
KATA
Choice of : BASSAI DAI, KANKU DAI, JION (Grading Panel may choose)
A HEIAN Kata selected by the grading panel.
KUMITE
Both sides must be demonstrated.
Jiyu Ippon: One-Attack Semi-Free from Kamae, 3 meters apart
Jiyu Kumite: Demonstrating All required attacks & defences (N/A for Junior Grades)