Gradings
1. Oi zuki (Lunge punch)
Performed in forward stance moving forward for 3 to 5 steps.
2. Age uke (Rising block)
Performed in forward stance moving forwards for 3 to 5 steps.
3. Soto ude uke (Outside inward forearm block)
Performed in forward stance moving forward for 3 to 5 steps.
4. Uchi ude uke (Inside outward forearm block)
Performed in forward stance moving forwards for 3 to 5 steps.
5. Gedan barai (Downward block)
Performed in forward stance moving forward for 3 to 5 steps.
6. Shuto Uke (Swordhand or knifehand block)
Performed in back stance moving backwards for 3 to 5 steps.
7. Mae geri (Front kick)
Performed in forward stance moving forward for 3 to 5 steps.
8. Yoko geri keage (Side snap kick)
Performed in kiba dachi stance moving sideways for 3 to 5 steps.
9. Yoko geri kekomi (Side thrust kick)
Performed in kiba dachi stance moving sideways for 3 to 5 steps.
Kihon (Basics)
Kata (Forms)
The student is required to perform Heian Shodan (Kata number 1).
Kumite (Sparring)
Go-hon kumite (5 step sparring). Basic attack and defence in forward stance.
- Jo-dan oi zuki attack - Lunge punch to face.
- Chu-dan oi zuki attack - Lunge punch to stomach.
Defender steps backwards 5 times and blocks with appropriate block. After the 5th block, the defender counters with gyaku zuki (reverse punch).
Recommended block for attack 1 is age uke. Attack 2 is blocked with soto ude uke.
Additional Requirements
Karate-ka are required to demonstrate the following:
1. Scarf hold
2. Bunkai (application) of move 4 Heian Shodan
3. 20 Push ups
4. 40 Sit ups