Basic Techniques:
Any technique from previous grades will be asked
Techniques demostrated from zenkutsu dachi (forward/fighting stance), shiko dachi (horse stance) and neko-ashi dachi (cat stance)
Knowledge of sanchin dachi (Three Battles Stance) and kiba dachi (horse-riding stance) may be required
Tsuki (Punching Techniques) - Techniques generally performed stepping forward
- All Previous Tsuki Techniques
- Ura Tsuki (Short Punch/ Uppercut)
Uke (Blocking Techniques) - Techniques generally performed when turning
- All Previous Uke Techniques
- Jiju Uke (Double Handed Cross Block) - Jodan/Chudan and Open/Closed
Uchi (Striking Techniques) - Techniques generally performed stepping forward, generally as part of a combination
- All Previous Uchi Techniques
- Haito Uchi (Ridge Hand Strike)
- Teisho Uchi (Palm Strike - 'Bear Claw')
Geri (Kicking Techniques) - Techniques performed stepping forwards
- All Previous Geri Techniques
- Ushiro Geri (Back Kick)
- Mawashi Geri Jodan (Roundhouse Kick Upper Level)
- Yoko/Sokuto Geri Kekomi (Side Thrust Kick, Upper Level)
Combinations - Any Combinations of the above techniques may be asked
Common combinations include:
- Kizami Tsuki Jodan, Gyaku Tsuki Chudan, Yoko Geri Kekomi, Uraken, Gyaku Tsuki
- Mae Geri, Surikomi, Mawashi Geri, Yoko Geri Kekomi, Gyaku Tsuki
- Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri Jodan, Yoko/Sokuto Geri Jodan
- Any Uke Technique From Shiko Dachi, Gyaku Zuki From Zenkutsu Dachi
Kata:
All Previous Kata Must Be Performed To A Good Standard
Pinan Yondan - Kata must be performed no count with good spirit
Kumite:
4 Rounds of Kumite - Students should show good spirit and an effort to use scoring techniques