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
  •  Fura Tsuki (Hook Punch)
  • Kage Tsuki (Short Hook Punch)

Uke (Blocking Techniques) - Techniques generally performed when turning

  • All Previous Uke Techniques

Uchi (Striking Techniques) - Techniques generally performed stepping forward, generally as part of a combination

  • All Previous Uchi Techniques

Geri (Kicking Techniques) - Techniques performed stepping forwards

  • All Previous Geri Techniques
  • Ura-Mawashi Geri (Reverse Roundhouse Kick)
  • Mae-Mawashi Geri (Roundhouse Kick off the Front Leg)
  • Ashi Barai (Foot Sweep)

Combinations - Any Combinations of the above techniques may be asked

Common combinations include:

  • Ushiro Geri, Mawashi Geri (same leg)
  • Any Uke Technique From Shiko Dachi, Gyaku Zuki From Zenkutsu Dachi

Kata:

All Previous Kata Must Be Performed To A Good Standard

Pinan Godan - Kata must be performed no count with good spirit

Kumite:

5 Rounds of Kumite - Students should show good spirit and an effort to use scoring techniques

Photos

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