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). Students should also know kokutsu dachi (back stance - shotokan) or mohanmi neko-ashi dachi (3/4 cat stance - wado ryu)
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
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
Combinations - Any Combinations of the above techniques may be asked
Common combinations include:
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Kizami Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Ura-Mawashi Geri
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Kizami Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Ashi Barai, Gyaku Tsuki
- Any Uke Technique From Shiko Dachi, Gyaku Zuki From Zenkutsu Dachi
Kata:
All Previous Kata Must Be Performed To A Good Standard
Naihanchi and Wansu - Kata must be performed no count with good spirit
Kumite:
6 Rounds of Kumite - Students should show good spirit and an effort to use scoring techniques