The following are the requirements for grading at 1st Dan. All students should ensure that they can carry out the
basic techniques, kumite and kata with competience.
| STANCES |
|---|
| Zenkutsu Dachi | front stance | - |
| Kokutsu Dachi | back stance | - |
| Kiba Dachi | straddle leg stance | - |
| COMBINATIONS |
|---|
| Sanbon Tzuki | stepping punch x 3 | 5 times |
| Gyaku Sanbon Tzuki | reverse stepping punch x 3 | 5 times |
| Age Uke, Gedan Barai, Gyaku Tzuki | rising block, low block, reverse punch | 3 times |
| Chudan Soto Ude Uke, Enpi(kiba dachi), Uraken, Gyaku Tzuki | outside block, elbow strike, back fist strike, reverse punch | 3 times |
| Uchi Uke, Jodan Kizami Tzuki, Mae Geri(pull back), Gyaku Tzuki | inside block, front snap punch, snap kick, reverse punch | 3 times |
| Shuto Uke, Kizami Geri, Nukite | knife hand block, front leg snap kick, spear hans strike | 3 times |
| Mae Geri, Mawasha Geri, Gyaku Tzuki, Gedan Barai | snap kick, roundhouse kick, reverse punch, low block | 5 times |
| Mae Geri, Yoko Kekomi, Gyaku Tzuki, Gedan Barai | snap kick, side thrust kick, reverse punch, low block | 3 times |
| Yoko Keage, Yoko Kekomi(different legs) | side snap kick, side thrust kick | 3 times |
