The following are the requirements for grading at 1st Kyu. All students should ensure that they can carry out the
basic techniques, kumite and kata with competience. Waiting time - 3 months minimum from previous grading.
| STANCES |
|---|
| Zenkutsu Dachi | front stance | - |
| Kokutsu Dachi | back stance | - |
| Kiba Dachi | straddle leg stance | - |
| COMBINATIONS |
|---|
| Mae Geri-Chudan, Sanbon Tzuki | front snap kick, stepping punch x 3 | 5 times |
| Mawashi Geri, Gyaku Tzuki Sanbon | roundhouse kick, reverse stepping punch x 3 | 5 times |
| Mae Kizami Geri, Mawashi Geri | front foot snap kick, roundhouse kick | 3 times |
| Mae Kizami Geri, Yoko Kekomi | front foot snap kick, side thrust kick | 3 times |
| Kizami Yoko Geri, Chudan Ushiro Geri | Side thrust kick, reverse thrust kick | 3 times |
| Yoko Keage, Yoko Kekomi | side snap kick, side thrust kick(same leg) | 3 times |
| Gyaku Tzuki, Mae Geri, Oi Tzuki, Gedan Barai | reverse punch, front snap kick, front stepping punch, low level block | 5 times |
