The following are the requirements for grading at 3rd 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 | - |
| KICKS |
|---|
| Mae Geri-Chudan and Jodan | front snap kick | 5 times |
| Mawashi Geri Jodan and Chudan | roundhouse kick | 5 times |
| Yoko Keage | side snap kick | 3 times |
| Yoko Kekomi | side thrust kick | 3 times |
| Chudan Ushiro Geri | reverse thrust kick | 3 times |
| BLOCKS |
|---|
| Gedan Barai | lower block | - |
| Jodan Age Uke/Urakan/Gyaku Tzuki | rising block/back fist strike/reverse punch | 5 times |
| Chudan Soto Ude Uke(zenkustu dachi)/Yoko Empi/Uraken(kiba dachi) | outside block/side elbow strike/back fist strike | 5 times |
| Chudan Uchi Uke/Kizami Tzuki/Gyaku Tzuki | inside block/front snap punch/reverse punch | 5 times |
| Chudan Shuto Uke/Kizami Mawashi Geri(Kokusta dachi)/Nukite(Zenkutsu Dachi) | knife hand block/front roundhouse kick/spear hand attack | 5 times |
| STRIKES |
|---|
| Sanbon Tzuki(1 Jodan, 2 Chudan) | 3 stepping punches | 5 times |
| Gyaku Tzuki, Gyaku Sanbon Tzuki(1 Jodan, 2 Chudan) | reverse punch, then 3 stepping reverse punches | 5 times |
