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Page last updated 25th June 2003
The following are the requirements for grading at 8th 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.
KIHON (Basic techniques)
| STANCES |
|---|
| Zenkutsu Dachi | front stance | - |
| Kokutsu Dachi | back stance | - |
| Kiba Dachi | straddle leg stance | - |
| KICKS |
|---|
| Mae Geri | front snap kick | 5 times |
| Mawashi Geri | roundhouse kick | 5 times |
| Yoko Keage | side snap kick | 3 times |
| BLOCKS |
|---|
| Gedan Barai | lower block | - |
| Jodan Age Uke | rising block | 5 times |
| Chudan Soto Ude Uke | outside block | 5 times |
| Chudan Uchi Uke | inside block | 5 times |
| Chudan Shuto Uke | knife hand block | 5 times |
| STRIKES |
|---|
| Chudan Oi Tzuki | stepping punch | 5 times |
| Chudan Gyaku Tzuki | reverse punch | 5 times |
KUMITE
| GOHON KUMITE (5 Step) |
|---|
| ATTACKER | DEFENDER | DEFENDER COUNTER |
|---|
| Jodan Oi Tzuki | Age Uke | Chudan Gyaki Tzuki |
KATA
The techniques listed here are intended as a "memory jogger" and sould in no way be used to substitute correct instruction and training!!
