Chilwell Olympia Karate School

 

8th Kyu HACH-KYU

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  
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Jodan Age Uke   rising block  
5 times
Chudan Soto Ude Uke(zenkustu dachi)   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 (Sparring)

GOHON KUMITE(five step sparring)

Jodan Oi Tzuki,
 
Age Uke,
 
Chudan Gyaku Tzuki
Chudan Oi Tzuki,
 
Soto Ude Uke,
 
Chudan Gyaku Tzuki
 

KATA

HEIAN SHODAN


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