10th Kyu - Blue Belt
Only English terminology will be used in this examination. All techniques to be performed to count.
Kihon
All Basics performed from Zenkutsu-Dachi (forward stance), except where indicated.
Choku-Zuki (straight punch) | x10 (from Shizentai, natural stance) |
Gyaku-Zuki (reverse punch) | x5 (both left and right stances) |
Oi-Zuki(stepping punch) | x5 forward, turn, x5 back |
Age-Uke (upper rising block) | x5 forward, turn, x5 back |
Soto-Uke (outside block) | x5 forward, turn, x5 back |
Gedan-Barai (downward block) | x5 forward, turn, x5 back |
Mae-Geri (front kick) | x5 forward, turn, x5 back |
Kumite
Sanbon Kumite (3 attack sparring) - Jodan (upper level).
Kata
Taikyoku Shodan, up to first Kiai (fast, to count).