Grading Exam Criteria
Black Belt
1st Degree to 2nd Degree
Shodan to Nidan
Group B Kata
KATA
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Examinee's choice - Group A or B
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Examiner's choice - Heian 2 - 5, tekki 1 - 2 or Group A
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Heian Shodan
KIHON
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3 times forward - Kamae position - Kizame tsuki Jodan, step oitsuki Jodan, step oitsuki Jodan again. Both sides
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3 times forward - Kamae position - Kizame tsuki Jodan, Maegeri back leg, step oitsuki Jodan.
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3 times sideways - Kibadachi - step across Yoko geri Keage Jodan, Back leg Yoko geri Kekome (turning frontways as you kick, finish in Kibadachi facing other way)
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3 times forward - Kamae position - step back Jodan age uke, forward Mawashigeri off back leg, Uraken (same side) Jodan, step oitsuki Jodan.
JIYU KUMITE
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Opponents 1. Lower level 2. Same level 3. Above level