UNIFIED KARATE-DO ASSOCIATION
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

9/8th kyu - Blue Belt

PUNCHES:

  1. straight punch in a straddle stance
  2. reverse punch in a front stance
  3. lunge punch in a front stance
BLOCKS:  All blocks performed in a front stance:
  1. rising
  2. downward
  3. inside
  4. outside
  5. knife-hand block (back stance)
KICKS:  Kicks are performed moving forward and in a front stance and stationary from a cat stance:
  1. front snap
  2. side snap
  3. roundhouse kick
  4. back thrust kick (8th kyu requirement)
KATA:
  1. All kata from previous belt promotion
  2. Heian Shodan
  3. Heian Nidan (8th kyu requirement)
FIGHTING STANCE COMBINATIONS:
  1. jab
  2. reverse punch
  3. front snap kick to jab (8th kyu requirement)


KUMITE: 5- STEP SPARRING - Moving in a line facing a partner. All four blocks will be performed backwards in a front stance with a partner attacking forward. Follow up with a reverse punch counter -attack.

SELF DEFENSE - Reasonable proficiency at 3 basic technique taught during the class.

CHARACTER - You will be evaluated for good spirit, a positive attitude, courtesy towards others, and class participation.  Strong kiai(s) and straight eye focus are a must!