UNIFIED KARATE-DO ASSOCIATION
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

7/6th kyu - Green Belt

PUNCHES:

  1. reverse punch in a front stance
  2. lunge punch in a front stance
  3. double punch in a front stance
BLOCKS:  All blocks performed in a front stance (all blocks followed with a reverse punch):
  1. rising
  2. downward
  3. inside
  4. outside
  5. knife hand block (back stance)-to-spear hand thrust (front stance)
  6. outside block-to-elbow strike (straddle stance)
KICKS:  Kicks are performed moving forward and in a front stance and stationary from a cat stance:
  1. front snap
  2. front thrust
  3. side snap
  4. side thrust (6th kyu requirement)
  5. roundhouse kick
  6. back thrust kick
  7. double kick combinations in alternating leg format
KATA:
  1. All kata from previous belt promotion
  2. Heian Sandan
  3. Heian Yodan (6th kyu requirement)
FIGHTING STANCE COMBINATIONS:
  1. jab
  2. reverse punch
  3. jab-to-reverse punch
  4. front snap kick to jab
  5. reverse punch to roundhouse kick
  6. lunge punch (6th kyu requirement)


KUMITE: 3 - 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 5 basic technique taught during the class.  Must include two take down and grappling techniques.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - A written examination will be administered.

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!

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