PUNCHES:

1. reverse punch in a front stance
2. lunge punch in a front stance
3. double punch in a front stance
4. triple 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)
7. augmented block (back stance)-to- reverse punch (front stance)

1. front snap
2. front thrust
3. side snap
4. side thrust (6th kyu requirement)
5. roundhouse kick
6. back thrust kick
7. inside crescent
8. jump kicks
9. double kick combinations in alternating leg format

1. All kata from previous belt promotion
2. Heian Godan
3. Tekki Shodan (4th kyu requirement)
4. A selected Heian kata performed in reverse form

1. lunging reverse punch
2. lunge punch to jab
3. jab to lunge punch to reverse punch
4. front snap kick to lunge punch to reverse punch
5. lunging reverse punch to reverse punch to front snap kick
6. combination of punching and kicking techniques

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.

SPARRING - Perform several rounds of jiyyu kumite wearing protective sparring equipment.

SELF DEFENSE - Reasonable proficiency at 5 basic techniques taught during the class.  Must include two take down and grappling techniques and (2) two-on-one techniques.

UKEMI - A knowledge of falling and rolling techniques will be evaluated.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - A written examination will be administered.

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