Basic Techniques:

Any technique from previous grades will be asked

Techniques demostrated from zenkutsu dachi (forward/fighting stance), shiko dachi (horse stance) and neko-ashi dachi (cat stance)

Knowledge of sanchin dachi (Three Battles Stance) and kiba dachi (horse-riding stance) may be required

Tsuki (Punching Techniques) - Techniques generally performed stepping forward

  • All Previous Tsuki Techniques
  • Ura Tsuki (Short Punch/ Uppercut)

Uke (Blocking Techniques) - Techniques generally performed when turning

  • All Previous Uke Techniques
  • Jiju Uke (Double Handed Cross Block) - Jodan/Chudan and Open/Closed

Uchi (Striking Techniques) - Techniques generally performed stepping forward, generally as part of a combination

  • All Previous Uchi Techniques
  • Haito Uchi (Ridge Hand Strike)
  • Teisho Uchi (Palm Strike - 'Bear Claw')

Geri (Kicking Techniques) - Techniques performed stepping forwards

  • All Previous Geri Techniques
  • Ushiro Geri (Back Kick)
  • Mawashi Geri Jodan (Roundhouse Kick Upper Level)
  • Yoko/Sokuto Geri Kekomi (Side Thrust Kick, Upper Level)

Combinations - Any Combinations of the above techniques may be asked

Common combinations include:

  • Kizami Tsuki Jodan, Gyaku Tsuki Chudan, Yoko Geri Kekomi, Uraken, Gyaku Tsuki
  • Mae Geri, Surikomi, Mawashi Geri, Yoko Geri Kekomi, Gyaku Tsuki
  • Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri Jodan, Yoko/Sokuto Geri Jodan
  • Any Uke Technique From Shiko Dachi, Gyaku Zuki From Zenkutsu Dachi

Kata:

All Previous Kata Must Be Performed To A Good Standard

Pinan Yondan - Kata must be performed no count with good spirit

Kumite:

4 Rounds of Kumite - Students should show good spirit and an effort to use scoring techniques