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) may be required

Tsuki (Punching Techniques) - Techniques generally performed stepping forward

  • All Previous Tsuki Techniques

Uke (Blocking Techniques) - Techniques generally performed when turning

  • All Previous Uke Techniques
  • Shuto Uke (Knifehand Block)

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

  • All Previous Uchi Techniques
  • Nukite (Spear Hand)
  • Shuto Uchi (Knifehand Strike)
  • Tettsui Uchi (Hammer Fist Strike)

Geri (Kicking Techniques) - Techniques performed stepping forwards

  • All Previous Geri Techniques
  • Yoko/Sokuto Geri Kekomi (Side Thrust Kick, Lower or Mid-Level)

Combinations - Any Combinations of the above techniques may be asked

Common combinations include:

  • Surikomi Mae Geri
  • Surikomi Mawashi Geri 
  • Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Yoko/Sokuto Geri Kekomi
  • Any Uke Technique From Shiko Dachi, Gyaku Zuki from Zenkutsu Dachi

Kata:

All Previous Kata Must Be Performed To A Good Standard

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

Kumite:

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