Next Rank Exam - 8th Kyu

Central Minnesota Karate Rank Exam Requirements
  -10th Kyu (White Belt) Testing for 9th Kyu (Yellow Striped Belt)-

This exam is for children who have been practicing but are too young to perform traditional requirements for yellow belt (8th Kyu) testing in its entirety.

If recommended by the instructor, the junior karateka will be asked to perform the following for the 9th Kyu examination:

I. Kata	Heian Shodan Movements 1 thru 9 (1st kiai point) in sequence.
II. Kihon	Downward block in front stance Straight single punch in front stance Straight triple punch in front stance Stepping backward rising block in stance Side elbow strike in middle stance Front snap kick, rear leg and step through Front kick and straight punch combination
III. Kumite	Three steps forward attacking upper level punch Three steps back escaping applying rising block Final defense will include counter attack reverse punch

NOTE: Children are expected to have good manners and apply Karate & Dojo Etiquette. They must kiai and show spirit in there performance.

Sensei Tim Kiel
Principal Instructor
Central Minnesota Karate

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