Rank exam requirements

Karate-ka at this level are allowed very little error in basic technique and application. Kumite demonstrated in this exam should possess the potential of ippon. You will be asked to perform the following.

• Karate-ka choice of Empi, Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion, Hangetsu, or Jitte
• Judge's choice of Heian Sandan, Yondan, or Godan

• Step in triple punch
• Step in back fist - reverse punch
• Step in rising block - reverse punch
• Step in outside block - change to middle stance - elbow strike - back fist - reverse punch
• Knife-hand - front leg front kick - reverse ridge hand - switch legs - same arm knife-hand - short punch
• Front leg front kick - rear leg front kick - with various punch and strike combinations
• Two step roundhouse kick - with punching combinations
• Single side snap and thrust from middle stance - with cross step, and combination kicks
• Combination step back downward block - front leg side thrust low then high - rear leg advance roundhouse kick - reverse punch