Rank exam requirements

Emphasis for this level is a bold kata performance, a definite understanding and application of fundamentals. An absolute control of defense and counter during one step sparring is expected. You will be asked to perform the following.

Heian Godan

(Judge's choice of Heian Nidan or Heian Sandan)

• Single and triple punch
• Rising block - front leg front kick - reverse punch
• Inside block - jab - reverse punch
• Outside block - elbow strike - back spin elbow strike
• Knife-hand strike - front leg roundhouse kick - reverse spearhand
• Double front kick, beginning front leg - various punch combination.
• Double roundhouse kick, beginning front leg - back fist - reverse punch.
• Side snap and side thrust kick.