Rank exam requirements

Emphasis for this rank is placed on overall speed, kicking technique and kumite control. You will be asked to perform the following.

Heian Nidan

• Downward block in front stance
• Rising block in front stance
• Inside block in front stance
• Outside block in front stance
• Knife-hand strike in back stance
• Elbow strike in middle stance
• Single and triple punch
• Single and two step front kick
• Single and two step roundhouse kick
• Side snap and side thrust kick
• Combination front kick and single punch