Rank exam requirements

8th Kyu - Yellow Belt

Karate etiquette and a strong spirit is expected of all participants who wish to advance in rank. You will be asked to perform the following.

Kata

(All twenty-one movements in sequence.)

Kihon

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

Kumite

Defense and attack against upper level
Defense and attack against middle level