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GRADING FROM: 1st DAN (Sho Dan) to 2nd DAN (Ni Dan) Black Belt
KIHON
Combinations will be decided by the grading examiner on the day.
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KUMITE
Jiyu kumite (freestyle) Fighting three different opponents. Women have the choice of Jiyu kumite or Self Defence.
KATA (click below for video clip)
Examiner may select any
Heian katas or Kihon KataExaminer may select any kata from list below:
Kanku Dai, Bassai Dai, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Shodan, Jiin, Hangetsu, Empi, Jitte, Chinte, Jion
NB: Candidates will be assessed on their technical ability.
Candidates may select any one of the following kata:
Nijushiho, Bassai Sho, Sochin, Kanku Sho
Candidates must wait a minimum time period of 2 years between 1st Dan & 2nd Dan gradings.
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page last updated on Monday 06 April 2009