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KIHON
Unless stated otherwise all kihon moves are:
5 steps forward and 5 steps backwards or forwards again (3 juniors) from Kamae stance (combat stance)
The grading examiner will decide combinations on the day.
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JIYU IPPON KUMITE
Right side and left side attacks. Candidates may choose different blocks and counters to the following attacks:
Jodan
Chudan
Mae Geri
Kekomi
Mawashi-Geri
Ushiro-Geri
JIYU KUMITE
KATA (click below for video clip)
Examiner may select any
Heian katasExaminer may select any kata from list below:
Kanku Dai, Bassai Dai, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Shodan, Jiin, Hangetsu, Empi, Jitte, Chinte, Jion
The candidate may be asked to explain meaning of selected katas.
Candidates may select any one of the following kata:
Nijushiho, Bassai Sho, Sochin, Kanku Sho
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