Basic Techniques:

Any technique from previous grades will be asked

Techniques demostrated from zenkutsu dachi (forward/fighting stance), shiko dachi (horse stance) and neko-ashi dachi (cat stance)

Knowledge of sanchin dachi (Three Battles Stance) and kiba dachi (horse-riding stance) may be required

Tsuki (Punching Techniques) - Techniques generally performed stepping forward

• All Previous Tsuki Techniques
• Ura Tsuki (Short Punch/ Uppercut)

Uke (Blocking Techniques) - Techniques generally performed when turning

• All Previous Uke Techniques
• Jiju Uke (Double Handed Cross Block) - Jodan/Chudan and Open/Closed

Uchi (Striking Techniques) - Techniques generally performed stepping forward, generally as part of a combination

• All Previous Uchi Techniques
• Haito Uchi (Ridge Hand Strike)
• Teisho Uchi (Palm Strike - 'Bear Claw')

Geri (Kicking Techniques) - Techniques performed stepping forwards

• All Previous Geri Techniques
• Ushiro Geri (Back Kick)
• Mawashi Geri Jodan (Roundhouse Kick Upper Level)
• Yoko/Sokuto Geri Kekomi (Side Thrust Kick, Upper Level)

Combinations - Any Combinations of the above techniques may be asked

Common combinations include:

• Kizami Tsuki Jodan, Gyaku Tsuki Chudan, Yoko Geri Kekomi, Uraken, Gyaku Tsuki
• Mae Geri, Surikomi, Mawashi Geri, Yoko Geri Kekomi, Gyaku Tsuki
• Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri Jodan, Yoko/Sokuto Geri Jodan
• Any Uke Technique From Shiko Dachi, Gyaku Zuki From Zenkutsu Dachi

Kata:

All Previous Kata Must Be Performed To A Good Standard

Pinan Yondan - Kata must be performed no count with good spirit

Kumite:

4 Rounds of Kumite - Students should show good spirit and an effort to use scoring techniques