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Belt Testing

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4 Kyu: Purple Belt - 1 Stripe

KATA:

• Heian Godan

• Two (2) other kata – Examiners choice.

KIHON (BASICS): Examiners count:

From front stance, step in punch, once face, twice stomach.

Stepping back, rising block, reverse punch.

Stepping forward, outside forearm block, shift to side stance, elbow attack, back fist strike.

Stepping back, back stance, knife-hand block, front leg front kick, spear hand to solar plexus.

Change to front stance.

Moving forward, double front snap kick (back-leg first), stomach level, face level.

Turn into front stance.

Moving forward, double round-house kick (back leg first), stomach level, face level.

Turn into side stance.

Stepping across, side snap kick - change direction, repeat.

Stepping across, side thrust kick - change direction, repeat.

Combination: From front stance, front snap kick, change legs, side thrust kick, reverse punch.

KUMITE(BASIC THREE-STEP SPARRING): No Count:

Offense (start from front stance):

• Step in punch, face level.

• Step in punch, stomach level.

• Front snap kick, stomach level.

• Side thrust kick.

Defense side (start from open natural stance):

• Any block, any counter.

Switch roles of offense and defense.


Required writing assignment due the day of testing.

What is the difference between hip rotation and vibration? Explain. Also, explain what techniques would use rotation and what techniques would use vibration and why?



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