Belt Testing

7 Kyu: Orange Belt - 2 Stripes

KATA:

• Heian Nidan

• Heian Shodan

• Taikyoku Shodan

KIHON (BASICS): Examiners count:

From front stance, step in punch, face level.

Stepping back, rising block, reverse punch.

Stepping forward, outside forearm block, reverse punch face level.

Stepping back, back stance, knife-hand block.

Change to front stance.

Moving forward, front snap kick, face level.

Turn into side stance.

Stepping across, side snap kick - change direction, repeat

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

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

Offense (start from front stance).

• Step in punch, face level, three times.

• Step in punch, stomach level, three times.

Defense (start from open natural stance).

• Step back, rising block, counter after third attack.

• Step back, down block, counter after third attack.

(switch roles)

Required writing assignment due the day of testing.

Why is it important to maintain correct posture? What consequences occur when correct posture is lost?