Missouri Karate Association — 8th kyu Testing
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Test Requirements for 8th kyu ( per ITKF )

  1. Examination for 8th Kyu

    * ATTACK
       Tsuki: Jodan x 1, Chudan x 1

    I. Kata
    Heian Shodan (No. 1)
    II. Kihon
    1.

    Stepping Forward

    Front Stance
    Zenkutso-dachi

    Stomach Level Lunge Punch
    Chudan Oizuki

    2.

    Stepping Backward

    Front Stance
    Zenkutso-dachi

    Face Level Rising Block
    Jodan Ageuke

    3.

    Stepping Forward

    Front Stance
    Zenkutso-dachi

    Stomach Level Outside Forearm Block
    Chudan Soto Udeuke

    4.

    Stepping Backward

    Front Stance
    Zenkutso-dachi

    Stomach Level Knife Hand Block
    Chudan Shutouke

    5.

    Stepping Forward

    Front Stance
    Zenkutso-dachi

    Stomach Level Front Kick
    Chudan Maegeri

    6.

    Left & Right Side

    Straddle Leg Stance
    Kiba-dachi

    Stomach Level Side Snap kick
    Chudan Yoko Keage

    7.

    Left & Right Side

    Straddle Leg Stance
    Kiba-dachi

    Stomach Level Side Thrust kick
    Chudan Yoko Kekomi

    III. Kumite

    Gohon Kumite (5 Step Basic Sparring) by count.

    Kiaii - show spirit verbally, and Counter Attack on last technique of each sequence

    1.

    Attack Side

    Stepping Forward

    Face Level Punch
    Jodan Oizuki

     

    Block Side

    Stepping Backward

    Face Level Rising Block
    Jodan Ageuke

    2.

    Attack Side

    Stepping Forward

    Stomach Level Punch
    Chudan Oizuki

     

    Stepping Backward

    Stepping Backward

    Stomach Level Outside Forearm Block
    Chudan Soto Udeuke

     

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