Test Requirements for 8th kyu ( per ITKF )
- Examination for 8th Kyu
I. Kata Heian Shodan (No. 1) II. Kihon 1. Stepping Forward
Front Stance
Zenkutso-dachiStomach Level Lunge Punch
Chudan Oizuki2.
Stepping Backward
Front Stance
Zenkutso-dachiFace Level Rising Block
Jodan Ageuke3.
Stepping Forward
Front Stance
Zenkutso-dachiStomach Level Outside Forearm Block
Chudan Soto Udeuke4.
Stepping Backward
Front Stance
Zenkutso-dachiStomach Level Knife Hand Block
Chudan Shutouke5.
Stepping Forward
Front Stance
Zenkutso-dachiStomach Level Front Kick
Chudan Maegeri6.
Left & Right Side
Straddle Leg Stance
Kiba-dachiStomach Level Side Snap kick
Chudan Yoko Keage7.
Left & Right Side
Straddle Leg Stance
Kiba-dachiStomach Level Side Thrust kick
Chudan Yoko KekomiIII. 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 OizukiBlock Side
Stepping Backward
Face Level Rising Block
Jodan Ageuke2.
Attack Side
Stepping Forward
Stomach Level Punch
Chudan OizukiStepping Backward
Stepping Backward
Stomach Level Outside Forearm Block
Chudan Soto Udeuke* ATTACK
Tsuki: Jodan x 1, Chudan x 1