Physical Requirements (Minimum) 5 mile run, 500 sit-ups, 500 push-ups, 500 kicks (round, front, side, back)
I. Be of Good Moral Character
Understand and adhere to the traditions of Karate-Do teachings. Possess and display the moralities of Karate-Do.
II. Karate Kotoba
Written test of all previous language requirements, understand and be able to explain:
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| Passai Sho | Passai Dai |
| Kusanku Sho | Chinto |
IV. Bunkai For all Kihon, Fukyu, Taiyoku, Naihanchi, Pinan, and Passai Kata, and Kusanku Sho Kata
V. Yotsu Kado No Renshu (Ichibanme - Nijubanme)
VI. Te Waza from all previous tests
VII. Geri Waza
VIII. Te To Uke To Shi Waza
IX. Empi Waza Dai Ichi & Dai Ni Plus Bunkai
X. Shuto Waza & Bunkai
XI. Ukemi Waza
XII. All Kihon, Kaeshi, Jiyu, and Tanren Kumite
XIII. Bag Work for Power, Speed, Technique
XIV. Jiyu Kumite
Close Pursuit
| All Hands (Plus chops and Elbows)
All Kicks Combinations of Both Jamming |
Side Stepping
Sweeping Counter Moves |
XV. Jumping Kicks
| Jumping Front Kick
Flying Side Kick Jumping Spinning Round Kick Jumping Spinning Back Kick |
Jump Spinning Crescent Kick
Jump Spinning Round Kick Jump Spinning Heel Kick |
XVI. Board Breaking (Evidence of Power)
XVII. Grabbing Techniques
XVIII. Attitude
XIX. Free Fighting (1-1;2-1;3-1;4-1)
XX. Self Defense Techniques
Handed in one week before test
| 12 for Sodan | 18 for Nidan | 24 for Sandan |
XX. Written Tests (Selected Topics)
Handed in two weeks before test
| Shodan - 10 pages | Nidan - 12 pages |
| Sandan - 15 pages | Yondan - 20 pages |
| Godan - 25 pages | Rokudan - Karate Thesis - 100 pages |