Component | Requirement |
Exercise | Foundation Partner Exercises – Set 2 (FPX2) |
Kata | Naihanchi Shodan |
Kobudo | Bo Clock Striking – Left & Right, Front and Rear |
Drills | 6 Punch |
Gear | Uniform – full black Karate gi. Dojo T Shirt may be worn in place of heavy top Alternatively, Dojo T shirt + black athletic pants Athletic shoes with non marking soles are permitted |
Fitness | 20 press ups, 20 sit ups |
Knowledge | Dojo Kun 1-5 Kids version: I will be a good person. I will behave honestly and sincerely. I will always try my hardest at everything I do. I will be a respectful person. I will think about my actions, before I act. Adult version: Strive for a good, moral character. Keep an honest and sincere way. Cultivate perseverance or a will for striving. Develop a respectful attitude. Restrain my physical ability through spiritual attainment. |
Students testing 11th Kyu are required to demonstrate:
- Naihanchi Shodan kata
- Beginner level:
- Able to follow sequence with minimal coaching
- Techniques must be accurate in placement and execution
- Speed/Power/Flow not reqd.
- Beginner level:
- Bo Clock Drill
- Clock striking left and right hand lead, front striking compulsory
- Left and right rear striking optional, but desirable.
- 6 Punch
- Basic punch drill, no knee techniques
- Parry (1 hand working) required, counter-striking (2 hands working) optional
- 120 BPM on metronome
- 3 restarts permitted