| Component | Requirement |
| Exercise | Foundation Partner Exercises – Set 1 (FPX1 – 3 Techniques) |
| Kata | Naihanchi Shodan |
| Kobudo | Tanbo 2 & 3 strike combos |
| 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 |
| Fitness | 2 x 10 press ups, 2 x 10 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:
- Tanbo 2&3 strike combos
- Must be able to understand and demonstrate random 2 & 3 strike combination strikes based on clock positions
- 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