| Component | Requirement |
| Exercise | None |
| Kata | Kusanku |
| Kobudo | Jo Kihon Kumi Jo |
| Drills | None |
| Gear | Jo |
| Fitness | 100 Press ups, 100 Sit ups |
| Knowledge | Guiding Principle 9 Take care not to develop only your favorite technique neglecting others because this will leave a weakness in your defense. Be cautious not to become too theoretical or technical because these too are weaknesses. |
Students testing 2nd Kyu are required to demonstrate:
- Kusanku kata
- Sequence and Flow must be present, no jerking or stopping
- Speed and power clearly present in all techniques
- Expression expected in all kata
- Expectation is that performance must match that of all previous kata
- Jo Kihon
- Sequence must be present without error
- Flow must be present, no jerking or stopping
- Kumi Jo
- Sequence must be present without error
- Flow must be present, no jerking or stopping
- Constellations & Webs:
- Students should be able to clearly demonstrate ability flowing across all drills at high beat rates. Restarts and errors should be minimal. Inclusion of weapons is expected.
- Students should be wearing protective equipment and demonstrating acceptable levels of contact.