2nd Kyu

Component	Requirement
Exercise	None
Kata	Kusanku
Kobudo	Jo Kihon Kumi Jo
Drills	None
Gear	Jo
Fitness	10 x 10 Press ups, 10 x 10 Sit ups
Knowledge	Guiding Principles 1-10

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.
• Guiding Principles:
  • Instructors will provide a copy of the Guiding Principles to learn.
  • Students are expected to memorise and recite these phrases and to give an explanation of them.