| Component | Requirement |
| Exercise | Combination |
| Kata | Naihanchi Sandan |
| Kobudo | Tanbo Kihon – Full |
| Drills | 5 Types of Bunkai |
| Gear | Head & Chest gear |
| Fitness | 10 x 10 Press ups, 10 x 10 Sit ups |
| Knowledge |
Students testing 3rd Kyu are required to demonstrate:
- Naihanchi Sandan kata
- Sequence and Flow must be present, no jerking or stopping
- Speed and power present in most techniques
- Expression allowed
- Expectation is that performance must match that of previous kata
- Tanbo Kihon
- Sequence must be present without error
- Flow must be present, no jerking or stopping
- Bunkai types
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the applications of kata
- Constellations & Webs:
- Students should be able to transition from noodling to all previous drills, then return to noodling as called.