4th Kyu

ComponentRequirement
ExerciseNone
KataPassai
KobudoTanbo Kihon – Part 1
DrillsTanbo Drills
Gear
Fitness9 x 10 Press ups, 9 x 10 Sit ups
Knowledge
Students testing 4th Kyu are required to demonstrate:
  • Passai 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 Part 1
    • Sequence must be present without error
    • Flow must be present, no jerking or stopping
  • Constellations & Webs:
    • Students should be able to transition from noodling to all previous drills, then return to noodling as called.