6th Kyu Grading Requirements (Green Belt)

KIHON (BASICS)

Student is expected to show good form, hip action, kime and power.

1. San bon zuki (Triple punch - jodan/chudan/chudan)
2. Age uke + Gyaku zuki (Rising block + Reverse punch)
3. Soto ude uke + Gyaku zuki (Outside inward forearm block + Reverse punch)
4. Uchi ude uke + Gayku zuki (Inside outward forearm block + Reverse punch)
5. Gedan barai + Gyaku zuki (Downward block + Reverse punch)
6. Shuto Uke + Nukite (Swordhand or knifehand block + Spear hand)
7. Mae geri (Front kick)
8. Yoko geri keage (Side snap kick) - Performed in kiba dachi stance moving sideways for 3 to 5 steps
9. Yoko geri kekomi (Side thrust kick) - Performed in kiba dachi stance moving sideways for 3 to 5 steps

Techniques 1 to 7 are performed moving forwards or backwards at examiner's discretion.

KATA (FORMS)

The student is required to perform Heian Shodan, Nidan and Sandan (Kata number 3).

KUMITE (SPARRING)

Ki-hon ippon kumite (Basic single blow sparring). Predetermined formal attack and defence in forward stance.

1. Jo-dan oi zuki attack - Lunge punch to face
2. Chu-dan oi zuki attack - Lunge punch to stomach
3. Chu-dan mae geri attack - Font kick to stomach

Each attack is performed twice - once on right and once on left. Defender must effectively block and counter each attack. Attention should be paid to correct distancing.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Karate-ka are required to demonstrate the following:

1. Side body control
2. Shoulder throw
3. Escape from wrist holds
4. Cross body control
5. Bag work: Gayku zuki and Mae geri
6. 25 Push ups
7. 60 Sit ups