MAINE SHOTOKAN KARATE ASSOCIATION

8th KYU GRADING EXERCISES - Yellow Belt

KIHON
ZENKUTSU DACHI – GEDAN BARAI (Front Stance – Low Block)
FORWARD: OI TSUKI 5 TIMES (Lunge Punch)
FORWARD: GYAKU TSUKI 5 TIMES (Reverse Punch)
FORWARD: JODAN AGE UKE 5 TIMES (Rising Block)
FORWARD: CHUDAN SOTO UDE UKE 5 TIMES (Outside Block)
FORWARD: MAE GERI 5 TIMES (Front Kick)
Turn and repeat: MAE GERI 5 TIMES (Front Kick)
   
KIBA DACHI GAMAE (Horse Riding Stance)
FORWARD: YOKO GERI KEAGE 3 TIMES (Side Snap Kick)
Turn and repeat: YOKO GERI KEAGE 3 TIMES (Side Snap Kick)
   
KATA
HEIAN SHODAN (Peaceful Mind No 1)
   
KUMITE
GO HON KUMITE (5 Step Sparring)
ATTACK: JODAN OI TSUKI BLOCK: JODAN AGE UKE
ATTACK: CHUDAN OI TSUKI BLOCK: CHUDAN SOTO UKE

Emphasis should be placed on sharply withdrawing the forward arm (HIKITE) to the chambered position. An understanding of hip rotation during the application of blocking and attacking techniques is also required. The development of Focus (KIME) at the termination of each movement will be closely examined.

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