From 7 to 6 Kyu (Orange belt -> Second Orange belt)

Minimum time before grading: 36 hours. Before checking the technical aspect of the grading please have a look at the extra rules and hints page.

The student must be able to explain in detail every technique, block, stance and guard that is part of this grading program

Every technique from previous grading, stepping forwards and backwards

1. Kicking techniques in side stance, front and cat stand.
   • Front kick with front leg, sliding and stepping forward
   • Side kick with front leg, sliding and stepping forward
   • Round kick with front leg, sliding and stepping forward
2. Stances and guards
   • Cat stand with weight on the back leg
3. Punching techniques in side stand stepping forwards and backwards
   • Every previous technique executed in cat stand, stepping forward and backward
   • Every previous technique executed in side and front stand, stepping backward
4. Movements
   • Stepping backwards in side stance
   • Stepping backwards in front stance
5. Blocks (stepping backward in front and side position)
   • Forearm external block (low and high)
   • Forearm internal block (low and high)
6. Fitness
   • 20 press ups
   • 50 abs
7. Other
   • Uniform
   • Belt knot