From 9 to 8 Kyu (White -> Yellow 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
- Kicking techniques in front stand
- Front kick with back leg
- Round kick with back leg
- External crescent kick with back leg
- Internal crescent kick with back leg
- Positions and guards
- Front position
- Front guard
- Punching techniques
- Jab
- Cross
- Back fist with front hand
- Back fist with back hand
- Movements
- Stepping forward in front position
- Blocks (followed by cross punch counter attack)
- Open hand block (high and low level)
- Fitness
- 10 press ups
- 30 abs
- Other
- Uniform
- Belt knot
Notes:
Every technique is to be done on the spot.