9th Kyu Testing Requirements

9th Kyu Intro

Kihon

Zenkutsi Dachi – Front Stance
Mawate – Turning
Oi Zuki – Lunge Punch
Gedan Barai – Down Block
Soto Ude Uke – Outside Block
Age Uke – Upper Rising Block
Uchi Uke – Inside Block
Mae Geri Keage in Zenkutsu Dachi

Kumite

Gohan Kumite – Five Step Sparring (you can test solo but go at speed and punch/block hard)

Kata and Bunkai/Application

Taikyoku Shodan Bunkai – Basic Throw
Taikyoku Shodan – Kihon Kata

Culture

Dojo Etiquette Part 2

Short History of Shotokan from FSKA Home Page

9th Kyu Examination Requirements

Orange Belt

KIHON

 Zenkutsu dachi

1. Lunge punch Oi zuki 4x fwd & back

2. Rising block Age uke 4x fwd & back

3. Outside block Ude uke 4x fwd & back.

4. Inside block Uchi uke 4x fwd & back

5. Down block Gedan barai 4x fwd & back

6. Front snap kick Mae geri keage 4x, mawate & back

KATA

Taikyoku Shodan

KUMITE

5-step sparring Gohon kumite

Face punch Jodan – Demonstrate Attack and Defense

Body punch Chudan – Demonstrate Attack and Defense

Once you feel you are ready, record and upload your test to YouTube listing it as unlisted. For the title name it Your Name – 9th Kyu Exam. Then email it to us at onlineshotokankarateacademy@gmail.com

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