4th Dan
Combination basics
Low block
Upper block
Side block
Mid section block
Open hand block
Reverse punch
Turn – Chop – Reverse punch Hyung - Korean
1 x basic Kata up to Oh Jang (candidates choice)
1 x Advanced up to Chug Mu (candidates choice)
Chul Gi
Questions on all Kata’s performed Kata: Japanese
Shotokan - Jion
Questions on Jion
Additional requirements
All 4th Dan candidates must have also:
- Attend two technical courses and two referees courses in the year preceding the grading
- Pass the referees exam paper
- Qualify as a referee on the mat.
5th Dan
Combination basics
Low block
Upper block
Side block
Mid section block
Open hand block
Reverse punch
Repeat combination moving backwards
Hyung: Korean
1 x basic Kata up to Oh Jang (candidates choice)
1 x Advanced up to Chug Mu (candidates choice)
Plus Chul Gi
Questions on Kata’s performed
Kata Japanese
Shotokan – Jion
Shitoryu - Sienchin
Questions on both
Additional requirements
All 5th Dan candidates must have also:
- Attend two technical courses and two referees courses in the year preceding the grading
- Pass the referees exam paper
- Qualify as a referee on the mat.
| 