Shodan Examination Minimum Requirements,

Tori will be asked to demonstrate a range of any of the 1st Kyu attack/technique combinations, followed by defence against,

Mae Geri,

Chudan,

Kata Dori Shomen Uchi.

During this demonstration tori will be required to execute Koshi Nage techniques as part of the grading.

Kokyu nage –

Two Uke's will attack with Ryote Dori and tori will demonstrate a range of Kokyu techniques.

Randori – tori will be expected to defend against any attack by four uke's.

Jo Dori – two ukes will attack Chudan Tsuki with the Jo and tori will execute any appropriate defence.

Hanmi Handachi Jo Waza – Uke will grasp the Jo with both hands in either Ai Hanmi or Gyaku Hanmi and tori will demonstrate a range of techniques.

Tanto dori ( Live Blade, Optional ) – tori will defend against,

Chudan Tsuki,

Yokomen Uchi and reverse Yokomen Uchi.

Tachi dori ( Live Blade, Optional ) – tori will defend against a Shomen Uchi attack.

31 Count Jo Kata.

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR THEIR GRADING!