Requirements for 1 yellow stripe
9th kyu

Philosophies;
1st and 2nd philosophies
Dojo Kune

Self defense techniques;
left and right hand hold escape Each self defense move complies with waza
double hand hold escape from the Hakoryu moves.
opposite hand hold escape
Jujitsu wasa
Hakko dori escape through the opening
Kao ate atemi
Kata requirements;
Taikyoku (first cause) katas 1,2,3 and 4
8 Direction movements Happo No Sabaki
Hakku hand or open finger usage of the hand
Use of the pointing finger for strength and technique

Stances;
Ready stance Yoi
Formal attention stance Masubi Dachi
Informal attention stance Hachiji Dachi
Front stance Zenkutsu Dachi
Horse Riding stance Kiba dachi

Blocks;
Down block Gedan Barai
Rising block Jodan Age Uke
Middle level outside block Chudan Ude Uke

Strikes;
Straight punch Oi Zuki
Reverse punch Gyaku Zuki

Kicks;
Front snap kick Mae Geri Keage
Front thrust kick Mae Geri Kekomi
Side snap kick Yoko Geri Keage


Sanbon Kumite 3 step sparing
as required by instructor incorporating techniques the student knows
Goban Kumite 5 step sparing
all kumite will be done by count at this stage.

A written paper on "Responsibility" of at least 50 words is required.