General questions on Karate. Understanding of Karate
warm up exercises and the ability to demonstrate them.
Punches and Strikes
Hiraken-Tsuki (Jodan, Chudan), Hiraken-Oroshi-Uchi, Hiraken-Mawashi-Uchi,
Haisho (Jodan, Chudan), Age-Jodan-Tsuki.
Blocks
Koken-Uke (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan).
Kicks
Tobi-Nidan-Geri, Tobi-Mae-Geri - 3 methods.
Kata
Pinan-Sono-Go, Gekiskai-Dai.
Kumite
Jiyu-Kumite.
Renraku
Move back and block Seiken-Mae-Gedan-Barai, slide forward
Seiken-Ago-Uchi, slide forward Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan,
one step Mae-Geri-Chudan, followed by Mawashi-Geri-Jodan,
Ushiro-Geri-Chudan, Seiken-Mae-Gedan-Barai, Seiken-Gyaku-Tsuki-Chudan,
return and cover.
(Fist to be held closed at all times).
Exercises
50 Seiken push ups. 100 Stomach pulls. 70 Squats.
10 Two finger push ups (on knees) then change to five
fingers,
extend legs and hold position for 15 seconds.
20 Jumping-kicks (feet together) over belt held at waist
height.
Note
The applicant must be physically fit to perform all techniques,
i.e. not injured. Any permanent physical disability must
be underwritten by a Doctor's letter of explanation.