1st Dan - Black Belt (1 Bar) Requirements

Punches/Blocks

• Kette Junzuki
• Kette Gyakuzuki
• Kette Junzuki No Tsukkomi
• Kette Gyakuzuki No Tsukkomi
• Tobikomizuki (Sliding Snap Punch)
• Nagashizuki (Twisting Snap Punch)
• Sliding Double Jab & Reverse Punch
• Elbow Strikes - Spinning then Sliding
• Jumping Back Fist & Reverse Punch (coming forward)
• Stepping Knife hand Strike
• Step forward Palm Heel Strike
• Step forward Ridge hand & Reverse Punch

Kicks/Combinations

• Stepping foreward Snap and Reverse Punch, Front Kick, Round Kick, Back Kick (Alternate Legs) Back Fist and Reverse Punch
• Sliding Snap & Reverse Punch, Roundhouse Kick (Front Leg) Back Kick, Back Fist and Reverse Punch
• Front Kick, Twisting Snap Punch, Reverse Punch, Round house Kick, Back Kick, Back Fist and Reverse Punch
• Jumping Scissors Front Kick, Round house Kick, Spinning Hook Kick, Back fist & Reverse Punch
• Hopping Hook Kick, Spinning Hook Kick, Reverse Punch
• Round house Kick (Back Leg), Foot Sweep (Same Leg), Reverse Punch
• Double Side Kick (Back Leg Coming Forward)
• Double Side Kick, Back Kick, Back Fist, Reverse Punch

Kata

• Pinan Nidan
• Pinan Shodan
• Pinan Sandan
• Pinan Yodan
• Pinan Godan
• Ku Shanku
• Nai Hanchi
• Chinto

Kihon

• Number 1, 2 & 3

Bag Work

Any techniques from previous gradings may be included.
Full Karate Suits must be worn for Grading
Attendance at 2 USKO Courses required since last Grading