8th Kyu (Yellow Belt)

Kata
Heian Shodan
Kihon
Forward Chudan Oi-zuki Middle level stepping punch
Backward Jodan Age-uke Rising block
Forward Chudan Ude-uke ( or Soto-uke ) Middle level forearm block
Backward Shoto-uke in Kokutsu-dachi Knife-hand block in back stance
Forward Mae-geri Front snap kick
Sideward Yoko-geri kekomi Side thrust kick
Kumite

Sanbon kumite. Three step sparring. 2 trips up and back attacking face; 1st time, defender counter attacks with a hand technique only; 2nd time, counter attacks with a kick and a hand technique combination. Finally, 1 trip attacking to stomach with any counter technique allowed.