9th and 8th Kyu Blue Belt Requirements
KIHON
Zenkutsu-Dachi - Front Stance
| Direction | Technique | English Name | Number of times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Oi-Suki | Lunge Punch | 4 times |
| Backward | Oi-Suki | Lunge Punch | 4 times |
| Forward | Jodan-Uke | Rising Block | 4 times |
| Backward | Soto-Uke | Outside Center Block | 4 times |
| Forward | Chudan-Uke | Inside Center Block | 4 times |
| Backward | Gedan-Barai | Downward Block | 4 times |
Kokutsu-Dachi - Back Stance
| Direction | Technique | English Name | Number of times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Shuto-Uke | Knife Hand Block (Chop) | 4 times |
| Backward | Shuto-Uke | Knife Hand Block (Chop) | 4 times |
KICKS
Kamae - Fighting Position
| Direction | Technique | English Name | Number of times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Mae-Geri Keage | Front Snap Kick | 4 times, turn |
| Backward | Mae-Geri Kekomi | Front Thrust Kick | 4 times, turn |
Kiba-Dachi - Horse Stance
| Direction | Technique | English Name | Number of times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Yoko-Geri Keage | Side Snap Kick | 4 times, turn |
| Backward | Yoko-Geri Keage | Side Snap Kick | 4 times, turn |
KATA
9th kyu: Heian Shodan
8th kyu: Heian Nidan
FIVE STEP PRE-ARRANGED KUMITE
| Attack | Defense | Counter | Number of times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodan-Oi-Suki - Face Punch | Jodan-Uke - Rising Block | Reverse Punch to Stomach | (5 times) |
| Chudan-Oi-Suki - Stomach Punch | Soto-Uke - Outside Center Block | Reverse Punch to Face | (5 times) |
| Mae-Geri Keage - Front Snap Kick | Gedan-Barai - Downward Block | Reverse Punch to Stomach | (5 times) |