10 TH & 9TH KYU GRADING EXERCISES – Red & Blue (Junior ranks)

DOJO ETIQUETTE:
Inspection of Uniform, Grooming
Perform standing rei (bow)
Perform Seiza (formal sitting) & seated rei (bow)
Know the proper response to a command
Tie belt properly
Count 1 - 10 in Japanese (Ichi, Ni, San, Shi, Go, Roku, Shichi, Hachi, Kyu, Ju)

Must complete written examination for grade

KYU NO KIHON
ZENKUTSU DACHI – GEDAN BARAI	(Front Stance – Low Block)
FORWARD: OI TSUKI	5 TIMES (Lunge Punch) turn
FORWARD: GYAKU TSUKI	5 TIMES (Reverse Punch) turn
FORWARD: JODAN AGE UKE	5 TIMES (Rising Block) turn
FORWARD: CHUDAN SOTO UKE	5 TIMES (Outside Block) turn

KOKUTSU DACHI GAMAE	(Back Stance – Knife Hand Block)
FORWARD: CHUDAN SHUTO UKE	5 TIMES (Knife Hand Block)
Turn and repeat: CHUDAN SHUTO UKE	5 TIMES (Knife Hand Block)

ZENKUTSU DACHI GAMAE	(Front Stance)
FORWARD: MAE GERI	5 TIMES (Front Kick)
Turn and repeat: MAE GERI	5 TIMES (Front Kick)
KYU NO KATA
TAIKYOKU SHODAN	(First Cause #1)

KYU NO KUMITE
GO HON KUMITE	(5 Step Sparring)
ATTACK: JODAN OI TSUKI	BLOCK: JODAN AGE UKE
ATTACK: CHUDAN OI TSUKI	BLOCK: CHUDAN SOTO UKE
(THE WHOLE 9TH GRADING IS TO BE PERFORMED TO THE EXAMINERS COUNT)

There are three sections in the grading examination: KIHON, which is a series of basic nominated movements, KATA, or formal exercise, and KUMITE, or pre-arranged sparring. The first technique required in preparation for the nominated movements is the execution of a powerful Low Block (GEDAN BARAI). } Maximum effort must be put into this first move as this immediately shows the examiner your confidence and fighting spirit. Following the Kata, you will be paired with a candidate of the same rank in order to perform 5 step sparring (GO HON KUMITE). Always show fighting spirit by blocking and attacking with full speed and power, regardless of the opponent’s size or gender.