Shodan - 1st Dan Black Belt
This level necessitates a further saturation of abilities. All basic body movements and techniques, including hand and leg techniques, can be applied with extended force and proper application in basic combinations.
Blocks, Strikes These techniques which have been taught in previous categories can sometimes be classified as both a strike and a block. Note that students must be able to display a knowledge of circular blocks and deflections as used in Kumite.
Keri Waza Sweeping Leg Techniques
Kata Kumite Kata Yon * WTF Hyung Koryo
Tameshiwari Minimum 2 x 1" boards - 4 different techniques (Shuto, Seiken, Hiji, Kakato)
Renzoku Waza 1. A student may be asked to perform any combination at the discretion of the examiners, regardless of whether such combination forms part of the syllabus.
Other Qualifications C Class Referee in Clicker and Knockdown. The candidate must have some knowledge of First-Aid.
Essay The candidate must write an essay of between 1 to 3 pages (450 -800 words) on what it means "On becoming Shodan".
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