8th Kyu
Kihon Waza (Basic Techniques) 1. Jodan Uke - Step forward - Upper block 2. Chudan Soto Uke - Step forward - Middle outer block 3. Chudan Uchi Uke - Step forward - Middle inner block 4. Gedan Barai - Step forward - Lower sweeping block 5. Junzuki - Step forward - Lunge punch 6. Gyakuzuki - Step forward - Reverse punch 7. Maegeri - Front kick 8. Uraken - Back fist (Temple area) Renkei Waza (Combination Techniques) 1. Maegeri Chudan-Tobikomizuki Jodan - Front kick - Snap punch (Head) 2. Maegeri Chudan-Gyakuzuki Chudan - Front kick - Reverse punch (Middle) Ippon Kumite (One Step Block) 1. Jodan Uke Ippcnme - Head block No. 1 2. Chudan Uke Ipponme - Middle block No. 1 3. Maegeri Uke Ipponme - Front kick block No. 1
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