DAN CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

SHO-DAN REQUIREMENTS: 

• 100 LESSON MINIMUM REQUIREMENT from 1st KYU Test.
• 6 Successful STRIPE TESTS
• 50 INSTRUCTION HOURS

(Above requirements are MANDATORY before eligibility of physical black belt test.) 

KIHON IDO WAZA 
All techniques must be performed in single form or in combination and must be applied on targets.

• Tsuki Waza: Oi Tsuki, Gyaku Tsuki, Kizame Tsuki, Mawashi Tsuki, Ura Tsuki, Oroshi Tsuki, Tobi Tsuki
• Keri Waza: Mae Geri, Mawashi geri, Ura Mawashi, Yoko Geri Kekomi & Keage, Hiza geri, Ushiro Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Geri, Tobi Geri
• Uchi Waza: Enpi, Hai-to, Hai-shu. Shu-to, Tei-shu, Tetsui, Uraken uchi
• Uke Waza: Gedan Barai, Furi Uke, Nagashi Uke, Age Uke, Soto Uke, Uchi Uke, Osa Uke, Hai-wan Uke, Shuto-Uke

KIHON combinations will be a mix of various techniques ON DEMAND.

FITNESS:
50 push-ups, 50 squats, 50 double-jacks, and 50 sit-ups.

KATA:

• CKA Kihon Kata 1-5 + (1 Bunkai) application for each kata.
• Shotokan Kata and (1 Bunkai) from Heian Sho-dan up to Kanku-dai. 

UKEMI WAZA:
Forward roll, backward roll, technical stand-up, forward fall, backwards fall and side falls.

SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES:

• Wrist-lock escapes
• Head-lock escapes
• Bear-hug escapes(over and under the arms)
• Front choke attack escape + counter
• Mount escape (trap or swim and roll)

PAD-WORK SKILLS:
The ability to execute KIHON combinations on pads or HEAVY BAGS.
The ability to coach and lead combination partner drills.

KUMITE TWO-MAN DRILLS

• Two-man drills must demonstrated with a partner in a free moving form while executing pre-determined techniques on demand.

IPPON KUMITE:

• Five different IPPON KUMITE techniques with counters. 

(Attacks include step-punch, front kick and round kick.)
(Takedowns may include leg sweeps, traps, and throws.)

JIYU KUMITE/FREE SPARRING: 

• Five 2 minute matches of continuous semi-contact Kumite. 
• 2 minute break in between each match. 

At examiner’s request matches may vary between: hand techniques sparring, leg techniques sparring, clinch wrestling sparring, mixed hands and feet, or all of the above.

• ELIGIBILITY FOR ANY RANK TEST DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PASS. THE FINAL DECISION FOR RANK ADVANCEMENT OF A STUDENT IS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR.
• UPON A FAILED SHO-DAN TEST, THE STUDENT MUST ATTEND AN ADDITIONAL(50 training sessions) AND ATTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE CKA BRANCH CHEIF INSTRUCTOR BEFORE RE-TESTING FOR THE SAME RANK.
• ONCE ELIGIBLE, A BLACK BELT TEST MAY BE SCHEDULED UPON SHIHAN’S APPROVAL.
• IF APPLICABLE, ALL BLACK BELT TEST FEES MUST BE SUBMITTED 6 WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF TEST DATE.