O'Kaigan Shotokan Karate-Do
10th Kyu Testing Requirements
Kiro Obi

Stances

• Front
• Straddle

Punches

• Lunge punch
• Reverse punch (stationary)

Blocks

• Rising block
• Outside block
• Inside block
• Down block

Kicks

• Front snap kick
• Side snap kick
• Back thrust kick (stationary)

Combinations

• Front kick to lunge punch
• Reverse punch to front snap kick

Testing Kata

Taikyoku Shodan

Self-Defense

1. Straight across grab:

   Step back with the opposite leg bringing hand/fist to opposite shoulder.

2. Cross-hand grab:

   Bring the hand over the top and down.

3. Double-hand grab:

   Step back with either leg bringing elbows up to the sky.

4. Grab to one wrist with two hands:

   Tuck elbow into side; step forward with same foot bringing elbow up under attacker's chin.

5. Shoulder grab from behind:

   Cross either foot behind you; bring same arm high up in the air; wrap your arm around your opponent's arms locking arms tight into you; perform an elbow strike or chudan level punch.

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