O'Kaigan Shotokan Karate-Do
6th Kyu Testing Requirements
Midori Obi

Important Points

Sparring, five step sparring, and bag work may be a part of any belt test.
A written examination covering Japanese terminology, Shotokan history, and Shotokan techniques will be given several weeks before the physical belt test. Testing students must pass the written test with at least 80 percent of the questions correct to be eligible to take the physical skills test.
During the physical skills test, be prepared to answer oral questions relating to Japanese terminology and Shotokan history.
Good hip rotation while executing techniques is a requirement at this level.
Students are expected to know all 10th, 9th, 8th, and 7th kyu testing requirements as well as the following 6th kyu requirements.

Reverse punch to front snap kick

Reverse punch to round house kick

Lunging reverse

Same as 7th kyu requirements.