3rd Dan - Black Belt (3 Bars) Requirements
Punches/Blocks
- Kette Junzuki
- Kette Gyakuzuki
- Kette Junzuki No Tsukkomi
- Kette Gyakuzuki No Tsukkomi
- Tomikomizuki (Sliding Snap Punch)
- Nagashizuki (Twisting Snap Punch)
- Sliding Double Jab & Reverse Punch
- Jumping Spinning Back Fist & Reverse Punch
- Sliding Double Hook Punch & Upper Cut
- Elbow Strikes - Spinning & Sliding
- Step Forward Spear Hand Strike
- Step Forward Downward & Outer Forearm Block & Reverse Punch
Kicks/Combinations
- Stepping Forward Snap & Reverse Punch, Front Kick, Round Kick, Back Kick (Alternate Legs), Back Fist & Reverse Punch
- Sliding Snap & Reverse Punch, Round House Kick (Front Leg), Back Kick, Back Fist & Reverse Punch
- Front Kick, Twisting Snap Punch, Reverse Punch, Round House Kick, Back Kick, Back Fist & Reverse Punch
- Jumping Scissors Front Kick, Round House Kick, Spinning Hook Kick, Back Fist & Reverse Punch
- Sliding Ridge Hand & Reverse Punch, One Step Hook Kick, Spinning Hook Kick & Reverse Punch
- Hopping Double Round House Kick, Spinning Foot Sweep
- Hopping Hook Kick & Round House Kick (Same Leg), Back Kick & Round House Kick (Same Leg) & Reverse Punch
- Jumping Side Kick (Back Leg Coming Forward), Hook Kick (Same Leg), Spinning Hook Kick, Back Fist & Reverse Punch
Kata
- Pinan Nidan
- Pinan Shodan
- Pinan Sandan
- Pinan Yodan
- Pinan Godan
- Ku Shanku
- Nai Hanchi
- Chinto
- Seishan
- Paisai
- Ne Sayshe
- Wan Chu
Kihons
Number 1-7
Bag Work
Any techniques from previous gradings may be included.
Full Karate Suits must be worn for Grading
Minimum of 4 USKO Courses required since last Grading
Minimum of 3 years since last Grading (and minimum age of 17)