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)