Information for 1st Degree Black Belt - Shodan

Information for 1st Degree Black Belt - Shodan

JUN-SHODAN   (Black Belt with White Stripe)

While looking at Shodan Requirements,  for Jun Shodan, one may be eligible to test by age 13.  This isn't the only age one may receive Jun-Shodan.  While testing for Shodan, one may earn Jun-Shodan. 

The following are required:

PHYSICAL:  20 push-ups OR 20 V's

KIHON:  Advanced Kihon OR 4-Way Kick

KATA:   Hanetsu OR Empi

PREVIOUS KATA:  A Heian OR  Bo Kata

KUMITE:  Must be able to defend self

TAMESHIWARI:   Must break one board from either  Punch/Strike OR Kick-while board being held

REPORT:  Written Report OR Technique Demonstration

BUNKAI:  Must be able to demonstrate your choice of Bunkai from either Kata

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SHODAN - 1st Dan:  Shodan 1st Dan Belt Test Info.jpg

May be eligible for Shodan 6-months after 1st Kyu-Ikkyu Brown Belt and must be at least 16 years old to test for Shodan.

Must be active member of Perry Florida Shotokan Dojo

PHYSICAL:   Twenty Push-Ups & 20 V's

KIHON:

KATA:

HANGETSU Kata:  Hangetsu History.JPG

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EMPI Kata:  Empi History.JPG

Empi Kata and Bunkai performed by Karateka outside our system, but somewhat similar:

TAMESHIWARI:   Breaking two boards hanging by string, one with any punch or strike and one with any kick.

TECHNIQUE REPORT:

KUMITE:   Jiyu Kumite

Other Requirements Not Listed Here: