Information for Orange Belt - 8th Kyu:

Information Required for Orange Belt with One Green Stripe:

 Orange 8 Kyu Rank Test Info.jpg

KIHON or Basics:  The same as Yellow Belt with more blocks and kicks added.  ttps://youtu.be/_cAiZstTOfI

Kihon for Novice Students:  https://youtu.be/9VjsEvhSvi0

KATA:  

TAIKYOKU NIDAN Kata:   Taikyoku Nidan History.JPG

• Taikyoku Sandan Slide Show by Lynesey Jones Kenkojuku:   https://youtu.be/O3cAifi4Gq0
• Taikyoku Sandan by Okanoha Kenkojuku Budokan,  Hachioji Japan:   https://youtu.be/pceWs-FkxM4    
  • _{(This is from the Dojo of our style of karate)}
• Taikyoku Sandan Kata by Sensei Bowden Kenkojuku:    https://youtu.be/JlQ7hv2Uzww 
• Taikyoku Sandan by Charlie Parker Kenkojuku:  https://youtu.be/lpdPE-9c4Tw 
• Taikyoku Sandan Kata by Nicole Gibson Kenkojuku:   https://youtu.be/IPAR4rcTLHU

To earn your second green stripe on your belt (8-2 Kyu),  the following are required:

• A repeat of all requirements for one green stripe on your belt (above)
• PHYSICAL:  15 push-ups, 15 sit-ups & adults (age 16 +) 15 V's
• Kihon for Novice Students:  https://youtu.be/9VjsEvhSvi0
  
• KIHON:  Same as above with more blocks and kicks performed.   https://youtu.be/_cAiZstTOfI
• KATA:   A repeat of Taikyoku Sandan which must be an improvement from previous performance.
• KUMITE:  In this Kumite,  you wrap-up first, then move to block.  Performed here are punches, front kicks and  round kicks.  Each are high and middle.