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8th Kyu (Hachikyu)

(Minimum age: 6)

 

Kihon – Basics

1)      Seiza Ho – Kneeling Menthod

 

2)     Rei Ho – Bowing Method

 

3)     Shikko Ho – Knee Walking

 

4)     Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi – Forward Roll

 

5)     Koho Kaiten Ukemi – Backward Roll

 

6)     Tai no Henko (1) – Body Change Movement (1)

 

7)     Tai no Henko (1) – Body Change Movement (2)

 

8)     Hiriki no Yosei (1) – Elbow Power (1)

 

9)     Hiriki no Yosei (2) – Elbow Power (2)

 

 

History & Terminology

1)      Counting to 10 in Japanese

2)     What does ‘sensei’ mean?

3)     What does ‘rei’ mean?