Sandan (3rd Dan)

Prerequisite: minimum 2 years training after gaining Nidan
Kihon
- Fudo Dachi, Gedan Barai:
- Chudan Jun Tsuki
- Jun Tsuki Sanbon Tsuki
- Other combinations (as specified during the examination)
- Forward Mae Geri, Yoko Kekomi, Ushiro Geri, Mawashi Geri (3 directions)
Kata
- Shitei Kata:
- Bassai Dai
- Kanku Dai
- Jion
- Empi
Sentei Kata, choice of:
- Sochin
- Tekki Sandan
- Chinte
- Ji’’in
- Niju Shi Ho
- Jitte
Kumite
- Jyu Kumite
- Kaeshi Kumite
Theoretical
- An essay on any subject pertaining to Karate-Do of no less than five (5) pages must be written by the examinee and handed in prior to the examination.
- Teaching experience (corresponding records must be submitted)