Yondan (4th Dan)

Prerequisites: minimum 4 years training after gaining Sandan and permission of instructor.

Kihon

1. Combinations (as specified during the examination)

Kata

1. Shitei Kata:
   1. Gojushiho Sho
   2. Gojushiho Dai
   3. Niju Shi Ho
2. Sentei Kata, choice of:
   1. Sochin
   2. Chinte
   3. Ji’’in
   4. Gankaku

   Kumite

   1. Develop, demonstrate and teach an original Jyu Ippon Kumite combination
   2. Self Defence
   3. Jyu Kumite (as specified during the examination)

   Theoretical

   1. 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.
   2. Teaching experience (corresponding records must be submitted)