1st Dan - Black Belt
(Under 16 - Junior Black Belt with Red Stripe)
Stances:

Kake Dachi

Hook Stance
A full understanding of Stances must be shown.
All open hand strikes must be shown as basic and free style techniques.
The ability to demonstrate the basic Blocks in free style and as Striking techniques.
Blocks:

Morote Shotei Uke

(Jodan/Gedan)

Two-Handed or Reinforced Palm Heel Block
Kicks:

Tobi Nidan Geri

Jumping Double Kick

Tobi Mawashi Geri

Jumping Roundhouse Kick

Tobi Ushiro Geri

Jumping Back Kick

Ushiro Mawashi Geri

Spinning Backward Roundhouse Kick

Kata:

Tensho

Saifa

Geksai Sho

All persons attempting 1st Dan will be expected to demonstrate and ability in basic Tameshiwari, and have an understanding of the principles involved.
Tameshiwari:

2 Boards with Seiken or Shuto
Candidates must also hold a Certificate of Basic First Aid
AND (if over 16)
Candidates must hold an Association Referee Certificate
or
a Level On Coaching Certificate