Hachikyu

  • Hachikyu (8 kyu)

    Represented by two green stripes on each end of the white belt, with a separation between green stripes.

    What You May Learn As A Hachikyu

    A Hachikyu student may practice the following new exercises:
    • Kyu kumite complete (adding parts 4 and 5)
    • Consheewa bunkai (an applications exercise of the kata Consheewa, praticed with a partner)
    • Basic multiple blocking and counter-attacking (arms techniques only, slow motion)

    At or after the student’s 25th class, but not before 10 Hachikyu classes, the student should ask for a review of performance.

    PROMOTION AWARDED IS: Sichikyu (7 kyu)

    Represented by three green stripes on each end of the white belt, with a separation from the other green stripes.