San (3rd) Dan Guidelines

Kata:

1. Select any kata except Heian Shodan through Heian Godan and Tekki Shodan
2. Demonstrate kata randomly selected by examiner from among the 15 basic kata: Heian Shodan through Heian Godan, Tekki Shodan through Tekki Sandan, Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion, Empi, Hangetsu, Jutte and Gankaku.

Kumite Or Self-Defense (Choose One)

1. Kumite:

1. Free sparring among Sandan examinees
2. Free sparring on an individual basis with 3 or more partners selected by examiner who are Shodan or lower level

2. Self-Defense: Examinee defends against partner and attack that has been exclusively selected by examiner.