Shodan

At least one year of practice since receiving 1 kyu.

Part 1

Suwariwaza
Shomen-uchi: Ikkyo-gokyo, iriminage, kotegaeshi

Hanmi-handachiwaza
At least five free techniques.

Part 2

Tachiwaza
Aihanmi katatedori, ryotedori, sodedori, katadori-menuchi, shomenuchi,
yokomenuchi, tsuki, katate-ryotedori (morotedori), ushiro-ryotedori

At least five free techniques for each attack form listed above.
The examiner chooses three attack forms to be shown.

Part 3

Tanto-dori
At least ten free techniques.