Sankyu (3rd Degree Brown Belt) consists of 30 Self
Defense Techniques and 14 Variations, 2 Katas, 3 Kicks, 1 Kick Combination, 6 Sweeps, 2
Break Falls, & 4 Rolls.
The time requirement for Sankyu (3rd Degree Brown Belt) varies from person to person, since each person advances at their own rate and is tested individually. This is the beginning of the intermediate levels and the time required for testing at this level is approximately 16 to 20 weeks from the date of the Yonkyu (Green Belt) Test plus approximately 20 to 30 weeks for test preparation and review. This review & test preparation time varies depending on how much review time is needed for the student.
At this point in the students training they have learned 272 Self Defense Techniques and Variations, 64 Kicks, 21 Kick Combinations, 22 Blocks, 49 Punches & Strikes, 9 Katas, 12 Stances and 10 Sweeps, 2 Break Falls, & 6 Rolls.
Technique
Requirements
Kick Requirements
Rolls & Break Fall
Requirements
Kata Requirements
Sweep Requirements
The 3rd Degree Brown Belt Test will also include all techniques and basics taught in
Yellow Belt thru 3rd Degree Brown Belt, and all Katas taught in Orange Belt thru 3rd
Degree Brown Belt. This is the first test where all the material learned is tested
together.