Our dojo is affiliated with the Aikikai Hombu Dojo and we adhere to the standard kyu requirements set forth by the Aikikai. For dan grading, candidates should be prepared to adequately demonstrate any technique listed in the kyu syllabus. Additionally, the grading shihan may request additional testing content, based on their preference. |
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Rank
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Pre-requisite
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Contents
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Ikkyo
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Nikyo
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Sankyo
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Yonkyo
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Gokyo
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Shiho-nage
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Irimi-nage
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Kote-gaeshi
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Kaiten-nage
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Tenchi-nage
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Jiyuwaza
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Kokyu-ho
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5th Kyu
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30 days of practice
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Shomen-uchi
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Katatedori
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Shomen-uchi
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Sitting
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4th Kyu
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40 days of practice after obtaining 5th Kyu
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Shomen-uchi
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Katadori
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Yokomen-uchi
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Shomen-uchi |
Sitting
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3rd Kyu
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50 days of practice after obtaining 4th Kyu
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Shomen-uchi (Sitting and Standing)
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Ryotedori |
Shomen-uchi |
Ryotedori
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Sitting
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2nd Kyu
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50 days of practice after obtaining 3rd Kyu
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Shomen-uchi (Sitting and Standing) |
Katatedori (Hanmi-handachi) |
Shomen-uchi |
Katatedori
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Ryotedori
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Katatedori
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Sitting
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1st Kyu
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60 days of practice after obtaining 2nd Kyu
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Shomen-uchi (Sitting and Standing) |
Yokomen-uchi
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Katatedori |
Shomen-uchi |
Ryotedori
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Katatedori Ryotedori Morotedori
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Sitting / Standing
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1st Dan
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70 days of practice after obtaining 1st Kyu |
Testing must be administered by an Aikikai Shihan |
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2nd Dan |
Minimum 1 year since 1st dan, with 200 days of practice |
Testing must be administered by an Aikikai Shihan |
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3rd Dan |
Minimum 2 years since 2nd dan, with 300 days of practice |
Testing must be administered by an Aikikai Shihan |
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4th Dan |
Minimum 3 years since 3rd dan, with 400 days of practice |
Testing must be administered by an Aikikai Shihan |
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