RANK BELT | REQUIREMENTS |
Rokukyu (Yellow) | Ukemi: Triangle, In-Line, Tegatana-no-kata (foot motion) Hansu No Kata 1-4 (Wrist Releases) |
Gokyu (Orange) | Ukemi: Lift, Intermediate, Hansu No Kata 4-8, Tegatana-no-kata (Hand Motion), Kihara 1-2 |
Yonkyu (Green) | Ukemi: Forward Fall & Roll, Back, Side, Tegatana-no-kata (all), Hanasu No Kata (all), Kihara 3-8 |
Sankyu (3rd Brown) | Kihara 9-15, Kihara Chain 1 & 2 |
Nikyu (2nd Brown) | Kihara Randori exercizes, Kihara Chain 3, Kihara 16-22 |
Ikkyu (1st Brown) | Advanced Ukemi including side roll, air falls, Kihara (all) Demonstrate Teaching Ability |
Shodan (1st Black) | Kihara, plus the first 5 movements of Owaza Ju Pon (Big 10) and all falls. |
Nidan (2nd Black) | Advanced skills in all areas, Owaza Ju Pon complete, 1-16 of San Kata |
Sandan (3rd Black) | 1-34 of San Kata, the first 14 techniques of Yon Kata, advancement of all skills especially in the areas of teaching the application of the principles of our system and of Aikido |
Yondan (4th Black) | This is a PhD. level rank and the candidate must demonstrate extraordinary knowledge of all Aikido principles, Fugakukai katas and techniques, a total commitment to the art of Aikido and the teaching thereof is required |
Godan (5th Black) | Assistant professor, advancement of all skill required |
All preceding rank incorporates previous requirements |
