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Ikkyu-C — First Kyu

Brown belt • 60 days of practice after Nikyu-C

Evaluations consist of specific items from the following list. While specific arts and exercises are particular to each level, a student may also be asked to demonstrate any or all of the requirements from a prior level during their test. In this way Aikido is viewed as a cumulative process, not simply a procedure of studying for a single test.

These lists are for practice and training purposes only. Since each individual's abilities, personality, and training goals vary, each evaluation may likewise vary. It is between each student and Sensei to determine what a particular evaluation will consist of and how and when it will be conducted.

Note: All arts are to be demonstrated (if possible) both Irimi and Tenkan. All Kata are to be demonstrated (if possible) from both left and right sides.

Aikido Shimbokukai Requirements

All previous techniques, plus:

  • Hanmi Handachi Katate Tori Shiho Nage
  • Hanmi Handachi Ryote Tori Shiho Nage
  • Tsuki Kokyu Nage
  • Ushiro Ryote Tori Kaiten Nage
  • Ryote Tori Jiyuwaza
  • Morote Tori Jiyuwaza
  • Bokken: Basic Kata
  • Jo: Basic Kata

Prairie Aikikai Additional Requirements

Selected Arts

  • Three student selected arts

Weapons Forms

  • All Jo Suburi
  • Jo Partner Kata: 8 count, 11 count
  • Tanbo Tori: 3 arts
  • Tanto Tori: 3 arts
  • Jo Tori: 2 arts
  • All Bokken Suburi
  • Bokken Kata: 13 count

Hanmi Handachi

Suwari Waza