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Sankyu-C — Third Kyu

Purple belt • 50 days of practice after Yonkyu-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:

  • Zagi: Kata Tori Nikyo
  • Ushiro Ryote Tori Ikkyo
  • Shomen Uchi Kokyu Nage
  • Shomen Uchi Shiho Nage
  • Yokomen Uchi Irimi Nage
  • Bokken: Basic Etiquette and Basic Stances
  • Jo: Basic Etiquette and Basic Stances

Prairie Aikikai Additional Requirements

  • Yokomen Uchi Sankyo
  • Ushiro Kata Tori Sayu Nage

Selected Arts

  • Two student selected arts

Weapons Forms

  • Jo Suburi: Hasso no Bu
  • Jo Kata: 21 count
  • Tanbo Tori: 2 arts
  • Tanto Tori: 1 art
  • Jo Tori: 1 art
  • Bokken Suburi: 1, 2, 3

Hanmi Handachi

Suwari Waza

  • Katate Tori Shiho Nage