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Belt Rank
Gokyu
This page represents minimal rank requirements.
Check with your Sensei for additional requirements.
Gokyu Testing Fee is $40.
Minimum class time = 60 hrs. (1 1/2 terms) 25 weeks

Four Years to
Shodan Schedule
Techniques

1. Katatetori Nikyo
2. Katatetori Tenkan Shiho-Nage
3. Yokomenuchi Hijiotoshi
4. Shomenuchi Kokyu-Nage
5. Munetsuki Kotegaeshi
6. Ushirotekubitori Zenhsin-Nage

Ki Development

Four Prinicples
of Mind/Body Unification

1. Extend Ki
2. Keep one point
3. Settle Down
4. Relax
Supplemental Required Techniques

1. Katate Kosatori Nikyo
2. Katatori Nikyo
3. Katatori Ikkyo
4. Munesuki Irimi Kotegaishi
5. Ability to lead Aiki Taiso
6. Must attend local annual workshop
7. Rondori (one man)
8. Kengi #1
9. Jogi #1

Supplemental Required
Ki Development

1. Level I Ki Test
2. Aiki Ryoho
Recommended Supplemental Information

1. Chi Kung Exercises
2. Kiatsu

 
In addition to their current rank requirements students are expected to know and be able to
perform all techniques and other requirements for lower belt requirements at a higher skill level.
Sample Gokyu Test