Belt Rank
Yonkyu

This page represents minimal rank requirements. Check with your Sensei for additional requirements.
Yonkyu Testing Fee is $50.
Minimum class time = 75hrs. since Gokyu
25 weeks (Six months)
Techniques

1. Katatetori Tenkan Ikkyo
2. Yokomenuchi Shiho-Nage
3. Shomenuchi Kotegaeshi
4. Ushirotori Zenpo Nage
5. Munetsuki Kokyu-Nage
6. Katate-ryotemochi Tenkan Kotegaeshi

 

Ki Development

1. Application of 4
principles of ki
development to daily life

Principles
1. Dan Shin
2. True victory is victory
over one's self
3. Loving Protection for all
things
4. Circular Motion

Supplemental Required Techniques

1. Katate Kosatori Tenkan Zemponage
2. Katate Kosatori Tenkan Sankyo
3. Katate Kosatori Tenkan Ikkyu
4. Jogi #2
5. Ability to teach Gokyu techniques
6. Must attend two local annual workshop

Supplemental Required
Ki Development

1. Level II Ki Test
2. Katate Kosa Tori Tenkan Blend Exercise
3. Katate Kosa Tori Blend Partner Exercise

Recommended Supplemental Information

1. Shiatsu
2. Tai Chi

 
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.