Advanced

Sankyū

Qualifications for Sankyū (3rd class; Brown Belt)

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the required terminology and techniques.
2. Demonstrate the required kata (Chugoku no Chikara Himitsu, Seisan Sai).
3. Perform 50 self-defense techniques.
4. Demonstrate ability in kumite.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of all previous qualifications.

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• Terminology
  • Jūdō
  • Aikidō
  • Kobudō
  • Kendō
• Stances
  • Gedan-kobushi-dachi
• Blocks
  • Mikazuki-geri uke
  • Nami-ashi uke
• Strikes
  • Haishu uchi
  • Gyaku sukuite
• Kicks
  • Kekomi-geri
  • Fumikomi geri
• Manipulations and Takedowns
  • Irimi-nage
  • Seoi-nage
  • Ippon seoi-nage
  • Shihō-nage

Nikyū

Qualifications for Nikyū (2nd class; Brown Belt)

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the required terminology and techniques.
2. Demonstrate the required kata (Ichi no Hebi, Nunchaku Kata).
3. Demonstrate the unbendable arm, immovable man, and unbreakable circle.
4. Perform 60 self-defense techniques.
5. Demonstrate ability in kumite.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of all previous qualifications.

________________________________________ Terminology Tatami mat Shiai competition / tournament “ordeal-meeting” Kekomi thrust Kūsankū A simultaneous block / counter-attack combination

Blocks Tsuki-uke punching block Keito-uke thumb-knuckle block

Punches Ura-tsuki uppercut “upside-down punch” Morote-tsuki two punches delivered simultaneously “pair of hands punch”

Strikes Kumade uchi bear-paw strike

Kicks Tobi-mae-geri-keage jump front snap-kick Tobi-yoko-geri-keage jump side snap-kick drop kick

Manipulations and Takedowns Tenkan (Tai-no-henko) Step-pivot “Convert / divert (Changing of the body)” Tenchi-nage Heaven-and-earth throw Ushiro-nage Rear throw Kokyūhō Kiba-clothesline “Breath technique” Sumi-otoshi Corner drop Kani-basami Flying leg scissors “Crab-scissors”

Ikkyū

Qualifications for Ikkyū (1st class; Brown Belt)

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the required kata, terminology and techniques.
2. Perform the required kata (Katachi no Chugoku-Te Dō, Hama Higa no Tonfa).
3. Perform 70 self-defense techniques.
4. Demonstrate ability in kumite.
5. Demonstrate the ability to fill a leadership role within the dōjō:

• Assist in dōjō maintenance. • Demonstrate the ability to run warm-ups. • Demonstrate the ability to teach small groups of lower-ranked students.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of all previous qualifications.

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• • Terminology
  • Mudansha
  • Yūdansha
  • Sensei ni, Rei!
  • Sempai ni, Rei!
  • Otagai ni, Rei!
  • Suawre!
  • Toshiage!
• Blocks
  • Kakuto uke
  • Nagashi uke
• Punches
  • Oyayubi-ken-tsuki
• Strikes
  • Seiryūtō uchi
  • Kokō uchi
  • Washiken uchi
  • Toraken uchi
• Kicks
  • Kurūma-geri
• Manipulations and Takedowns
  • Tamoi-nage
  • Aiki-nage
  • Ude-garami