Advanced

Sankyū

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to earn the rank of sankyū (3rd class), which is expressed by wearing a brown belt.

There is no time-in-rank requirement, but 30-40 months of total training time is typically needed to reach this level.

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

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to earn the rank of nikyū (2nd class), which is expressed by wearing a brown belt (though often alterations are made to differentiate between different brown belt grades).

There is no time-in-rank requirement, but 36-48 months of total training time is typically needed to reach this level.

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.

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• Terminology
  • Tatami
  • Shiai
  • Kekomi
  • Kūsankū
  • Blocks
  • Tsuki-uke
  • Keito-uke
• Punches
  • Ura-tsuki
  • Morote-tsuki
• Strikes
  • Kumade uchi
• Kicks
  • Tobi-mae-geri-keage
  • Tobi-yoko-geri-keage
  • Drop kick
• Manipulations and Takedowns
  • Tenkan / Tai-no-henko
  • Tenchi-nage
  • Ushiro-nage
  • Kokyūhō
  • Sumi-otoshi
  • Kani-basami

Ikkyū

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to earn the rank of ikkyū (1st class), which is expressed by wearing a brown belt (though often alterations are made to differentiate between different brown belt grades).

There is no time-in-rank requirement, but 42-56 months of total training time is typically needed to reach this level.

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