Aiki-Ken and Aiki-Jo Kyu Requirements

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Note: All kumi (partner) requirements include both sides

4th Kyu: Kihon (基本); Foundation

  • 1-10 jo suburi
  • 31 step jo kata (video)
  • 7 ken suburi (video)
  • Happo giri (8 direction cut)
  • Ken Awase: Migi (right side) and Hidari (left)
  • 5th and 7th ken awase

3rd Kyu: Suburi + Kata (素振り + 型); Form

  • 1st Kumi-tachi
  • Ki-musubi no tachi
  • 20 jo suburi (video)
  • 6 step jo kata (video)
  • 13 step jo kata (video)

2nd Kyu: Awase (合わせ); Blend

  • 1-3 ken-tai-jo awase
  • 31 step kumijo
  • 1-3 kumitachi

1st Kyu: Kumi (組); Unify

  • 5 kumitachi + kimusubi
  • 1-3 kumijo
  • 1-3 ken-tai-jo
  • 13 step kumijo