Grading for 2nd kyu

(Update: 25 October 2023)

Topic

• Timing and distance (ma-ai) in dynamic attacks
• Confident ukemi
• Clear zanshin

Requirements

The following values are minimum requirements, i.e. they assume above-average training participation. The head of the dojo decides in your best interest about admission, providing for your successful grading.

Minimum Age 1	16 years
Waiting Period	12 months of practice since 3rd kyu
Completed Classes	60 keikos (120 h)
Seminars	Participation in 3 seminars, one of them an international or nation-wide seminar outside of Oberursel; make sure that you attend all classes of each seminar.
Special Notes	Commit to grading and choose main uke 3 months ahead of the exam Prepare autonomously by practising with your uke and fellow candidates outside regular classes
Grading Fee	30 EUR

Please read the general grading guideline (PDF file).

¹In exceptional cases, minimum age may be lowered by the head of the dojo.

Order of the Grading

IMPORTANT: Make sure that your uke has the jo ready when lining up!

Beginning

When your name is called, take three steps forward in shikko; your uke stays in line and closes up sideways behind you.

Bow to shomen
Announcement: "Shomen ni rei"

Bow to partner
Announcement: "Otagai ni rei"
Partners to each other: "Onegai shimasu"

Tai Jutsu

Choice of techniques from the curriculum:

• Suwari Waza
• Hanmi Handachi Waza
• Tachi Waza (Mae & Ushiro)

Each technique is shown in omote and ura alternatingly (where applicable).

• Jiyu Waza from Katate Dori

The jury may change ukes during the grading.

At any point, "kotai" (role change) may be asked for.

Buki Waza

• Jo: 7 kata