Grading for 4th kyu

(Update: 25 October 2023)

Topic

• Fluent execution of techniques
• 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	14 years
Waiting Period	6 months of practice since 5th kyu
Completed Classes	30 keikos (60 h)
Seminars	Participation in one seminar
Grading Fee	20 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

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"

Individual Exercises (Aiki Taiso)

Choice of exercises from this list:

Suwari Waza

• Shikko (Mae, Ushiro, Tenkan)
• Mae Ukemi – 2 forms
• Ushiro Ukemi – 3 forms

Tachi Waza

• Mae Ukemi – 3 forms
• Ushiro Ukemi – 4 forms

Partner Exercises (Awase)

• Tai No Tenkan
• Ukemi from Ai-Hanmi Katate-Dori Ikkyo (connection as Uke)

Techniques

Choice of techniques from the curriculum:

• Suwari Waza
• Tachi Waza (Mae & Ushiro)

All techniques are shown in both omote and ura (where applicable).