Grading for 5th kyu

(Update: 25 October 2023)

Topic

• Difference between omote and ura
• Clear execution of techniques

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 6th kyu
Completed Classes	30 keikos (60 h)
Seminars	Participation in one seminar
Special Notes	Admission requires a correctly tied belt.
Grading Fee	15 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)

Suwari Waza

• Kiritsu & Seiza
• Shikko
• Mae Ukemi – 2 forms
• Ushiro Ukemi – 2 forms

Tachi Waza

• Ayumi Ashi
• Tsugi Ashi
• Hanmi change
• Kaiten
• Tenkan
• Irimi Tenkan
• Shomen-Uchi (Zengo)
• Shomen-Uchi Ikkyo Undo (Zengo)
• Mae Ukemi – 2 forms
• Ushiro Ukemi – 2 forms

Partner Exercises (Awase)

• Shomen-Uchi: moving off the line of attack – 4 forms
• Tai No Tenkan

Techniques

Choice of techniques from the curriculum:

• Suwari Waza
• Tachi Waza

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