1st Kyu (Ikkyu)

Akita-Aikikai Aikido Examination Requirements

translated by Mark L. Larson

  1. Tachi-waza Kokyuho – A multiple variety of techniques.
  2. Suwari-waza:
    • Dai Ikkyo to Dai Yonkyo (from various attacks.)
    • Dai Gokyou and Dai Hakkyo (5th and 8th teachings from various attacks.)
  3. Suwari-waza/Nage-waza – Throwing your partner with various techniques from various attacks, in a sitting position.
  4. Hanmi-handachi-waza – Performing various techniques from various attacks.
  5. Hanmi-handachi/Ushiro-waza – Performing various techniques from a sitting position with partner attacking from the front in a standing position, by ushiro-ryokata-dori or ushiro-ryotekubi-dori. 1 of these 2.
  6. Ushiro-waza – Performing various techniques from various attacks with your partner beginning from behind you.
  7. Ushiro-waza – Performing various techniques with partner attacking from the front by ushiro-ryokata-dori or ushiro-ryotekubi-dori.
  8. Koshinage – 5 different patterns.
  9. Jiyu-waza.
  10. Suwari-waza Kokyuho – Many forms/patterns.
  11. Ken-suburi – Aiki-ken Suburi 1 through 7, and 4 direction cuts (shihogiri), plus additional work of the ken, e.g. 8 direction cuts (happogiri), etc.
  12. Jo-suburi – Aiki-jo Suburi, 1 through 20.