9
9th Kyu
30 Training Days minimum

Ukemi
(forward and back rolls)
Back Falls
Shikko
(knee walking)
Irimi
(entering)
Tenkan
(turning)
Stepback
Koyku Dosa
(kneeling throw)

Be able to define and demonstrate
what "Centering' means

8
8th Kyu
60 Training Days minimum

All previous techniques
performed at this level, plus

Tai no Henko
(blending movement)
Shomen Uchi - Ikkyo
(overhead strike - shoulder rotation)
Ai Dori - Ikkyo
(Ikkyo from a cross-hand grab)
Yokomen Uchi - Shiho Nage
(Side of head strike, arm curled to shoulder)

7
7th Kyu
90 Training Days minimum

All previous techniques
performed at this level, plus

Morote Dori Kokyu Ho
(two hands on one - elbow drop)
Katate Dori - Nikkyo
(wrist grab on same side, use of wrist lock)
Shomen Uchi - Irimi Nage
(Overhead strike with two-step throw)
Munetsuki - Kote Gaeshi
(midsection punch, wrist rotation throw)
Yokomen Uchi - Kokyu Nage
(side of head attack, "Breath Throw")
Koshi Nage
(hip throw)
 

6
6th Kyu
120 Training Days minimum

All previous techniques
performed at this level, plus

Shomen Uchi Ikkyo - Sankyo
Bokken: 1 - 7 Suburi
Jo: 1 - 10 Suburi

Demonstration of ability as uke
The student's attitude toward the art of Aikido, the sensei,
other students and self is extremely important.

5th Kyu
30 Training Days minimim
At this point, if the student is 12 yrs or older, the student is welcome
to join the Teen Aikido classes.
Teen Aikido attendance automatically promotes student to 4th Kyu.

Aikido of Diablo Valley
Concord, CA 94520