Syllabus, Etiquette & Ranks


course and test syllabus


Overview

Aikido Renshinkai  is comprised of the following categories:

  • Kamae Basic stance  (1).
  • Kihon dosa Basic movements (6).
  • Kihon waza Basic techniques (150 - 3000).
  • Ukemi Breakfalls (7).
  • Jiyu Waza Freestyle and Ichitaita one against many.
  • Jisen soku waza applied or self defense.
  • Buki Waza (Weapons).
  • Bokken - Sword.
  • Tanto - Knife.
  • Jo - Short staff.


Recommended Reading and Grading Syllabus Reference Text

TotalAikidoBook"Total Aikido: The Master Course" By Gozo Shioda,  Translated by David Rubens. 

Publisher: Kodansha International












Renshinkai YouTube Channel

The Reshinkai YouTube Channel contains a wide variety of basic movements and techniques outlined in the Adult Test Syllabus and the Grading Syllabuses listed below. Click here to go to the channel and use the right-hand sidebar on the YouTube page to navigate through the videos.




Grading syllabus for 10th - 9th kyu



Kihon Dosa
Technique
 Translation
 Page
Migi Hanmi Kamae
 Basic Stance Right
 30
Hidari Hanmi Kamae
 Basic Stance Left
 30



Technique Translation Page
Hiriki No Yosei - Ichi
 Elbow Power 1
 32
Hiriki No Yosei - Ni
 Elbow Power 2
 34
Tai No Henko - Ichi
 Cross Step and Body Change 1
 36
Tai No Henko - Ni
 Body Change Movement 2
 38



Technique Translation Page
Shumatsu Dosa - Ichi
 After Class Exercise Number 1
 40
Shumatsu Dosa - Ni
 After Class Exercise Number 2
 42



Technique Translation Page
Shikko Ho
 Knee Walking
 46
Seiza Ho
 Kneeling






Ukemi
Koho Ukemi Back Breakfalls
Yoko Ukemi Side Breakfalls




Grading syllabus for 8th - 6th kyu



Kihon Dosa
Technique
 Translation
 Page
Migi Hanmi Kamae
 Basic Stance Right
 30
Hidari Hanmi Kamae
 Basic Stance Left
 30



Technique Translation Page
Hiriki No Yosei - Ichi
 Elbow Power 1
 32
Hiriki No Yosei - Ni
 Elbow Power 2
 34
Tai No Henko - Ichi
 Cross Step and Body Change 1
 36
Tai No Henko - Ni
 Body Change Movement 2
 38



Technique Translation Page
Shumatsu Dosa - Ichi
 After Class Exercise Number 1
 40
Shumatsu Dosa - Ni
 After Class Exercise Number 2
 42



Technique Translation Page
Shikko Ho
 Knee Walking
 46
Seiza Ho
 Kneeling






Ukemi
Koho Ukemi Back Breakfalls
Yoko Ukemi Side Breakfalls






Kihon Waza
Technique Translation Page
Shomen Uchi Ikkajo Osae - Ichi
 Front Strike, First Control Pin 1
 84
Shomen Uchi Ikkajo Osae - Ni
 Front Strike, First Control Pin 2
 86
Katate Mochi Shihonage - Ichi
 One Wrist Grasp, All Direction Throw 1
 72
Katate Mochi Shihonage - Ni
 One Wrist Grasp, All Direction Throw 2
 74

Note: Plus previous test techniques.




Grading syllabus for 5th kyu



Kihon Dosa
Technique
 Translation
 Page
Migi Hanmi Kamae
 Basic Stance Right
 30
Hidari Hanmi Kamae
 Basic Stance Left
 30



Technique Translation Page
Hiriki No Yosei - Ichi (Right side only with partner)
 Elbow Power 1
 32
Hiriki No Yosei - Ni (Right side only with partner) Elbow Power 2
 34
Tai No Henko - Ichi (Right side only with partner) Cross Step and Body Change 1
 36
Tai No Henko - Ni (Right side only with partner) Body Change Movement 2
 38
Shumatsu Dosa - Ichi (Both sides with partner)
 After Class Exercise Number 1 40
Shumatsu Dosa - Ni (Both sides with partner) After Class Exercise Number 2 42






Ukemi
Technique Translation
Zenpo Kaiten Ichi
 Standing Roll 1
Zenpo Kaiten Ni
 Standing Roll 2






Shite Waza
Technique Translation Page
Katate Mochi Nikajo Osae  - Ichi One Wrist Grasp, Second Control 1
 98
Katate Mochi Nikajo Osae  - Ni One Wrist Grasp, Second Control 2 100
Shomen Uchi Sankajo Osae - Ichi Front Strike, Third Control 1 ~110
Shomen Uchi Sankajo Osae - Ni
 Front Strike, Third Control 2
 ~112
Katate Mochi Sokumen Iriminage  - Ichi One Wrist Grasp, Side Entering Throw 1
 136
Yokomen Uchi Shomen Iriminage  - Ni
 Side Strike, Front Entering Throw 2
 126






Buki Waza
Technique Translation
Happo Giri
 8 Direction Cut

Note: Plus previous test techniques.




Grading syllabus for 4th kyu



Kihon Dosa
Technique
 Translation
 Page
Migi Hanmi Kamae
 Basic Stance Right
 30
Hidari Hanmi Kamae
 Basic Stance Left
 30



Technique Translation Page
Hiriki No Yosei - Ichi (Right side only with partner)
 Elbow Power 1
 32
Hiriki No Yosei - Ni (Right side only with partner) Elbow Power 2
 34
Tai No Henko - Ichi (Right side only with partner) Cross Step and Body Change 1
 36
Tai No Henko - Ni (Right side only with partner) Body Change Movement 2
 38
Shumatsu Dosa - Ichi (Both sides with partner)
 After Class Exercise Number 1 40
Shumatsu Dosa - Ni (Both sides with partner) After Class Exercise Number 2 42






Ukemi
Technique Translation
Zenpo Kaiten Ichi
 Standing Roll 1
Zenpo Kaiten Ni
 Standing Roll 2
Zenpo Kaiten San Standing Roll 3
Zenpo Hiyaku
 Forward Flip
Ushiro Kaiten Ukemi Backward Roll






Suwari Waza
Ryote Mochi Kokyu Ho Nagi Ichi







Shite Waza
Technique Translation
Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi  - Ichi Front Strike, reverse wrist throw 1
Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi  - Ni Front Strike, reverse wrist throw 2
Shomen Uchi Yonkajo - Ichi Front Strike, Fourth Control 1
Mune Mochi Hije Shime - Ichi
 Chest grasp, elbow lock 1
Mune Mochi Hije Shime  - Ni Chest grasp, elbow lock 2
Ryote Mochi Tenchi Nage
 Heaven and Earth Throw






Buki Waza
Technique Translation
Irimi Tenkan Ichi

Irimi Tenkan Ni


Note: Plus previous test techniques.

Grading syllabus for 3rd - 1st kyu, Shodan & Yudan


Please refer to the Aikido Renshinkai Test Syllabus:

To view the Adult Test Syllabus (2011), click here (PDF) OR click here (JPG).




dojo etiquette


1) Remove watches, rings and any other pieces of jewelry before class. Please keep your finger nails and toe nails cut short.

2) Ensure your Gi is clean and repaired and that your weapons are in good condition. Never use someone else's Gi or weapons without permission.

3) When entering or leaving the dojo, it is proper to bow in the direction of Kancho Soke Sensei's picture or the front of the dojo. You should also bow when entering or leaving the mat (leading with the left foot).

4) If you arrive to class late, sit quietly in seiza on the mat just inside the entrance until Sensei grants permission for you to join the session. Once granted, perform 25 push-ups before joining the rest of the group.

5) Weapons are to be laid out on the floor against the wall with the blade edges and tips pointing away from Kancho Soke Sensei's picture. Do not lean your weapons against the wall in an upright position.

6) Please keep talking during class to a minimum and do not swear. What conversation there is should be about Aikido only.

7) If you must to leave the mat or dojo for any reason during class, approach Sensei and ask for permission.
  
8) Avoid sitting on the mat with your back to the picture of Kancho Soke Sensei. Do not lean against the walls or sit against the walls with your legs stretched out. (Either sit in seiza or cross-legged and bow when switching between the two.)

9) Carry out the directives of Sensei immediately. RUN to the appropriate areas and when retrieving / returning weapons -- do not keep the rest of the class waiting for you.

10) Humility and respect for fellow students is to be observed at all times, regardless of rank. Inflated egos have no place in Aikido. 

11) Your fellow senior students are the best role models for dojo etiquette and their actions and behaviours should be observed closely. If you have any questions, feel free to speak with them before or after class.




Nafuda Kake (name tag board)


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Grading Ranks

10th Kyu
 white
9th Kyu
 white
8th Kyu yellow
 2 months
7th Kyu yellow
 3 months
6th Kyu orange
 3 months
5th Kyu orange
 4 months
4th Kyu green
 6 months
3rd Kyu blue
 6 months
2nd Kyu brown
 7 months
1st Kyu brown
 1 year
Shodan
 black
 1 year