Shuharikan Adult Handbook 2011-12 by James Nolan

SHUHARIKAN DOJO

KYU EXAM BOOKLET Copyright @ 2011-2012 Shuharikan Aikido Dojo

Aikido - A brief history: Aikido, translated as “the Way of Harmony,” (Ai) Harmony, (Ki) Energy, and (Do) Way. The art was created from the hand-to-hand combat techniques of the Samurai of ancient Japan. Morihei Ueshiba (O’sensei), “created” Aikido after many years of training in the Samurai “arts.” Aikido is a non-sport method of self-defense using controls and restraints rather than kicks and punches. Emphasis is placed upon developing poise, balance, flexibility, and self-confidence. Additionally, when training with a partner, one learns cooperation, harmony, timing, and control of oneself. Gozo Shioda-sensei created the Yoshinkan style after many years of training with Ueshiba-sensei. Yoshinkan can be translated as “the House of Cultivating the Spirit,” (Yo) Cultivating, (Shin) Spirit, and (Kan) House. The Yoshinkan style places great emphasis on the development of strong basic movements and techniques. The old adage, “to build a strong house, one must first, start with the foundation,” is used frequently. The Shuharikan Dojo was formed by Jon Sharratt, Gordon Shumaker, and Glen Giacoletto. All hold Dan (Black Belt) ranking and are registered Yoshinkan Aikido instructors. On January 15, 1997, the Yoshinkai Honbu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan, officially registered the dojo. The dojo will be operated as a Minnesota non-profit corporation. The following is a brief explanation of Shuharikan, as adapted from Flashing Steel by Masayuki Shimabukuro and Leonard J. Pellman and from Japanese for the Martial Arts by Alexander D. C. Kask: Shu-Ha-Ri literally means “Obey-Break-Separate.” It is the Japanese term that describes the physical and psychological progression of martial arts training and the three stages of mastery of a martial way. The International Yoshinkan Aikido Federation, (IYAF), was created by Shioda-sensei in 1990 to help promote the growth and development of Aikido worldwide. If you are interested in more information or the bylaws of the IYAF, please see one of the instructors.

SHUHARIKAN DOJO KYU EXAMINATION BOOKLET *********************************** ADULTS 8th Kyu - Yellow 7th Kyu - Orange 6th Kyu - Green 5th Kyu - Blue 4th Kyu - Purple 3rd to 1st Kyu - Brown

8th Kyu - Yellow Belt (1)

Kamae Basic Stance

(2)

Seiza-Ho Correct way of sitting

(3)

Rei-Ho Etiquette and correct way of bowing

(4)

Shikkouhou Knee Walking

(5)

Tai No Henko Ichi Cross Step In Body Change

(6)

Tai No Henko Ni 95 Degree Pivot

(7)

Hiriki No Yosei Ichi Elbow Power #1

(8)

Hiriki No Yosei Ni Elbow Power #2

(9)

Shomen-uchi Ikkajo Osae Ichi Front Strike First Control Pin #1

(10)

Shomen-uchi Ikkajo Osae Ni Front Strike First Control Pin #2

(11)

Katate-mochi Shihonage Ichi One Wrist Grasp All Direction Throw #1

(12)

Katate-mochi Shihonage Ni One Wrist Grasp All Direction Throw #2

(13)

Shumatsu Dosa Ichi After Class Exercise #1

(14)

Shumatsu Dosa Ni After Class Exercise #2

“Basic posture and basic movements are the foundations of aikido…they should be repeatedly practiced as part of daily routine.” -Gozo Shioda

7th Kyu - Orange Belt (1)

Kamae Basic Stance

(2)

Tai No Henko Ichi Cross Step In Body Change

(3)

Tai No Henko Ni 95 Degree Pivot

(4)

Hiriki No Yosei Ichi Elbow Power #1

(5)

Hiriki No Yosei Ni Elbow Power #2

(6)

Katate-mochi Nikajo Osae Ichi One Wrist Grasp 2nd Control Pin #1

(7)

Katate-mochi Nikajo Osae Ni One Wrist Grasp 2nd Control Pin #2

(8)

Shomen-uchi Shomen Irimi-nage Ichi Front Strike Front Step-in Throw #1

(9)

Shomen-uchi Shomen Irimi-nage Ni Front Strike Front Step-in Throw #2

(10)

Shite Waza Previous technique

(11)

Shumatsu Dosa Ichi After Class Exercise #1

(12)

Shumatsu Dosa Ni After Class Exercise #2

“However solid a building may appear, it is worthless if its foundations have not been well laid.” -Gozo Shioda

6th Kyu - Green Belt (1)

Kamae Basic Stance

(2)

Tai No Henko Ichi Cross Step In Body Change

(3)

Tai No Henko Ni 95 Degree Pivot

(4)

Hiriki No Yosei Ichi Elbow Power #1

(5)

Hiriki No Yosei Ni Elbow Power #2

(6)

Yokomen-uchi Shihonage Osae Ichi Side Strike All Direction Pin #1

(7)

Yokomen-uchi Shihonage Osae Ni Side Strike All Direction Pin #2

(8)

Katate-mochi Sokumen Irimi-nage Ichi One Wrist Grasp Side Step In Throw #1

(9)

Katate-mochi Sokumen Irimi-nage Ni One Wrist Grasp Side Step In Throw #2

(10)

Shite Waza Previous technique

(11)

Shumatsu Dosa Ichi After Class Exercise #1

(12)

Shumatsu Dosa Ni After Class Exercise #2

“To coordinate with the opponent’s movement and power it is necessary that the mind as well as the body be pliant.” -Gozo Shioda

5th Kyu - Blue Belt (1)

Kamae Basic Stance

(2)

Tai No Henko Ichi Cross Step In Body Change

(3)

Tai No Henko Ni 95 Degree Pivot

(4)

Hiriki No Yosei Ichi Elbow Power #1

(5)

Hiriki No Yosei Ni Elbow Power #2

(6)

Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi Ichi, Ni Forward Breakfall (Roll) #1, Forward Breakfall (Roll) #2

(7)

Suwari-waza Ryote-mochi Kokyuho Ichi Both Sitting Both Wrist Grasp Breath Throw #1

(8)

Ryote-mochi Tenchi-nage Ichi Both Wrists Grasp Heaven and Earth Throw #1

(9)

Yokomen-uchi Shomen Irimi-nage Ni Side Strike Front Step In Throw #2

(10)

Shomen-uchi Kotegaeshi Osae Ichi Front Strike Reverse Hand Throw Pin #1

(11)

Shomen-uchi Sankajo Osae Ni Front Strike 3rd Control Pin #2

(12)

Shite Waza Previous technique

(13)

Shumatsu Dosa Ichi After Class Exercise #1

(14)

Shumatsu Dosa Ni After Class Exercise #2

“Maai is the appropriate distance maintained between opponents.” -Gozo Shioda

4th Kyu - Purple Belt (1)

Kamae Basic Stance

(2)

Tai No Henko Ichi Cross Step In Body Change

(3)

Tai No Henko Ni 95 Degree Pivot

(4)

Hiriki No Yosei Ichi Elbow Power #1

(5)

Hiriki No Yosei Ni Elbow Power #2

(6)

Koho Kaiten Ukemi Ichi, Ni Backward Breakfall (Roll) #1, Backward Breakfall (Roll) #2

(7)

Hiyaku Ukemi Forward Jump Breakfall (grasping partners sleeve)

(8)

Suwari-waza Ryote-mochi Kokyuho Ni Both Sitting Both Wrist Grasp Breath Throw #2

(9)

Shomen-uchi Yonkajo Osae Ni Front Strike Fourth Control Pin #2

(10)

Mune-mochi Hiji Shime Ichi Chest Grasp Elbow Lock #1

(11)

Yokomen-uchi Kotegaeshi Osae Ni Side Strike Reverse Hand Throw Pin #2

(12)

Ushiro Ryote-mochi Ikkajo Osae Ichi Behind Both Wrists Grasp 1st Control Pin #1

(13)

Shite Waza Previous technique

(14)

Shumatsu Dosa Ichi (with partner) After Class Exercise #1

(15)

Shumatsu Dosa Ni (with partner) After Class Exercise #2 “Aikido is the study of how to obtain the maximum effect with the expenditure of a small amount of effort.” -Gozo Shioda

3rd Kyu to 1st Kyu - Brown Belt (1)

Kamae Basic Stance

(2)

Tai No Henko Ichi (with partner) Cross Step In Body Change

(3)

Tai No Henko Ni (with partner) 95 Degree Pivot

(4)

Hiriki No Yosei Ichi (with partner) Elbow Power #1

(5)

Hiriki No Yosei Ni (with partner) Elbow Power #2

(6)

Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi Ichi, Ni, San Forward Breakfall (Rolls) #1, #2, #3

(7)

Kata-mochi Ikkajo Osae Ichi Shoulder Grasp 1st Control Pin #1

(8)

Ushiro Ryote-mochi Sankajo Osae Ni Behind Both Wrists Grasp 3rd Control Pin #2

(9)

Kata-mochi Sokumen Irimi-nage Ichi Shoulder Grasp Side Step-in Throw #1

(10)

Shite Waza (Sanbon) Three previous techniques from 3rd Kyu to 1st Kyu - Brown Belt list

(11)

Shumatsu Dosa Ichi (with partner) After Class Exercise #1

(12)

Shumatsu Dosa Ni (with partner) After Class Exercise #2

(13)

Jiyu Waza Freestyle/Continuation Techniques 3rd Kyu - Katate-mochi (One Wrist Grasp) 2nd Kyu - Shomen-uchi (Front Strike) 1st Kyu - Shomen-tsuki (Body Thrust)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The essence of aikido practice is that both partners perfect their movements and try to obtain real strength by applying the techniques correctly.â&#x20AC;? -Gozo Shioda

-SHITE WAZA3rd Kyu to 1st Kyu - Brown Belt SHIHONAGE WAZA Katate-mochi Shihonage Ryote-mochi Shihonage Yokomen-uchi Shihonage

1/2 1/2 1/2

ALL DIRECTION PIN TECHNIQUES One Wrist Grasp All Direction Pin Both Wrists Grasp All Direction Pin Side Strike All Direction Pin

1/2 1/2 1/2

IKKAJO WAZA Shomen-uchi Ikkajo Osae* Yokomen-uchi Ikkajo Osae* Kata-mochi Ikkajo Osae* Ushiro Ryote-mochi Ikkajo Osae

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

FIRST CONTROL TECHNIQUES Front Strike First Control Pin Side Strike First Control Pin Shoulder Grasp First Control Pin Behind Both Wrists Grasp First Control Pin

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

NIKAJO WAZA Katate-mochi Nikajo Osae* Kata-mochi Nikajo Osae* Shomen-uchi Nikajo Osae*

1/2 1/2 1/2

SECOND CONTROL TECHNIQUES One Wrist Grasp Second Control Pin Shoulder Grasp Second Control Pin 1/2 Front Strike Second Control Pin

1/2 1/2

SANKAJO WAZA Shomen-uchi Sankajo Osae* 1/2 Yokomen-uchi Sankajo Osae* 1/2 Ushiro Ryote-mochi Sankajo Osae 1/2

THIRD CONTROL TECHNIQUES Front Strike Third Control Pin 1/2 Side Strike Third Control Pin 1/2 Behind Both Wrists Grasp Third Control Pin1/2

YONKAJO WAZA Shomen-uchi Yonkajo Osae* Yokomen-uchi Yonkajo Osae*

FOURTH CONTROL TECHNIQUES Front Strike Fourth Control Pin Side Strike Fourth Control Pin

1/2 1/2

IRIMI-NAGE WAZA Katate-mochi Sokumen Irimi-nage*1/2 Kata-mochi Sokumen Irimi-nage * 1/2 Shomen-uchi Shomen Irimi-nage* 1/2 Yokomen-uchi Shomen Irimi-nage* 1/2

STEP IN THROW TECHNIQUES One Wrist Grasp Step In Throw Shoulder Grasp Step In Throw Front Strike Front Step In Throw Side Strike Front Step In Throw

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

HIJI SHIME WAZA Shomen-uchi Hiji Shime* Yokomen-uchi Hiji Shime* Kata-mochi Hiji Shime *

1/2 1/2 1/2

ELBOW LOCK TECHNIQUES Front Strike Elbow Lock Side Strike Elbow Lock Shoulder Grasp Elbow Lock

1/2 1/2 1/2

KOTEGAESHI WAZA Shomen-uchi Kotegaeshi* Yokomen-uchi Kotegaeshi *

1/2 1/2

REVERSE HAND TECHNIQUES Front Strike Reverse Hand Side Strike Reverse Hand 1/2

TENCHI-NAGE WAZA Ryote-mochi Tenchi-nage*

1/2

HEAVEN & EARTH TECHNIQUES Both Wrists Heaven & Earth Throw

1/2

BREATH METHOD TECHNIQUES Both Kneeling Both Wrist Grasp

1/2

1/2 1/2

KOKYU HO WAZA Suwari-waza Ryote-mochi Kokyu Ho1/2 (* Suwari and Tachi Waza)

1/2

Grading Schedule and Fees Kyu

Belt

Fee

Min. Classes*

Min. Weeks*

8th

Yellow

$10

6-12

7th

Orange

$15

8-16

6th

Green

$20

8-16

5th

Blue

$25

8-20

4th

Purple

$30

10-20

3rd

Brown

$35

12-20

2nd

Brown

$40

16-20

1st

Brown

$45

20 *since last test

Please note, the minimum number of classes and weeks are minimums. You are not competing with anyone. Enjoy your training, and test when you are comfortable with the material.

Glossary Aihanmi - Shite and Uke in same stance. Arigato Goziamashita - Thank you very much! Kamae - Basic stance. OSU - A strong greeting, hello, good-bye. A catch all phrase. Rei - Bow. Seiza - Kneeling position. Sensei - Teacher or instructor. Sensei Ni Rei - Bow to the teacher or instructor. Shite - The person who executes a technique. Shomen Ni Rei - Bow to the front. Uke - The person who receives a technique.

Numbers: 1 Ichi 2 Ni 3 San 4 Shi 5 Go 6 Roku 7 Shichi 8 Hachi 9 Kyu 10 Ju