Shuharikan Kids Handbook 2012 by James Nolan

SHUHARIKAN DOJO CHILDREN’S CLASS

KYU EXAM BOOKLET

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. 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 instructors of the Shuharikan hold Dan (Black Belt) ranking and are registered Yoshinkan Aikido instructors. The instructors are: Jon Sharratt, Gordon Shumaker, Glen Giacoletto, James Nolan, Maggie Murphy, John Seyer, Jeff Hansen, and Gil Warnacutt. 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 Shiodasensei 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. Copyright @ 2011-2012 Shuharikan Aikido Dojo

9th Kyu - Yellow Belt (1) Basic Stance (Kamae) (2) Correct way of sitting (Seiza-Ho) (3) Sitting and bowing, etiquette and correct way of bowing (Seiza-Ho) (4) Knee Walking (Shikkouhou) (5) Cross Step In Body Change (Tai No Henko Ichi) (6) Back Breakfall without hitting (Ukemi) (7) One Wrist Grasp Step-in Thrust #1 (Katate-mochi Irimi-tsuki Ichi) (8) Aikido Project (9) Aikido Attitude

8th Kyu - Orange Belt (1) Basic Stance (Kamae) (2) Sitting and bowing, etiquette and correct way of bowing (Seiza-Ho) (3) Knee Walking (Shikkouhou) (4) Cross Step In Body Change (Tai No Henko Ichi) (5) 95 Degree Pivot (Tai Henko Ni) (6) Back Breakfall with hitting (Ukemi) (7) Forward Roll #1 (Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi Ichi) (8) One Wrist Grasp Step-in Thrust #2 (Katate-mochi Irimi-tsuki Ni) (9) Both Wrists Grasp Heaven and Earth Throw #1 (Ryote-mochi Tenchi-nage Ichi) (10) One Previous Technique (11) Aikido Project (12) Aikido Attitude

7th Kyu - Red Belt (1) Basic Stance (Kamae) (2) Sitting and bowing, etiquette and correct way of bowing (Seiza-Ho) (3) Knee Walking (Shikkouhou) (4) Cross Step In Body Change (Tai No Henko Ichi) (5) 95 Degree Pivot (Tai Henko Ni) (6) Elbow Power #1 (Hiriki No Yosei Ichi) (7) Forward Roll #1 (Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi Ichi) (8) Backward Roll #1 (Koho Kaiten Ukemi Ichi)

(9) Front Strike Front Step-in Throw #1 (Shomen-uchi Shomen Irimi-nage Ichi) (10) Front Strike 1st Control Pin #1 (Shomen-uchi Ikkajo Osae Ichi) (11) One Previous Technique (12) Aikido Project (13) Aikido Attitude

7th Kyu - Red Belt with 1 Stripe (1) Basic Stance (Kamae) (2) Sitting and bowing, etiquette and correct way of bowing (Seiza-Ho) (3) Cross Step In Body Change (Tai No Henko Ichi) (4) 95 Degree Pivot (Tai Henko Ni) (5) Elbow Power #1 (Hiriki No Yosei Ichi) (6) Elbow Power #2 (Hiriki No Yosei Ni) (7) Forward Roll #1 (Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi Ichi) (8) Backward Roll #1 (Koho Kaiten Ukemi Ichi) (9) Both Wrists Grasp Heaven and Earth Throw #2 (Ryote-mochi Tenchi-nage Ni)

(10) One Wrist Grasp All Direction Throw #1 (Katatemochi Shihonage Ichi) (11) One Previous Technique (12) Aikido Project

(13) Aikido Attitude Copyright @ 2011-2012 Shuharikan Aikido Dojo

6th Kyu - Green Belt (1) Basic Stance (Kamae) (2) Correct way of sitting (Seiza-Ho) (3) Sitting and bowing, etiquette and correct way of bowing (Seiza-Ho) (4) Knee Walking (Shikkouhou) (5) Cross Step In Body Change (Tai No Henko Ichi) (6) 95 Degree Pivot (Tai Henko Ni) (7) Elbow Power #1 (Hiriki No Yosei Ichi) (8) Elbow Power #2 (Hiriki No Yosei Ni) (9) After Class Exercise #1 (Shumatsu Dosa Ichi) (10) Front Strike Front Step-In Throw #2 (Shomen-uchi Shomen Irimi-nage Ni) (11) One Wrist Grasp All Direction Throw #2 (Katatemochi Shihonage Ni) (12) One Previous Technique (13) Aikido Project (14) Aikido Attitude Copyright @ 2011-2012 Shuharikan Aikido Dojo

6th Kyu - Green Belt with 1 Stripe (1) Basic Stance (Kamae) (2) Correct way of sitting (Seiza-Ho) (3) Sitting and bowing, etiquette and correct way of bowing (Seiza-Ho)

(4) Knee Walking (Shikkouhou) (5) Cross Step In Body Change (Tai No Henko Ichi) (6) 95 Degree Pivot (Tai Henko Ni) (7) Elbow Power #1 (Hiriki No Yosei Ichi) (8) Elbow Power #2 (Hiriki No Yosei Ni) (9) After Class Exercise #1 (Shumatsu Dosa Ichi) (10) After Class Exercise #2 (Shumatsu Dosa Ni) (11) One Wrist Grasp Side Step In Throw #1 (Katatemochi Sokumen Irimi-nage Ichi) (12) Front Strike 1st Control Pin #2 (Shomen-uchi Ikkajo Osae Ni) (13) One Previous Technique (14) Aikido Project (15) Aikido Attitude

Grading Schedule and Fees Kyu

Belt

Fee

Min. Classes*

Min . Weeks*

9th

Yellow

8th

Orange

7th

Red

7th

Red w/1 Stripe

6th

Green

6th

Green w/1 Stripe

5th

Blue

5th

Blue w/1 Stripe

4th

Purple

4th

Purple w/1 Stripe

3rd

Brown

2nd

Brown w/1 Stripe

1st

Brown w/2 Stripes

*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. Copyright @ 2011-2012 Shuharikan Aikido Dojo

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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ichi Ni San Shi Go Roku Shichi Hachi Kyu Ju Copyright @ 2011-2012 Shuharikan Aikido Dojo

Kyu Exams, Aikido Attitude and Aikido Project To be eligible to test for Kyu Rank (colored belt rank) ALL of the following must be met: •Meet the requirements found on the Grading Schedule and Fees sheet and complete the Exam

Form and pay the fee, •Know the Exam material and are able to perform the techniques when called by one of the Instructors, •Receive permission from your parent or guardian that you have their permission to test, •Your parent or guardian acknowledges that you have generally demonstrated Aikido Attitude, that is, have been respectful and cooperative to them, teachers, other children, and other adults, •You have completed an Aikido Project. This can be anything Aikido-related: -drawing -painting -story -poem -sculpture -other •One of the instructor’s approves that you are ready to test.

If you have additional questions, please see one of the instructors. Osu! Copyright @ 2011-2012 Shuharikan Aikido Dojo

SHUHARIKAN DOJO CHILDREN’S KYU EXAM APPLICATION Exam Date:____________ Student’s Full Name: ___________________________________________ Kyu Test Rank: _____ Belt Color: _____ Belt Size: _____

To be eligible to test for Kyu Rank (colored belt rank) ALL of the following must be completed at least ONE WEEK BEFORE the exam date: 1. This application and test fee* of $5.00 must be returned. •The test fee covers the cost of the belt and the certificate. 2. A parent or guardian must approve by initialing here:______* Approval means two things: •That you give us the permission to administer a test, and •That the student has generally demonstrated Aikido Attitude, that is, has been respectful and cooperative with you, teachers, other children, and other adults. 3. The student must complete an Aikido Project. This can be anything Aikido-related, such as a drawing or painting, a story, a poem, sculpture, etc. 4. One of the instructor’s must approve by initialing here:______* Instructor approval means that the student has demonstrated a sufficient readiness to test competently and has demonstrated Aikido Attitude in class.