Shuharikan Teen Handbook 2011-12 by James Nolan

SHUHARIKAN DOJO

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Kyu Exam Handbook for Teenage Martial Artists

Brief History of Aikido and the Shuharikan Dojo Aikido is a Japanese word that is usually translated as ―The Way of Harmony.‖ Ai means ―harmony‖; ki refers to ―energy‖; and do is the ―way‖ or the ―path.‖ Taken altogether, Aikido is the way or the path of achieving harmony through the skillful use of energy. O-Sensei The art of Aikido was created during several years by Morihei Ueshiba beginning in the 1920s. Ueshiba came to be known as O-Sensei, which means Great Teacher. Ueshiba had practiced various Japanese martial arts and he had also studied the sword and combat arts of Japan‘s Samurai warriors. He was an inventive martial artist and he soon discovered that he could blend some of the best features of other martial systems and create a new martial art. Eventually this art became Aikido. But O-Sensei did not want his style simply to be a martial art. He also wanted it to have a philosophy of resolving conflicts through seeking harmony instead of inflicting harm, and to be an ethical system of selfdefense. He further saw his art as cooperative rather than competitive. Overall, he hoped that a ―spirit‖ of cooperation and of the refinement of body, emotions, and mind would be a clear part of Aikido. With these, and other, ingredients, O-Sensei fashioned his art as a do, a way of conducting ourselves in the world and not just in the dojo. He often spoke of taking Aikido into the world of our daily lives and trying to practice its principles at home, at school, at work, and in society in general. It is important to recognize that Aikido is not a sport or merely a recreational activity. Rather, it is a serious martial art and way that is as effective for self-discovery as it is for self-defense. As such, it is a physical, emotional, and mental art that also cultivates the spirit. Aikido is an art of balance rather than strength and force. Instead of punches and kicks, it emphasizes restraints, controls, and throws.

Through Aikido techniques, we learn how to use our own energy efficiently and to use an attacker‘s energy against the attack. Aikido practitioners typically develop self-confidence and self-control, as well as poise and mental flexibility. Additionally, they come to see the importance of resolving difficulties and conflicts in ways to avoid harm to anyone. Gozo Shioda Sensei Prior to World War II, Gozo Shioda was one of Ueshiba‘s senior students. During the war, there were no martial arts being practiced except in actual combat. And, because of the interruption the war caused, Ueshiba retired from Aikido (he did come out of retirement later and began to teach again). When the war ended, Shioda asked Ueshiba‘s permission to open his own dojo. Ueshiba granted the request, and Shioda opened a dojo and called it and his style Yoshinkan, or ―The House of Cultivatiing the Spirit.‖ The Japanese words are Yo, meaning ―cultivating‖; shin, referring to ―spirit‖; and kan, meaning ―house‖ or ―place.‖ The heart of Yoshinkan Aikido is reflected in the adage, ―To build a strong house, one must first start with the foundation.‖ Thus, Shioda Sensei taught that kamae—a solid, grounded, aligned, balanced, and relaxed way of standing and moving—is the foundation that we must learn and develop. To help with this process, Shioda Sensei and his students and assistants created 6 basic ways of moving in kamae. These are the kihon dosa that we practice all the time. Shuharikan Dojo The Shuharikan Dojo was formed by Sensei: Gordon Shumaker, Glen Giacoletto, and Jon Sharratt, all holders of dan (black belt) ranks and international Yoshinkan Aikido teaching licenses. On January 15, 1997, the Yoshinkan Honbu Dojo, the Tokyo headquarters of the style, awarded to the Shuharikan official Yoshinkan status. In doing so, the Honbu authorized the Shuharikan instructors to conduct gradings and to award dan and kyu (colored belt) ranks that are recognized throughout the world. Copyright @ 2011-2012 Shuharikan Aikido Dojo

Not long after the establishment of the dojo, Sensei Jim Nolan and Maggie Murphy, also holders of dan ranks and teaching licenses, joined the Shuharikan instructional staff. The Shuharikan Dojo is registered and operates as a Minnesota not-forprofit educational corporation. Furthermore, all instructors are volunteers who teach without pay. Finally, regarding the name, ―Shuharikan,‖ that name was given to the dojo by the Honbu. It is a symbolic name that refers to the 3 basic stages of the physical and psychological progression through a martial art. Literally, shu means ―obey‖; ha means “break”; and ri means ―separate.‖ In the formative stage of leaning a martial art, we just follow and ―obey‖ the standard forms and teachings. After many years of study and serious training, we begin to find our own unique Aikido. We don‘t break away from the style or the dojo but rather we begin to break away from just imitating others and we start to find ourselves within Aikido. The final stage, one which almost nobody ever reaches, is a complete separation from the earlier teachings and is likely a development of a related but slightly new interpretation of the fundamental style. Some of Ueshiba‘s students, including Shioda Sensei, reached this stage, and that‘s why there are several styles of Aikido being practiced today. Geordan Reynolds Sensei, a long-time Yoshinkan teacher and mentor to the Shuharikan‘s instructors, thinks of the name Shuharikan as meaning: Pouring into the glass; the glass is filled; the glass is overflowing. This is a nice, positive way to understand the name.

SHUHARIKAN DOJO KYU EXAMINATION HANDBOOK *********************************** TEENAGERS 8th Kyu - Yellow 7th Kyu - Orange 7th Kyu Senior - Orange 6th Kyu - Green 6th Kyu Senior - Green 5th Kyu - Blue 5th Kyu Senior - Blue 4th Kyu - Purple 4th Kyu Senior - 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

(15)

Thought Paper or Discussion Assignment Assigned by Instructor

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

(13)

Thought Paper or Discussion Assignment Assigned by Instructor

(14)

Jiyu Waza Freestyle/Continuation Techniques

(15)

Thought Paper or Discussion Assignment Assigned by Instructor

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

(13)

Jiyu Waza Freestyle/Continuation Techniques

(14)

Thought Paper or Discussion Assignment Assigned by Instructor

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

(15)

Jiyu Waza Freestyle/Continuation Techniques

(16)

Thought Paper or Discussion Assignment Assigned by Instructor

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

(15)

Jiyu Waza Freestyle/Continuation Techniques

(16)

Thought Paper or Discussion Assignment Assigned by Instructor Copyright @ 2011-2012 Shuharikan Aikido Dojo

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)

(14)

Thought Paper or Discussion Assignment Assigned by Instructor

-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 ― ― 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

$10

8-16

7th Sr. Orange

$10

8-16

6th

Green

$15

8-16

6th Sr. Green

$15

8-16

5th

Blue

$20

8-20

5th Sr. Blue

$20

8-20

4th

Purple

$25

10-20

4th Sr. Purple

$25

10-20

3rd

Brown

$30

12-20

2nd

Brown

$40

16-20

1st

Brown

$50

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.

Explanation of Test Fees 1. Before you may grade (take an exam), you must pay the applicable test fee as follows:  Half the fee must be paid to the dojo to cover administrative costs, belts, and certificates. This sum must come from the student‘s own earned or saved money and cannot be paid by a parent (except as a loan to the student).  The other half must be by charitable donation, as explained in #2, below 2. Half the test fee must be donated to a legitimate charity, or must represent charitable service. There are 2 options:  Earn cash or save it from an allowance and contribute it to a charity of your choice. This cannot be a sum that a parent pays for you.  If you cannot pay money to a charity, you may contribute charitable services to a person or organization in need. Your rate of contribution will be $5.00 an hour. So, if the ―charity‖ half of your test fee is $10 and you choose to perform a service, you must contribute 2 hours of service. As part of your test application form, we will ask you to certify that you have made your charitable contribution before the test date, or that you will complete it within 1 week after the test. No rank will be awarded until the certification is made and the contribution has been completed.

Glossary Ai-hanmi - Shite and Uke in same stance. Arigato Goziamashita - Thank you very much! Gyaku-hanmi – Shite and Uke in ‗mirror‘ stance 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