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| Rank Requirement Expectations |
Rank Requirements
| Belts of advancement: |
| Mudansha |
| 1. White - 8thKyu |
| 2. Yellow - 7thKyu |
| 3. Orange - 6th Kyu |
| 4. Green - 5th Kyu |
| 5. Blue - 4rd Kyu |
| 6. Brown - 3rd Kyu Sankyu Brown Belt |
| - 2nd Kyu Nikyu Brown Belt with 1 black stripes |
| - 1st Kyu Ikkyu Brown Belt with 2 black stripes |
| 7. Black (Yudansha grade Shodan Rank 1st degree and subsequent |
| degree ranking) |
| There are certain requirements that must be met prior to consideration for promotions. There are no one or two year Black belt wonders. All candidates will be required to serve "time in grade" (class hours of practice/training or individual practice with Rick Torres, Sensei, Chris Garcia, Sensei or otherqualified Mudansha/Yudansha student or instructor). Candidates must also have technical proficiency of the techniques required for the belt level that they are testing for. The instructor will determine when the student is ready for testing and will approach the student with ample time for preparation prior to the test. |
| All students must show proficiency in the following areas: |
| Attitude- Your attitude is crucial in any endeavor that you pursue in life. If you maintain a positive attitude it will help you to succeed and be more satisfied with your accomplishments. A negative attitude serves to only keep you imprisoned to excuses and to blame others for your lack of success. It is also contagious as a virus and can only infect in a negative manner those who are around you. Honor, integrity and respect are our tenets of belief. Help others to convert their liabilities into assets in order to help them succeed also. That way we all will share success. Respect and assist upper and lower level classmates when requested. |
| Attendance - If you are not there you cannot learn. Many classes, build on what was taught the week before . If you are absent, consult with the instructor prior to class so you can be brought up to speed. You can also ask for assistance by another classmate. |
| Techniques |
| 1. Kata (prearranged movements)- All students will be required to |
| leam a series of kata movements and must be able to demonstrate them with proficiency. |
| 2. Waza - All practitioners must be familiar with the concept of |
| waza. This is the actual application of kata. All waza are composed of three parts: |
| 1. Loosening up or distraction technique (punch, block, kick, |
| distraction or nerve attack technique) |
| 2. Throw technique- primarily a Judo, Ju-jitsu or Aikido throw |
| 3. Submission-joint lock/manipulation, arm bar, leg locks, finger |
| locks or other forms of body pins, comealongs, pain |
| compliance techniques, or finishing blows. |
| 3. Randori- all students will be expected to participate in randori (freestyle) giving and receiving of techniques in slow to moderate speed(beginner to intermediate level mudansha). This is an excellent learning tool to apply what you have learned. Randori should never be performed outside of the supervision of an instructor until the level of brown belt is achieved. Randori will be utilized to complement your Ju-Jitsu and Judo training. Kumite (sparring) will be utilized to develop your striking, counter striking, blocking and kicking skills. |
| 4. Weapons - All students will be exposed to weapons training beginning at the yellow belt level. If a student acts irresponsible during these training sessions they will not be allowed to train. Weapons are not toys and should be treated with the utmost respect, for your safety, as well as your training partner(s). |
| Weapons training in Aikijujitsu is based on the premise that the weapon is merely an extension of your body (hand, arm, etc.). The majority of the techniques taught will be defensive in nature, although some training will involve offensive techniques (Philipino Escrima Stick Fighting). Weapons of choice will be the Balisong Knife (Butterfly knife), regular knife(tanto), esgrima stick and the cane, but you will leam others such as the Bo and Jo, Yawara , sai, tonfa, etc.. |
| 2. Aikido - At this level you should be proficient with the basic techniques of Aikido as follows: |
| A. Shiho-nage ("Four -directions throw" and variations ) |
| B. Ikkajo Osae ("1st. control" and variations ) |
| C. Nikajo Osae ("2nd.control" and variations ) |
| D. Sankajo Osae ("3rd. control" and variations ) |
| E. Yonkajo Osae ("4th. control" and variations ) |
| F. Sokumen-irimi-nage (side approach body throw) |
| G. Shomen-irimi-nage (front approach body throw) |
| H. Hiji-jime (elbow locks) |
| I. Tenchi-nage (Heaven and earth throw) |
| J. Kote Gaeshi (outward wrist twist) |
| You will learn more, such as projection throws, concepts of open and closed circuit appplications, Ki development, etc. |
| 3. Ju-Jitsu- At this level you should have a high degree of proficiency in the art of Ju-Jitsu. You should possess the Skill level to be able to test to Brown Belt second stripe within the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu System. This is one step below the Black Belt, Shodan grade. Shodan testing will be performed through the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai and Torres Sensei or Professor George Kirby. |
| Budoshin Ju-Jitsu System Ranking (optional) |
| Enrique "Rick" Torres is a Nidan (second Dan) in the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu system. He is a member in good standing of the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai as well as a member of the American Ju-Jitsu Association. Promotion evaluations for Shodan and Nidan on Mr. Torres were performed by Professor George Kirby, who bestowed the Shodan and Nidan ranks to Mr. Torres. If the Student is diligent, as he or she progresses through the ranks they may also qualify for rank testing in the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu art system. Budoshin is the art taught and propagated by Professor George Kirby (10th Dan, Kudan, Hanshi) who is the current foremost practitioner of the system(system Grandmaster). This style is more classical in nature asopposed to the more eclectic approach of Kyu Shin Ryu. Professor Kirby is the direct student of Professor Jack Seki (now deceased) whose training occurred in Japan with such instructors as Jigoro Kano (Judo founder) and Master Seki (Ju-Jitsu Master who was also Prof. Seki's father). Ranking and testing requirements are different but your training in Kyu Shin Ryu should prepare you for the requirements needed as they correlate with techniques in the Budoshin system also. Remember, Kyu Shin Ryu evolution occurred from Ju-Jitsu also. That is why there is a strong emphasis on Ju-Jitsu for self defense techniques. Students desiring to secure these rankings should become membersof the Budoshin Yudanshakai as well as the American Ju-Jitsu Association. All students are encouraged to become members of the American Ju-Jitsu Association. |
| Membership in both these organizations is required at the Brown Belt Level. |
| There are two required Budoshin Ju-Jitsu texts for students: |
| Required Texts for KYU SHIN RYU Class: |
| 1. Dvnamic Aikido. by: Gozo Shioda |
| 3. Ju-Jitsu. Basic Techniques of The Gentle Art |
| by: Professor George Kirby |
| 4. Volume 2. Intermediate Techniques of Ju-Jitsu. The Gentle |
| Art. by: Professor George Kirby |
| 5. Kyusho Jitsu The Dillman Method of Pressure Point Fighting |
| by: George A Dillman |
| White Belt WrittenTest |
| NAME: |
| AGE: |
| TIME IN GRADE:___________( HOURS TOTAL TRAINING TIME) |
| EXAMINER: |
| 1. Briefly define Ju-Jitsu. |
| 2. Define the word Kuzushi. |
| 3. State 3 occasions in which it is appropriate to bow. |
| 4. Which is the greatest weapon of all? State reasons for your answer? |
| ALL CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY AT THELEVEL OF 70 % TO PASS ON BOTH THE MAT TEST AND WRITTEN TEST. |
| TOTAL POINTS ON MAT EXAM MUST EQUAL NO LESS |
| THAN 217 POINTS OUT OF A POSSIBLE 315 POINTS |
| WRITTEN TEST SCORE: |
| WHITE BELT MAT TEST REQUIREMENTS |
| SCORES ARE GRADED 1-7. 7 IS PERFECT EXECUTION (JUJITSU AS AN ART) |
| The following techniques are required prior to receiving advancement to white belt: |
| Bowing (rei): |
| - Standing bow (rei) |
| - Kneeling bow (seiza rei) |
| - Attention stance (kotokai) |
| Strikes (karate and iuiitsu based): |
| - Backfist |
| - step slide backfist |
| - fighting stance twist and lock punch (right and left) |
| - step slide punch (right and left) |
| - chambered rotation punch (upper, middle and lower) |
| - reverse punch (right and left) |
| - Spinning back fist |
| - elbow strikes: upward strike elbow, downward strike |
| elbow, side strike elbow, back strike elbow |
| - Shuto (knife hand strike, upper, midddle and lower) |
| - ridge hand (forward and reverse techniques) |
| Blocks: |
| - upper closed fist block |
| - mid sectional closed fist block (inside and outside) |
| - lower sectional closed fist block |
| - upper open handed block |
| - mid sectional open handed block (inside and outside) |
| - lower sectional open handed block |
| Stances (kamae): |
| - Ready position (Kotokai) |
| - Ju-Jitsu fighting stance |
| - front fighting stance L stance Karate/T stance Aikido |
| - Dragon stance (deep front stance) zen kutsi dachi |
| - back stance (kokutsi dachi) |
| - Horse stance (kiba dachi) |
| Break falls ( ukemi -waza): |
| - Front break fall (mae ukemi waza) |
| - Side break fall (yoko ukemi waza) |
| - back break fall (ushiro ukemi Waza) |
| Kicks (geri); |
| - front kick- (mae geri) |
| - side kick- defensive and offensive (yoko geri) |
| - back kick- (ushiro geri) |
| - Back roundhouse kick- (mawashi geri) |
| Self defense techniques (Juiitsu/Aikido based) |
| - defense from a lapel grab (nikajo technique) |
| - defense from a wrist grab (nikajo technique) |
| - defense from a hair grab, front and rear (sankyo technique) |
| Proficiency in judo techniques is essential to be a well rounded martial artist. Judo techniques are |
| divided into three major areas: |
| 1. standing techniques (tachi-waza ) |
| 2. fall techniques/throws ( sutemi-waza ) |
| 3. ground techniques / grappling techniques ( Katame- |
| waza) also commonly known as newaza |
| Throws ( NageWaza = tachi waza -standing techniques/sutemi wow-sacrifice throws) |
| 1. back carry throw (ippon-seoi-nage ) |
| 2. two handed back carry throw -(morote-seoi-nage) 2 variations |
| 3. small inside clip leg technique (kouchi-gari ) |
| 4. big inside clip leg technique (ouch i-ga ri) |
| 5. big outside clip technique (osoto-gari) |
| 6. Neck Wheel (koshi-guruma) |
| Ground techniques (hold downs and submission holds) (newaza ) |
| 1. scarf hold down (kesa-gatame ) |
| 2. shoulder/smother hold down ( kata-gatame ) |
| Yellow Belt Written Test |
| NAME: |
| AGE: |
| TIME IN GRADE:___________(HOURS TOTAL TRAINING TIME) |
| EXAMINER:___________________________ |
| 1. Briefly define Aikijujitsu. |
| 2. Define the term "excessive use of force". |
| 3. Explain the concept of redirection. |
| 4. What is the definition of the word MUSHIN? |
| ALL CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY AT THE |
| LEVEL OF 70 % TO PASS ON BOTH THE MAT TEST AND WRITTEN TEST. |
| TOTAL POINTS ON MAT EXAM MUST EQUAL NO LESSTHAN 265 POINTS OUT OF A POSSIBLE 378 POINTS |
| WRITTEN TEST SCORE: |
| Yellow Belt Mat Test Requirements |
| The following techniques are required prior to receiving advancement to Yellow belt: |
| SCORES ARE GRADED 1-7. 7 IS PERFECT EXECUTION (AIKUUJITSU AS AN ART) |
| 1...Unable to execute 2...Very awkward 3...Barely effective 4...Effective 5...Good 6...very good, fluid 7...Aikijujitsu as an art |
| Strikes (karate and jujitsu based): |
| - Retreating backfist |
| - Lunge punch |
| - 1-2 punch |
| - Palm heel strike |
| - Thrusting finger jab |
| - Slashing finger jab |
| Blocks: |
| - Cross banded block -Juji (upper, middle, lower) |
| - Glancing block inner (Aikijujitsu) |
| - Glancing block outer (Aikijujitsu) |
| - Glancing-check block inner (Aikijujitsu) |
| - Glancing-check block outer (Aikijujitsu) |
| Stances: |
| - Cat stance (Karate) |
| - Shizen Hontai - Basic natural posture (Judo) |
| - Migi Shizentai - right natural posture (Judo) |
| - Hidari Shizentai - left natural posture (Judo) |
| - Jigo Hontai - basic defensive posture (Judo) |
| - Migi Jigotai - right defensive posture (Judo) |
| - Hidari Jigotai - left defensive posture (Judo) |
| Candidate must be able to demonstrate kuzushi manipulation and sound |
| posture from all the above stated Judo stances. |
| Break Falls; |
| - Sequential mae ukemi waza (must be able to perform no |
| less than 6 in rolling manner). |
| - Sequential ushiro ukemi waza (must be able to perform no |
| less than 6 in rolling manner). |
| -Mae, Yoko and Ushiro ukemi waza performed from a |
| pushed position. |
| Kicks: performed left and right side |
| - Step slide front kick (advancing mae geri) |
| - Front roundhouse kick (advancing |
| mawashi geri - (high, medium and low) |
| -Target advance back kick (ushiro geri with step toward target) |
| - Inside crescent kick |
| - Outside crescent kick |
| Self defense techniques: |
| - Lunging knife attack (use of glancing bock followed by kote |
| gaeshi wrist lock submission and disarm) Jujitsu |
| - Collar hold from behind ushiro-eri-dori (this technique |
| includes an atemi waza strike to floating rib or solar plexus |
| followed by ude gatame straight arm bar for |
| submission) Jujitsu |
| - Club defense utilizing bent arm (ude garame) |
| shoulderlock rear throw/shouldoerlock submission.and disarm |
| - Tae no tenkan (open and turn throw) Aikido |
| - Hair grab defense, front and rear using |
| sankyo technique with comealong Aikido |
| Judo Throws (Tachi-Waza): Proficiency right and left side |
| KATA |
| - Tai-Otoshi - Body drop (Judo version and Budoshin version) |
| - Deashi Barai- Forward foot sweep |
| - Okuri -ashi -Harai - Foot sweep (sweeping toward the other leg) |
| - Ogoshi - Hip roll |
| - Hiza-Guruma - Knee whirl |
| - Kosoto-gari - Small outer reap |
| Ju-iitsu Techniques |
| WAZA |
| - Basic 1 arm hip throw ending with wrist lock lift submission |
| (ippon-seoi-nage ending with ude-garame) |
| - Basic drop throw with wrist press submission |
| (Tai-Otoshi modified with elbow strike to the cheek/chin area |
| followed by wrist press) |
| - Leg lift/groin stromp (rear bearhug position) |
| - Throat attack (attack to trachea or throat cavity) |
| - Chin or nose turn / elbow strike |
| (this is performed from a headlock position and turns into a choke |
| hold followed by elbow strike to the spinal column) |
| Ground techniques / Katame Waza/Newaza (hold downs and submission holds) |
| - Kuzure-kesa-gatame (2 modifications) |
| - Kata-gatame (shoulder hold down/smother) |
| - Yoko-shiho-gatame (side locking hold down) |
| - Kami-shiho-gatame (top 4 comer hold) |
| - Tate-shiho-gatame (straight 4 corner lock position otherwise |
| known as a mount position) |
| Shime-waza (Strangulation techniques): |
| - Nami-juji-jime (normal cross lock, thumbs in) |
| - Gyaku-juji-jime (reverse cross lock, thumbs out) |
| - Kata-juji-jime (half cross lock, one thumb in-one thumb out) |
| Ippon-seoi-nage/Kesa-gatame/Kata gatame/kuzure-kesa-gatame/ Yoko-shiho-gatame/kami-shiho-gatame |
| Number 2 |
| Tai-otoshi/ude-garame-wrist lock submission/Juji-gatame/okuri-ere-jime (lapel strangulation)/yoko-sankaku-jime (side triangular leg choke) |
| Tai-sabaki movement |
| (performed with other player, upright + Knees) |
| - Forward and back |
| - Side to side |
| - Diagonal movement |
| Weapon |
| Single stick esgrima |
| Correct execution of striking techniques and posture utilized in |
| the 12 movement Kata and Star Drill |
| Double Stick execution of Heaven and Earth Drill |
| Techniques should be performed at slow speed with good technique |
| and balance. If this is done, your speed, balance and technique |
| proficiency will increase dramatically. |
| Orange Belt Written Test |
| NAME: |
| AGE: |
| TIME IN GRADE: _____(Hours total training time since last promotion) |
| EXAMINER:___________________________ |
| Attach a seperate sheet of paper with your answers on it. |
| 1. Explain the roots of Aikijujitsu development. |
| 2. Under what conditions is lethal force justified, with or without a weapon? |
| 3. What is the "critical angle of entry" of Aikijujitsu applications to Judo throws. |
| 4. Explain the importance of circular theory in Ju-Jitsu and Aikijujitsu. |
| 5. Name 3 philosophical tenets of the Aikijujitsu practitioner, briefly explain. |
| ALL CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY AT THE LEVEL OF 70 % TO |
| PASS ON BOTH THE MAT TEST AND WRITTEN TEST. TOTAL POINTS ON MAT |
| EXAM MUST EQUAL NO LESS THAN 265 POINTS OUT OF A POSSIBLE 378 |
| POINTS AND NO LESS THAN 70 POINTS ON WRITTEN. COMBINED SCORE |
| FOR PASSING IS 335 |
| WRITTEN TEST SCORE: ____ |
| The following techniques are required prior to receiving advancement to Yellow belt: |
| SCORES ARE GRADED 1-7. 7 IS PERFECT EXECUTION (AIKUUJITSU AS AN ART) |
| O...Unable to execute 2...Very awkward 3... Barely effective 4...Effective 5...Good |
| 6...very good, fluid 7...Jujitsu as an art |
| Strikes (karate and Juiitsu based) |
| - Hammer fist |
| - Double hammer fist |
| - Thumb strike |
| - Eagle claw (pressure point grab left and right hand) |
| - Slashing Eagle claw |
| - Single knuckle strike or knuckle press (to pressure |
| point area) Gingitzu |
| Blocks |
| - Over-under hand trap (wing chun kung fu) |
| - Kick jam (soccer style kick, wing chun kung fu) |
| - One hand blocks two concept (advancing and retreating, |
| wing chun kung fu) |
| - Monkey block/grab -Aikijujitsu (right and left side block |
| and grab should be able to be performed with or without Gi) |
| Stances |
| - One point Kneeling position (left and right side) |
| - Two point kneeling position (execution mustexibit |
| balance against standing or kneeling attacks) |
| - The mount (grappling arts/newaza) |
| - The guard (grappling arts/newaza) |
| - Over and under hold/hook (grappling arts/newaza) |
| - Double under hold/hook (grappling arts/newaza) |
| Break Falls: |
| - At this level of training all breack falls should be able to be preformed proficiently from a harsh, unannounced manner. |
| - Break falls should also be able to be performed while jumping over low obstacles (training partner on all fours). |
| Kicks: performed left and right side |
| - Soccer defensive kick (kick jamming) |
| - Soccer offensive kick (nerve and joint point attacks) |
| - Hip fake back reverse side kick (performed left and right) |
| Kicking combinations: |
| - Right (lead foot) inside crescent/ right defensive side kick |
| - Left (lead foot) inside crescent/ left defensive side kick |
| - Step slide front kick/front roundhouse/ offensive side kick |
| - Right defensive front kick/ left back inside crescent/left defensive side kick |
| Self defense techniques (Juiitsu and Aikido based) : |
| - Wrist press from a 1 point and 2 point kneeling position. |
| - Nikkyo wrist lock( from a 1 handed or 2 handed grab) with |
| transition into ude gatame arm bar followed by take down of |
| uke(face down while maintaining the straight arm bar) with |
| knee pin to the tricep then shoulder. This is performed from a |
| 1 point kneeling position as well as 2 point kneeling position. |
| - Morote-zuki is the defense that is utilized when a person uses |
| a two handed thrust with a medium to large stick/staff. This |
| technique ends with the person being thrown and you |
| retaining the offensive weapon (use of diagonal tai-sabaki |
| movement is essential) |
| - Inside Mae-geri defense (front kick defense)- This defense |
| utilizes Osoto-gari style leag reaping take down ending with a |
| groin stomp |
| - Inside Mawashi-geri defense (roundhouse kick defense)- |
| This defense utilizes Osoto-gari style leag reaping take down |
| ending with a groin stomp |
| Judo Throws (Tachi-Waza): Proficiency right and left side |
| - Uki-otoshi - Floating drop throw (hand technique) |
| - Morote-gari - Two arm clip (hand technique) |
| - Uchimata - Thigh throw (hip technique) |
| - Hane-Goshi - Springing hip throw (hip technique) |
| - Ashi-Guruma - Leg whirl (leg whirl) |
| - Tomoe Nage - Stomach throw |
| - Harai-Goshi - Hip Sweep |
| Jujitsu Techniques |
| WAZA |
| - Drop throw/cheekbone strike (this is a derivative technique of Ippon-Seoi-Nage in which tori drops to one knee while performing the throw. This technique is used when someone attempts a choke hold from the rear). Finishing blow is a palm heel strike to the cheekbone or chinbone. |
| - Basic hand throw/ wrist or elbow snap submission (this |
| technique is used with an advancing weapon or fist using kote- |
| gaeishi followed by ude-gatame against your knee while |
| attacker is on the ground). |
| - Outer sweeping hip throw - (this throw is a variation of |
| Harai-Goshi in which attacker attempts two blows with |
| hands which are blocked and one armofthe attacker is tucked |
| and pinned between your back and his body). |
| - Corkscrew knife defense/throw (defender X-blocks and steps |
| to inside with overhand turning and screwing motion in order |
| to execute the throw on the attacker) |
| - Armbar winding throw/armbar submission - this is executed |
| when attacker grabs you with one hand and attempts to strike |
| you with the other. The armbar (ude garame) is performed on |
| the striking arm and this arm is retained in lock throughout |
| the entire technique. You will end in a 1 point stance while |
| cranking the arm. |
| Shime-Waza (Strangulation Techniques): |
| Hadaka-jime - Naked Lock ( gi and no gi use) |
| Okuri-eri-jime - Sliding collar lock |
| Kata-ha-jime - Single-wing lock |
| Transition Kata |
| Number 3 |
| Harai-goshi, move uke on stomach and perform ude gatame pin) with knee on tricep then shoulder/lift arm and perform wrist press |
| with straight arm bar/perform nikkyo in 2 point stance position |
| Number 4 |
| Hane-goshi/Kesa-gatame/Kata-gatame/Kuzure-kesa-gatame/Yoko-shiho- |
| gatame/yoshiro-gatame/kami-shiho-gatame- Transition to other side of body and perform - Yoshiro-gatame/Yoko-shiho-gatame/Kuzure-kesa gatame/Kata- |
| gatame/Tate-shiho-gatame |
| This Kata (number 4) covers almost all of the BASIC hold downs/pins in groundwork. LEARN IT WELL. |
| This knowledge is indespensible in order for you to learn your grappling basics. These moves are your building blocks to higher skilled levels of grappling moves. |
| Weapon: KNIFE |
| 1. Passive mode |
| 2. Active mode |
| 3. Lethal mode |
| Sinewali drill |
| 1. Empty hand vs. empty hand |
| 2. Empty hand vs. knife |
| 3. Knife vs. knife (must show concepts of blocks, traps, inserts and passes) |
| Green Belt Requirements |
| This level of training will begin a more in depth study of the |
| concepts of Aikido (developed by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as O- |
| Sensei) and its inception from Daito Ryu Aikijujitsu concepts. The |
| training at this level will have more emphasis on learning how to |
| transition from soft techniques to hard techniques and vice versa. We will |
| also apply the same learning principles to the study of Judo developed by |
| Prof. Jigoro Kano and how it developed from the art ofJujitsu. You will |
| begin to see, if you have not already, the many similarities present |
| between the techniques studied in the different styles. There may be subtle |
| changes in footwork or technique(hand/body position) application that |
| may change the technique from hard to soft or from soft to hard |
| contingent on the circumstance and level of intervention needed. We will |
| leam how to not confuse these concepts but to feel comfortable with the |
| interchange that takes place. At this level of training more emphasis will |
| also be placed on your grappling skills. There will be a greater emphasis | |
| on flowing application of technique during Newaza ground play. | |
| You should already be familiar with basic/intermediate kicking skills | |
| and striking skills. More emphasis will be placed on precision striking | |
| (pressure point Kyusho Jitsu techniques) sequences that involve | |
| strikes and kicks which transition into throws, joint locks, submission | |
| holds and pins. Your body and mind should start to work more in | |
| harmony at this level. Letting your body do the thinking is emphasized at | |
| this level and above (concept of Mushin). Some exercises at this level | |
| will be worked on blindfolded in order to hone other sensory and | |
| kinestetic input and responses to external stimulus. | |
| Ju-Jitsu Randori will continue to play an essential and primary |
| element in your training. Remember that you can learn Ju-Jitsu |
| techniques but this does not mean that you know Ju-Jitsu. We will |
| continue to expand on our studies of the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu system and |
| application of the systems techniques. It is critical that you develop your |
| skills through the use of freestyle exercises under the supervision of the |
| instructor or designated student. |
| NO RANDORI, KUMITE or KATAME-WAZA OF ANY TYPE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE |
| DOJO UNLESS UNDER SUPERVISION. THIS IS FOR THE |
| PROTECTION OF ALL STUDENTS. |
| Green Belt Written Test |
| NAME: |
| AGE: |
| TIME IN GRADE:___________(Hours total training time since last promotion) |
| EXAMINER:____________________________ |
| 1. Explain the term Budoshin. |
| 2. Explain in detail the term "Wave Attack"? |
| 3. When is it appropriate to apply a breaking or a snapping technique? |
| 4. Explain the importance of angular theory in Ju-Jitsu and Aikijujitsu. |
| 5. Name 5 philosophical tenets of the Aikijujitsu practitioner, briefly explain each. |
| ALL CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY AT THE LEVEL OF 70 % TO PASS ON BOTH THE MAT TEST AND WRITTEN TEST. TOTAL POINTS ON MAT EXAM MUST EQUAL NO LESS THAN 220 POINTS OUT OF A POSSIBLE 315 POINTS AND NO LESS THAN 70 POINTS ON WRITTEN. COMBINED SCOREFOR PASSING IS 290 |
| WRITTEN TEST SCORE:_____ CERTIFIEDBY:____________ |
| REQUIRED GREEN BELT MAT TEST TECHNIQUES |
| The following techniques are required prior to receiving advancement to Yellow belt: |
| SCORES ARE GRADED 1-7. 7 IS PERFECT EXECUTION (AIKIJUJITSU AS AN ART) |
| O...Unable to execute 2...Very awkward 3...Barely effective |
| 4...Effective 5...Good 6...very good,fluid |
| 7..,Jujitsu as an an art |
| Strikes |
| - Wave Attack |
| A wave attack is defined as a series of no less than six strikes in sequence that involve the fistopen hand, elbows, fingers, etc., targeted at varied points on the body. This may be classified also as Te-Waza techniques if you or the attackers hands are involved. Wave attacks are used for a variety of purposes such as hitting vital points {tsubo points), disrupting kuzushi points, distraction as preperation for a follow up technique such as a throw, joint lock/manipulation, or as a means to disable the attacker with crushing blows (power strikes). |
| - one inch power punch ______ |
| - one inch palm heel strike ______ |
| - three inch power punch ______ |
| - three inch palm heel strike |
| The above must be demonstrated utilizing one hand independently and/or in unison with the other hand simultaneously striking for double power strikes. |
| Blocks _____ |
| Break Falls (Ukemi Waza) |
| Ability to fall and roll utilizing higher level obstacles. _______ |
| Perform no less than 8 _______ |
| Judo Throws - Tachi -Waza Proficiency right and left side |
| Kata |
| Kata Guruma - shoulder whirl or Fireman's carry (2 variations) _______ |
| Sukui Nage - scoop throw _______ |
| Kuchiki Taoshi - dead tree drop _______ |
| Sumi Otoshi - comer drop _______ |
| Osoto Guruma - big outside whirl _______ |
| Sankaku Jime : Triangular strangle techniques (3 variations) |
| Yoko Sankaku Jime - side triangular strangle |
| Ura Sankaku Jime - rear triangular strangle |
| Omote Sankaku Jime - front triangular strangle |
| Newaza - _______ |
| Aikido Techniques : |
| Katate-mochi Shiho-nage (A) - ______ |
| One hand grasp-four directions throw from a pulling motion (wrist grab position). |
| Katate-mochi Shiho-nage (b) - _______ |
| Yokomen-uchi Shiho-nage (A) - _______ |
| blow to the side of the head, four directions throw (sideways blow to the head). |
| Yokomen-uchi Shiho-nage (B) - _______ |
| blow to the side of the head, four directions throw (sideways blow to the head). This |
| variation is more aggressive in the Tori using different technique to secure the Uke's wrist. |
| Shomen-uchi Shiho-nage - ______ |
| Hanmi-Hantachi Katate-mochi Shiho-nage - ______ |
| Hanmi-Hantachi Royote-mochi Shiho-nage - ______ |
| EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON STANCES, SECURING PROPER HOLDS, |
| AND EXECUTION OF TECHNIQUES IN A RELAXED MANNER. |
| Weapon: |
| Cane: |
| Must show at least 5 defensive techniques and 2 throws |
| BUDOSHIN JU-JITSU TECHNIQUES |
| The following kata(pre-arranged form) and waza (self defense applications) will be |
| required for both your Aikijujitsu requirements as well as your Budoshin requirements. |
| KATA WAZA |
| General Knowledge required: |
| 1. Can meet all the Rokyu exam general knowledge requirements. |
| 2. Can explain proper etiquette and behavior in dealing with higher ranks and Black Belts |
| Proficiency with these techniques will allow you to test for the Gokyu Rank of |
| Green/Yellow Belt (second level Green Belt) in the Budoshin System. |
| Refer to Budoshin student handbook for scoring criteria. |
| or not , these requirements are expected for all Kvu Shin Rvu Green |
| Belt candidates as part of their Jujitsu knowledge base |
| NO EXCEPTIONS |
| Blue Belt Test Requirements |
| The rank of Blue Belt is considered to be the true transition belt that prepares you for your higher grade Mudansha ranks (Brown Belt Kyu's). This is the stage where the concept of Mushin becomes more tangible to you as a practitioner. Your ability to flow should become more obvious to you as well as the examiner. Balance and technique should display a higher degree of proficiency in the execution of techniques. Emphasis will be placed on Ki flow during execution or reception (Tori and Uke) of techniques whether in Kata, Waza, Randori, Newaza or Kumite execution. The paradox of relaxation and technique vs. power and strength, has he studied much more in depth. Focus during testing will he on students ability to flow between these two concepts but to rely more on relaxation and technique in order to get the job done with regard to execution. |
| Weapons of choice at this level of training was the Bo (long staff) and the Jo (short staff). Students will be required to demonstrate striking and blocking techniques as well as defensive maneuvers, some of which will lead to submissions via joint or limb manipulation and/or pressure point applications. No formal Kata is required during testing. Waza application knowledge is mandatory (defenses against kicks, punches, and weapons) is required during testing. You may choose to demonstrate with either Jo or Bo. |
| The following techniques are required prior to receiving advancement to Blue Belt |
| SCORES ARE GRADED 1-7. 7 IS PERFECT EXECUTION (Aikijujitsu AS AN ART) |
| O...Unable to execute 3...Barely effective 5....Good 7...Jujitsu as an art |
| 2...Very awkward 4...Effective 6...very good, fluid |
| Wave Attacks and Strikes ______ |
| - At this level, the large arsenal of strikes at your disposal should be delivered with a higher degree of accuracy and control. The emphasis at this level remains in combining these strike into "Wave Attacks". A wave attack is defined as a series of no less than six strikes in sequence that involve the fist, open hand, elbows, fingers, etc., targeted at varied points on the body. This may be classified also as Te- Waza techniques if you or the attackers hands are involved. Wave attacks (as stated previously) are used for a variety of purposes such as hitting vital points (tsubo points), disrupting kuzushi points, distraction as preparation for a follow up technique such as a throw, joint lock/manipulation, or as a means to disable the attacker with crushing blows (power strikes). |
| - one inch power punch ______ |
| - one inch palm heel strike _______ |
| - three inch power punch _______ |
| - three inch palm heel strike _______ |
| - The above will be learned while utilizing one hand |
| independently or in unison with the other hand simultaneously |
| for doublepower strikes. |
| You will now Add: |
| - Gingitzu pressure point (tsubo) rub and strikes (KyuSho Jitsu). ________ |
| Blocks |
| Students at this level should have proficiency with all the previous blocks in the White through Orange belt requirements. Students must demonstrate defensive proficiency in blocking skills by being able to defend against a sequence of six strikes (punches, kicks or bothcombined). These defenses must be spontaneous and not pre arranged |
| (YOUR ATTACKER WILL NEVER TELL YOU HIS OR HER STRIKING SEQUENCE). |
| Demonstrate the concept of how a block is a strike when applied |
| in conjunction with Kyusho Jitsu principles. |
| Primary targets will be the hands and arms. |
| Yoko Otoshi- Side Drop |
| Yoko Guruma-SideWheel |
| Uke Waza- Floating Throw |
| Yoko Wakare- Side Separation |
| Tani Otoshi- Valley Drop |
| Sumi Gaeshi- Comer Throw |
| Shime-Waza (Strangulation Techniques): |
| Katate-Jime - One Hand Choke |
| Ryote-Jime - Two Hand Choke |
| Sode-Guruma-Jime - Sleeve Wheel Choke |
| Newaza : |
| Demonstrate transition and pinning strategies with emphasis on strangulation techniques for submission also combining arm bars, and leg lock submissions. This must be done for a period of 2-4 minutes |
| AIKIDO TECHNIQUES |
| This level of training will focus more on Suwari Waza (sitting techniques). All techniques should be performed with proficiency both to right and left side of the body. |
| Sankajo Osae - "3rd. Control" and variations |
| Shomen-uchi Sankajo Osae- Straight blow; 3rd. control (standing) |
| Shomen-uchi Sankajo Osae- Straight blow; 3rd. Control (sitting) |
| Mune-Mochi Sankajo Osae- Chest grasp; 3rd. Control |
| Yonkajo Osae "4th. Control" and variations |
| Shomen-uchi Yonkajo Osae- Straight blow; 4th. Control (standing) |
| Shomen-uchi Yonkajo Osae- Straight blow; 4th. Control (sitting) |
| WEAPON: _______ |
| Bo (Long Staff), Jo (Short Staff) |
| Weapons of choice at this level will be the Bo (long staff) and the Jo (short staff). Students will be required to demonstrate striking and blocking techniques as well as defensive maneuvers, some of which will lead to submissions via joint or limb manipulation and/or pressure point applications. No formal Kata is required. Waza application knowledge is mandatory (defenses against kicks, punches, and weapons) and required during testing. |
| The following Kata (pre-arranged form) and waza (self defense applications) will be required for both your Aikijujitsu requirements as well as your Budoshin requirements. |
| KATA WAZA |
| Including 2-4 Including 2-4 |
| submits or comealongs submits or comealongs |
| (sleeve pivot throw) |
| Eri Nage ____ Hit to Stomach ____ |
| Time in grade requirement: |
| 20-50 hours of instruction plus training time (approximately 3-6 months if training 2 times a week) since your last promotion. |
| General Knowledge: |
| 1. Can meet all Gokyu general knowledge requirements. |
| 2. Can explain proper etiquette and behavior in dealing with higher ranks and Black Belts. |
| Scoring criteria for evaluation is outlined in your Budoshin Student Handbook. Familiarize yourself with it. This is how you will be evaluated for rank promotion. Upon passing on all the fore mentioned requirements you will be awarded the rank of Blue Belt |
| NOTE: All students must wear the Belt rank awarded in the Kyu Shin Ryu System while in the Dojo. Budoshin rank will be displayed as a colored stripe under the Budoshin patch on the Gi top. |
| Your diligent training has now taken you to a level where some |
| practitioners never arrive. A Brown Belt practitioner is considered the |
| highest level Mudansha grade in the Dojo. This is the phase where your |
| Shodan internship begins. The expectation placed on you at this level will |
| be very great. You are now one of the leading examples of the |
| embodiment of the Kyu Shin Ryu and Budoshin philosophies. Much |
| emphasis is placed on your character as well as your ability to execute |
| techniques with a high degree of proficiency. At this level you should be |
| able to execute all the techniques from White belt thru Blue belt on |
| demand and without hesitation. You should have an increased grasp of |
| the Japanese teminology and be able to execute without English |
| translation. Your testing will reflect this. You have now also joined the |
| ranks of possible future Kyu Shin Ryu and/or Budoshin Instructors. |
| There are 3 levels of Brown Belt: |
| Strikes |
| - The above will be applied utilizing one hand independently |
| or in unison with the other hand simultaneously for double power |
| strikes. |
| You will now add: |
| Blocks |
| Students at this level should have proficiency with all the previous |
| blocks in the White through Orange belt requirements. Students must |
| demonstrate defensive proficiency in blocking skills by being able to |
| defend against a sequence of eight strikes (punches, kicks or both |
| combined). These defenses must be spontaneous and not pre arranged |
| Multiple Attackers |
| You will learn the principles of entwinement, interference, and |
| separation as it relates to multiple attackers (2, 3 or 4+). You will also learn |
| distraction and evasion strategies. Candidates should have a strong grasp |
| of these concepts prior to Shodan ranking |
| JUDO TECHNIQUES |
| SANKYU |
| UkiGoshi |
| Tsuri Goshi |
| Tsurikomi-Goshi |
| Ura Nage |
| Usiro Goshi |
| NIKYU |
| Yoko Gake |
| Hane Makikomi |
| Karada Makikomi |
| Ikkvu |
| Utsuri Goshi |
| Harai Tsurikomi-ashi |
| Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi |
| O-Guruma |
| Katate-Jime - One Hand Choke |
| Ryote-Jime - Two Hand Choke |
| Sode-Guruma-Jime - Sleeve Wheel Choke |
| Tsukkomi-Jime - Thrust Choke |
| Newaza : |
| Newaza training will continue with advanced modifications to |
| transition and pinning strategies with emphasis on strangulation |
| techniques for submission also combining arm bars, leg and ankle lock |
| submissions |
| Kappo and Kyusho Jitsu Resuscitation: |
| Kappo is the art of resuscitation. This is not meant to be a healing art |
| unto itself, but as a means of providing assistance to someone who has |
| been injured during practice or other occurrence. Participants in Judo and |
| Jujitsu practice may be choked out by an overzelous or careless partner. |
| They may also be kicked or struck in the groin area by a partner |
| inadvertently, or as a result of an ill applied technique (Uchi Mata is a |
| common culprit). It is essential that resuscitation or aid be applied quickly |
| and effectively to avoid any permanent injury. Brown belt candidates |
| must be familiar with the four most commonly used Kappo methods. |
| Your Sensei will provide you with detailed explanation on how and when |
| to apply these techniques. |
| 1. Sasoi Katsu- Inductive method |
| 2. Eri-Katsu- Lapel Method |
| 3. So-Katsu- Composite Method |
| 4. Kogan-Katsu- Testicle Method (not meant for resuscitation but as |
| treatment for a man whose testicles have been kicked into his |
| pelvis region.) |
| 5. Must also be knowledgeable regarding ressucitacion in the art of |
| Kyusho Jitsu. Must demonstrate ability to restore Ki flow to the body |
| and body parts, identify and use wake up points, and understand time |
| limitations for resuscitation when knock out occurs in Uke. |
| AIKIDO TECHNIQUES |
| This level of training will focus on learning to combine Suwari |
| Waza (sitting techniques) and Tachi Waza (standing techniques) with |
| finishing locks, pins, etc.. All techniques should be performed with |
| proficiency both to right and left side of the body. |
| Sokumen-Irimi-Nage- Side Approach Body Throw |
| Katate-Mochi Sokumen-Irimi-Nage - One hand grasp; side approachbody throw |
| Kata-Mochi Sokumen-Irimi-Nage - shoulder grasp; side approach bodythrow |
| Shomen-Irimi-Nage - Front approach body throw |
| Shomen-Uchi Shomen-Irimi-Nage - front blow; front approach body throw |
| Hiji Jime - Elbow lock(s) |
| Muni-Mochi Hiji Jime - Chest grab; elbow lock (from suwari waza position) |
| First and Second Stripe Requirements |
| Kokyu-Ho - Breathing method seen applied in Randori |
| Tenchi Nage - Heaven and Earth throw |
| Royote -Monchi Tenchi Nage - Both hands held; Heaven and earth throw |
| Royote-Monchi Kote-Gaeshi - Both hands grab; outward wrist twist |
| Shomen-Tsuki Kote-Gaeshi - Straight punch; outward wrist twist |
| Weapons Training: |
| Students at this level will be allowed to pick one of the following |
| weapons with which to train: |
| 1. Sai |
| 2. Tonfa |
| 3. Bokken |
| Students must be able to demonstrate defensive as well as offensive |
| qualities of the weapon and its proper use in combat an/or Martial |
| arts application. Students must also submit a written essay of the |
| weapons development, history, and combat application. |
| Ju-.Jitsu Techniques: |
| KATA-Forms WAZA-Techniques |
| Koshi Nage Single Hit |
| (Left or right, high or low) |
| Tai Otoshi Mugging attack |
| Ura Nage Club attacks (Various) |
| Ouchi Gari Kicks |
| Shioku Waza Handholds |
| (single, double, both, front and rear) |
| Te Tatake Armlock |
| HaraiGoshi Beingpulled |
| (forwards, backwards and sideways) |
| Hane Goshi Doublehits |
| Yubi Nage Lapel Grab (single or double) |
| Makikomi Combination holds & attacks |
| Ude Guruma |
| Kubi Nage Bear hugs & waistgrabs |
| (arms free or pinned, high or low) |
| TeWaza Nelson (front & rear) |
| Shoulder Grabs (front & rear) |
| Misc. Clothing Grabs |
| Ground Defenses |