6th Kyu
Minimum of 30 Hours practice.
Forwards and Rear Ukemi
Footwork
Tai Sabaki
Katatedori Gyakuhanmi
Katatedori Aihanmi Ikkyo
Weapons
Ken: First two Ken suburi & Jo: First three suburi. Or other weapons at least equivalent agreed with your Club leader.
Examiner may specify additional techniques as necessary
This grade is the Lancashire Aikikai's
5th Kyu
Minimum of 30 Hours practice after obtaining 6th Kyu.
As previous grade plus:
Shomen uchi
Katatedori
Zagi Kokyuho
Weapons
Ken Uchikomi & 8th to 10th Jo suburi. Or other weapons at least equivalent agreed with your Club leader.
The 5th Kyu grade and those above are Hombu grades
4th Kyu
Minimum of 60 Hours practice after obtaining 5th Kyu.
As previous grade plus:
Katadori
Yokomen uchi
Zagi Kokyuho
Weapons
1st Kumitachi and 1st Jo Kata. Or other weapons at least equivalent agreed with your Club leader.
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