Grades or ranks feature in many martial arts by following a Syllabus that provides a structured learning framework.
Aikido is no different with the Syllabus set by Hombu (Aikido HQ). This can be found under the "Technical" heading in the Member's area, along with a translation sheet, Names to Action and photo resource, video clips of Mimuro Sensei. Use the Technical button below to access these.
Technical »
What is a grading?
It's a formal assessment showing you have obtained the skills and knowledge attributed to a level.
The competence required rises with each grade – i.e. a 5th Kyu doing Ikkyo should not be the same as a 1st Kyu doing Ikkyo although the shape of the move is broadly similar. The component elements appear on the Lancashire Aikido Grading form.
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You can access how gradings are conducted, advice to help you, both from the point of view of the
Examiner,
Conduct of the grading and
Guidance for Candidates
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Mimuro Sensei (Yokohama Int)
Our affiliation to Hombu is through Mimuro Sensei (Our Technical Director) and Yokohama International Aikido Club.
Mimuro Sensei officiates Lancashire Aikikai Dan Gradings. Kyu gradings are overseen Club Leaders up to 2nd Kyu. A panel of Dan Grades is formed to grade at 1st Kyu.
Feedback
The Grading form carries explanations of the 10 competencies, (On reverse side of the form) that are being tested in a Kyu grading.Marked between 1 to 10 the Grading Form gives Kyu grades feedback on how they performed in the grading. To pass students must gain a 7 or higher in each element.
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