Gradings
First time
Make sure you bring some loose clothing. We are required by law to make sure all beginners get insurance after the 2nd session. Insurance costs £15 approx.
Affiliations
The club is linked to the International Aikido Federation through the FFAAA and Brighton Aikikai (which Rick founded in 1988).
Kyu grades are done within the club, Dan grades (black belt grades) are done in conjunction with Phil Rozzier (Yondan), now Technical Director of the Brighton Aikikai.
Dan grades are therefore Aikikai grades, recognized throughout the world.
Grading Syllabus
Gokyu (5th Kyu)
Tachi waza
| Ai Hanmi katate dori |
Ikkyo, Irimi nage, Shiho nage |
| Katate dori |
Shiho nage, Tenchi nage |
| Shomen uchi |
Ikkyo, Irimi nage |
Suwari waza
| (Knee walking) |
Shikko |
| Ryote dori |
Kokyu ho |
Yonkyu (4th Kyu)
Tachi waza
| Ai Hanmi katate dori |
Kote gaeshi, Nikyo, Sankyo, Ude kime nage |
| Kata dori |
Ikkyo, Nikyo |
| Katate dori |
Ikkyo, Irimi nage, Kokyu nage, Kote gaeshi, Nikyo, Sokumen Irimi nage,Uchi kaiten nage, Ude kime nage |
| Ryote dori |
Tenchi nage |
| Shomen uchi |
Kote gaeshi |
| Ushiro Ryote dori |
Sankyo |
| Yokomen uchi |
Shiho nage, Ude kime nage |
Suwari waza
| Ai Hanmi katate dori |
Ikkyo, Irimi nage |
| Shomen uchi |
Ikkyo, Irimi nage |
Sankyu (3rd Kyu)
Tachi waza
| Katate Ryote dori |
Ikkyo, Kokyu ho, Kote gaeshi, Nikyo, Ude kime nage |
| Ryote dori |
Ikkyo, Shiho nage |
| Shomen uchi |
Nikyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo |
| Ushiro Ryote dori |
Ikkyo, Irimi nage, Kote gaeshi, Nikyo, Shiho nage, Ude kime nage |
| Various forms of attack |
Kokyu nage |
| Yokomen uchi |
Ikkyo, Irimi nage, Kote gaeshi, Nikyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo |
Suwari waza
| Kata dori |
Ikkyo, Nikyo |
| Katate dori |
Ikkyo, Nikyo |
| Shomen uchi |
Ikkyo, Kote gaeshi, Sankyo, Yonkyo |
Hanmi Handachi waza
| Katate dori |
Shiho nage, Uchi kaiten nage |
| Shomen uchi |
Irimi nage |
Nikyu (2nd Kyu)
Tachi waza
| Ai Hanmi katate dori |
Koshi nage |
| Chudan tsuki |
Ikkyo, Irimi nage |
| Jodan tsuki |
Hiji kime osae |
| Kata dori |
Sankyo, Yonkyo |
| Kata dori men uchi |
Ikkyo, Irimi nage, Kote gaeshi, Nikyo, Sankyo, Shiho nage |
| Katate Ryote dori |
Irimi nage |
| Katate dori |
Aiki otoshi, Koshi nage, Sankyo, Sumi otoshi, Yonkyo |
| Mae Ryo kata dori |
Sokumen Irimi nage |
| Ryote dori |
Irimi nage, Kote gaeshi |
| Shomen uchi |
Shiho nage, Soto kaiten nage, Uchi kaiten nage |
| Ushiro Ryo Kata dori |
Ikkyo, Nikyo, Sankyo, Sokumen Irimi nage |
| Ushiro Ryo hiji dori |
Ikkyo |
| Ushiro Ryote dori |
Juji garami, Sokumen Irimi nage |
| Various forms of attack |
Kokyu nage |
| Yokomen uchi |
Gokyo |
Suwari waza
| Kata dori |
Sankyo |
| Katate dori |
Irimi nage, Kote gaeshi |
| Ryo Kata dori |
Ikkyo, Nikyo |
| Yokomen uchi |
Gokyo, Ikkyo, Irimi nage, Nikyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo |
Hanmi Handachi waza
| Kata dori |
Soto kaiten nage |
| Ryote dori |
Shiho nage |
| Shomen uchi |
Kote gaeshi |
Ikkyu (1st Kyu)
Tachi waza
| All applications |
Ude kime nage from the possibility of Shiho nage |
| Chudan tsuki |
Kaiten nage, Kote gaeshi, Nikyo, Sankyo |
| Jodan tsuki |
Ikkyo, Irimi nage, Kaiten nage, Nikyo, Sankyo, Shiho nage |
| Katate Ryote dori |
Juji garami |
| Muna dori |
Shiho nage |
| Shomen uchi |
Gokyo |
| Ushiro Katate dori kubi shime |
Kokyu ho, Shiho nage |
| Ushiro eri dori |
Kote gaeshi, Shiho nage |
| Various situations |
Hiji kime osae from the possibility of Ikkyo and Nikyo ura, Ikkyo, Kaiten nage, Nikyo, Sankyo, Sumi otoshi, Yonkyo |
| Various strikes and grips |
Koshi nage, Sokumen Irimi nage |
Suwari waza
| Shomen uchi |
Gokyo |
| Yokomen uchi |
Kote gaeshi |
Hanmi Handachi waza
| Katate dori |
Nikyo |
| Shomen uchi |
Gokyo, Ikkyo, Nikyo |
Shodan (1st Dan)
Dan grade
| Various situations |
Jiyuwaza (one attacker) against all forms of attack |
Nidan (2nd Dan)
Dan grade
| Various situations |
Randori with two attackers plus Jo & Tanto dori |
Sandan (3rd Dan)
Dan grade
| Various situations |
Randori with 3 attackers |
Yondan (4th Dan)
Dan grade
| Various situations |
Aikiken & Aikijo |
