Post by JWG on Jan 19, 2016 23:46:35 GMT
I thought it would be a welcome thread to outline the expectations and details of the forthcoming Avon-Bega Gradings taking place on 12, 13 March 2016 (Dates to be confirmed with Shona and Paul). This will also allow Students to ask any questions.
In essence anyone who attends at least one Developmental "Courses" training per month (of those scheduled each month Jan, Feb and Mar at either Avon or Bega Dojo: Frolesworth or St. Bees) will be eligible to grade. The Dates already agreed are:
16, 17 (Sat, Sun) January in Frolesworth (already happened)
23, 24 (Sat, Sun) January in St. Bees
12, 13 (Fri, Sat) February in Frolesworth
20, 21 (Sat, Sun) February in St. Bees
12, 13 (Sat, Sun) March - Venue TBC
GRADING OUTLINE
Each student will have to undertake the requirements for the grade they are seeking plus any previous grades i.e. a student seeking to pass a 2nd Kyu will have to cover 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd and 2nd. This may not be in as much detail but never-the-less the student should be prepared for such an eventuality.
Anyone wishing to Grade who has not been approached by me already should speak to me now so suitable preparation can be managed etc.
Students will be required to demonstrate Aiki-ken, Aiki-Jo and Aiki-tai-jutsu as required in both Omote and Ura and in Ko-Tai and Ju-Tai as appropriate.
6th Kyu (mechanical)
The student will be expected to demonstrate with some degree of understanding at a mechanical level fundamental stance and movements, striking, breakfalls and rolls. The student will be expected to demonstrate a minimum 3 of the base 9 techniques in ko-tai from ai-hanmi posture. They will also be asked to demonstrate any technique (base form or derivative) from Shomen-Tsuki (Jo-dan or Chu-dan Tsuki) - as a personal choice.
For Buki-waza students will be required to demonstrate Ken-No-Kamae (Chudan) and the first 2 Aiki-Ken Suburi. They will also be required to demonstrate the base form Jo-No-Kamae and the first 2 Aiki-jo Suburi.
5th Kyu (mechanical)
At this level students should be able to execute base form techniques without encountering too much difficulty: 4 of the base 9 techniques from ai-hanmi and 3 of the base 9 techniques in gyaku-hanmi will be required. Students will also be required to demonstrate a minimum 2 of the base form techniques from both Shomen-uchi and Shomen-Tsuki and any one other technique as a personal choice.
Students will also be required to demonstrate the first 5 x Aiki-ken suburi and Shiho-Kiri as well as Aiki Ken awase 1 & 2. Students will also be required to demonstrate the first 5 Aiki-jo Suburi.
4th Kyu (mechanical)
Smooth mechanical execution of techniques is expected at this level and the student should be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the required foundation principles and concepts/tactics. Greater skill in striking, breakfalls and rolls should be demonstrated as well as fluid and smooth Kihon.
Students should be able to execute a minimum 6 of the base 9 techniques from ai-hanmi and 4 of the base 9 techniques in gyaku-hanmi. Students will also be required to demonstrate a minimum 5 of the base form techniques from both Shomen-uchi and Shomen-Tsuki and any one other technique as a personal choice. Additionally students will demonstrate 2 base form techniques and 1 personal choice technique from Kata-dori & Ryote-dori and a minimum 1 technique (personal choice) from Yokomen-uchi.
Students will also be required to demonstrate all 7 Aiki-ken suburi and happo-kiri and the first 7 Aiki-jo suburi and the first Aiki-jo awase.
3rd Kyu (technical)
This is the first of the technical grades and techniques demonstrated at this level should be smooth and fluid as well as evidencing a technical understanding of the foundation elements and relevant concepts and tactics with Aiki. Techniques executed should be controlled without relying on significant physical force.
Students should be expected to demonstrate a minimum 7 of the base 9 techniques from ai-hanmi and 5 of the base 9 techniques in gyaku-hanmi. Students will also be required to demonstrate a minimum 6 of the base form techniques from both Shomen-uchi and Shomen-Tsuki and any one other technique as a personal choice. Additionally students will demonstrate 3 base form techniques and 1 personal choice technique from Kata-dori & Ryote-dori and a minimum 2 technique (personal choice) from Yokomen-uchi.
The student will also be expected to demonstrate a minimum of 2 personal choice techniques from Ushiro waza Ryote-dori.
The student will be expected to demonstrate a minimum of 3 personal choice techniques from tanto-dori.
Students will also be required to demonstrate the 5 Ken-No-Kamae (stances) and the first Aiki kumi-jo.
2nd Kyu (technical)
This is a development of the 3rd kyu and in essence begins the student with preparation for a Shodan grading. Smooth execution of techniques is required with little error and a solid technical understanding of the use of hips, stance, distance/timing, atemi etc
Students will be expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of all base forms from ai-hanmi and gyaku hanmi and demonstrate proficiency in executing the majority of base form techniques and derivatives from various attacks (grabs & strikes including from tanto attacks). The student will be expected to have a basic understanding of Koshi & Harai-waza (hip & reaping/sweeping techniques).
Students should know the 7 Aiki-ken suburi, the first 14 Aiki-jo suburi, the first 2 Aiki kumi-jo and the first 2 Aiki-ken kumi-tachi. Students should also demonstrate with mechanical competence the 13 jo kata and the first 2 Ken Tai Jo.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate against two attackers without committing serious errors.
Students undertaking 2nd kyu will also be expected to teach newer students as part of their own training.
