Seishinkan Aiki-Jujutsu Syllabus

March 2012
This syllabus sets out minimum requirements. Grading panels may request additional
techniques to be demonstrated as they see fit.
This syllabus deals with assessment only. Training should include a wider variety of material
to be studied.
This syllabus is cumulative (i.e. each grading requires the techniques from all previous
gradings to be repeated at a higher level). It is expected that candidates approaching each
level will be able to demonstrate fundamental techniques at a progressively higher level. A
shodan candidate will be expected to demonstrate Shokko at a much, much higher level of
perfection than a 6th kyu candidate.
Grading panels may include tamashiwari in addition to this syllabus (see appendix 2).

White Belt - 9th, 8th, 7th

Kyu

Waza

Wrist techniques
o Kote Gaeshi (Wrist flip)
o Nikkyo (Type Two)
o Sankyo (Type Three)
o Gokkyo (Type Five)

Arm techniques
o Ikkyo (Type One)
o Gyaku Hiji (Elbow Reversal)
o Ushiro Ude Garami (Arm Lock from Behind)
o Shihonage (Four Direction Throw)

Kata:

Shokko

Ne Waza Randori no Kata

Blue Belt - 6th, 5th, 4th

Kyu

Kata:

Nan Kai Te

Daito Ryu Study Set 1 to 6

Randori:
Random defences, standing, seated and hanza handachi, against strikes and grabs from front
and rear and a demonstrable ability, appropriate to the grade, to neutralize the opponents
attacks in an efficient manner.

Brown Belt - 3rd and 2nd Kyu

(note: 1st kyu grading is the grading for shodan)
Kata:

Aiki no Kata

Daito Ryu Study Set 1 to 12

Plus either
o Kicking kata (Yamashiro and Yamakaze)
OR
o Weapons kata (exact kata to be detailed by instructor)

Randori:

Defence against armed assailants

Defence against group attack

1st Dan
Theory:

The theory component will take the form of a dissertation of more than 3,000
words, submitted at least two weeks before the grading date. The dissertation
should follow normal academic style, however assessment is to be based on
content rather than academic or language skill. The topic will be chosen for the
student by their instructor. This requirement can be waived by the grading panel in
situations where it is felt that the candidate has already demonstrated significant
theoretical understanding and ability to think and communicate about marital arts.

Kata: All previous kata

Randori: Defence against any attack from single attackers and groups

2nd Dan
Pre-requisite: At least two years' teaching experience
Tsuru Kempo Kata (Pai Hur Chuan):

San Sen (Sam Jen)

Nippo (Li Po)

Shi Mon (Su Mun)

Deliver a 10 minute (minimum) oral presentation on the theory and

application of the White Crane patterns

Randori: Futari Dori (defence against grabbing attack by two attackers)

Plus any other techniques or skill required by the examiner(s)
Candidate will also be assessed on maturity and leadership

3rd. Dan

Pre-requisite: At least five years (total) teaching experience

Defence against multiple opponents armed with a variety of weapons

Thesis:
o A work of original research presented in written form (e.g. a book
illustrated with photographs), and seminar/demonstration. It is expected
that the seminar will also show the candidate's practical or applied skill
in the areas concerned.

Plus any other techniques or skill required by the examiner(s)

Candidate will also be assessed on maturity and leadership

Higher Gradings
Higher gradings will be awarded to candidates who can demonstrate:

A level of skill commensurate with the grade

An ongoing commitment to research and learning

A contribution to the development of the art

A contribution to the leadership and administration of the art

A suitable number of years of teaching experience

Appendix 1 Daito Ryu Study Set

1. Ippon Dori - Number one Hold (ikkyo)
2. Kurumadaoshi - Pushing over a wheel
3. Gyaku Ude Dori - Reverse Arm Hold (ikkyo)
4. Karaminage - Coiled around one's self throw
5. Uraotoshi - Rear Drop
6. Shihonage - Four Direction Throw
7. Sokumen Irimi - Side Entry
8. Iriminage Ura - Entering Throw
9. Iriminage Omote - Entering Throw
10. Kotegaeshi - Turn over the wrist
11. Kote Zume - Squash the wrist (nikkyo)
12. Kote Hineri - Twist the wrist (sankyo)

Appendix 2 - Tamashiwari
The examiner(s) may, at their discretion, include tamashiwari as part of the grading,
provided it is commensurate with the following principles:

Tamashiwari practice needs to be integrated into training so that the benefits of the
training are increased understanding of the techniques to be performed, and the
development of spirit and courage. The ability to break boards is not a goal in itself.

Board breaks are to be assigned according to the individual. People who have more
body mass, or more athletic ability will be expected to perform more difficult
breaks.

The examiner(s) are satisfied that the riskbenefit ratio of tamashiwari is reasonable
in every individual case. In particular, women are at greater risk of injury than men
due to lower bone density.

The instructors must be satisfied that there is minimal risk of injury. Hung loosely
boards are less likely to cause injury than solidly held boards, but even these can
cause injury if the candidate is not adequately prepared.

A candidate who breaks successfully, but does not perform the listed syllabus
techniques (above) should fail the grading.

Appendix 3 - Grading Authority

1st Dan - Does not have authority to grade students

2nd Dan Cannot grade students, but may, in exceptional circumstances, be

delegated the authority to grade students to kyu grades by senior instructor.

3rd Dan - Can grade students to kyu grades on their own authority. Can grade a
student to shodan in exceptional circumstances, but wherever possible should
organise a senior instructor to supervise grading.

4th Dan and above - can grade students to one grade lower than themselves (e.g..
4th Dan can grade students to 3rd Dan, 5th Dan can grade up to 4th Dan).

Appendix 4 Tamashiwari guide

This is a guide only, and should be adjusted by the instructors when preparing for the
grading to take into account gender and body mass. Breaks are listed in approximate order
of difficulty. Board breaks should be chosen according to the techniques most valuable for
the individual student to study.

One board supported by one person

o Elbow strike (6th kyu)
o Side Kick (6th kyu)
o Turning kick (6th or 5th kyu)
o Front Punch (5th kyu)

Two boards supported by two people

o Elbow strike (4th kyu)
o Side Kick (4th kyu)
o Rear punch (2nd kyu)
o Front Punch (1st kyu)

One board hung loosely

o Outside knife hand strike (2nd Kyu)
o Front Punch (1st kyu)