AiKiDo the Ultimate Self Defense Martial Art in Arlington , TX

Aikido Techniques and Training Requirements for Promotions


5th Kyu  

Suwariwaza Kokyuho

Shomenuchi Iriminage (Suwariwaza / Tachiwaza)


Shomenuchi Ikkyo (Suwariwaza / Tachiwaza)

Katatedori Shihonage (Tachiwaza)

Jo  -  Ikkyo

Misogi no Jo - 4 moves

Minimum of 30 Days training -  $35 Certificate Fee



4th Kyu 

All 5th kyu techniques plus:


Katadori Nikyo (Suwariwaza / Tachiwaza)

Yokomenuchi Shihonage (Tachiwaza)

Jo  -  Nikyo

Misogi no Jo - 8 moves

Minimum of 40 Days training after 5th Kyu - $35 Certificate Fee 



3rd Kyu 

All 5th and 4th kyu techniques plus:

Shomenuchi Sankyo (Suwariwaza / Tachiwaza)


Shomenuchi Yonkyo (Suwariwaza / Tachiwaza)

Tsuki Iriminage (Suwariwaza / Tachiwaza)

Tsuki Kotegaeshi (Suwariwaza / Tachiwaza)

Ryotedori Shihonage (Tachiwaza)

Ryotedori Tenchinage (Suwariwaza / Tachiwaza)

Jo  -  Sankyo

Misogi no Jo - 12 moves

Minimum of 50 Days training after 4th Kyu - $35 Certificate Fee 



2nd Kyu ( Brown Belt)

All 5th, 4th and 3rd kyu techniques plus:

Jo  -  Yonkyo

Misogi no Jo - 16 moves

Minimum of 50 Days training after 3rd Kyu - $40 Certificate / Belt Fee 



1st Kyu 

All 5th, 4th, 3rd and 2nd kyu techniques plus:

Randori - 2 Attackers

Kumi Jo  


Kumi Tachi 

Jo  -  Gokyo

Misogi no Jo - complete

Minimum of 60 Days training after 2nd Kyu - $35 Certificate Fee 



Sho Dan ( First Degree Black belt )

Randori - 3 Attackers

Kumi Jo  


Kumi Tachi 

Misogi no Jo - complete


Minimum of 70 Days training after 1st Kyu ( Minimum of 2.5 to a Maximum of 3 yrs total time based on 3 days training /week )

$150 Hand Made Japanese calligraphy Certificate Fee







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