Tenchi Ryu Aikido

Iaido

Grading information

ADULT, JUNIOR AIKIDO AND IAIDO

GRADING AND PROMOTION CRITERIA

Recognition and Commitment: Attending seminars shows dedication to your practice, which is often recognised and appreciated by your instructors and peers. Overall, regular training and attending seminars is a crucial part of learning Aikido. It helps you grow as a practitioner by expanding your technical skills, deepening your understanding of Aikido’s principles.

Testing and Evaluating Progress

  • Benchmarking Skills: Practicing with different partners can help you gauge your progress. You’ll face different types of energy, timing, and body movements, which is crucial for developing adaptability and understanding the effectiveness of your techniques.
  • Feedback from Experts: Instructors at seminars often provide individual feedback, which can be invaluable in identifying areas for improvement and guiding your development.
    Seminar dates are posted early January each year and are a very important part of the Aikido year. There are four per year: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Check the website or Facebook page for dates.

MINIMUM GRADING CRITERIA (at Chief Instructor’s discretion)

8th kyu
18 training sessions before you can grade
7th to  4th kyu
You must attend at least 18 training sessions in between grades. It is also expected that you attend seminars (i.e.any seminars when you are not grading).
3rd kyu to 1st Kyu
You must attend at least 36 training sessions in between grades. It is also expected that you attend seminars (i.e.any seminars when you are not grading)
Shodan
You must attend at least 72 training sessions in between grades. It is also expected that you attend seminars (i.e.any seminars when you are not grading)
Nidan
You must attend at least18 training sessions in between grades. It is also expected that you attend seminars (i.e.any seminars when you are not grading)
Sandan
You must attend at least18 training sessions in between grades. It is also expected that you attend seminars (i.e.any seminars when you are not grading)

Attend regular training sessions.
Attend seminars.
Perform all syllabus techniques correctly.
Have a pre-grading assessment by a senior instructor.
Your Membership must be in date at the time of grading.

HONORARY PROMOTION CRITERIA
4th dan and above
Attending seminars and general support of the Association and its activities.
Attend classes regularly as a student.
All honorary promotions are at the discretion of the Chief Instructor whose decision is final.

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