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Hachikyu-C — Eighth Kyu

Orange belt • 30 days of practice after Kukyu-C

Evaluations consist of specific items from the following list. While specific arts and exercises are particular to each level, a student may also be asked to demonstrate any or all of the requirements from a prior level during their test. In this way Aikido is viewed as a cumulative process, not simply a procedure of studying for a single test.

These lists are for practice and training purposes only. Since each individual's abilities, personality, and training goals vary, each evaluation may likewise vary. It is between each student and Sensei to determine what a particular evaluation will consist of and how and when it will be conducted.

Note: All arts are to be demonstrated (if possible) both Irimi and Tenkan. All Kata are to be demonstrated (if possible) from both left and right sides.

Aikido Shimbokukai Requirements

All previous techniques, plus:

  • Shomen Uchi Ikkyo
  • Shomen Uchi Irimi Nage
  • Katate Tori Kokyuho
  • Katate Tori Shiho Nage

Prairie Aikikai Additional Requirements

  • Shomen Uchi Hiji Otoshi
  • Ushiro Katate Tori Kokyu Nage (pull through)
  • Ushiro Katate Tori Ikkyo

Selected Arts

Weapons Forms

  • Jo Suburi: 3, 4, 5
  • Jo Kata: 5 count
  • Tanbo Tori: 1 art

Hanmi Handachi

Suwari Waza