Koshinkan at Uplands
Yoshinkan Aikido Student Booklet

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Danny MD Ervin 3 Danrd

Senior Instructor, Dojo Cho

Frederic Gagnon, 2 Dan
ndInstructor

Re Moran Shodan
Instructor

Nathan Trail, Shodan
Instructor

8th KYU
YELLOW BELT
1. KAMAE

Basic Stance

2. SEIZA-HO

Correct way of sitting

3. REI-HO

Etiquette and correct way of bowing

4. SHIKKO-HO

Knee-walking

5. KOHO UKEMI ICHI

Back breakfalls without hitting #1

6. KOHO UKEMI NI

Back breakfalls with hitting #2

7. ZENPO KAITEN UKEMI ICHI

Forward breakfall without hitting #1

8. TAI NO HENKO ICHI

Cross step in body change (solo)
Step in movement when pulled

9. TAI NO HENKO NI

95 degree pivot (solo) Turning movement
when pushed

10. HIRIKI NO YOSEI ICHI

Elbow power #1 (solo) Forward
movement when pulled

11. HIRIKI NO YOSEI NI

Elbow power #2 (solo) Shifting weight
movement

12. SHUMATSU DOSA ICHI

After class exercise #1 (solo)
Forward movement when pulled

13. SHUMATSU DOSA NI

After class exercise #2 (solo)
Pivoting movement when pushed

7th KYU
ORANGE BELT
1. KAMAE

Basic Stance

2. SHIKKO-HO

Knee-walking

3. KOHO UKEMI ICHI

Back Breakfall #1

4. KOHO UKEMI NI

Back Breakfall #2

5. ZENPO KAITEN UKEMI ICHI

Forward Breakfall #1

6. ZENPO KAITEN UKEMI NI

Forward breakfall with hitting #2

7. HYAKU HACHI JUDO KAITEN

180 degree pivot cross step back(solo)

8. TAI NO HENKO ICHI

Cross step in body change (solo)

9. TAI NO HENKO NI

95 degree pivot (solo)

10. SHUMATSU DOSA ICHI

After class exercise #1 (solo)

11. SHUMATSU DOSA NI

After class exercise #2 (solo)

12. KATATE MOCHI SHIHONAGE OSAE One wrist grasp all direction pin #1
ICHI
13. KATATE MOCHI SHIHONAGE OSAE One wrist grasp all direction pin #2
NI

14. SHOMENUCHI IKKAJO OSAE ICHI

Front strike first control pin #1

15. SHOMENUCHI IKKAJO OSAE NI

Front strike first control pin #2

16. SH’TE WAZA (ippon)

One previous technique6th KYU
ORANGE BELT
1. KAMAE

Basic Stance

2. SHIKKO-HO

Knee-walking

3. KOHO UKEMI ICHI TO NI

Back Breakfall #1 & #2

4. ZENPO KAITEN UKEMI ICHI. NI,
SAN

Forward Breakfall #1

5. HYAKU HACHI JUDO KAITEN

180 degree pivot cross step back (solo)

6. FUMIKOMI HYAKU HACHI JUDOKAITEN

Cross-step 180 degree pivot shuffle back(solo)

7. HIRIKI NO YOSEI ICHI

Elbow power #1 (solo)

8. HIRIKI NO YOSEI NI

Elbow power #2 (solo)

9. TAI NO HENKO ICHI

Cross step in body change (solo)

10. TAI NO HENKO NI

95 degree pivot (solo)

11. KATATE MOCHI NIKAJO OSAE
ICHI

One wrist grasp second control pin #1

12. KATATE MOCHI NIKAJO OSAE NI

One wrist grasp second control pin #2

13. RYOTE MOCHI TENCHINAGE ICHI

Both wrist grasp heaven and earth
throw #1

14. SHOMENUCHI SHOMENIRIMINAGE ICHI

Front strike front step in throw #1

15. SHOMENUCHI SHOMENIRIMINAGE NI

Front strike front step in throw #2

16. SHOMEN TZUKI KAITENAGE ICHI

Front punch wheel throw #1

17. SH’TE WAZA (ippon)

One previous technique5th KYU
GREEN BELT
1. KAMAE

Basic Stance

2. KOHO UKEMI ICHI TO NI

Back Breakfall #1 & #2

3. HIRIKI NO YOSEI ICHI

Elbow power #1 (solo)

4. HIRIKI NO YOSEI NI

Elbow power #2 (solo)

5. SHUMATSU DOSA ICHI

After class exercise #1 (solo)

6. SHUMATSU DOSA NI

After class exercise #2 (solo)

7. HIYAKU UKEMI

Jumping front breakfalls (grasping
partner’s sleeve)

8. SHOMENUCHI SANKAJO OSAE ICHI

Front strike third control pin #1

9. SHOMENUCHI SANKAJO NI

Front strike third control pin #2

10. KATATE MOCHI SOKUMEN
IRIMINAGE ICHI

One wrist grasp side step in throw#1

11. KATATE MOCHI SOKUMEN
IRIMINAGE NI

One wrist grasp side step in throw#2

12. YOKOMENUCHI SHIHONAGE OSAE
ICHI

Side strike all direction pin #1

13. YOKOMENUCHI SHIHONAGE OSAE
NI

Side strike all direction pin #2

14. SUWARIWAZA KOKYU HO ICHI

Both sitting both wrist grasp
breath method #1

15. SHITE WAZA (ippon)

One previous technique4th KYU
GREEN BELT
1. KAMAE

Basic Stance

2. HIYAKU UKEMI

Jumping front breakfalls

3. TAI NO HENKO ICHI

Cross step in body change (withpartner)

4. TAI NO HENKO NI

95 degree pivot (wp)

5. SHUMATSU DOSA ICHI

After class exercise #1 (wp)

6. SHUMATSU DOSA Nl

After class exercise #2(wp)

7. YOKOMENUCHI SOKUMEN
IRIMINAGE ICHI

Side strike side step in throw #1

8. YOKOMENUCHI SOKUMEN
IRIMINAGE NI

Side strike side step in throw #2

9. MUNE MOCHI HIJI SHIME ICHI

Chest grasp elbow lock #1

10. SHOMEN TSUKI KOTEGAESHI
ICHI

Body punch reverse hand throw #1

11. SHOMEN TSUKI KOTEGAESHI NI Body punch reverse hand throw #2
12. USHIROWAZA RYOTEMOCHIIKKAJO OSAE ICHI

Behind both wrist grasp first control pin#1

13. USHIROWAZA RYOTEMOCHIIKKAJO OSAE NI

Behind both wrist grasp first control pin#2

14. SHOMENUCHI YONKAJO OSAE
ICHI

Front strike fourth control pin #1

15. SHOMENUCHI YONKAJO OSAE
NI

Front strike fourth control pin #2

16. SHITE WAZA (ippon)

One previous technique1-3rd KYU
BROWN BELT
1. KAMAE
2. BUKIWAZA (see below)

3. ZENPO UKEMI ICHI, NI, SAN
4. HIYAKU UKEMI
5. KIHONDOSA (WP) (see below)

6. USHIRO RYOTE MOCHI SANKAJO OSAE (1)7. SUWARI WAZA SHOUMEN UCHI SHOMEN IRIMINAGE (2)8. KATA MOCHI HIJISHIME ICHI
9. SH’TE WAZE (sanpon) (see next page)

10. JIYUWAZA (see below)
11. SHUMATSU DOSA (1)12. SHUMATSU DOSA (2)KYU

BUKIWAZA
WeaponsJIYUWAZA
Continuation

KIHONDOSA
Basic movement (WP)

3rd

HIRIKI NO YOSEI ICHI/NI

KATATE MOCHI HYAKU HACHI JUDOKAITEN

2nd

TAI NO HENKO ICHI/NISHOMEN UCHI

1stSHUMATSU DOSA ICHI/NI SHOMEN TSUKI HIRIKI NO YOSEI ICHI/NIHIRIKI NO YOSEI ICHI/NISH’TE WAZE (sanpon)*

SHIHONAGE WAZA

KATATE MOCHI SHIHONAGE OSAE 1&2
RYOTE MOCHI SHIHONAGE OSAE 1&2
YOKOMENUCHI SHIHONAGE OSAE 1&

IKKAJO WAZASHOMENUCHI IKKAJO OSAE 1&2 *YOKOMENUCHI IKKAJO OSAE 1&2 *KATA MOCHI IKKAJO OSAE 1&2 *USHIRO RYOTEMOCHI IKKAJO OSAE 1&2

NIKAJO WAZA

KATATE MOCHI NIKAJO OSAE 1&2 *KATA MOCHI NIKAJO OSAE 1&2 *SHOMENUCHI NIKAJO OSAE 1&2 *SANKAJO WAZASHOMENUCHI SANKAJO OSAE 1&2 *USHIRO RYOTEMOCHI SANKAJO OSAE 1&2
YOKOMENUCHI SANKAJO OSAE 1&

YONKAJO WAZASHOMENUCHI YONKAJO OSAE 1&2 *YOKOMENUCHI YONKAJO OSAE 1&2 *IRIMINAGE WAZA

KATATE MOCHI SOKUMEN IRIMINAGE 1&2 *KATA MOCHI SOKUMEN IRIMINAGE 1&2 *SHOMENUCHI SHOMEN IRIMINAGE 1&2 *YOKOMENUCHI SHOMEN IRIMINAGE 1&2 *HIJI SHIME WAZASHOMENUCHI HIJISHIME 1&2 *YOKOMENUCHI HIJISHIME 1&2 *KATA MOCHI HIJISHIME 1&2 *MUNE MOCHI HIJISHIME 1&2*

KOTEGAESHI WAZASHOMENUCHI KOTEGAESHI 1&2 *YOKOMENUCHI KOTEGAESHI 1&2 *TENCHI NAGE WAZA

RYOTE MOCHI TENCHINAGE 1&2 *KOKYU HO WAZA

SUWARIWAZA RYOTE MOCHI KOKYU HO 1&2

Denotes techniques both Tachi or Suwari (Standing or Kneeling)SHODAN (INSTRUCTOR)
BLACK BELT
1. KAMAE MIGI TO HIDARI HANMI
2. HIRIKI NO YOSEI ICHI TO NI (WP)
3. HANMI HANDACHI RYOTE MOCHI SHIHONAGE
4. SUWARI WAZA SHOMEN TSUKI KOTEGAESHI (1)5. KATATE MOCHI HIJIATE KOKYUNAGE (2)6. BUKIWAZA (ippon) - Bokken: Kihon Dosa Renzoku
7. KIHON DOSA TO KANREN WAZA
8. SH’TE WAZA (yonhon) (see next page)
9. SHUMATSU DOSA ICHI TO NI (wp)
10.SH’TE JIYU WAZA (nihon)- Katate mochi- Shomen uchi
- Yokomen uchi
- Ryote mochi- Shomen tsuki! See below link testing sheet from Hombu!

! Red text are techniques on current Hombu test syllabus

Yoshinkan Aikido Test Syllabus

SHODAN (1st Dan)

1. Migi Hanmi no Kamae
2. Hidari Hanmi no Kamae
3. Hiriki no Yosei (1)4. Hiriki no Yosei (2)5. Katate Mochi Yonkajo Osae (1)6. Suwari Waza Yokomen Uchi Nikajo Osae(2)7. Ryote Mochi Tenchinage (2)8. Shitei Waza
9. Shitei Waza
10. Shitei Waza
11. Shitei Waza
12. Shumatsu Dosa (1)13. Shumatsu Dosa (2)14. Shitei Jiyu Waza-

Shomen Uchi Jiyu Waza
Yokomen Uchi Jiyu Waza
Katate Mochi Jiyu Waza
Ryote Mochi Jiyu Waza
Shomen Tsuki Jiyu WazaSHITEI WAZA FOR SHODAN
Katate Mochi Shihonage (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Shihonage (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Shihonage (1)(2)Hanmi Handachi Katate Mochi Shihonage (1)(2)Hanmi Handachi Ryote Mochi Shihonage* Shomen Uchi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)* Yokomen Uchi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)* Katate Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)* Kata Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2Ushiro Waza Ryote Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Katate Eri Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)* Katate Mochi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)* Kata Mochi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)* Shomen Uchi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)* Yokomen Uchi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)* Shomen Uchi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)* Yokomen Uchi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)* Kata Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryote Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Katate Eri Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)* Shomen Uchi Yonkajo Osae (1)(2)* Yokomen Uchi Yonkajo Osae (1)(2)* Katate Mochi Yonkajo Osae (1)(2)* Katate Mochi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)* Kata Mochi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)* Shomen Uchi Shomen Iriminage (1)(2)* Yokomen Uchi Shomen Iriminage (1)(2)* Shomen Uchi Hijishime (1)(2)* Yokomen Uchi Hijishime (1)(2)* Kata Mochi Hijishime (1)(2)* Mune Mochi Hijishime (1)(2)* Katate Mochi Hijiate Kokyunage (1)(2)* Shomen Uchi Hijiate Kokyunage (1)(2)* Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (1)(2)* Yokomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (1)(2)* Shomen Tsuki Kotegaeshi (1)(2)* Ryote Mochi Tenchinage (1)(2)
Suwari Waza Ryote Mochi Kokyu Ho (1)(2)(3)*
Denotes techniques both Tachi or Suwari (Standing or Kneeling)

YUDAN (2nd DAN - )1. Tai no Henko (1)2. Katate Aya Mochi Nikajo Osae (2)3. Ryote Mochi Shomen Iriminage (2)4. Shitei Waza
5. Shitei Waza
6. Shitei Waza
7. Shitei Waza
8. Shumatsu Dosa (1)9. Shumatsu Dosa (2)10. Shitei Jiyu Waza
11. Shitei Jiyu Waza
12. Jiyu Waza with 3 attackers (Bokken, Tanto, Bare-hand)*For 2nd Dan Test, it will be 2 attackers instead of 3 (Tanto, Bare-hand)

13. SHITEI JIYU WAZA--

Shomen Uchi Jiyu Waza
Yokomen Uchi Jiyu Waza
Katate Mochi Jiyu Waza
Ryote Mochi Jiyu Waza
Shomen Tsuki Jiyu Waza
Kata Mochi Jiyu Waza
Shomen Yokomen Uchi Jiyu Waza
Ushiro Waza Ryote Mochi Jiyu Waza
Ushiro Waza Ryohiji Mochi Jiyu Waza
Ushiro Waza Ryokata Mochi Jiyu Waza
Tanto Dori Jiyu Waza
Ken Dori Jiyu WazaSHITEI WAZA FOR YUNDAN

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Katate Mochi Shihonage (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Shihonage (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Shihonage (1)(2)
Shomen Uchi Shihonage
Hanmi Handachi Katate Mochi Shihonage (1)(2)Hanmi Handachi Ryote Mochi Shihonage
Shomen Uchi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)
Katate Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)
Hiji Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)
Kata Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)
Mune Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryote Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Katate Eri Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryohiji Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryokata Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Eri Mochi Ikkajo Osae (1)(2)
Katate Mochi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)
Katate Aya Mochi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)
Hiji Mochi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)
Kata Mochi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)
Mune Mochi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)
Shomen Uchi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Nikajo Osae (1)(2)
Shomen Uchi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)
Katate Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)
Hiji Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)
Kata Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)
Mune Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryote Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Katate Eri Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryohiji Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryokata Mochi Sankajo Osae (1)(2)
Shomen Uchi Yonkajo Osae (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Yonkajo Osae (1)(2)
Katate Mochi Yonkajo Osae (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Yonkajo Osae (1)(2)
Hiji Mochi Yonkajo Osae (1)(2)
Kata Mochi Yonkajo Osae (1)(2)

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Mune Mochi Yonkajo Osae (1)(2)
Katate Mochi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2) Ryote Mochi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)
Hiji Mochi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)
Kata Mochi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)
Mune Mochi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)
Shomen Uchi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryote Mochi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryohiji Mochi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryokata Mochi Sokumen Iriminage (1)(2)
Shomen Uchi Shomen Iriminage (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Shomen Iriminage (1)(2)
Katate Mochi Shomen Iriminage (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Shomen Iriminage (1)(2)
Shomen Uchi Hijishime (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Hijishime (1)(2)
Katate Mochi Hijishime (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Hijishime (1)(2)
Hiji Mochi Hijishime (1)(2)
Kata Mochi Hijishime (1)(2)
Mune Mochi Hijishime (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryote Mochi Hijishime (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Eri Mochi Hijishime (1)(2)
Shomen Uchi Hijiate Kokyunage (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Hijiate Kokyunage (1)(2)
Shomen Tsuki Hijiate Kokyunage (1)(2)
Katate Mochi Hijiate Kokyunage (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Hijiate Kokyunage (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryote Mochi Hijiate Kokyunage (1)(2)
Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (1)(2)
Yokomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (1)(2)
Shomen Tsuki Kotegaeshi (1)(2)
Katate Mochi Kotegaeshi (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Kotegaeshi (1)(2)Ushiro Waza Ryote Mochi Kotegaeshi (1)(2)
Ryote Mochi Tenchinage (1)(2)
Shomen Uchi Kokyunage
Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage
Katate Mochi Kokyunage
Ryote Mochi Kokyunage
Shomen Tsuki Kokyunage
Suwari Waza Ryote Mochi Kokyu Ho (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Denotes techniques both Tachi or Suwari (Standing or Kneeling)Glossary

Japanese Terms and Phrases

Numbers(-hon, -pon count suffix for technique)
1.
Ichi
Ippon
2.
Ni
Nihon
3.
San
Sanhon4.
Shi
Yonhon
5.
Go
Gohon
6.
Roku
Roppon7.
Shichi
Nanahon8.
Hachi
Happon9.
Kyu
Kyuhon10. JuJupponGeneralAIKIDO: "The Way of Harmony"
ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA: Thank you very much
BOKKEN: Wooden replica of samurai sword
BUDO: A code of manner and behaviour for the samurai's life
BUKIWAZA: Weapons technique
DOGI: Uniform worn when studying an art or way
GOMEN NASAI: I'm sorry / excuse me
HAKAMA: A divided pant-like skirt worn by instructors
JO: Staff
KONNICHI WA: Good day
MA-AI: Appropriate distance such that a technique can be done well and withbalance
OBI: Belt
OSU: A strong, positive budo salutation indicating mutual respect
SAYONARA: Good-bye
SEMPAI: Senior student
TANTO: Wooden knife
Terms Used in Class
ANZA: Cross-leg sitting position
HAJIME: Begin
KAKARI GEIKO: "Round robin" style training
KAMAE: Basic stance
MOKUSO: Close your eyes and clear your mind for Aikido training
ONAJIKU: Change stance to other side
OTAGAI NI REI: Bow to each other
REI: BowSEIRETSU: Line up
SEIZA: Kneeling position
SENSEI: Teacher
SEKKEN: Closer (be ready for technique)
SENSEI NI REI: Bow to teacher
SH’TE: The partner who executes an Aikido technique
SH’TE, UKE KOTAI: Sh’te and uke change
SHOMEN NI REI: Bow to front
UKE: The partner who receives a technique
YAME: Stop (go to right side kamae)
Exercises and Basic Movements
CHINKON: Meditation
FUMIKOMI HYAKUHACHI JUDO KAITEN: Cross step 180 degree pivot
FUMIKOMI TAIHENKO: Cross step in body change
HIRIKI NO YOSEI: Elbow power
HYAKUHACHI JUDO KAITEN: 180 degree pivot
KOHO UKEMI: Backward breakfall
SHUMATSU DOSA: After class exercise
ZENPO UKEMI: Forward breakfalls
Sh’te’s Movements
ATEMI: Hit or punch
HIJIATE KOKYUNAGE: Hitting elbow breath throw
HIJIOSAI: Elbow control
HIJISHIME: Elbow lock
IKKAJO: First control or throw
IRIMINAGE: Step in throw
IRIMIZUKI: Step in thrust
JUJINAGE: Arm cross throw
KAITENNAGE: Rotary throw
KOKYU HO: Breath method
KOKYUNAGE: Breath throw
KOTEGAESHI: Reverse hand throw
NIKAJO: Second control or throw
SANKAJO: Third control or throw
SHIHONAGE: All direction throw
SOKUMEN IRIMINAGE: Side step in throw
TEGATANA ATE: Knife-hand chop
TENCHINAGE: Heaven and earth throw
UNDEGARAMI NAGE: Arm-lock throw
UNDEOSAE: Arm control
YONKAJO: Fourth control or throwUke’s Movements
AYA MOCHI: Cross-wrist grasp
ERI MOCHI: Collar grasp
GANMENZUKI: Face thrust
HIJI MOCHI: Elbow grasp
KATA MOCHI: Shoulder grasp
KATATE MOCHI: One wrist grasp
MUNE MOCHI: Chest grasp
RYOHIJI MOCHI: Both elbows grasp
RYOTE MOCHI: Both wrists grasp
SHOMENUCHI: Front strike
SHOMEN TSUKI: Body punch
SUIGETSUZUKI: Body thrust
YOKOMENUCHI: Side strike
General Terms Relating to Aikido Techniques:
AIHANMI: Sh’te and uke in same stance
DOSA: Movement
FUMIKOMI: Cross step
FUMIKOMI KOTAI: Cross back to change stance
GYAKUHANMI: Sh’te and uke in mirror image stance
HANMI HANDACHI: Sh’te sitting, Uke standing
HIDARI: Left
HITOEMI: Side facing stance
HOJODOSA: Supplementary movement
HIYAKU UKEMI: Jumping breakfalls
IPPO SAGARE: Cross Step back (in a technique)JYUWAZA: Continuation / Freestyle techniques
KIHONWAZA: Basic technique
KOTAI: Change
MIGI: Right
NAGE: Throw
OSAE: Pin or control
OYO WAZA: Advanced technique
RENZOKU: Continuation
SODEMOCHI HIYAKU: Sleeve grasp jump
SOTAI DOSA: Movement with partnerSURIASHI: Sliding foot
SUWARIWAZA: Kneeling technique
TAIHENKO: Body change
TENKAI: Pivot
TENKAN: ShiftTOBIKOSHI: Jump and go over
TSUGIASHI: Front foot slides, rear foot follows
USHIROWAZA: Behind technique
ZANSHIN: "Remaining attentive" - focus, concentration and the relationshipbetween sh’te & uke are maintained at the end of a technique
Bokken Techniques
KAMAE WITH BOKKEN: Basic stance with bokken
BUKIWAZA: TANDOKU SHOMENUCHI (Front cut head to waist)
BUKIWAZA: HAPPO GIRI (Eight direction front cutting)
BUKIWAZA: HAPPO UCHI (Eight direction thrust)
BUKIWAZA: BOKKEN KIHON DOSA RENZOKU (United basic movements withsword)BUKIWAZA: BOKKEN JU NO KUMI TACHI (Ten kinds of sword cut with partner)(WP)

Introduction: Aikido is a modern martial art derived from the Samurai fighting
techniques of ancient Japan. Developed during the 1920's, the technical foundationsof Aikido can be traced back to Aiki-jujutsu that evolved in early Japan. Aiki-jujutsu
techniques were practised by Prince Tejin, son of the Emperor Seiwa (850-880 AD),and passed on to succeeding generations of the Minamoto family.
Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1968) became a recognised master of Aiki-jujutsu andseveral other arts. He also believed in peace. In 1925, he organised a style of Aikijujutsu to assist his own spiritual and physical development. The result was Aikido.
Aikido is not a conventional fighting art or sport. Instead, it is a martial art thatdevelops the ability to harmonise with opposing forces rather than combat them.
Because of this, many circular and spherical movements are involved in Aikido to
redirect opposing forces towards a less harmful destination. In Yoshinkan Aikido,
the emphasis is on the study of fundamental movements and solid basic techniques
as well as gaining philosophical insight into the conduct of life and humanrelationships. Yoshinkan Aikido as a martial art is non-competitive and non-violent.
Co-operation and harmony are more important than aggression. Timing and control
are more important than strength.
Ueshiba Sensei’s top student was Gozo Shioda (1915-1994). In 1955, after
receiving 9th Dan, Gozo Shioda Sensei formed the Aikido Yoshinkan Foundation.
Shioda Sensei's style of Aikido is known as Yoshinkan, a name that he inherited fromhis father. "Yo" means cultivating, "Shin" means spirit or mind and "Kan" means
house. Gozo Shioda's official title is Soke which translates as founder and director. In
1995 Kyoichi Inoue Sensei succeeded Shioda Gozo as Kancho. In 2008 Yasuhisa
Shioda succeeded Inoue Sensei as both Kancho and Soke.
The world headquarters (Honbu Dojo) for Yoshinkan Aikido is located at the heartof Tokyo in Shinjuku. There are over 90 schools of Yoshinkan Aikido in Japan andthe Yoshinkan style has become world recognised and is taught to the Tokyo Riot
Police in Japan. Large numbers of Western students train at the Honbu, and tosupport overseas instructors, Shioda Sensei created an intensive 11-monthInternational Instructor’s course in 1991.
Shioda Gozo Sensei formed the International Yoshinkai Aikido Federation (IYAF) in
1990 to promote the development of Yoshinkan Aikido worldwide. In 2008, Shioda
Yasuhisa Kancho replaced the IYAF with the Aikido Yoshinkan Foundation (AYF), an
organization more fitting to the organizational needs of today.

YOSHINKAN AIKIDO“These days, the differences of ideology, the confrontation of races and conflict
between nations, leads to numerous problems from the destruction of theenvironment to economic friction. All opposition or antagonism leads to greater
conflict. A premise of Aikido is the avoidance of rivalry or any form of opposition. If
the people of the world would make an effort to learn how to avoid dissension
through the practice of Aikido, I am sure that mankind could realise genuine
unification. Therefore, we as instructors must do our best to gain this ideal.”
Soke Gozo Shioda (founder of Yoshinkan Aikido)
Aikido, “ the way of harmony”, is a martial art that can be used against any form ofattack and, at its highest level, a form of self-defence that neutralises an aggression
rendering the attacker harmless without causing injury. To do this requires skill,but more important, it requires an ethical intention.
Master Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, concluded that the purpose of martial arts
was the perfection of the spirit, not merely perfection of physical technique.
Although the modern forms of budo, such as kendo, karate and judo, stress theimportance of mind-body training, they also emphasize competition andtournaments and therefore place an emphasis on winning. It is at this point that
Aikido shows itself to be unique. Aikido holds no tournaments or contests andrefuses competition, as it is detrimental to progress on the spiritual path. The
constant temptation always to be a winner could lead people to be egotistical andself-centered and develop a win-at-all-costs attitude. Defeating others was seen as aroadblock in the path to harmony in the universe.
Students of Aikido are constantly reminded to let go of the "fighting mind." Care istaken during actual practice to avoid clashing against another person's energy.
When the student feels that he is forcing a technique, it is a sure sign he is clashingwith his partner's energy instead of blending or going around the force. Using brute
strength in Aikido is a sign of failure to execute technique properly. Only after years
of practice does one truly recognize that it is unimportant to see who is the best or
who is the strongest, who is the champion. The true path is the path to harmony
and enlightenment. Training in Aikido has no end; perfection of character is nevercomplete.
Practice at an Aikido Dojo is held in a friendly, helpful and harmonious atmosphere.
There is no rivalry because no one wins or loses. Students are encouraged tomaintain the idea of harmony and non-aggression in their training and in their daily
lives. Only through this understanding can one fully appreciate the power of thismartial art.

Dojo Etiquette
An important aspect in the study of any martial art is learning to control
one’s own behaviour – self-control. A prime example of this control is theetiquette we observe with our instructors and fellow students. To be
impolite or unkind is to be lacking in consideration of others; to beinconsiderate is to be lacking in some essential kindness of the humanspirit. Correct etiquette in Aikido is basically acting politely with due
respect and consideration for the well being of others. To help one another
understand the correct behaviour in the Dojo, we follow these guidelines:•

When entering or leaving the Dojo, we face the front of the practice area and bow. We use thisbow as an opportunity to remind ourselves to be grateful for this place to train.
• At the Dojo, we take off our hats, shoes, and street clothes and put on a training uniform calleda dogi. This uniform provides protection and helps us shed our outside concerns and focus ourattention on our Aikido training.
• When we greet a fellow student or an instructor, we greet them with a traditional bow. When
coming on to or leaving the practice mat, we bow again to the front of the Dojo. Bowing is asign of respect and appreciation.
• All jewellery and watches must be removed before practice. A clean body and clean uniform
are also very important. Fingernails and toenails should be clean and trimmed as jagged nails
can scratch or cut someone. Hygiene is not only important for your own health and well being,
but consideration should also be given to people you train with.
• When class is ready to begin, before the teacher sits, the students line up sitting in seiza in astraight line. The person to your right should be of equal or higher rank and the person to
your left of equal or lower rank.
• When a technique is being taught, the students kneel quickly. Students should remain silent
while instruction is being given and hold questions till the end. When assisted by the teacher(Sensei), students bow and say either "Osu" or "Arigato Gozaimashita (thank you)".
• During class, any student wishing to leave the mat or to practice something other than what
the class is practising must first ask the permission of the instructor.
• Always begin and end your training with your partner by bowing to each other.
• Never shout, curse, or become angry on the mat. If there is a disagreement, ask the instructorwhat is correct.
• All members should assist in keeping the Dojo and change rooms clean.
• Members must not practice any other martial art, exercise, sport, or activity in the Dojo
without the Instructor’s consent.
• Treat a senior student with the same respect you do the teacher.
• When the class is ending, the students quickly line up and kneel before the instructor sits.
Students remain kneeling until the instructor has left the mat. Once the class has been
dismissed, students should bow to all the partners they trained with during the class.
• To help maintain the non-profit status of the Dojo, all members are encouraged to pay theirtraining and testing fees on time.