Exam program 3rd DAN

Prerequisites:A minimum of 3 years practice 4 times per week on average since the last exam (2Knowledge and techniques of all all previous KYU and DAN exams
Regular participation in courses and personal investment in the dojo
Consent of the dojo’s technical directorndDan)

The literal translation of some Japanese terms is placed between quotation marks “…“.

Technical Program
AttackTechniques

TACHIWAZA
Katatori Menuchi

12Shomenuchi

i. Koshiguruma
ii. Chinshin Koshiguruma

5i. Seoiguruma
ii. Chinshin Handachi
Seoiguruma
i. Ipponseoinage
ii. Teguruma
Jiyuwaza

6Shihonage

7i. Kotegaeshi
ii. Iriminage

89Jiyuwaza
Jujimusubi Shihonage

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Katatetori Aihanmi

Katatetori Gyakuhanmi

Ikkyo, Nikyo,Sankyo, Yonkyo

10 Tekubigaeshi Shihonage
Ryotetori

Explanatory comments,
theoretical elements“standing practice”
1. tenkan Tenshin, uchi no te: omote
like kiawase
2. tenkan Tenshin, kata no te: omote(spiral into the elbow)
i. uchi sabaki, if necessary counter with the gyaku
hand on the inside and bring the legs together,½-kaitenii. slide and drop to the knees as in irimi tenkan
suwari wazauchi sabaki (which ever arm the uke
uses to attack, makes the difference
between 3 & 4) :i. irimi ½-kaiten, yose ashi
ii. irimi tenkan han tachitenkan tenshin sabaki
i. kamihanen (atemi, enter under the arm)
ii. shimohanen (jodan kuzushi)

Different forms
Direct forms, (irimi) tenkan tenshin sabaki(kamihanen, shimohanen), after makiotoshi, ‘infinity’

Different forms
gedan/chudan, jodan, omote/ura
inspired from the 8 forms of tenchinage

Plus other Different Kokyunage Forms
11 Torifune Kokyunage

2 forms tori fune using irimi tenkan, 2 static forms,
kokyunage according to the 8 forms of tenchinage +genkei kokyu nage

After jiyuwaza
Munetori

12 Hijikime Osae
13 Genkeikokyunage

After hijikime osae, transfer to. ikkyo kuzushi - ….
udekimenage, spiral entry in uke’s inner part ofelbow: ikkyo  yonkyo, genkei koyku nage
Without being grabbed: kokyu nage

irimi ashi, tenshin ashi, tenkan ashi
1st arm, mae otoshi ;1st arm, hiki otoshi

14 Kaitenkokyunage
Katate Ryotetori

15 Shihonage
Futaritori
16Karamiosae(theory ikkyo to yonkyo)

These examination programs are built up following the teaching system ofth
Aikido conceived by Shihan Masatomi Ikeda, 7 dan, former technicaldirector of the Swiss Aikikai.

1 arm tekubigaeshi between thearms of uke,1 arm yonkyo on theinside of uke
Both arms do the same thing : 1.
Ikkyo to the front, 2. Double tekubi
gaeshi, 3.Bring both arms together
vertically.4.Move underneath thearms and entangle them, move© Eric Graf, 14/11/2017
Translated by Joe Mc HughPAGE 2back

Other Futaritori : Hiki Otoshi
17 Mae Otoshi, Kiri Otoshi,
Kaiten Otosh, Kaiten Nage
i. Tenchinage
18ii. Genkeikokyunage

Ushiro Ryotetori

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Ushiro Kubijime

Katatori Menuchi

i. Shihonage
ii. Sanyko

i. jodan (1st hand)ii. chudan (2nd hand)

1. On theai hanmi hand.
2. On the kubijime
hand.

tenshin mae ashi irimi :For i.  2For ii.  1tenshin ushiro ashi irimi :For i.  1
For ii.  2

kokyu nage, ipon seoi, sankyo goshi, …
Different forms

21 Kokyunage

kokyunage, mae otoshi, ikkyo nage,genkei kokyu nage, suicide technique

25 Jiyuwaza

Yokomenuchi

1.tenshin maeashi
irimi (tate ichi monji)
2.tenshin ushiroashi
irimi (yoko ichi monji)

20 Jiyuwaza

22 Jiyuwaza
i. Iriminage
23
ii. Kiriotoshi
i. Tenchinage
24
ii. Genkeikokyunage

Chudantsuki

Don’t let yourself be grabbed by theukes at the same time

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i. Iriminage
ii. Kotegaeshi

27i. Shihonage
ii. Ikkyoi. Shihonage
28 ii. Kotegaeshi
iii. Jiyuwaza

i. theory, Iriminage & Kotegaeshi
Sotosabaki
i. direct from & variationii. direct from & irimi tenkan tenshin
6 basic techniques, udegarami sankyo & yonkyo
nage, kubijime, uchi kaiten sankyo & yonkyo, …
1. ushiroashi irimi tenkan, tatakiotoshi ura theory kotegaeshi
2. maeashi irimi irimi, chudan kuzushi,
tataki otoshi omote  theory iriminage
1. maeashi irimi, jodan kuzushi:(soto) uke nagashi or block uchi sabaki
2. ainuke
1. tori : maeashi irimi tenkan, mikiri sabaki
2. uke : attacksa.) yokomen-yokomen(attack with different hands)b.) yokomen - gyaku-yokomen(attack with same hand)taninzutori
29 Jiyuwaza
Katatetori Aihanmi

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Ikkyo, Nikyo,Sankyo, Yonkyo

Katatetori Gyakuhanmi

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Ikkyo, Nikyo,Sankyo, Yonkyo

Buki

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Examination program 3 DAN

furizuki nokyu nage, zanto kokyu nage, tatakiotoshi, ainuke, uke nagashi, kiri oroshi, maki otoshi
1. tenkan tenshin: omote (basic form)
First point of contact jodan yang
2. irimi tenkan tenshin: ura (basic form)
First point of contact jodan yang
1. irimi tenkan tenshin : omote
First point of contact chudan yangremote control, ikkyo kuzushi

sankyo & yonkyo: using the shoulder
2. tenkan tenshin: ura
First point of contact jodan yangikkyo & nikyo: atemi jodan,
then cut along the arm
sankyo & yonkyo : uchi kaiten
i. Tantotori (see 1st dan) + futaritori
ii. Tachitori (see 2nd dan) + futaritoriiii. Jotori from chudan tsukia) uchi sabaki :b) soto sabaki :- Mae Otoshi 1st & 2nd form
- ude kime nagest
- Hiki otoshi 1 form (yoko- Hiki otoshi 2nd form (tateichimonji)ichimonji)- kiri otoshi 2nd form
- kiri otoshi 1st form
- Kaiten otoshi - shihonage omote- Kaiten otoshi - shihonage ura- Kokyunage tsuki ura sankaku- Kubijime,- Maki otoshi kokyu nage
- hjikime osae
iv. Josabaki : techniques where the tori is holding the joMae-, hiki-, kiri-, kaiten-, maki- otoshi, Kokyunage tsuki ura sankaku

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Considerations on the 3 Dan
The emergence of freedom in the techniquerd

The level of sandan (3 Dan)- requires the ability to express the complete control of the required
techniques and in their free application (jyu waza).The candidate must show the capacity to adapt thetechniques to all the situations, even if that implies departing from the basic or usual expression. In
this capacity one must perceive in the candidate the emergence of a freedom in the application: Thecandidate can adapt the techniques as required, and does not seek at all costs to express a precise
technique, however this should not be realised at the expense of precision.
The candidate must show: A complete control of oneself and actions, i.e. in particular to know how to adapt to various
partners, their ability and technical level. To be effective without being dangerous!
 A capacity to make variations starting from the basics, if necessary (adaptability).
 A constant awareness, i.e. maintaining the panoramic vision and sensitivity to others andsurroundings during the execution of technique, while controlling its effects on the uke in themoment.
 A great control of the principle of irimi, to have lost the fear of entering, but without becoming a“bull”.
 A correct appreciation of maai (control of the distance and intervention at the correct moment),
being able to create or recreate the maai, with or without contact.
 Capacity to impose and maintain a good rhythm during the movement when the uke allows it.
To know how to show a controlled explosiveness. To be able to show rhythms of different
work during the examination, to know to accelerate, be explosive, but also to know to calm thegame.
 To be completely thoroughly committed throughout the examination, in order to avoid
functioning with only a certain proportion of one’s capacity, keeping reserves for the “what if”
moment. At the same time, it is necessary to have sufficient endurance to go until the end!
 The candidate teaches, within his/her capacities to transmit aikido and systematic of thesanshinkai form. This part of the evaluation is regarded as very important.

Essay
The candidate writes an essay on the following three topics as outlined below. The text must consist of1000 words at least. It will not be made public, without the consent of the candidate. It must be given
to the examiner at least 1 month before the examination.
1.
2.
3.

Why I want to take the 3rd Dan exam, what are my motivations.
Effectiveness and harmony.
Aikido and my daily life.

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Buki waza“weaponspractice”
Kumi tachi

katas

Explanatory remarks, theoreticalsupplements

1“Work with the bokken”

1Bokkensabaki

Ichi no tachi to ki musubi no tachi“father” & “son”

the six bokken kata

Akken – no ken‘’draw and return’’

2 Ikkyo omote
3 Ikkyo theory of ikkyo to yonkyo

Basic, zig zag  seiza, zanshin (残心)Chiburui (血振るい) & zanshin (残心)draw likeikkyo theory Ikkyo

4 Kotegeshi

Basic, visualize on thedraw yoko giri
attack kiawase

5 Iriminage

draw likeikkyo theory sankyo

6 Shihonage“work with the jo”

Kumi jo
7 8 departures from the line
8 The 4 kata of Ikeda Sensei
9 20 suburi
10 Kata 38 omote
11 Kata 38 ura
12 Kata O’Sensei
Hojo

4 forms point of jo up
4 forms point of jo down
alone and with partnerAlone
1. alone
2. with partner
3. father ura, son omote
Alone
From the school Kashima Shinden Jikjishinkage

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Genki waza“techniques
for health”
Kokyu hoComplete cycle plus 5th hojo kata“father” & “son”

Forms“father” & “son”, with entry and exit & 4
breathing types, begin with bokken
on the ground.

Explanatory remarks, theoreticalsupplements

2Breaths
1 Mizu/Tsu/Kaze/Hi no kokyu
2 Kokyu soren
3 Kokyu awase“Breathing forms”
Breathing of the 4 elements (see 2nd dan)See details from 2nd dan‘’harmonization of breathing”, thentai no henko – ikkyo undo, left foot, right foot"Health system"

Genkikaï
7 Recumbent Gymnastics

see details from 2nd dan

The knowledge listed below is required of the trainers, others are not tested on this, but it isrecommended that they are aware of it.
9 Cycle of sitting gymnastics
10 Bio taiso
12 Katsugen undo

1‘’regenerative movement’’,alone.

The exact detailed descriptions of the katas required in the exam are described in the book “Aikido Sanshinkai: Buki Waza, thepractice of weapons in Aikido". This book can be obtained directly from Dojo de Neuchâtel - Espace Culturel or ordered over theinternet.
2All the health exercises are described in details in the book “Japanese Yoga: Genkikai”. This book can be obtained directlyfrom Dojo de Neuchâtel - Espace Culturel or ordered over the internet. .

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