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Kyusha Open Grading Procedures 1) All candidates will be assessed on the basic outline of 7th kyu in respect to the fundamental items using bokken 2) Kihon keiko ho and kata according to verbal confirmation by the candidate 3) Progression through the shinai aspects according to verbal confirmation by the candidate at each stage 4) Assessment of the overall standard and understanding of terminology will be made throughout the open grading NB. The grading will be formal but in a relaxed atmosphere, putting candidates at ease and encouraging understanding through good communication i.e. question, answer and discussion. Grading requirements are progressive and include those of the previous grade plus those highlighted for the next level. So for example the 5th kyu grading consists of the basic 7th kyu requirements plus the additional items for 6th kyu and the additional 5th kyu requirements. Prospective time scale: 7th kyu after the 6 week induction plus gradings every three months = 2nd kyu in 17 months - Ikkyu at 20 months - 1st Dan = 24 months Grading Syllabus for 7th Kyu Fundamentals with Bokken: - How to stand: shizen-tai - How to bow: ritsu-rei and courtesy in kendo: rei-ho - How to sit: sei-za - How to bow: za-rei - How to compose yourself: mokuso - How to squat: sonkyo - How to make stance and posture: chudan-no-kamae - How to move forward, back, right and left: in kamae using suri-ashi Kihon with Bokken and Shinai: - How to cut men, kote and do using suri-ashi with bokken - How to cut men, kote and do using fumi-komi-ashi with shinai Grading Syllabus for 6th Kyu 7th plus Kihon-keiko-ho with Bokken: - Kihon Ichi Kihon with Shinai and Bogu: - How to cut set forms of kihon-keiko-ho in bogu using fumi-komi-ashi Kiri-kaeshi: Cutting as kakari-te Grading Syllabus for 5th Kyu 6th plus Kihon-keiko-ho with Bokken: - Kihon Ni Kiri-kaeshi: as kakari-te and motodachi Grading Syllabus for 4th Kyu 5th plus Kihon-keiko-ho with Bokken: - Kihon San Kiri-kaeshi: with good kiai and correct cutting distance Kendo no Kata: - Ippon-me Grading Syllabus for 3rd Kyu 4th plus Kihon-keiko-ho with Bokken: - Kihon Yon Kiri-kaeshi: left hand remains in centre with smooth, effective movements Kendo no Kata: - Nihon-me Grading Syllabus for 2nd Kyu 3rd plus Kihon-keiko-ho with Bokken: - Kihon Go Kiri-kaeshi: with a full rich kiai and proper breathing Kendo no Kata: - Sanbon-me Assessment for each grade includes an understanding of the above, plus general kendo terminology. Download a grid of Kyu syllabus in word format. Grading for 1st Kyu and above is examined at national level by the British Kendo Association. Information on the requirements can be found here Developed by Kodokan and Edinburgh Kendo clubs. |
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