Yudansha Syllabus

All gradings will include content from previous grading.
You may be asked to do something that is not on the syllabus, but the examiner thinks you should know.

Shodan (1sr dan)

Form of attack + additional techniquesArts
Forms 1-121-10
Shin Gi Tai Tai Gi
Ryote Dori Tai Gi
4 man Kokyunage
1st Bokken Kata
1st Jo Kata (21 Jo Kata)
2 Bokken Dori (your choice)
2 Jo Nage (your choice)
2 Jo Dori (your choice)
5 Tanto Dori:
Tsuki Kotegaeshi
Yokomen Uchi (Stab) Gokyo
Yokomen Uchi (slash) Shihonage
1 of your choice

Nidan (2nd Dan)

Form of attack + additional techniquesArts
(13) Ryo Sode Dori1-10
(14) Ushiro Ryo Sode Dori1-10
(15) Ryo Kata Dori1-10
(16) Ushiro Ryo Kata Dori1-10
(17) Ushiro Eri Dori1-10
Shin Gi Tai 50th Tai Gi
9 Cut Bokken Kata
8 Kumi Jo (jo against jo)
5 Bokken Dori (your choice)
5 Jo Dori (your choice)
5 Jo Nage (your choice)
5 man Kokyunage

Sandan (3rd Dan)

Form of attack + additional techniques
Everything from previous gradings
Jo Kokyunage
9th Kumi Jo move

Yondan (4th Dan)

Form of attack + additional techniques
At the discretion of the examiner