1. TEST CRITERIA FOR SHINSHIN TOITSUDO (KI DEVELOPMENT)

    2. This section lists the various Ki Development exercises required for passing the New Jersey Ki Society Ki tests. Note that these descriptions are not a substitute for a good teacher. They are only to help you memorize the names and procedures. Note also that the exercises and tests were described in Sections 5 and 6.

     

     

    1. Testing Tips

      2. Unless otherwise noted, there are three different tests for each exercise. They are: (1) Physical test, i.e., push, pull, lift, or whatever the test is, using physical force only. Make sure to test "straight", so that you do not push up or down. (2) Hesitate, i.e., move in to test, but wait a moment, then do the test same as (1). (3) Test with Ki, meaning first send the mind, then test with as little physical force as possible. As a general rule, the more advanced your partner is, the more advanced your test has to be.

       

       

    2. SHOKYU

      3. This test is required for the GOKYU rank Aikido test. You must be over 10 years old and have at least 24 hours of training.

      SHOKYU Test Requirements

      Unification of Mind and Body

      Test

      Ki Development Exercises

      1. Standing

      1

      See TOITSU TAISO exercises 1 through 12. (3 minute exercise)

      NOTES:

      Exercises must be performed correctly in the right sequence.

      Examiner calls out the count.

      If the examinee makes a mistake, the examiner will call out "stop" and perform a Ki test for that exercise.

      The proper execution of "Relax/Oneness-Taiso" is now a requirement at NJKS. See "Secrets of Aikido, Volume Two" for details.

      2. Unbendable arm

      1

       

      3. Thrusting out one hand with it's weight underside

      1

       

      4. Sitting Seiza

      1

       

      5. Sitting down and standing up

      1

       

      6. Breathing exercise

      1

       

      Ki Development Exercises

      Test

       

      1. Koho-tento Undo (roll backward)

      1, 2

       

      2. Tekubi-shindo Undo (shake hands vigorously)

      1

       

      3. Funa-kogi Undo (rowing exercise)

      1

       

      4. Shomen-uchi Ikkyo Undo (swing arms forward)

      1

       

       

    3. CHUKYU

      4. This test is required for the GOKYU rank Aikido test. You must be over 13 years old and have at least 24 hours of training since obtaining SHOKYU rank.

      CHUKYU Test Requirements

      Unification of Mind and Body

      Test

      Ki Development Exercises

      Same as SHOKYU 1..6 plus:

      1, 2

      Same as SHOKYU, but:

      Examinee must keep pace and proper rhythm with the examiner's count.

      7. Sitting cross-legged (agura)

      a) while being pushed from behind,

      b) while being raised by one knee.

      1

       

      8. Thrusting out one hand while being pushed by the wrist.

      1

       

      9. Bending backward.

      1

       

      10. Stooping (as if tying shoes).

      1

       

      11. Unraisable body.

      1

       

      Ki Development Exercises

      Test

       

      Same as SHOKYU 1..4 plus:

      1, 2

       

      5. Zengo Undo (pivot 180 degrees after Ikkyo Undo)

      1

       

      6. Happo Undo (move to the eight directions)

      1

       

      7. Tekubi-kosa-undo

      a) Kaho (cross hands in front of One-Point),

      b) Joho (cross hands in front of face).

      1

      1

       

      8. Sayu Undo (swing arms left side and right side)

      1

       

       

       

    4. JOKYU

      5. This test is required for the IKKYU rank Aikido test. You must be over 15 years old and have at least 48 hours of training since obtaining CHUKYU rank.

      JOKYU Test Requirements

      Unification of Mind and Body

      Test

      Ki Development Exercises

      Same as SHOKYU 1..6 plus:

      1, 2, 3

      Same as CHUKYU, but:

      The examinee calls out the count.

      Examinee must keep pace and proper rhythm.

      Same as CHUKYU 7..11 plus:

      1, 2

       

      12. Leaning on a partner

      a) backward,

      b) forward.

      1

      1

       

      13. Thrusting out one hand and raising one leg.

      1

       

      14. Holding up both hands.

      1

       

      15. Walking forward when being held.

      1

       

      16. Sitting cross-legged and holding up the arms of the examiner with both hands while being pushed by the shoulders.

      1

       

      Ki Development Exercises

      Test

       

      Same as SHOKYU 1..4 plus:

      1, 2, 3

       

      Same as CHUKYU 5..8 plus:

      1, 2

       

      9. Ude-furi Undo (swing arms but not shoulders)

      1

       

      10. Ude-furi Choyaku Undo (swing arms while turning)

      1

       

      11. Ushiro-tori Undo (brush snow off your back)

      1

       

      12. Tenkan Undo (turn and thrust out one hand)

      1

       

      13. Kokyu Dosa (push the examiner while sitting seiza)

      1

       

       

    5. SHODEN

      6. This test is required for the SANDAN rank Aikido test. You must be over 18 years old and have at least 2 years of training since obtaining JOKYU rank. The test criteria is the same as that of the JOKYU test, but with stronger Ki and stricter standards.

       

    6. CHUDEN

      7. This test is required for the GODAN rank Aikido test. You must be over 30 years old and have special permission from the President. The test criteria is the same as that of the SHODEN test, but with even stricter standards.

       

    7. OKUDEN

      8. This test is required for the ROKUDAN rank Aikido test. You must be over 35 years old, receive special training and attend training camps. You must also have special permission from the President.

       

    8. POST-TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR NJKS

All Yudansha are required to buy good quality beer! Spilling good quality beer during Ki test is considered to be substance abuse.

 

 

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