Our next grading for Aikido juniors will be held during term in normal class times - Chris will confirm the date.
Gradings for adults Aikido are held twice each year:
Gradings for adults Aikido are held twice each year:
- mid-year on Saturday 25 May with Sensei Simon Puffett, and
- end-of-year on Saturday 12 October with Shihan Nobuo Takase
To be eligible for your next grade you must complete the minimum number of training days & be able to demonstrate applied principles & techniques as set out in our syllabus.
This list of Japanese terms will help you decipher the names of many movements commonly used in our Aikido classes.
Remembering these will help with your learning.
Remembering these will help with your learning.
Proficiency tests are to help you prepare for your next grading. They allow you to see for yourself what you have learned in your Aikido training so far. The testing also gives your Instructors an indication of what they haven't taught you. So, they actually benefit everyone.
During Proficiency Tests, your execution of Aikido techniques is assessed. Your instructors will mark you on what you are doing well and record how you can do better next time. These test notes will give you and your Instructors a good indication of your progress leading up to Grading. This information is considered when establishing your eligibility to grade.
During Proficiency Tests, your execution of Aikido techniques is assessed. Your instructors will mark you on what you are doing well and record how you can do better next time. These test notes will give you and your Instructors a good indication of your progress leading up to Grading. This information is considered when establishing your eligibility to grade.
Grading fees are set by Aikido Shinryukan New Zealand (our parent organization).
