4Kyu (Orange Belt)

General requirements :

• 7 x Aiki Waza
• 11 x Randori Waza
• 4 x Kata
• Terminology appropriate for the grade, recorded practice time since 5th Kyu: Minimum 50 hrs, total minimum from novice 120 hrs.

STANDARD
• Improved understanding of :Posture : Distance : Control and technique.

AIKI
• Demonstrate the following:
• Ikkyo: Nikkyo: Sankyo: Yonkyo.Gokyo
• Kote Gaeshi. Shiho Nage.

RANDORI
• Demonstrate freestyle 5 Aiki Jujutsu Techniques from the following:
• Kata Dori: Ryote Dori: Morote Dori.
• Eri Dori: Sode Dori: Katate Dori.
• Shime Waza: (strangles & chokes) Ushiro Waza: (attacks from the rear) Daki - Kakae. (bear hug)
• Tsuki: (thrust) Yokomen Uchi. (side strike)

KATA
• Demonstrate the following:
• 4 x Jo Kata
• 4 x Bokken Kata