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WA SHIN RYU JUJUTSU

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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS and FEES
(effective January 2016)

General Requirements

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NOTE: TIME-IN-RANK Requirements are undergoing modifications. See updated document at: http://unm.wsrjj.org/time.html

IMPORTANT NOTE

No student may accept rank in jujutsu from another instructor while officially a member of Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu. A student who fails to adhere to this requirement is subject to disciplinary action and possible forfeiture of rank. Students may train with other instructors and receive rank in other martial arts.

1. Rank is awarded to students of good moral character who have been accepted by a
Wa Shin Ryu sanctioned instructor
2. Must have basic knowledge of dojo etiquette and procedures
3. Must uphold the highest standards of hygiene (see Required Club/Class Health/Hygiene Practices on Wa Shin Ryu page)
4. Regular dojo attendance and training
5. Must meet minimum active time-in-rank requirements ("active" is defined as a minimum of eight workouts per month. This however, varies by rank) or complete prescribed number of workouts
6. Must officially register rank with appropriate organization (no club ranks are awarded)
7. Make required number of Saturday/extra scheduled workouts.


NOTE:

Students should be aware of the fact that what they are tested on does not constitute the entire content of material that is taught in a particular semester.

R means technique is demonstrated on right side. L&R means left and right.

Promotion Fees and Requirements (effective January 2016)

Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu does not have an annual membership fee. However, we do have promotion fees for which students are awarded a System Certificate signed by the Founder.

6. To Rokkyu..................$25 promotion fee
5. To Gokyu ..................$30
4. To Yonkyu ..................$35
3. To Sankyu...................$40
2. To Nikyu....................$45
1. To Ikkyu....................$50
1. To Shodan...................$100
2. To Nidan....................$125
3. To Sandan...................$150
4. To Yodan....................$175
5. To Godan....................$200

At the black belt level, promotions may also include a Certificate of Rank Recognition from the Institute of Traditional Martial Arts at the University of New Mexico. The fee for this certificate is $20. Students are also strongly encouraged to register their rank with the USJJF. Online annual membership is $40.

System promotions in Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu do not include liability or accident insurance. This may be purchased separately through Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu.

Note: Mudansha vocabulary compiled by Christopher Kirby

For 6th and 5th Kyu (Rokkyu/Yellow belt
and Gokyu/Orange belt)

Students will be tested FROM the following:

Satisfy General Requirements (especially health/hygiene practices)
  • Required time in rank (4 months) or a minimum of 00 (being modified) scheduled workouts

    • Nikyo No Kata: 1st SIX techniques (preferred side)

    Sankyo No Kata: 1st SIX techniques (preferred side)

    Ikkyo No Kata: Any SIX distance fighting techniques (two each from Jodan, Chudan and Gedan) (preferred side)

    Ukemi: Basic falls in five directions (front, rear, sides and forward roll)

    Read "System, Philosophy & Principles". For Gokyu, explain key concepts

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    Demonstrate kiai

    Demonstrate correct posture

    For Gokyu, three Saturdays required

    Regular attendance

    Vocabulary: 20 terms from the following (ability to count from 1-10 in Japanese and any other ten terms):

    For 4th Kyu (Yonkyu/Green belt)

    Students will be tested FROM the following:

    Satisfy General Requirements (especially health/hygiene practices)
  • Required time in rank (4-6 months) or a minimum of 00 scheduled workouts beyond Gokyu

    • Four Saturdays

    Ikkyo No Kata: Any SIX techniques (L&R), two each from Jodan, Chudan and Gedan

    Nikyo No Kata: 1stSIX techniques executed L&R

    Sankyo No Kata 1st SIX techniques executed L&R

    Ukemi: Basic falls in five directions

    Effective Posture: Yes

    Effective Kiai: Yes

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    Attack combinations: First THREE techniques, preferred side

    Vocabulary: 30 terms (including Rokyu and Gokyu terminology)

    Read and explain "System, Philosophy & Principles".

    Read History of Jujutsu, Part I

    Read handout on Meditation and explain techniques outlined in paper

    • Zenpo Kaiten – forward spinning/rotating roll
    • Uchi – inner, or strike
    • Soto – outer
    • O – major
    • Ko – minor
    • Men – face
    • Yoko – side
    • Kubi – neck
  • Geri - kick
  • Tsuki - thrusting strike
  • Teisho Uchi - palm heel strike
  • Tettsui Uchi - hammer fist strike
  • Shuto/Te gatana - knife edge hand strike/hand sword

    • History of JJ (Part I): Yes

    Meditation Handout: Yes

    Regular attendance

    For 3rd Kyu (Sankyu/Brown belt)

    Students will be tested FROM the following:

    Satisfy General Requirements (especially health/hygiene practices)

    Required time in rank (5-7 months) or requisite number of workouts 00 beyond Yonkyu

    Ikkyo No Kata: Any SIX techniques from Jodan (2), Chudan (2) and Gedan (2), (L&R)

    Nikyo No Kata: 1stNINE techniques (L&R)

    Sankyo No Kata 1stNINE techniques (L&R)

    Attack Combinations: 1st SIX techniques (L&R)

    Ukemi: Basic and advanced breakfalls

    Aiki No Kata: Yes

    Effective Kiai: Yes

    Demonstrate correct posture in kumite

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    Defense against THREE attackers. This is done at a fairly relaxed pace

    Vocabulary: 40 terms (including terms from all lower ranks)

    History of JJ (Part II): Yes

    Meditation Handout: Yes

    Read and explain concepts in "System, Philosophy and Principles"

    Read and explain handout on Warm-up

    • Jodan – upper
    • Chudan – middle (of body)
    • Gedan – low, below waist
    • Kuzure - modified
    • Gyaku – reverse
    • Ura – back, hidden, flipside
    • Shiho – four directions
    • Irimi – entering
    • Juji – cross
    • Sempai – senior student
    • Kohai – junior student
    • Uke - a block; also someone who receives a technique
    • YoKo Geri - side kick
    • Mae Geri - front kick
    • Mawashi Geri - round kick
    • Ushiro Geri - rear kick

    Regular attendance

    IMPORTANT NOTE

    Upon receiving the rank of Sankyu students will be eligible to place the Wa Shin Ryu tattoo on their left forearm (inside). The tattoo should be located five fingers from the wrist and four fingers from the elbow. Spacing is one finger (sideways) between the kanji characters. The size of the characters may range from 1/2" to 3/4" square

    For 2nd Kyu (Nikyu/Brown belt)

    Students will be tested FROM the following:

    Satisfy General Requirements (especially health practices)

    Required time in rank (6-8 months) or requisite number of workouts 00 (being modified) beyond Sankyu

    Nikyo No Kata: 1stNINE techniques (L&R)

    Nage No Kata: 1stTHREE techniques (R)

    Sankyo No Kata: 1st NINE (L&R)

    Attack Combinations: First Six techniques (L&R)

    Ikkyo No Kata: (9 techniques), three each from Jodan, Chudan and Gedan (preferred side)

    Ukemi: Basic and advanced breakfalls

    Aiki No Kata: Yes (30 techniques selected and choreographed by student)

    Effective Kiai: Yes

    Demonstrate correct and effective posture in kumite

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    Defense against THREE attackers. This is done at demonstration speed

    Vocabulary: 50 terms (jncluding terms from all lower ranks)

    Read and explain article on Warm-up

    Meditation Handout: Yes

    Read and explain article on "Shuchu Ryoku"

    Read, discuss and explain concepts in "System, Philosophy and Principles"

    • Jo – principle, high, upper
    • Kuzushi – breaking of balance
    • Tsukuri – positioning to execute technique
    • Kake – execution (of technique)
    • Hara – center
    • Ryoku – power
    • Chikara – physical strength
    • Shin – mind, will, heart (strength)
    • Ki – vital energy, life force
    • Kokyu – breathing, breath power
    • Shuchu Ryoku – focusing of power

    Superior attendance

    For 1st Kyu (Ikkyu/Brown belt)

    Students will be tested FROM the following:

    Satisfy General Requirements (especially health/hygiene practices)

    Required time in rank (9 months) or requisite number of workouts 00 beyond Nikkyu

    Ikkyo No Kata: Any TWELVE techniques, four each from Jodan, Chudan and Gedan (L&R)

    Nikyo No Kata: First Twelve techniques (L&R)

    Sankyo No Kata: 1stNINE techniques (L&R)

    Nage No Kata: 1stFirst THREE (L&R)

    Attack Combinations: First SIX (L&R)

    Ukemi: Basic and advanced breakfalls

    Pressure Points (Any 6)

    Aiki No Kata: Yes (35 techniques)

    Effective Kiai: Yes

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    Demonstrate correct and effective posture in kumite

    Defense against THREE attackers. This is done at a rapid pace. Attacks are continuous.

    Vocabulary: 60 terms (including terms from all lower ranks)

    History of JJ (Parts I-III): Yes

    Meditation Handout: Yes

    Theory of Warm-up: Yes

    System, Philosophy and Principles; Shuchu Ryoku

    Shuchu Ryoku (discuss and explain)

    • Do – the way, a spiritual path
    • Jujutsu – the art of flexibility (physical and strategic)
    • Shizentai – centering
    • Heiho – principles of strategy
    • Ma-ai – estimation of distance
    • Metsuke – perception, ability to ‘read’ the aggressor
    • Damashi – deception
    • Yoshin – psychological flexibility (ability to switch strategy quickly and effectively)
    • Fudoshin – presence of mind (ability to remain calm and clear-headed under pressure)
    • Hanekaeri – rebound (ability to recover quickly from setbacks/mistakes)
    • Kime – decisiveness
    • Zanshin – vigilance (throughout combat situation)

     

    Superior attendance (including clinics)

    For 1st Dan (Shodan/Black belt)

    Students will be tested FROM the following:

    Must be at least 18 years of age

    Required time in rank (9-15 months) or requisite number of workouts (130)

    Some teaching experience

    Ikkyo No Kata: Any FIFTEEN techniques, five each from Jodan, Chudan and Gedan (L&R)

    Nikyo No Kata: All 16 (L&R) showing fluency, crispness and control

    Sankyo No Kata: First 12 techniques (L&R)

    Ashi Gatame No Kata: Any three sets (9 techniques, L&R)

    Nage No Kata: First Six techniques (L&R)

    Nine Attack Combinations to Level II (L&R)

    Defense against THREE attackers (defender in the middle). This is done at combat speed. Techniques are random and continuous and reflect Jodan, Chudan and Gedan attacks

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    Ukemi: Basic and advanced breakfalls

    Aiki No Kata: Yes

    Demonstration of effective Kiai: Yes

    History of JJ (Parts I-III): Yes

    Vocabulary: 80 terms from relevant handouts. Names of all relevant techiques

    Meditation Article: Yes

    Theory of Warm-up: Yes

    System, Philosophy and Principles (ability to discuss and explain)

    Shuchu Ryoku (ability to dscuss and explain)

    Superior attendance (including clinics)

    For 2nd Dan (Nidan/Black belt)

    Students will be tested FROM the following:

    Teaching experience

    Required time in rank (1.5-2.5 years) or requisite number of workouts (280)

    Ikkyo No Kata: Any 15 techniques, FIVE each from Jodan, Chudan and Gedan (L&R)

    Nikyo No Kata: All 16 (L&R) showing superior fluency, crispness and control

    Sankyo No Kata: First 16 techniques L&R)

    Nage No Kata: First Nine techniques (L&R)

    Ryoku No Kata: First Nine techniques (R)

    Ukemi: Advanced breakfalls

    Aiki No Kata: Yes (40)

    Effective Kiai: Yes

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    Jigoku No Kata: First set of SIX techniques (L&R)

    Ashi Gatame No Kata: Any FOUR sets (12 techniques) (L&R)

    Defense against THREE attackers (defender in the middle). Attacks and responses are performed at combat speed

    History of JJ (Parts I-III): Yes

    Vocabulary: 120 terms from relevant handouts

    Meditation Handout: Yes

    System, Philosophy and Principles (ability to discuss and explain in detail the Principles of Strategy (Heiho), the Principles of Movement (Shintai Jo), the Principles of Execution (Kake Jo) and the Principles of Power (Ryoku Jo)

    Theory of Warm-up: Yes

    Shuchu Ryoku (ablity to discuss and explain in detail)

    Superior attendance (including Saturday clinics)

    NOTE: A jujutsuka achieving the rank of Nidan, and with at least a year's teaching experience, becomes eligible to receive his/her Menkyo Shoden (First Level Teaching License)

    For 3rd Dan (Sandan/Black belt)

    Students will be tested FROM the following:

    Required time in rank (2.5-3.5 years) or requisite number of workouts (450)

    Teaching experience

    Ikkyo No Kata: All eighteen techniques (L&R)

    Sankyo No Kata: All 20 techniques executed with exceptional fluency and control (LR)

    Buki No Kata: First set of Six techniques against knife attacks (L&R)

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    Nage No Kata: First TWELVE techniques (L&R)

    Renraku No Kata: All NINE (L&R)

    Jigoku No Kata: First TWO sets (15) (L&R)

    Ashi Gatame No Kata: Any FIVE sets (15) (L&R)

    Ryoku No Kata: First Nine techniques (L&R)

    Effective Kiai: Yes

    Demonstrate effective defense patterns (respond with more than one technique) against continuous attacks by three attackers. Attacks and responses are performed at combat speed. Show good fluency, control and effectiveness

    Special Readings

    Vocabulary: 180 terms from relevant handouts

    System, Philosophy and Principles, focusing on Guiding Principles, Principles of Strategy (Heiho), Principles of Movement (Shintai Jo), Principles of Execution (Kake Jo) and Principles of Power (Ryoku Jo)

    Meditation Handout: Yes

    Theory of Warm-up paper: Yes

    Shuchu Ryoku paper: (yes)

    Superior attendance (including clinics)

    NOTE: An individual achieving the rank of Sandan or Yodan in Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu becomes eligible to receive his/her Chuden Menkyo, or Intermediate Level Teaching License

    NOTE: Items below under construction

    For 4th Dan (Yondan/Black, or black and red belt)

    Students will be tested FROM the following:

    Teaching experience

    Required time in rank (3.5-4.5 years)

    Tokui No Kata: Development and demonstration of personal kata

    Effective Kiai: Yes

    Special Readings

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    ***Strategic Responses: FOURTEEN techniques from Jodan, Chudan and Gedan (LR) attacks from Joining, Interceptions and Deceptions

    Nage No Kata: All EIGHTEEN techniques (LR)

    Ryoku No Kata: 18 techniques (R)

    Renraku No Kata: All NINE (LR)

    Ikkyo No Kata: All three sets (LR)

    Jigoku No Kata: All three sets (LR)

    Nage No Kata: Complete (LR)

    Buki No Kata: First two sets of 12 techniques against knife and club attacks (L&R)

    Ashi Gatame No Kata: All SIX sets (18 tecniques) (LR)

    Display defense patterns (respond with more than one technique) against continuous attacks by three attackers. Attacks and responses are performed at combat speed. Show good fluency, control and effectiveness

    Write Special Paper (theoretical or empirical)

    System, Philosophy and Principles

    Principles of Strategy (Heiho): Yes

    Principles of Movement (Shintai Jo): Yes

    Principles of Execution (Kake Jo): Yes

    Principles of Power (Ryoku Jo): Yes

    Shuchu Ryoku (yes)

    Puts on clinics (local level)

    NOTE: A jujutsuka achieving the rank of Sandan or Yodan becomes eligible to receive his/her Chuden Menkyo (Intermediate Level Teaching License)

    For 5th Dan (Godan/Black, or black and red belt)

    Students will be tested FROM the following:

    Required time in rank (4-6 years)

    Considerable teaching experience

    Core Techniques: Complete (LR)

    Tokui No Kata:Refinement and demonstration of personal kata

    Contributions to the body of knowledge and the art (publications, presentations, videos, special seminars, etc.)

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    ***Strategic Responses: FOURTEEN techniques from Jodan, Chudan and Gedan (LR) attacks from Joining, Interceptions and Deceptions

    Nage No Kata:All EIGHTEEN techniques (LR)

    Renraku No Kata: All NINE (LR)

    Buki No Kata: All THREE sets of 18 techniques against knife, club and handgun attacks (L&R)

    Jigoku No Kata: All 21 techniques (LR)

    Ashi Gatame No Kata: All 18 techniques (LR)

    Display defense patterns (respond with more than one technique) against continuous attacks by three assailants. Attacks and responses are performed at combat speed. Show superior fluency, control and effectiveness

    Principles of Strategy (Heiho): Yes

    Principles of Movement (Shintai Jo): Yes

    Principles of Execution (Kake Jo): Yes

    Principles of Power (Ryoku Jo): Yes

    System, Philosophy and Principles; Shuchu Ryoku

    Puts on clinics (local/regional level)

    Special Readings

    NOTE: A jujutsuka achieving the rank of Godan becomes eligible to receive his/her Okuden Menkyo (Deep/high Level Teaching License)

    For 6th Dan (Rokudan/Black, or red and white belt)

    Students will be tested FROM the following:

    Required time in rank (5-7 years as Godan) or requisite number of workouts (130)

    Extensive teaching experience

    Sankyo No Kata Whole Kata (LR)

    Tokui No Kata: Further development and demonstration of personal kata at a very high level

    Contributions to the body of knowledge and the art (publications, presentations, videos, special seminars, articles, books, etc.)

    In-class Kumite: Yes

    ***Strategic Responses: FOURTEEN techniques (total of 42) from Jodan, Chudan and Gedan (LR) attacks from Joining, Interceptions and Deceptions

    Ikkyo No Kata: (LR)

    Nikyo No Kata: All FIFTEEN techniques (LR)

    Jigoku No Kata: Complete (LR)

    Ashi Gatame No Kata: Complete (LR)

    Nage No Kata: Complete (LR)

    Display defense patterns (respond with a sequence of several techniques) against continuous attacks by three assailants. Show good fluency, control and effectiveness. This is to be viewed as more of a demonstration than a test in which tori exhibits for the audience the principles of the system. The demonstration should convey to the audience what Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu is about.

    System, Philosophy and Principles; Shuchu Ryoku

    Puts on clinics (national level)

    Demonstrates leadership in the field by having own club, by being invited to put on clinics and seminars, and so on

    NOTE: NOTE: An individual achieving the rank of Rokudan in Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu becomes eligible to receive his/her Menkyo Kaiden, or Teaching License of Complete Transmissions. At this level, the recipient will be able to demonstrate that he/she has learned all there is to learn about Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu (both technical skills and theory) and is able to pass it along to others as a true representative of the system, the Founder, and the current Grand Master (Soke). NOTE: A jujutsuka achieving the rank of Rokudan becomes eligible to receive his/her Menkyo Kaiden(Teaching License of Complete Transmissions)

    For 7th to 10th Dan

    Promotion to these ranks reflects total technical mastery, commitment, reputation, contributions, impeccable character and impact in the world of jujutsu. To reach the rank of 9th and 10th dan the individual will have achieved worldwide recognition for his/her contributions to Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu, will be a published scholar (books, articles, scientific papers) and will be a fine example of the Guiding Principles of the system. Such a person will inspire confidence and respect and will have developed his/her inner powers to a level that is clearly visible through his/her technique, quality of movement, personality, knowledge and wisdom.

    ** Strategic Responses to attacks include the following SEVEN levels of action which require increasing levels of competency:

    1. Escapes (Fusegi Waza),

    2. Blocks (Uke Waza),

    3. Deflections (Sorasu Waza),

    4. Evasions (Furimi Waza),

    5. Joining (Aiki Waza),

    6. Interceptions (Bogai Waza), and,

    7. Deceptions with Counters (Damashi into Kaeshi Waza)

    The above Strategic Responses are demonstrated against Jodan (high), Chudan (middle) and Gedan (low) forms of attack in Distance and Close Quarter combative contexts (standing) .