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RANK	Technical Knowledge REQUIREMENTS
Yonkyu	walking, falling, 8 release movements, 1-5 of Ju Nana Hon Kata
Sankyu	6-10 of Ju Nana Hon Kata and basics of knife randori
Nikyu	11-14 of Ju Nana Hon Kata and basics of hand randori
Ikkyu	15-17 of Ju Nana Hon Kata, multiple attack training and rudimentary teaching skills
Shodan	must demonstrate all of the above plus vocabulary knowledge plus the first 5 movements of Owaza Ju Pon
Nidan	advanced skills in all areas, Owaza Ju Pon complete, 1-16 of San Kata
Sandan	1-34 of San Kata, the first 14 techniques of Yon Kata, advancement of all skills especially in the areas of teaching the application of the principles of our system and of Aikido
Yondan	this is a PhD. level rank and the candidate must demonstrate extraordinary knowledge of all Aikido principles, katas and techniques, a total commitment to Aikido and teaching the Art is required
Godan	assistant professor, advancement of all skill required
Rokudan	full professor, extra-ordinary teaching and leadership skill required
Nanadan	professor emeritus, must be an outstanding contributor to the art and all of its precepts and techniques whether physical or spiritual
Hachidan	must have demonstrated continuing contributions to Aikido and exerted a continuing positive service to Aikido, its members and ideals
Kudan	red belt awarded by the committee of full professors
Judan	red belt awarded by the committee of full professors

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