Still Mind Aikido

Testing & Preparation

Testing & Preparation

Upcoming Exams

Upcoming Adult Exams

These are targeted dates for testing. Adequate preparation is a requirement to test. For kyu ranks, please consult with instructor to determine which of the two dates given below are more appropriate.

There is a $5 test fee due for kyu ranks prior to the exam.

Adult Testing Criteria

Review videos on this page and library resources for test techniques.

Rank by 2/15/25
Yondan
Sandan
Nidan
Shodan
1st Kyu
2nd Kyu Erin, Ting Preparing 6/25
3rd Kyu Joseph P
4th Kyu Leo, Tom Anna G, Tess preparing 6/25
5th Kyu Stephen F, Eliza
6th Kyu Stephen W

Children eligible to test: Must have adequate preparation in class and proper respect for training

Date: Jun 18 to Jun 22 2024 (the first class your child attends during this week)

Fees: certificate = $5; only for new belt (not a stripe to current belt) = $5

Exam requirements

Kyu Rank/Age Belt Candidate
4th Kyu Adult Class
Red 1
Age 10+ Red
Purple 1
Purple Colin, Deniz
Blue 1 Oliver
5th Kyu/Age 8+ Blue Claire, Grant
Green 1 Marco
Green
Orange 1 Ziva
Age 6+ Orange Abbie, Jonah, Kuban, Jaad, Sam
Yellow 2
Yellow 1
Age 4+ Yellow Joy

Reference Materials

Adult Testing Criteria

Childrens Testing Criteria

Childrens Training Guide

Jo Suburi Names

Test Videos

Be sure to visit library study page for Morihiro Saito's Takemusu Aikido and Traditional Aikido series volumes 1 - 5