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.
Review videos on this page and library resources for test techniques.
| Rank | by 12/21/23 | Jan '24 exceptions |
|---|---|---|
| Yondan | ||
| Sandan | ||
| Nidan | ||
| Shodan | ||
| 1st Kyu | ||
| 2nd Kyu | Don* | |
| 3rd Kyu | ||
| 4th Kyu | Erin*, Ting | |
| 5th Kyu | Leo, Joseph P | |
| 6th Kyu | Tom, Ben, Stephen |
*Potentially June test date
Children eligible to test: Must have adequate preparation incClass
Date: Jun 5 to Jun 11 2023 (the first class your child attends during this week)
Fees: certificate = $5; only for new belt (not a stripe to current belt) = $5
| Rank | Belt | by 12/21/23 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st kyu | red 1 | |
| 2nd kyu | red | |
| 3rd kyu | purple 2 | |
| 4th kyu | purple 1 | |
| 5th kyu | blue 1 | |
| 6th kyu | blue/td> | |
| 7th kyu | green 1 | Colin, Deniz |
| 8th kyu | green | Oliver, Kyle, Dylan, |
| 9th kyu | orange 1 | Rhyse, Claire, Grant |
| 10th kyu | orange | |
| 11th kyu | yellow 2 | |
| 12th kyu | yellow 1 | |
| 14th kyu | yellow |
Reference Materials
Test Videos
Be sure to visit library study page for Morihiro Saito's Takemusu Aikido and Traditional Aikido series volumes 1 - 5