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The 4th Kyu Test |
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Nikyo, a fine technique to enjoy with your friends in the dojo. Yarrow Sensei and Steve Emmerson entertain Loren Spencer. |
Our current 4th kyu holders are: Erik Kluzek, Aimeé Fournier, and Steve Emmerson.
4th kyu test words explained
UKEMI (falling, rolling)
shikko (knee walking)
ukemi (forward and backward rolls)
TACHI WAZA (empty hand, no bokken or jo)
katate dori (wrist grab)
tai no henko (blending)
kihon (basic)
ki no nagare (flowing, in motion)
shiho-nage (4-direction throw)
omote (towards the front)
ura (towards the back)
kote-gaeshi (wrist throw)
shomen uchi (strike to the top of the head)
ikkyo (first technique)
irimi (entering)
tenkan (towards the back)
irimi nage (entering throw)
SUWARI WAZA (sitting)
ryote dori kokyu-ho
Japanese Terms
Japanese terms in aikido are refreshingly straightforward. They just describe the motion, body part, or direction. You'll become familiar with them because we use them all the time. Here's the most common.