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九級 9th Kyu Kyukyu
Kamae - 構
Shizen no Kamae 自然の構 Ichimonji no Kamae 一文字の構,

Hicho no Kamae 飛鳥の構 Jumonji no Kamae 十文字の構,

Hira Ichimonji no Kamae 平一文字の構 Seiza Fudoza 不動坐

Daken Taijutsu 打拳体術

Tsuki 突き(Migi 右/Hidari 左) Zenpo Geri 前蹴り,

Yoko Geri 横蹴り Koho Geri 後ろ蹴り

Ukemi Gata Taihenjutsu 受身体変術

Zenpo Kaiten 前方廻転 Yoko Kaiten 横廻転,

Koho Kaiten 後方廻転 Zenpo Ukemi 前方受身

At 9th Kyu the student should start to have an understanding of the importance of
kamae. The use of a stable platform through any offensive or defensive movement.
The student should start to understand the concepts of striking and kicking, using the
kamae studied. The student should begin to understand the concept of ukemi and be
able to demonstrate an ability to fall safely.

All the above skills allow the student to participate in a class as uke 受け. The
student will know how to start a movement, how to attack through the movement and
be able to receive any counter technique safely.
The student should not ignore these skills as their rank progresses. The student will
find themselves returning to the skills looked at here and be expected to have
improved upon them as their study progresses.
**Advanced students should understand the defensive nature of the ukemi studied
and the effective use of taijutsu through the study of kamae and daken taijutsu.

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八級 8th Kyu Hachikyu
Kamae (Kenjutsu) 構
Dai Jodan no Kamae 大上段之構 Gedan no Kamae 下段之構,

Seigan no Kamae 正眼之構 Ichimonji no Kamae 一之構,

Batto no Kamae 抜刀之構 Hasso no Kamae 八相之構.

Uke Waza 受技
Jodan Uke 上段受 ( Migi 右/Hidari 左)

Gedan Uke 下段受 (Migi 右 / Hidari 左)

Ha Jutsu 破術
Te Hodoki 手解 Tai Hodoki 体解

Ukemi Gata Taihenjutsu 受身体変術

Tachi Nagare 立流 Yoko Nagare 横流れ Jun Nagare 順流れ

Gyaku Nagare 逆.流れ Tobi Komi 飛び込み

At 8th Kyu, the student should begin to understand how to counter strikes, kicks and
grabs. Through these skills, the student begins to understand the role of tori 取り. The
student should begin to understand the skills needed to counter those skills learnt at
9th kyu. The student should demonstrate the ability to make strong kamae through
the use of the sword. The student should be able to demonstrate more advanced
ukemi.
**Advanced students should ensure that the kamae for the sword are learnt and
understood. The advanced student should revisit both the uke waza and ha jutsu
skills to ensure strong taijutsu. The advanced student should be able to recognise
the offensive use of the ukemi waza learnt at this level.

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七級 7th Kyu Nanakyu
Kamae (Bo Jutsu) 構
Tenchijin no Kamae 天地人之構 Hira Ichimonji no Kamae 平一文字之構,

Seigan no Kamae 青眼之構 Jodan no Kamae 上段之構,

Chudan no Kamae 中段之構 Gedan no Kamae 下段之構,

Ichimonji no Kamae 一文字之構 Ihen no Kamae 詒変之構,

Heito no Kamae 撆倒之構.

Sanshin no Kata 三心の型

Chi no Kata 地の型 Sui no Kata 水の型 Ka no Kata 火の型,

Fu no Kata 風の型 Ku no Kata 空の型.

Ju Taijutsu - 柔体術
Kote Kansetsu Waza 小手関節技
Omote Kote Gyaku 表手逆 Ura Kote Gyaku 裏手逆

Hon Gyaku 本逆 Taki Ori 竹折

Shinken Gata Taihenjutsu 真剣型体変術

Hira no Kamae 平の構 Ichimonji no Kamae 一文字の構

Jumonji no Kamae 十文字

At 7th Kyu, the student furthers their understanding of kamae through the deployment
of long range weapons. The student will begin to understand the importance of
kamae through taijutsu regarding power generation by utilising sanshin no kata. The
student will begin to understand the concept of controlling an opponent through the
use of wrist locks. The student will reinforce their ukemi skills by practicing against
an opponent through shaken gata taihenjutsu,
**Advanced students should re-enforce their taijutsu by revisiting sanshin no kata
often. The student should be able to demonstrate strong power generation through
the use of sanshin. The student should also show a strong understanding of maai 間
合い(Interval) within technique which is integral to the shinken gata. The student
should continue to develop strong kamae and understand the relationship with maai
through the use or short, medium and long range weapons.

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六級 6th Kyu Rokkyu
Kihon Happo no Kata 基本八法型
Koshi Kihon Sanpo 骨指基本三法
Ichimonji no Kata 一文字の構 Hicho no Kata 飛鳥の構

Jumonji no Kata 十文字の構

Ju Taijutsu 柔体術
Ude Kansetsu Waza 腕関節技
Musodori 武双捕 Musha Dori 武者捕

Omote Oni Kudaki 表鬼砕 Ura Oni Kudaki 裏鬼砕

Nage Kata 投型
Ganseki Nage 巌石投 Osoto Nage 大外投 Seionage 背負投

Gyaku Nage 逆投 Suitemi Waza 捨身技

At 6th Kyu, the student begins to understand the concept of balance breaking along
primary planes. The student augments their knowledge with the study of arm locks
and throwing technique. The student should be applying the skills practiced at
previous grades within the skills required for 6th Kyu rank.

** The advanced student should have a strong understand of kuzushi 崩し through

the application of koshi kihon sanpo. Koshi kihon sanpo should be revisited often to
re-enforce strong taijutsu. The advanced student should understand the relationship
between kamae, sanshin and kihon happo and their application within waza.

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五級 5th Kyu Gokyu
Kihon Happo no Kata 基本八法型
Torite Kihon Goho 捕手基本型五法
Omote Kote Gyaku 表小手逆 Ura Kote Gyaku 裏小手逆

Muso Dori 武双捕 Musha Dori 武者捕 Ganseki Nage 巌石投

Daken Taijutsu 打拳体術

Kakushi Geri 隠し蹴り Keri Kudaki 蹴砕

Ken Kudaki 拳砕 Keri Kaeshi 蹴り返し

Ju Taijutsu 柔体術
Oya Goroshi 親殺 Ko Goroshi 子殺 Sankaku Jime 三角締

Itemi Jime 痛締 Ashi Barai 足払

The student at 5th Kyu should begin to understand the concept of balance breaking
along multiple planes. The student should continue to practice and refine the skills
learnt at the previous grades. The student should begin to understand to concepts
and use of kicking techniques, along with advancing their knowledge of technique
through daken and ju taijutsu.

**The advanced student should have a solid understanding of kuzushi 崩し through

torite kihon goho and be able to apply this through their application of taijutsu. The
jutaijutsu learnt at this level allows the student to manipulate and opponent from the
wrists(7th Kyu), the arms (6th Kyu) and the extremities of the body (5th Kyu). It is
important that the advanced student understand the relationship between the topics
covered at each level.

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四級 4th Kyu
Gaeshi Waza 返技
Kihon Happo Gyaku Waza. 基本八法逆技
Ichimonji no Kata 一文字の構 Hicho no Kata 一文字の構 Jumonji no Kata 十文字の構

Omote Kote Gyaku 表小手逆 Ura Kote Gyaku 裏小手逆 Musha Dori 武者捕

Muso Dori 武双捕 Ganseki Nage 巌石投

Kenjutsu Kihon Waza 剣術基本技

Koi Kuchi Kiri 鯉口切

Chuburi 血振るい

Noto 納刀

Happo Giri 八方斬

Tenchi Giri 天地切り Migi Kesa Giri 右袈裟切り Hidari Kesa Giri 左袈裟切り

Migi Do Giri 右胴切り Hidari Do Giri 左胴切り Migi Gyaku Kesa Giri 右逆袈裟切り

Hidari Gyaku Kesa Giri 左逆袈裟切り Tsuki 突き

Oshimasu no Sanshin no Kata 教えますの三心の型

Teaching of Sanshin no Kata

At 4thKyu, the student should demonstrate an understanding of free movement

before starting on the fixed forms within the syllabus. It is important to remember that
movement is not ‘fixed’ and is open to interpretation. The student should also
demonstrate an ability to exploit faults and flaws within a form if exposed to them.
The student should show strong taijutsu through the drawing and cutting forms within
the kenjutsu kihon waza. Lastly, as the next rank is that of assistant instructor, the
student should understand a teaching method and be able to demonstrate an ability
to express ideas and forms
**Advanced students should often return to gaeshi waza to identify flaws and faults
in form and ensure that these flaws are not perpetuated in their own movement.
Advanced students should be able to perform the kenjutsu kihon to a high standard
as their training progresses. All students above the rank of 4th kyu should be able to
express ideas and form in front of the class.

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三級 3rd Kyu
Tai Jutsu 体術
Koto Ryu Koppojutsu 虎倒流骨法術
Yukoto 抒投 (Scoop Up and Throw) - Keto 掛倒 (Hang and Knock Down)

Ten Chi 天地 (Heaven and Earth) - Ura Nami 浦波 (Inlet Wave)

Buki Jutsu 武器術

Kukishinden Ryu Hanbo Jutsu 九鬼神流半棒術
Uchi Waza 打技 (Striking Technique) - Nagare Dori 流捕 (Flowing Capture)

Iki Chigae 行違 (In Passing) - Kao Kudaki 顔碎 (Face Crush)

At 3rd kyu, the student moves onto kata. The student should be able to demonstrate
all the skills learnt to this level within these forms. Posture, power, balance breaking,
technique, all these are required to be able to demonstrate the forms for the grade.
At 3rd Kyu the student is to demonstrate these skills through striking forms from Koto
Ryu and the use of the hanbo from Kukishinden Ryu. The student is only required to
know the physical form, not to be confused with the strategic and tactical level
required from yudansha 有段者.

** Advanced students would be expected to perform these kata to the level of their
rank. The higher the rank, the better the form should be. Advanced students should
revisit these forms often to ensure they are able to demonstrate the syllabus to an
adequate level.

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二級 2nd Kyu
Tai Jutsu 体術
Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu 玉虎流骨指術
Hane Bi 跳火(Leaping Flame) - Sakketsu 殺締 (Killer Squeeze)

Dan Shi 彈指(Projectile Finger) - Ketsu Myaku 締脈(Squeeze the Pulse)

Buki Jutsu 武器術

Togakure Ryu Biken 戸隠流秘剣
Muso no Ken 無双之剣 (Peerless Sword) - Issen Ken 一閃剣 (Sword Flash)

Kasumi no Ken 霞之剣 (Mist Sword) - Hiryu no Ken 飛龍之剣 (Flying

Dragon Sword)

At 2nd kyu, the student should demonstrate a better awareness of the syllabus as a
whole. The student should demonstrate a level of taijutsu appropriate for the rank.
The student does this at this level through the locking forms of Gyokko Ryu and the
sword techniques of the Togakure Ryu. As with 3rd kyu, the student is only required
to know the physical from and not be concerned with the strategic and tactical
element.

** Advanced students should revisit the techniques at 2nd kyu, the same as those at
3rd kyu to ensure the syllabus is understood and is able to be demonstrated through
these forms. It is important to understand that the locking forms at 2nd kyu
compliment the striking forms learnt at 3rd kyu

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一級 1st Kyu
Tai Jutsu 体術
Takagi Yoshin Ryu Suwari Gata 高木揚心流 坐り型
Kasumi Dori 霞捕 (Mist Capture) Do Gaeshi 洞返 (Turn the Body)

Karame Dori 搦捕 (Entangling Capture) Hiza Garuma 膝車 (Knee Vehicle)

Buki Jutsu 武器術

Kukishinden Ryu Bo Rokushaku Bo Jutsu 九鬼神流六尺棒術
Goho 五法 (Five Methods) Taki Otoshi 瀧落 (Waterfall Drop)

Koku 虚空(Empty Space) Tsuru no Issoku 鶴の一足(One Step of the Crane)

At 1st kyu, the student should understand and be able to demonstrate the syllabus
fully through their taijutsu. The student should be familiar with all the terminology and
techniques contained within it. The student demonstrates this at 1st kyu through the
floor techniques found within Takagi Yoshin Ryu. The student should also
demonstrate the syllabus through the staff techniques from Kukishinden Ryu.
Although the student does not need to know the strategic and tactical element of
these movements, the student should be aware of them as this skillset is required for
yudansha 有段者.

**Advanced students should, as with 3rd and 2nd kyu, revisit these movements often
so they are familiar with them and able to assist any dojo member if requested.
Advanced students should be continually looking at the syllabus to improve their
taijutsu. The suwari gata of the Takagi Yoshin Ryu contains both the striking and
locking elements found at 3rd and 2nd kyu.

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初段 1st Dan Shodan

Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu 玉虎流骨指術

Jō Ryaku no Maki 上略之巻
Kokū 虚空 (Empty Space) Renyo 輦輿 (Imperial Palanquin)

Danshu 彈手 (Projectile Hand) Danshi 彈指 (Projectile Finger)

Sakanagare 逆流 (Reverse Flow) Keō 梟鷗 (Treacherous Seabird)

Hanebi 跳火 (Leaping flame) Ketō 闕倒 (Imperial Felling)

Yubi kudaki 指砕 (Finger Breaking) Ketsumyaku 締脈 (Squeeze The Pulse)

Sakketsu 殺締 (Killer Squeeze) Teiken 蹄拳 (Hoof Strike)

At Shodan, the student is expected to perform each kata to the standard expected
from the grade utilising the skills learnt from the kyu grades within the syllabus. The
student at this level is expected to have an understanding of the strategic and
tactical meanings behind the kata and be able to express these ideas in other
movements. The student is expected to improve upon the skills learnt as mudansha
無段者.

All students of this rank are considered as instructors within the Dojo and are
expected to comport themselves to the standards expected from such a position

** Advanced students should know these forms well and be able to express the
concepts and ideas contained within these forms both verbally and physically.

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弐段 2nd Dan Nidan

Kotō Ryū Koppōjutsu 虎倒流骨法術

Shoden Gata 初伝型
Yokutō 抒投 (Scoop Up And Throw) Ōgyaku 押虚 (Push Into Space)

Kōyoku 抗抒 (Oppose And Eliminate) Shitō 拡倒 (Extend And Knock Down)

Hosoku 捕捉 (Capture) Hōteki 放擲 (Release And Hit)

Shatō 斜倒(Oblique Knock Down) Ketō 掛倒(Hang And Knock Down)

Sakugeki 搾撃 (Squeeze And Strike) Tangeki 擔撃(Carry Or Shoulder And Strike)

Batsugi 拔技 (Extracting Ability) Settō 折倒(Folding Knock Down)

Shihaku 指拍 (Finger Rhythm) Kyogi 拒技(Repelling Ability)

Kakkō 括拷 (Arresting Torture) Uranami 浦波(Inlet Waves)

Tenchi 天地 (Heaven-Earth) Katamaki One 片巻-(Sided Wrapping Up)

At Nidan, the student is expected to show an understanding of the strategical and

tactical application of movement from the Koto Ryu. The student should not neglect
the skills practiced in the kyu levels. The student must display a level of taijutsu
relevant to the rank.

**Advanced students should revisit these kata often. It is important to be familiar with
all aspects of the syllabus and be able to perform them to a standard required for the
level of the student.

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参段 3rd Dan Sandan

Shinden Fudō Ryū Dakentaijutsu 神傳不動流打拳体術

Ten no Kata 天之型
Nichi Geki 日撃(Solar Strike) Gekkan 月肝(Moon Liver)

Fubi 風靡(Overwhelm) Uryū 雨龍 (Rain Dragon)

Hibari 雲雀(Cloud Sparrow) Setsuyaku 雪耀(Snow Sparkle)

Musan 霧散(Fog Scattering) Karai 霞雷(Mist-Thunder)

At Sandan, the student is expected to have a solid understanding of the entire

syllabus. The student is expected to be familiar with the strategies of both the
Gyokko Ryu and Koto Ryu. The student should be re enforcing their taijutsu with the
kata contained within the yudansha grades through their study of the syllabus.

**Advanced students should understand the characteristics of the ryu ha 流派

studied. The advanced student would be expected to display the relevant posture,
movement and terminology specific to each school. The advanced student would be
expected to demonstrate these movements to the standard of the rank they hold.

一拳八相 Ikken Hassō – one fist infinite aspects/changes/potential

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四段 4th Dan Yondan

Kukishin Ryū Dakentaijutsu 九鬼神流打拳体術

Shoden Gata 初伝型
Seion 生音 (Living Sound) Uyoku 烏翼 (Crow Wing)

Yume Otoshi 夢落 (Dream Felling) Suiyoku 水翼 (Water Wing)

Suisha 水車 (Water Wheel) Kubiwa 首輪 (Necklace)

Hōsetsu 崩雪 (Destroying Snow) Iso Arashi 磯嵐 (Storm Hitting Beach)

Yanagi Ore 柳折 (Willow Break) Fubuki 吹雪 (Snow Storm)

Kataho 片帆(One-Side Sail) Tatsumaki 竜巻 (Tornado)

The student at Yondan should have an excellent command of the syllabus. The
student should understand the relationship between all aspects of the syllabus and
be able to perform the syllabus to a good standard. The student should, at this level,
have an understanding of the first level of four out of the six schools studied.
The student at this level should also have experienced many of the other techniques
and weaponry covered by other aspects of the art. The student at yondan should be
a mainstay of the Dojo and provide support to other members in their study.

** Advanced students should have a complete understanding of the syllabus. They

should be able to easily explain its contents and demonstrate all skills to a high
standard.

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五段 5th Dan Godan – Shidoshi 士道師

The godan test can only be sat either in Japan at Hombu Dojo or at special events
outside of Japan. If the student wishes to sit the test, please speak to one of the
Chief Instructors.

六段 6th Dan Rokkudan 七段 7th Dan Nanadan

八段 8th Dan Hachidan 九段 9th Dan Kyudan

These ranks will be awarded on merit. The student will demonstrate exceptional
knowledge and skill both in the Dojo and outside on all topics studied within the
Mahoutsukai Dojo. A student must demonstrate the highest principles within the
Dojo.

Gi 義 Integrity
Always ensure we are acting in the best interest of others. Always ensure we are
correct in our ethics. Try to ensure we are always ‘doing the right thing’. Try to be a
complete person.

Yu 勇 Bravery
Stand up for what you believe in. Have the strength and fortitude to stand in the face
of injustice and do what must be done. Bravery is not imposing yourself or views
upon others. Bravery is not stepping in where you are not needed.

Jin 仁 Compassion
Try to be unbiased or unprejudiced. Have compassion for those who require your
help or need your protection. Compassion is also knowing when not to step in, to not
allow oneself to become a crutch for those who can stand on their own feet, but
choose not to.

Rei 礼 Courtesy・ Respect

To have courtesy is not always saying what people want to hear, but saying what
must be said with respect and dignity. Courtesy is treating others as equals or
superiors, no matter their true position, so as to show humility.

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Makoto 真 Sincerity ・ Honesty
Sincerity and truthfulness go hand-in-hand. Never lie to someone, even to make
them feel better. Never misrepresent yourself or those in your charge. Always tell the
most complete truth possible, no matter the consequences.

Chuugi 忠義 Loyalty・ Duty

Never betray those who trust you. Never turn your back on your obligations. Never
lie for another person, and never lie about them. Never reveal a hurtful truth to
another. Never give out the secrets you're given. This is loyalty.

Meiyo 名誉 Honour
Honour is the hardest to know. Honour is not causing a fight, nor is it found in
revenge. Honour is not a medallion you show off to those who will listen. Honour is
not tales of the past to impress those of the present. Honour is living with discipline,
control, and humility. Honour is being Loyal, Sincere, Polite, Compassionate, Brave,
and truly Righteous. Honour is NOT face! Often times, in taking a loss of face, an
insult, without reaction or retaliation to it, one's Honour grows! Honour is ones gift to
oneself.
Students of these ranks are leaders within the Dojo and are expected to act so.

十段 10th Dan Judan – Shihan 師範

Only Soke can award this rank and above. A student may be recommended for the rank (by
other Shihan), but ultimately it is Soke’s decision on whether to award it. Please talk to any Chief
Instructor regarding this rank.

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