Class Schedule

Class Schedule
Curriculum for Youth and Adults
Curriculum for Children
Exam Fees Structure

Monday		Tuesday		Wednesday		Thursday		Friday		Saturday		Sunday

Adults
7.00 to 8.00 AM

Adults
8.00 to 9.30 AM

Kids
9.45 to 11.15 AM

Kendo Class
11.15 to 12.15 PM

Kids
5.00 to 6.00 PM

Adults
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Aikido of Chennai follows the training style of Aikikai from Hombu dojo in Japan. Classes are broken down into systematic progressions of foundational movements, fundamental techniques, advanced applications and variations.
Testing and grading shall be done by for youth and adults by international instructors visiting Chennai.
The basic requirements are listed in the table below:

HOMBU DOJO GRADING SYSTEM

7th Kyu
(5 Classes)

Attack		Shomenuchi

Technique		Ikkyo (omote & Ura)

Movements		– Ushiro ukemi – sitting (half) – Hanmi -migi & hidari – Shomenuchi

Weapons		Jo: – Shomenuchi (fwd & back)

Knowledge		What is Aikido? Who is O’ Sensei? What is a dojo? What is Dojo etiquette Japanese numbers – 1-5

Physical Conditioning		Push-ups – 5x (on knees) Squats – 10x Plank – 30 secs

6th Kyu
(10 Classes)

Attack		Shomenuchi Ryotedori (sitting)

Technique		Iriminage Kokyo ho

Movements		– Ushiro Ukemi – kneeling (half) – Tenkan/Irimi tenkan – Mai ukemi – kneeling

Weapons		Jo: – Shomenuchi (2-directions) – Tsuki

Knowledge		What is the role of the Nage? What is the role of Uke? What is Ukemi? Japanese numbers 1-10 Japanese words: Let’s share; thank you; hand; wrist; front; back;

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 10x (on knees) – Squats – 10x – Horse stance sit – 30 sec – Plank – 30 secs

5th Kyu
(15 Classes)

Attack		Katatedori

Technique		Shihonage (omote & ura)

Movements		– Ushiro ukemi – standing (half) – Mai ukemi – standing – Yokomenuchi

Weapons		Jo: < – Shomenuchi (4-directions) – Tsuki – Yokomenuchi

Knowledge		Why does Aikido have no competitions? Who is Doshu? Japanese words: Sorry; head; begin; bow to …; strike/feint

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 15x regular – 3 way lunge w kick – 4x – Plank – 60 secs – Sit-ups – 20x – Lizard walk – 15m – Rope hang – 20 secs

4th Kyu
(40 classes after 5th Kyu)

Attack		Shomenuchi Katatedori Katatedori Yokomenuchi

Technique		Nikkyo Ikkyo Nikkyo Shihonage

Movements		– Ushiro Ukemi – standing (full) – Mae ukemi – standing/walking – Tsuki – mune, men – Ikkyo fall from kneeling (push up)

Weapons		Jo: – Shomenuchi (8-directions) – 6 step kata

Knowledge		Any question from 10th-5th Kyu (above) AND Japanese words: – How are you? I am fine

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 15x regular – 3 way lunge w kick – 5x – Plank – 75 secs – Sit-ups – 20x – Lizard walk – 30m – Rope hang – 20 secs – Matrix fall – knee touch – 5+5x

3rd Kyu
(50 classes after 4th Kyu)

Attack		Shomenuchi (zagi & tachi) Shomenuchi (zagi & tachi) Shomenuchi Ryotedori Ryotedori Tsuki Tsuki

Technique		Sankyo Yonkyo Kotegaeshi Shihonage Tenchinage Iriminage (2 versions) Kotegaeshi

Movements		– Unbendable arm (standing) – Forward dive roll over foam roll – Standing Ikkyo fall (worm) – Breakfall (basic from sumiotoshi w/ soft mat)

Weapons		Jo: – 6 step kata with partner

Knowledge		Any question from 10th-4th Kyu (above) AND Japanese words: – Japanese numbers for people and time, hundred, thousandyou

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 10x Aikido + 5 regular – Plank – 90 secs – Lizard walk – 30m – Pull ups – 3x – Dragon’s Flag – 10 Degrees x 3 – Matrix fall – ankle touch – 10+10x

2nd Kyu
(50 classes after 3rd Kyu)

Attack		Katadori (zagi & tachi) Katadori (zagi & tachi) Katatedori (hanmi handachi) Katatedori Katatedori Katatedori Katatedori Katatedori Katatedori

Technique		Sankyo Yonkyo Shihonage Iriminage Kotegaeshi Kaitennage Kokyu ho Kokyu nage Jiyuwaza

Movements		– Forward dive roll over 18 inch blk – Standing Ikkyo fall (feather fall) w partner – Breakfall (basic from kotegaeshi w/ soft mat)

Weapons		Jo: – 6 step kata with partner – Jo dori – kokyu nage (ura)

Knowledge		Any question from 10th-3th Kyu (above) AND Japanese words: – Hip, throat, samurai sword names,

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 15x Aikido + 10 regular – Plank – 120 secs – Lizard walk – 30m – Pull ups – 4x – Dragon’s Flag – 20 Degrees x 4 – 1km run in 6 minutes

1st Kyu (Brown Belt)
(60 classes after 2nd Kyu)

Attack		Yokomenuchi Ushiro Ryotedori Ushiro Ryotedori Ushiro Ryotedori Ushiro Ryotedori Yokomenuchi (zagi and tachi) Ryotedori (hanmi handachi) Shomenuchi Tsuki Morotedori Morotedori Morotedori Morotedori Morotedori Morotedori Morotedori Morotedori Morotedori Morotedori Ryotedori (tachi) Ryotedori Morotedori

Technique		Gokyo Ikkyo Nikkyo Sankyo Yonkyo Ikkyo/Nikkyo/Sankyo/Yonkyo/Gokyo Shihonage Kaitennage Kaitennage Ikkyo Nikkyo Sankyo Yonkyo Shihonage Kotegaeshi Iriminage Kokyu ho Kokyu nage Udekominage Kokyu ho Jiyuwaza Jiyuwaza

Movements		– Forward dive roll over 18 inch blk – Standing Ikkyo fall (feather fall) w partner – Breakfall (basic from shihonage w/ soft mat) – Koshinage roll over partner (w/ soft mat)

Weapons		Jo: – 13 step Kata 1 – Jo dori – kokyu nage (omote & ura) Tanto: – Tsuki kotegaeshi

Knowledge		Any question from 10th-2th Kyu (above) AND Japanese words: – I speak little Japanese, may I have some water please, what is this

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 15x Aikido + 10 regular – Plank – 120 secs – Lizard walk – 30m – Pull ups – 4x – Dragon’s Flag – 20 Degrees x 4 – Matrix fall – mat touch – 5+5x – 2.5 km run — 15-30yrs (15 mins) — 31-40yrs (16 mins) — 41-50yrs (17 mins) — 51-55yrs (20 mins) — 56 – 60yrs (22 mins) — 61+yrs (25 mins)

Shodan (Black Belt)
(70 classes after 1st Kyu)

Attack		Ushiro Ryotedori Ushiro Ryotedori Ushiro Ryotedori Ushiro Ryotedori Ushiro Ryotedori Katadori Menuchi Katadori Menuchi Katadori Menuchi Katadori Menuchi Katadori Menuchi Katadori Menuchi Katadori Menuchi Katadori Menuchi Katadori Menuchi Ryokatadori Ryokatadori Ryokatadori Ryokatadori Ryokatadori Ryokatadori Ryokatadori Ryokatadori Ryotedori

Technique		Shihonage Kotegaeshi Iriminage Kokyu ho Kokyu nage Ikkyo Nikkyo Sankyo Yonkyo Shihonage Kotegaeshi Iriminage Kokyu ho Kokyu nage Ikkyo Nikkyo Sankyo Yonkyo Shihonage Kotegaeshi Iriminage Kokyu ho Koshinage

Movements		– Forward dive roll over 2 ft blk – Breakfall from any throw – Koshinage from any throw – Partner assisted ushiro otoshi

Weapons		Jo: – 13 step Kata 1 – Jo dori — Tsuki Kokyu nage (omote, ura and absorb) — Tsuki shihonage Tanto: – Tsuki hijikime oase

Knowledge		Any question from 10th-1st Kyu (above) AND – List of various styles of Aikido with the names of their founding sensei

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 20x Aikido – Plank – 150 secs – Pull ups – 5x – Dragon’s Flag – 30 Degrees x 5 – 5 km run — 15-30yrs (30 mins) — 31-40yrs (33 mins) — 41-50yrs (35 mins) — 51-55yrs (40 mins) — 56 – 60yrs (45 mins) — 61+yrs (50 mins)

AIKIDO OF CHENNAI CHILDREN’S TEST REQUIREMENTS

10TH KYU YELLOW BELT
(Min 7 yrs + 10 Classes)

Attack		Shomenuchi (suwariwaza)

Technique		Ikkyo (omote)

Movements		– Hanmi (migi & hidari) – Irimi – Ushiro – Shomenuchi – Ushiro ukemi (sitting half)

Knowledge		What is Aikido? Who is O’ Sensei? What is a dojo? Where do we practice Aikido at? Who is our head instructor?

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 5x (on knees) – Squats – 10x – Plank – 15 secs

9TH KYU GREEN BELT
(Min 8 yrs+ 10 Classes)

Attack		Shomenuchi (suwariwaza) Ai hanmi katatedori

Technique		Ikkyo (ura) Ikkyo (omote)

Movements		– Tenkan/Irimi Tenkan – Mae ukemi (kneeling) – Shomenuchi (2-directions) – Ushiro ukemi (kneeling half) – Drink water (escape) – Wrist stretching (solo): —Ikkyo, nikyo, sankyo, kotegaeshi

Weapons		Jo: – Shomenuchi (10x suburi)

Knowledge		What is dojo etiquette? What is a Gi and why should we keep it clean? Where is the world HQ of Aikido? Japanese Words: – Numbers 1-10

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 10x (on knees) – Squats – 10x – Horse stance hold – 20 secs – Plank – 20 secs – Sit-ups -5x

8TH KYU BLUE BELT
(Min 9 yrs + 15 Classes)

Attack		Ai hanmi katatedori Katatedori Katatedori

Technique		Nikkyo (omote – half) Sumiotoshi Kokyu ho

Movements		– Seiza/Keiza – Kaiten – Ushiro ukemi (standing half) – Yokomenuchi

Weapons		Jo: – Guard to ready position – Tsuki – Shomenuchi (fwd & back)

Knowledge		Who is Doshu? What is the role of the Nage? What is the role of Uke? What is Ukemi? Japanese Words: – Numbers 1-10

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 5x (on knees) – 5x regular – Squats – 10x + X-Jump – 5x – Horse stance hold – 40 secs – Plank – 30 secs – Sit-ups – 10x – Lizard walk – 1 length

7TH KYU PURPLE BELT
(Min 10 yrs + 15 Classes)

Attack		Katatedori Ryotedori Ai hanmi katatedori Ryotedori (sitting)

Technique		Shihonage Tenchinage Nikkyo (half) Kokyu dosa

Movements		– Ushiro ukemi (kneeling full) – Ushiro ukemi (standing half) – Yokomenuchi – Tsuki – Shomenuchi (4 directions) – Avoid shirt grab – Shikko

Weapons		Jo: – Tsuki block to yokomenuchi (left & right) – Shomenuchi (2 directions)

Knowledge		Why does Aikido have no competitions? Japanese words: – Sorry; hand; wrist; front; back; head; begin; bow to …

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 10x (on knees) – 5x regular – Squats – 15x + X-Jump – 10x – Horse stance hold – 45 secs – Plank – 40 secs – Sit-ups – 10x – Lizard walk – 1 length – Rope hang – 10 secs

6TH KYU BROWN BELT
(Min 11 yrs + 15 Classes)

Attack		Shomenuchi (suwariwaza) Shomenuchi Katatedori

Technique		Ikkyo (ura) Iriminage Shihonage

Movements		– Ushiro Ukemi – standing (full) – Mae ukemi – standing – Shikko w turn – Shomenuchi (8 directions)

Weapons		Bokken: – Shomenuchi (10x suburi) – Shomenuchi (2-directions) Jo: – 6 step kata

Knowledge		What is “Ki”? Japanese words: – Different levels of instructors and students; My name is …; What is your name?; Pleased to meet you

Physical Conditioning		– Push-ups – 10x regular – 3 way lunge w kick – 3x – Sumo squats – 15x – Plank – 45 secs – Sit-ups – 15x – Lizard walk – 1 length – Rope hang – 20 secs

5TH KYU
(Min 11 yrs + 15 Classes)

Dan/Kyu	Belt Colour	Testing Authority	Fees		Special Fees	Award
Dan/Kyu	Belt Colour	Testing Authority	Kids	Adults	Special Fees	Award
10th Kyu	Yellow	AoC	₹ 500.00			AoC Certificate + Belt
9th Kyu	Green	AoC	₹ 500.00			AoC Certificate + Belt
8th Kyu	Blue	AoC	₹ 500.00			AoC Certificate + Belt
7th Kyu	Purple	AoC	₹ 500.00	₹ 500.00		AoC Certificate + Belt
6th Kyu	Brown	AoC	₹ 1,000.00	₹ 1,000.00		AoC Certificate + Belt
5th Kyu	White	AoC		₹ 2,000.00	₹ 5,000.00	Hombu Certificate + Aikikai Membership card
4th Kyu	White	AoC		₹ 2,000.00		Hombu Certificate
3rd Kyu	White	AoC		₹ 2,000.00		Hombu Certificate
2nd Kyu	White	AoC		₹ 2,000.00		Hombu Certificate
1st Kyu	Brown	AoC		₹ 2,000.00		Hombu Certificate
Shodan	Black	Hombu Dojo		₹ 5,000.00	₹ 7,000.00	Hombu Certificate + Aikikai Yudansha Book