Grading Syllabus

The progress of all practitioners is based upon both the effort of the teacher and that of the student. The classes are taught in conjunction with the grading syllabus with a structured approach both in repetition and development. It is essential to inspire both in repetition and the learning of new techniques and kata with the emphasis always on quality and understanding rather than quantity and entertainment. Students are encouraged to continuously focus on the empty hand interpretation and the effect of distance using weapons. This bridge must be crossed if the study of Ryukyu Kobujutsu is to enhance your martial arts.

The RyuKyu Grading Requirements are as follows:

The grading syllabus gradually adds more kata depth along with the introduction of new weapons. The emphasis is on development of short and long distance weapons with the understanding of the tokui (special) point for each weapon in relation to empty hand, i.e. Sai is the practise shuto, Tonfa is the practise of Uraken, Hiji-ate and Kama is the practise of Kurite and Kakete. The complete kata syllabus in the practise of Ryukyu Kobujutsu is listed as follows: