Dan Grading Requirements

• Shodan — 105 days practice since previous grading. Combinations of Tori Waza, Uchi Waza & Ushiro Waza from Suwari Waza, Hanmi-handachi and Tachi Waza

• Nidan — Minimum 1 year and 300 days since previous grading. Additional techniques include futari-gake. Aikido-related essay also required

• Sandan — Minimum 2 years and 450 days since previous grading. Additional techniques include taninzu-gake.

• Yondan — Minimum 3 years and 600 days since previous grading. Jiyu waza required for all the above.