SOKE - ROBERT BUGH REQUIREMENTS FOR SHODAN DEFINITIONS: Kata- Shoulder or Lapel Te- Hands/Wrists, also kote Hiji- Elbow Katate- One hand, also tekubi Ryote- Both hands Atemi- Strike or a hit Tori- Grab/Attack (same as Dori) Nage- Throw, also the one doing the throw Uke- Rolls & falls, Also the one being thrown, also Ukemi Ushiro- Behind, similar to Ura meaning back Irimi- Entering, similar to Omote meaning front Tenkan- Turning, going around behind Undo- Exercise Kokyu- Breath, also can refer to timing ARTS IKKYO- First teaching, arm throw NIKYO- Second teaching, wrist throw SANKYO- Third teaching, wrist throw YONKYO- Fourth teaching, bone throw GOKYO- Fifth teaching, wrist throw & pin KOKYUNAGE- Breath throw or timing throw SHIHONAGE- Four direction throw KOTEGAESHI- Returning wrist throw TENCHINAGE- Heaven and Earth throw KAITENAGE- Revolving throw IRIMINAGE- Entering throw TENKANNAGE Turning throw from outside ATTACKS Katatetori - Grabbing wrist same side as yours Katate Kosadori- Grabbing wrist opposite side of yours, hantai Katatetori Ryotemochi- Grabbing one wrist with both hands Ryotetori- Grabbing both wrists Katatori- Grabbing the shoulder Ryokatatori- Grabbing both shoulders Shomenuchi- Front strike to head Yokomenuchi- Strike to side of head Munetsuki- Thrust or strike to chest or anywhere along body centerline Kubishime- Choke from the front Ushirotori- Bearhug type grab from behind Ushiro Ryotetori- Grabbing both hands from behind Ushiro Udetori- Grabbing both arms from behind Ushiro Hijitori- Grabbing both elbows from behind Ushiro Ryokatatori- Grabbing both shoulders from behind Ushiro Kubishime- Choking from behind Ushiro Katatetori Kubishime- Grabbing one wrist and choking from behind AIKI TORI TE JUJUTSU KOBUJUTSU CHIEF INSTRUCTOR - ROBERT R. BUGH, 10th Dan REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST DEGREE BLACK FIRST DEGREE YELLOW BELT (9TH KYU) KATA TORI - KOKYU NAGE -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Enter pulling elbow, step through and cut under the arm/shoulder KATA TORI - KOKYU NAGE -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Enter pushing elbow, step through and turn chin to ground, spiral motion down to one knee KATA TORI - KOKYU NAGE -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Enter strike with palm to chin, create space/distract with the other arm KATA TORI - IKKYO -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Grab/brush punch downward while stepping back, reverse direction and spiral arm to the ground KATA TORI - NIKYO -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Grab/brush punch , pull into shoulder, cut to center with other arm KATA TORI - SANKYO -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Enter and pivot using grabbing arm, step out front and cut down to ground KATA TORI - SAYU NAGE -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Enter and turn against grabbing arm to Uke's side, drop arms across center RYOKATA TORI - KOKYU NAGE -Two hand shoulder grab -Extend up and through with one hand over shoulder, one at elbow, spiral to rear SECOND DEGREE YELLOW BELT (7TH KYU) KATA TORI - TENCHI NAGE -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Grab opposite elbow & with opposite hand grab face from behind takedown KATA TORI - SAYU NAGE -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Grab opposite elbow & throw opposite arm across chest KATA TORI - KOTEGAESHI -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Step to side and grab Uke's wrist (grabbing hand), outward turn with wrist and down KATA TORI - KOKYU NAGE -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Grab/brush punch down while stepping back (like #4), spiral arm across Uke's face, step through and cut Uke at opposite hip and shoulder KATA TORI - NIKYO -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Grab/brush punch down while stepping back (like #4,12), step back with spiral into Nikyo KATA TORI - KAITEN NAGE -Shoulder grab with punch to face -Enter on grabbing arm and block punch, hook under the arm and spiral down MUNETSUKI - KOKYU NAGE -Reaching punch -Step back , blend and cut Uke down at the wrist projecting Uke into front roll MUNETSUKI - KOKYU NAGE -Reaching punch, no step -Enter to inside, double strike to forearm and shoulder (collar), extend and cut through Uke at the shoulder/neck FIRST DEGREE BLUE BELT (5TH KYU) YOKOMENUCHI - KOKYU NAGE -Punch to side of head -Step back, blend and cut Uke down at the wrist projecting Uke into front roll YOKOMENUCHI - SHIHO NAGE -Punch to side of head -Step inside, blend and grab wrist with both hands, turn into Uke's shoulder and drop KATATE TORI RYOTE MOCHI - SHIHO NAGE (IRIMI) -Grab one wrist with both hands -Grab inside wrist, enter in front of Uke pivot/turn into Uke's shoulder and drop KATATE TORI RYOTE MOCHI - SHIHO NAGE(TENKAN) -Grab one wrist with both hands -Grab outside wrist, turn/pivot into Uke's shoulder and drop KATATE TORI RYOTE MOCHI - NIKKYO -Grab one wrist with both hands -Grab inside wrist, enter under arm and turn, step out front and cut down KATATE TORI RYOTE MOCHI - KOKYU NAGE -Grab one wrist with both hands -Drop elbow extend hand up, punch to rib, kick to rib, step through and cut through Uke KATA TORI - KOKYU NAGE (IRIMI NAGE) -Shoulder grab, from side, with punch to face -Step in drop Uke down, reverse step and cut Uke in half across shoulder SHOMENUCHI - KOKYU NAGE -Strike to top of the head -Enter in to outside of arm, move behind and grab Uke at shoulders and extend down SECOND DEGREE BLUE BELT (4TH KYU) MUNETSUKI - HIZA NAGE -Punch to face -Parry/hook punch and kick to back of knee while dropping punch arm USHIRO RYOTE TORI - IKKYO -Grab both wrists from behind -Step to side & curl wrists to center, grab outside of wrist turn out front and cut down USHIRO RYOTE TORI - NIKYO -Grab both wrists from behind -Step to side & curl wrists to center, grab outside wrist turn into Nikyo at the side USHIRO RYOTE TORI - SANKYO -Grab both wrists from behind -Step to side & curl wrists to center, grab outside wrist turn into Sankyo and extend up USHIRO RYOTE TORI - YONKYO -Grab both wrists from behind -Step to side & curl wrists to center, grab outside wrist turn into Yonkyo and apply down USHIRO RYOTE TORI - KOTEGAESHI -Grab both wrists from behind -Step forward at angle, reach behind and grab wrist, turn and apply Kotegaeshi USHIRO RYOTE TORI - SAYU NAGE -Grab both wrists from behind -Step to side and back, cut Uke with both arms in half at the shoulders/neck USHIRO RYOTE TORI - IKKYO NAGE -Grab both wrists from behind -Step to side and curl wrists to center, grab outside wrist, step back and cut down THIRD DEGREE BROWN BELT (3RD KYU) RYOTE TORI - IKKYO -Grab both wrists from front -Move/Extend to side, off line, grab Uke's top wrist and bring across face and spiral down RYOTE TORI - NIKYO -Grab both wrists from front -Move/Extend to side, off line, grab Uke's top wrist circle up into Nikyo, create S shape with Uke's arm RYOTE TORI - SANKYO -Grab both wrists from front -Move/Extend to side, off line, grab Uke's top wrist circle into Sankyo with a spiral motion RYOTE TORI - YONKYO -Grab both wrists from front -Move/Extend to side, off line, grab Uke's top wrist cirle into Yonkyo with a spiral motion RYOTE TORI - KOTEGAESHI -Grab both wrists from front -Move/Extend to side, off line, grab Uke's bottom wrist, turn outward into Kotegaeshi RYOTE TORI - SAYU NAGE -Grab both wrists from front -Move to side, grab a wrist and draw Uke's arm across body, cut across Uke's face/shoulder RYOTE TORI - TENCHI NAGE -Grab both wrists from front -Move in off line extend one arm to the ground, the other up and over Uke's face/shoulder RYOTE TORI - IKKYO NAGE -Grab both wrists from front -Move in and under a arm, turn and cut down stepping back, project Uke forward RYO KATA TORI - IKKYO (Tenkan & Irimi) -Two hand shoulder grab -Move/Extend to side, off line, grab Uke’s wrist on top, rotate/spiral down RYO KATA TORI - NIKKYO -Two hand shoulder grab -Move/extend to side, off line, grab Uke’s wrist on top, rotate/spiral into Uke RYO KATA TORI - SANKYO -Two hand Shoulder grab -Move/extend to side, off line, grab Uke’s wrist on top, turn & rotate/spiral up into Uke RYO KATA TORI - YONKYO -Two hand Shoulder grab -Move/extend to side, off line, grab Uke’s wrist on top, rotate/spiral apply into bone RYO KATA TORI - KOTEGAESHI -Two hand Shoulder grab -Move/extend to side, off line, grab Uke’s wrist & rotate/turn outward and down RYO KATA TORI - SAYU NAGE -Two hand Shoulder grab -Move/extend to side, off line, enter and cut across Uke’s shoulder/face RYO KATA TORI - TENCHI NAGE -Two hand Shoulder grab -Move/extend into & off line, extend one arm across Uke’s face/shoulder, other at hip RYO KATA TORI - IKKYO NAGE -Two hand Shoulder grab -Move/extend into & grab/rotate under arm, step back/cut down & project Uke into roll SECOND DEGREE BROWN BELT (2ND KYU) RYO KATA TORI - IKKYO (Tenkan & Irimi) -Two hand Shoulder grab - close quarters -Reach across, grab Uke’s wrist on top, rotate/spiral down RYO KATA TORI - NIKKYO -Two hand Shoulder grab - close quarters -Reach across, grab Uke’s wrist on top, rotate/spiral into Uke RYO KATA TORI - SANKYO -Two hand Shoulder grab - close quarters -Reach across, grab Uke’s wrist on top, turn & rotate/spiral into Uke RYO KATA TORI - YONKYO -Two hand Shoulder grab - close quarters -Reach across, grab Uke’s wrist on top, turn & rotate/spiral into bone RYO KATA TORI - KOTEGAESHI -Two hand Shoulder grab - close quarters -Grab Uke’s wrist, same side, rotate/turn wrist outward & down RYO KATA TORI - SAYU NAGE -Two hand Shoulder grab - close quarters -Reach across Uke, enter in & cut across Uke’s shoulder/face RYO KATA TORI - TENCHI NAGE -Two hand Shoulder grab - close quarters -Move/extend up & into Uke, one arm across Uke’s face/shoulder, other at hip RYO KATA TORI - IKKYO NAGE -Two hand Shoulder grab - close quarters -Move/extend into & grab/rotate under arm, step back/cut down & project Uke into front roll USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - IKKYO (Tenkan & Irimi) -Two hand Shoulder grab from behind -Step to side & grab outside wrist, rotate/turn and cut down USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - NIKKYO -Two hand Shoulder grab from behind -Step to side & grab outside wrist, rotate/spiral into Uke USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - SANKYO -Two hand Shoulder grab from behind -Step to side & grab outside wrist, turn & rotate/spiral up into Uke USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - YONKYO -Two hand Shoulder grab from behind -Step to side & grab outside wrist, turn & rotate/spiral into bone USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - KOTEGAESHI -Two hand Shoulder grab from behind -Step out front, turn & grab outside wrist, rotate wrist outward & down USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - SAYU NAGE -Two hand Shoulder grab from behind -Step to side, enter in & extend/cut across Uke’s shoulder/face USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - TENCHI NAGE -Two hand Shoulder grab from behind -Step to side, turn in & extend one arm across Uke’s shoulder/face, other at hip USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - IKKYO NAGE -Two hand Shoulder grab from behind -Step to side & grab outside wrist, step back/cut down & project Uke into front roll FIRST DEGREE BROWN BELT (1ST KYU) MUNETSUKI - IKKYO (Tenkan & Irimi) -Stepping punch to the face -Step in grab/brush punch, slide to top wrist, turn/rotate into Uke and down MUNETSUKI - NIKKYO -Stepping punch to the face -Step in grab/brush punch, slide to top wrist, rotate/spiral into Uke MUNETSUKI - SANKYO -Stepping punch to the face -Step in grab/brush punch, slide to top wrist, turn & rotate/spiral up into Uke MUNETSUKI - YONKYO -Stepping punch to the face -Step in grab/brush punch, slide to top wrist, rotate/spiral into bone MUNETSUKI - KOTEGAESHI -Stepping punch to the face -Step to the outside grab/brush punch, slide to wrist, rotate/turn wrist outward &down MUNETSUKI - SAYU NAGE -Stepping punch to the face -Step in immediately, extend & cut across Uke’s shoulder/face (optional turn as in #7) MUNETSUKI - TENCHI NAGE -Stepping punch to the face -Step in & extend one arm across Uke’s shoulder/face, other projects punch down MUNETSUKI - IKKYO NAGE -Stepping punch to the face -Step in off line, extend through Uke’s punching arm & shoulder, down USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - IKKYO (Tenkan & Irimi) -Two hand shoulder grab from behind - close quarters -Step to side & grab outside wrist, rotate/turn and cut down USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - NIKKYO -Two hand shoulder grab from behind - close quarters -Step to side & grab outside wrist, turn & rotate/spiral into Uke USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - SANKYO -Two hand shoulder grab from behind - close quarters -Step to side & grab outside wrist, turn & rotate/spiral up into Uke USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - YONKYO -Two hand shoulder grab from behind - close quarters -Step to side & grab outside wrist, turn & rotate/spiral into bone USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - KOTEGAESHI (Close Quarters) -Two hand shoulder grab from behind - close quarters -Step out front, turn & grab outside wrist, rotate wrist outward & down USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - SAYU NAGE -Two hand shoulder grab from behind - close quarters -Step to side, enter in and extend/cut across Uke’s shoulder/face USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - TENCHI NAGE -Two hand shoulder grab from behind - close quarters -Step to side, turn in & extend one arm across Uke’s shoulder/face, other at hip USHIRO RYO KATA TORI - IKKYO NAGE -Two hand shoulder grab from behind - close quarters -Step to side, grab outside wrist, step back/cut down & project Uke into front roll 81 THRU 104 - FREE STYLE (Variations) to include the following: -KUBISHIME (Choking), Front (omote) and Rear (ushiro or ura) -DEFENSE AGAINST KICKS -DEFENSE ON THE GROUND -KICKING TECHNIQUES -DEFENSE AGAINST KNIFE -BLINDFOLD TECHNIQUES -MULTIPLE ATTACKS/GRABS KYU BELT HOURS TECHNIQUES 9th 1st Yellow 40 No's 1 to 8 7th 2nd Yellow 40 No's 1 to 16 5th 1st Blue 60 No's 1 to 24 4th 2nd Blue 60 No's 1 to 32 3rd 3rd Brown 120 No's 1 to 48 2nd 2nd Brown 120 No's 1 to 64 1st 1st Brown 120 No's 1 to 80 SHODAN 1st Black 160 No's 1 to 104 Total hours required for first degree black belt is 720 hours Total of 104 techniques required, including Jo Kata & Kicking the bag |
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