Sierra Aikido Children & Teen Program Examinations

Sierra Aikido

The First Exam

Throwing	Aikido Basics	Dynamic Interactions
Required Throws off Katate Tori Shiho Nage (Ura) Sumi Otoshi (Omote and Ura) Tenkan Wave Kokyu Nage	Footwork See Fundamentals for 1st Examination	*Throw several ukes* in a line:** Maintain zanshin (focus, follow through) and the standard one-step-away ma'ai (distance) between throws.
Optional Throws: Student selects 1 to 3, depending on the age group.	Ukemi See Fundamentals for 1st Examination .	Throw one uke repeatedly: Maintain zanshin and manage a wider, more varied ma'ai between throws.

Quality of Movement & Form [ At a level appropriate to age and rank ] Personal Development

Kamae - Stance Muscle Memory Self-directed Training

Posture Leverage Etiquette, Safety

Sabaki - Body Alignment Kiai - Energy Throwing and Falling Teamwork

Metsuke - Eyeline Agility Supporting Others' Training

Ma'ai - Managing Space Rhythm and Clarity Senpai Skills - Coaching, Teaching

Zanshin - Focus, Follow Through Blending with a Partner's Movements Leadership [ Middle and High School ]

Flow between Throws and Falls Pacing Initiative [ Middle and High School ]

Quality of Movement & Form [ At a level appropriate to age and rank ]	Personal Development
Kamae - Stance	Muscle Memory	Self-directed Training
Posture	Leverage	Etiquette, Safety
Sabaki - Body Alignment	Kiai - Energy Throwing and Falling	Teamwork
Metsuke - Eyeline	Agility	Supporting Others' Training
Ma'ai - Managing Space	Rhythm and Clarity	Senpai Skills - Coaching, Teaching
Zanshin - Focus, Follow Through	Blending with a Partner's Movements	Leadership [ Middle and High School ]
Flow between Throws and Falls	Pacing	Initiative [ Middle and High School ]

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