 | Pedagogical content in development
Each section of this material represents a division, corresponding to the belt colours, of the information that is part of the curriculum used by instructors at the Shinseikan. It is intended initially to list the historical and theoretical knowledge, exercises and techniques given focused study at a given level. Nonetheless, while all students are encouraged to explore all the various aspects of Yoshinkan Aikido at any given belt colour, it is expected that they will have a greater appreciation of and interest in the material in their section.
As this content is developed, links will be added to articles for each entry, with the eventual goal of publishing this material in textbook and CD-ROM form and making these available to our members, as well as to the wider Aikido community.
Sections: White | Yellow | Green | Brown | Black
 | White Section |
| | | Theory: | Aikido's goals and its methods of achieving them
Underlying Philosophy and Pedagogy of Aikido Yoshinkan | | History: | Early Aikido history, e.g. Daito-Ryu, Sokaku Takeda, Samurai, context for development of martial arts in world history | | Theory: | Kamae | | Exercise: | Moving into Kamae | | Theory: | Etiquette, Dojo customs | | Exercises: | Seiza Ho, Rei Ho, Anza Ho | | Theory: | Movement, Suri-ashi, even weight transfer | | Exercises: | 4 Basic "Building Blocks" of movement:
Shuffle, Cross-step, Pivot, Shift
Suri-ashi | | Theory: | The Physics of Aikido
(Basic concepts e.g. friction, structure, etc...) | | Exercises: | Shikko-ho
Basic Movements:
Tai No Henko Ichi, Ni
Hiriki No Yosei Ichi, Ni
Shumatsu Dosa Ichi, Ni | | Theory: | Shite and Uke, about practicing aikido techniques | | Exercises: | Ukemi - Back breakfalls #1, #2 | | Technique: | Irimi Tsuki |
 | Yellow Section |
| | | Testing Syllabus: | 8th Kyu | | History: | Ueshiba and the establishment of Aikido | | Theory: | Weight forward, "inclined plane", connection to the ground | | Exercises: | Ukemi - Back breakfalls #3, #4 | | Theory: | About the role of ukemi | | Exercise: | Hyaku Hachi Judo Kaiten (180° pivot cross-step back) | | Technique: | Shihonage | | Exercise: | Self Defense - Breaking grips | | Exercises: | Ukemi - Forward rolls #1, #2 | | Theory: | Centre of gravity, balance, stability & instability | | Technique: | Ikkajo |
 | Orange Section |
| | | Testing Syllabus: | 7th Kyu | | History: | Shioda and the Yoshinkan | | Theory: | On testing/grading, preparation,
formal demonstration & procedure, feedback process | | Exercise: | Fumikomi Hyaku Hachi Judo Kaiten (Cross-step 180° pivot) | | Theory: | Letting your structure do the work, focusing body mechanics | | Technique: | Nikkajo | | Exercise: | Ukemi - Forward roll #3 | | Theory: | Connection, "elbow to elbow" | | Technique: | Tenchinage | | Theory: | Irimi, entering on the line | | Technique: | Shomen Iriminage | | Testing Syllabus: | 6th Kyu | | Theory: | Discussion of phases of aikido student progression & development | | Technique: | Sankajo | | Theory: | Redirection, Tenkan | | Technique: | Sokumen Iriminage | | Exercise: | Ukemi - Backward Roll | | Technique: | Suwari-waza Kokyu Ho Ichi & ni |
 | Green Section |
| | | Testing Syllabus: | 5th Kyu | | History: | Spread of Aikido around the world | | Exercise: | Ukemi - Jumping front breakfall | | Exercises: | 180° pivots with partner, shumatsu dosa with partner | | Technique: | Hiji shime | | Exercise: | Ukemi - Back Breakfall #5 | | Technique: | Kotegaeshi | | Exercise: | Ukemi - Side breakfall | | Techniques: | Ushiro waza, ushiro ryotemochi ikkajo | | Testing Syllabus: | 4th Kyu | | Exercises: | Tai no henko & hiriki no yosei with partners | | Theory: | Bokken | | Exercises: | Bokken no Kamae, Basic movements with sword | | Technique: | Yonkajo | | Theory: | Blending, Harmony, Timing | | Exercise: | 180° Advanced Pivot | | Techniques: | Kokyu Nage, Hijiate Kokyu Nage | | Theory: | Jiyu-waza | | Exercises: | Jiyu-waza preparation |
 | Brown Section |
| | | Testing Syllabi: | 3rd, 2nd Kyu, 1st Kyu, Brown Belt Shite Waza | | History: | Seidokan and Shinseikan | | Exercises: | United Basic Movements, Empty Hand & with Sword | | Theory: | Center point, Centrifugal & centripetal forces | | Exercise: | Ukemi - Jumping Back Breakfall | | Theory: | Instructor Content
Teaching of Basic Movements, Techniques, Exercises | | Exercises: | Kihon Dosa to Kanren Waza | | Techniques: | Hanmi Handachi Katate & Ryote Mochi Shinhonage
Koyu Ho #1-5 |
 | Black Section |
| | | Testing Syllabi: | Shodan, Shodan Shite Waza | | History: | Stories from members of our dojo | | Theory: | Psychology & Aikido, Engaging Mentally | | Technique: | Tanto Dori | | Exercise: | Self Defense - Knife Defense | | Technique: | Bokken Dori | | Theory: | Instructor Content
Organizing a Class, Warmups | | Theory: | Futari Dori, Dealing with Multiple Attackers | | Exercise: | Futari Dori practice | | Technique: | Buki Waza
Bokken Kata, Jo Kata, Tanto Kata | | Theory: | Aikido Philosophy
Musings on what aikido is about, its place in the world, its potentials | | Testing Syllabi: | Yudansha Syllabi, Yudansha Shite Waza | | Theory: | Instructor content
Curriculum development
Pedagogy, teaching style & philosophy
Testing, student progression
Demonstrations
Organizing clubs, federation |
Glossary
Bibliography
Directory of Dojos
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