GradingsREQUIREMENTS
Grading Requirements
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An examination consist of three parts:
A: Toho Iai katas of ones own choice selected among the final 15 Aikido Toho Iai kata forms (Nishio Sensei 2001~).
B: Ken Tai Ken and Ken Tai Jo representation(s) of one or more of the katas shown in A)
C: Toho Iai kata(s) appointed by the grading jury at the examination
The number of applications to be shown in A, B, and C parts for each grade is shown in the below table:
| Dan Grade | A | B | C | Years | Examination Fee |
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 50 Euro | |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 year since 1st. dan | 60 Euro |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 years since 2nd.dan | 70 Euro |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 years since 3rd. dan | 80 Euro |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 years since 4th. dan | 90 Euro |
Example: A 2nd dan applicant must show 3 Toho Iai katas of own choise selected among the 15 base katas. 2 of these katas must furthermore be shown as Ken Tai Ken and Ken Tai Jo representations. Finally the jury will ask the applicant to show two designated Toho Iai katas from among the 15 base katas. Additionaly the 2nd. dan applicant can earliest take examination 1 year after 1st dan examination.
