First Kyu Requirements

Minimum 6 months and 60 hours of training after earning second kyu and attendance at one Aikido seminar since earning second kyu

Tai sabaki with bokken: Body movement and striking with the sword against an opponent

Ushirotekubitori Jiujinage: Grasp both wrists from behind / Entwining the arms in the shape of the Japanese number "10" (shape of cross) and throwing
Yokomenuchi Sudori: Strike to the side of the head / "Disappearing" throw
Katateryotetori Kotegaeshi: Grasping a forearm with both hands / "Wrist-turning" throw and pin
Munetsuki Sumiotoshi: Thrusting attack to the chest / "Corner-drop throw"
Katatori ganmenuchi Ikkyo: Grasping lapel and punching to the face / "First teaching" throw and pin
Tantodori: Defense against knife attacks; at least three techniques each against shomenuchi, yokomenuchi and munetsuki attacks required
Bokken Kata II: Second sword form; 13 movements
Randori: "Seizing chaos": Defense against multiple attackers (3)