Black Belt Skills Recognition Demonstration

Nōryoku Ninshiki

能力認識

Black Belt Skills Recognition Demonstration

This is not a black belt grading curriculum. This is just the demonstration part.

This grading demonstration is for Japanese JuJutsu. As such, some of the techniques and categories are in romaji, some in Dojo English.

It is expected that a high level grading demonstration, candidates would already have a working understanding of this nomenclature.

This is a selection of what is required to show to the public to confirm your grading.

You may however use it as a guide as to whether you would pass an Inner Circle Black Belt grading. The question has been asked several times if an Inner Circle Academy Black Belt qualification could be granted to other high level martial artist, perhaps with shodan or higher grade in other similar or diverse styles. Practically, a recognition of prior learning is a perfectly reasonable request (RPL), except for the fact that there is very little consistency among style and even withing styles. There is very little equivalence, however it should be adamant that the respect be given unconditionally. A black belt in any style is still remarkable accomplishment.

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Wherever possible and relevant all techniques should be shown with a full range of various attack types and a full range of response categories eg include Tsuki & Dori, Uchi and Soto variations

Each technique is scored out of 3 points. 1 point form, 1 ease, 1 execution. ½ points are available For example; if you are required to demonstrate 10 Ashi Waza. There is a total of 30 points on offer for that section. Your appropriate choice of uke, safe practice and proper respects will all be taken into consideration.

There is a 1000 points available in this list

Brown – 400, Shodanho – 500, Shodan - 700, Nidan – 850, Sandan, 1000

You may also apply for higher grades by application

You can pass these requirements by a video submission or direct observation by your assessor however you should contact Inner circle Academy prior to commencement and receive additional instruction. Your character will be investigated. If you are unable to demonstrate good character, your application will not be progressed

List and demonstrate as many of the following as you feel expert and confident	Maximum Instance	Total points
10 Koshi Waza Showing hip placement progression	10	30
10 Ashi Waza	10	30
10 Te Waza at least 5 with Kansetsu Waza (joint locks)	10	30
10 Sutemi Waza	10	30
10 Nage Waza demonstrating a variety of Tai Sabaki, Kuzushi, Tsukuri (fit in), & Kake	10	30
10 Ketsugō Waza (Combinations) all from Go Kyu no Kata	10	30
10 Kaeshi Waza (counters) all attacks from Go Kyu no Kata	10	30
10 Renraku waza ( May use techniques from other martial arts or styles)	10	30
10 Katate nage - one handed throws	10	30
10 Te nage nashi - no handed throws	10	30
10 Shinken shobu no waza	10	30
10 Ōku no kōgeki-sha - multi attacker situations	10	30
10 Nage Waza Kakari Geiko - serial attacks by 3-5 attackers ( Same throw from various attacks)	10	30
10 Osaekomi Waza - pins and Escapes Including 3 - 5 to Stand	10	30
10 Katame Waza- Transitions can be broken up into 2- 3 sets	10	30
10 Ridatsu - escapes from Grabs 5 hand 5 body	10	30
10 Goshin Waza techniques include wall and floor, seated and standing	10	30
10 Shigai Bōei - Combatives techniques - eg urban/CQ environments	10	30
10 Shime Waza - Strangles and chokes with escapes minimum 5 as a flow	10	30
10 Buki Geishi - counters to weapon attacks	10	30
10 Kata - show a variety of kata. Minimum 2 as duos	10	30
10 Buki Waza - Weapons Kata and flows singles or doubles. Minimum 2 with sword	10	30
10 Hojojitsu techniques, include knots, escapes, locks and dori	10	30
10 Hazushi - techniques while restrained / tied	10	30
10 Taiho Waza. (arrests and transport)	10	30
10 Katsu-hō techniques	10	30
10 minutes Kumite - (boxing) split in rounds as required	10	30
10 minutes Randori split in rounds as required	10	30
10 minutes Newaza split in rounds as required	10	30
10 pages Riron - history of Jujitsu, origins of clubs technique, standards and codes of the club	10	30
10 Oshie - (Teach) lessons run under supervision different age groups. Must produce a training plan for each	10	30
10 Kōken - club events, seminar, demos, self defence courses (5 points per event 40 points)	8	40
15 Kachikan (Values) - In response to questioning. Competently discuss values & standards of martial artists, compare styles and outcomes, & various protocols and discuss causes and cures of bullying.	15	30

“it is not because things are difficult that we do not dare

it is because we do not dare that they are difficult” - Seneca.