Kenshūkai

A RyuTe ® Renmei School
11001 S. Jackson Ave.
Kansas City , Missouri 64137-2040
816-217-9965
Instructors: Tony Skeen, Lee Richards

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Kenshūkai Requirements

 Belt Rankings
June 23, 2010
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10th Kyu (Jukyu)    
White Belt    
Interview with Instructor Dojo Kun   (1 thru 5) Dojo Kisoku
Understand Dojo Kokoroe   Count 1-10 in Japanese
     
Training Stances
 
Attention Bow (Rei---RAY) Ready Position (Yoi---YOO-EE)
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9th Kyu (Kukyu)    
White with Stripe or Tip    
Kata & Exercises Training Stances Theorem
Renshu Dai Ichi Crane Stance Begin "Sticky Hands" Exercises
Naihanchi Shodan no kata Horse Stance Begin Basic Tuite
    Know Kumite Kisoku (Sparring Rules) 
Hand Techniques Combat Stances Know and explain proper breathing
Punches (High, Low, Double, Triple) Natural Stance  
Downward Forearm Strike (Back of Forearm) Back Stance Memory/Discipline
Double Forearm Strike Side Stance Dojo Kun     
High Outside Knuckle Strike Cat Stance Dojo Kokoroe (1-2)
Outside Forearm Strike Step Stance Ryu Te® Ren Mei Motto
Inside Forearm Strike Forward Stance *  
Low Forearm Strike Hourglass Stance* Leg techniques
Rising Forearm Strike (*"Ending position" stances) Straight Kick
Upward Forearm Strike   Front Snap Kick
(Palm "in" & "out" variations of above)
  Front Kick
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8th Kyu (Hatchikyu)    
Yellow Belt    
Kata & Exercises Hand techniques Theorem
Naihanchi Nidan no kata Shuto Strikes   Explain The 6 Basic Tuite Principles
Naihanchi Sandan no kata Palm-Heel Strike (+ Reverse) Learn Proper “Break-Fall” Techniques  
Renshu Dai Ni Backfist Front Begin Basic Combination  Techniques
  Backfist Side  
Leg Techniques Forearm Thrust Memory/Discipline
Shin Kick (Down, Side, Reverse) Dojo Kokoroe (3-4)
Roundhouse Kick Thumb Strike Japanese Vocabulary List
Inside Roundhouse Kick    
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7th Kyu (Nanakyu)    
Orange Belt    
Kata & Exercises Hand techniques Theorem
Renshu Dai San (Zig Zag Zu) Wrist Strike "Double Kick" Concept
Bokken  Renshu Dai Ichi           Wrist Parry Begin Basic Throwing Techniques
Tomari Seisan no kata Palm Parry Kiai Check in Formation
  Uppercut Punch (Front)  Controlled Kumite
Leg Techniques Uppercut Punch (Side) Perform all Techniques from Natural
Thrust Kick (To Front and Side) Ridgehand Stance (During formation practice)
Back Kick    
Crescent Kick   Memory/Discipline
Ankle and Leg Sweeps   Dojo Kokoroe (5-6)
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6th Kyu (Rokyu)    
Purple Belt    
Kata & Exercises Hand techniques Theorem
Passai no kata Down Elbow Strike Bogu Kumite
Renshu Dai Yon - Turtle Side Elbow Strike Controlled Takedowns
  Back Elbow Strike  
Leg Techniques Forward Elbow Strike Memory/Discipline
Reverse Roundhouse Kick Spinning Elbow Strike Dojo Kokoroe (7-8)
Heel Kick   Tamashiware
Spin Back Kick    
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5th Kyu (Gokyu)    
Blue Belt    
Kata & Exercises Hand techniques Theorem
Kusanku no kata Submission Holds 1-3 Demonstrate controlled "take-down" with all Tuite
Weapons Elective 1 Cup Strikes
  Spinning Back Fist  
Leg Techniques   Memory/Discipline
Front Knee Thrust   Dojo Kokoroe (9-10)
Round Knee Thrust    
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4th Kyu (Yonkyu)    
Green Brown    
Kata & Exercises Memory/Discipline Theorem
Ni Sei Shi no kata Anatomy 1 (Bones) Assist Instructors
Weapons Elective 2    
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3rd Kyu (Sankyu)   Memory/Discipline
Brown with Quarter Black Stripe   Shodo kihon daiichi
Kata & Exercises   Anatomy 2 (Muscles)
Weapons Elective 3    
Pinan Kata - (1-5 These need to be completed for during the three brown belts)
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2nd Kyu (Nikyu)    
Brown with 1/2 Black Stripe    
Kata & Exercises   Memory/Discipline
Weapons Elective 4   Shodo kihon daini
Naihanchi kata with Technical Application   Anatomy 3 (Nerves)
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1st Kyu (Ikyu)    
Brown with three quarter black stripe    
Kata & Exercises   Memory/Discipline
Weapons Elective 5   Shodo Kihon Daisan
Advanced form of Pinan Kata   RyuTe® Renmei History
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Weapons Kata Electives
Bo Kihon (Six foot staff) Kunishi no Sai Chizikun bo Kihon
Suji no Kun (Bo) Uhugushiku no Sai Tan bo Kihon (Two Foot Pairs)
Sakugawa Sho (Bo) Manji Sai Dai Ni Jo Kihon (Four foot staff)
Sakugawa Nidan Saku (Bo) Tsukumi no Kun (Bo)  
Note: The student will learn a minimum of five weapons kata at the various ranks above. They may select from this list or pursue other kata from RyuTe® Ren Mei Seminars or local RyuTe® Ren Mei instructors at their own cost.

First Degree Black Belt

Shodan - 1st Degree Black Belt
(Typical Training Time is Six Years to This Point Assuming No Previous Martial Training)
 
Memorization of all Requirements
Minimum Attendance in Preceeding Year Greater Than 50% Excluding Pre-Arranged Exeptions
Consent of Both Instructors of Kenshūkai
Passing of Test in Front of Oyata, Taika and other Yudansha of RyuTe® Ren Mei
Purchase of Association Uniform - White

 

Counting in Japanese
Dojo Kun
1
Ichi
6
Roku
To strive for good moral character.
2
Ni
7
Shichi (Nana)
To keep an honest and sincere way.
3
San
8
Hatchi
To cultivate perseverance, or the will for striving.
4
Shi (Yon)
9
Ku
To develop a respectful attitude.
5
Go
10
Ju
To restrain your physical abilities by spiritual attainment.
RyuTe®  Moto
To strive to obtain true moral goodness and to express it through ones every action.
 
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