Aikido Hartford at the
Academy of Martial Arts
1404 Tolland Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
860-256-5347
shimotengu@icloud.com
Testing Requirements
Aikido Hartford follows the U.S. Aikido
Federation's test requirements and rank system, which has
only two colored belts, white (kyu) and black (dan). White belt
ranks begin at sixth degree and continue to first degree. Black belt ranks begin
at first degree and continue up. To advance in rank, students pass a test
to determine if they can do the required techniques. To be
eligible for a test, students complete the specified required
practice days, which begin from zero after each test. The
highest rank students can test for is third-degree black belt.
The federation grants ranks above third-degree black belt by
automatic promotion in recognition for continued technical
development and other achievements, such as becoming an
instructor and training students to black belt level. To better
understand akido techniques, see the
photo gallery
and glossary.