Welcome to your Ninjutsu journey. The Yellow Belt level builds the essential foundations that make everything else possible. Before learning complex techniques, you must master safe training practices and basic body mechanics.
Every technique below includes video documentation showing proper form and common mistakes. Focus on quality over speed—these fundamentals will support years of advanced training. Your goal isn't just to pass a test, but to develop instinctive, reliable movement patterns.
Training tip: Start with the ukemi (rolling/falling) techniques. These aren't just requirements—they're your insurance policy for safe practice throughout your martial arts journey.
Contents
- 1 Kaiten, Ukemi, rolls and breakfalls
- 2 Kamae, combat stances
- 3 Daken, striking and punching
- 4 Geri, Kicks, Using the legs to strike
- 5 Kansetsu-waza, joint locks
- 6 Sabaki, Movement and evasion
- 8 Nage waza, throws
- 9 Weapons
- 10 Osaekomi-waza, pins or holds
Kaiten 廻転, Ukemi 受身, rolls and breakfalls
Kamae, combat stances
Daken, striking and punching
Geri, Kicks 蹴, Using the legs to strike
Kansetsu-waza 関節技, joint locks
Sabaki 捌, Movement and evasion
Nage waza 投げ技, throws
Weapons
Hanbo 半棒, short stick
Tanto 短刀, knife
Kusari 鎖, chain
Osaekomi-waza 押込技, pins or holds
