Brown belt, 1st Kyu syllabus - Ninjutsu

By Yossi Sheriff

The belt degree requirements previously outlined on these pages served as the foundational framework for AKBAN's Ninjutsu training for many years. These guidelines have not only inspired but have also been directly adopted by various other organizations. While we have since transitioned to the more evolved AKBAN Levels Grading System, we've chosen to preserve these original belt requirements as a resource for those who may find them useful.

Brown belt, 一級, or 1st Kyu, is the final exam before the graduation. The syllabus of this grade lists the techniques that are missing in the Blue and Green belt syllabus and emphasizes advanced Kyokugei skills and dynamic Randori work.

The Brown Belt exam (חגורה חומה), necessitates two examiners, one of them the Academy founder.

Ninjutsu Grade syllabus
Yellow belt, 5th kyu, 五級
Orange belt, 4th Kyu, 四級
Green belt, 3rd Kyu, 三級
Blue belt, 2nd Kyu, 二級
Brown belt, 1st Kyu, 一級
Black belt, 1st Dan, 初段


Fitness - Brown belt


Kamae 構, combat stances - Brown belt



Daken 打拳体術, striking and punching - Brown belt

All Daken performed using the first 3 timing routines: Before, After, Simultaneous.



Geri, Kicks 蹴, Using the legs to strike - Brown belt




Kansetsu-waza 関節技, joint locks - Brown belt



Sabaki 捌, Movement and evasion - Brown belt


Kaiten 廻転, Ukemi 受身, rolls and breakfalls - Brown belt


Nage waza 投げ技, throws - Brown belt


kata 型, forms - Ninjutsu Brown belt



Osaekomi-waza 押込技, pins or holds - Brown belt



Randori - Brown belt

  • Tsubute sabaki, evading thrown wooden knives
  • Resisting throws

Okugi shetah for brown belts - Outside

  • To be prescribed by instructor.

Seishin teki kyo yo

General requirements

  • Zan shin and Fudo Shin - during randori.

Okuden

  • Mondo
  • First, second and third timings