1st Dan
Minimum of 1 years practice from successfully achieving 1st Kyu.
Unarmed techniques(zagi, hami-handachi waza, tachi waza) for shoumen-uchi, yokomen-uchi (strikes), tsuki (thrusts).
All forms of grasping shoulders, elbows, collar, wrists and hands; all techniques from the rear)
Examiner may specify additional techniques as necessary
2nd Dan
Minimum of 2 years practice from successfully achieving 1st Dan.
As previous grade plus:
Submit an article on some Aikido-related subject
Examiner may specify additional techniques as necessary
3rd Dan
Minimum of 3 years practice from successfully achieving 2nd Dan.
As previous grade plus:
Submit an article (Topics will be assigned)
Examiner may specify additional techniques as necessary
4th Dan
Minimum of 5 years practice from successfully achieving 3rd Dan
As previous grade plus:
Jiyuwaza for all of previous grades plus a short essay