Wado Ryu 2.0

Wado Ryu 2.0 is a temporary name for an idea of a new training method and a new orientation of wado ryu.

The basic Idea

The basic idea is to concentrate on the real core of Wado Ryu, which is its principles. And at the same time focus more on real fighting and real self defense.

For this, the idea is to get rid of the solo kata and concentrate more on kumite drills.

We would also reduce the number of kumite drills, to focus more on different techniques.

Instead of 10 Kihon Kumite, we would only have 2, but train them in all sort of variations, so the principle gets more clear.

Syllabus

I suggest a simple system of 5 Kyu and 5 Dan or 8 Kyu and 8 Dan.

So that people don't get to impatient, we need maybo 8 kyu and 8 dan.

Examinations or tests for the next Kyu Grade can be taken after 3 months up to the 3th Kyu (total 18 months minimum).

• 2nd Kyu: minimum 6 months later
• 1nd Kyu: minimum 12 months later

Time table

Grade	Minimum Age	Minumum Training since last Grade	Total Minim Training Time	Remarks
8. to 3.Kyu	-	3 month for each	-
2. Kyu	-	6 month	2 years
1. Kyu	-	1 year	3 years
Shodan	15 years	1 years	5 years	When someone reached 1st Kyu after 4 or more years, he/she can take Shodan test after only 1 year of training. This principle is valid to all Dan.
Nidan	17 years	3 years	10 years	X
Sandan	20 years	3 years	15 years	X
Yodan	25 years	3 years	20 years	X
Godan	30 years	3 years	25 years	X
Hachidan	60 years	3 years	40 years	X

9th Kyu

Beginners start with 9th Kyu.

Kihon

1. Junzuki

8th Kyu

Kihon

1. Junzuki