tsuzukiwaza and test requirements

[Igor]

I was wondering is there any difference between tsuzukiwazas and taigis? It seems just a new name to me. Taigi remain a name of the competiton, but the exercises are called tsuzukiwaza now - am I right?

And the second thing is the test requirements. I have noticed that the test requirements they use in Europe are different than those used in States. Does anyone know which requirements are more official? eg. take a look at:http://www.toitsu.de/examen/kyu.htm , they differ a lot. And I've learned that the same requirements are used in Germany, Poland and Croatia.

[Saint Louis Ki Society]

I don't remember hearing the term tsuzukiwaza, so I can't say what it means or how it relates to Taigi. The word Taigi refers to the whole form, whether it be twelve kumi waza (individual throwing arts) or jo or bokken movements. Taigi does not refer to the competition. I don't remember what the Japanese word for that is, even though I heard it recently (I just returned from training in Japan on Monday).

For the US test criteria, there are certain things that are required by Ki no Kenkyukai HQ  in Japan. Chief Instructors may add on to those requirements, and most do. It may be the same in Europe. With a quick look at the website you posted a link to, it looked like the basic requirements were there, plus additional criteria. So they can all be official for the region in which the tests are given.

[Michael Holm]

Hi Igor,
you are right Tsuzuki-waza is just a new name.  As I have understood it, Taigi is a bit madeup name that even in  Japanesse does not ring so good..
(but I think the word is much more easy to say than the new one )

on ki-aikido HQ homepage you can read the officiel words about it:
( http://www.ki-society.or.jp/english/renew/aikidokai_001.html )
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Among the techniques of Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, you'll find Hitori-waza (single-person technique), Kumi-waza (paired technique), and Tsuzuki-waza /Taigi (continuously executed technique).

*Hitori-waza: A solo individual performs these Aikido techniques. This practice helps you to learn to constantly maintain mind and body unification even through any intense movements.

*Kumi-waza: You perform these Aikido techniques with a partner. This practice helps you to learn correct technique from wrong and to learn to lead the mind of your partner with proper respect to his mind.

*Tsuzuki-waza: You engage in a series of techniques carried out consecutively, one after another. This practice helps you to learn to maintain mind and body unification consistently while continuously executing the series.
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You can also read the article on our website http://toitsu.dk under members-> articles (direct link: http://toitsu.dk/articles/tsuzukiwaza.html )


Regarding the Examination, then most of the ki-aikido dojo in Europe are not affiliated with KNK HQ Japan anymore, so its not exactly the same test criteria anymore.

There are still a few dojo's in Europe that are together with Japan, but I have not found any
test criteria on there pages.

So the test criteria  depends on wich dojo you are practicing in.

Sincerly
Michael

[Igor]

Thanks!