First Level Ninjutsu Requirements (Yellow belt)

The Yellow belt curriculum marks a milestone in the AKBAN martial arts path, building on basic skills while introducing practitioners to more complex techniques. This collection serves as a reference guide for students preparing for examination and a structured pathway for practice after promotion. Each technique is documented through our video library, allowing students to study form, timing, and execution at their own pace.
AKBAN's approach to Yellow belt training balances technical skill with practical application, focusing on both the mechanics of each technique and the principles that connect them. As you work through this extensive curriculum, remember that progress comes through consistent practice and repetition. While this page lists the required techniques for advancement, real growth happens when these movements become part of your natural patterns and responses.

Kaiten 廻転, Ukemi 受身, rolls and breakfalls

Kamae, combat stances

Fudoza, sitting combat stance
Fudoza no Kamae  
Bobi no kamae low stance Ninjutsu
Jumonji no kamae, crossed handes combat stance
Doko ichi mon ji no kamae, angry tiger stance
Doko ichimonji no Kamae  
Hanin no kamae Ninjutsu
Hicho no kamae, bird combat stance
Hicho no kamae  
Hira ichimon ji no kamae
Hira ichimonji no Kamae  
Hoko no kamae Ninjutsu
Ichimonji no kamae
Kosei no kamae
Kosei no Kamae  
Seigan no kamae Ninjutsu
seza no kamae, bird combat stance
Seza No kamae- Ninjutsu  
Hira no kamae Ninjutsu
Shizentai No kamae- Ninjutsu  
Shizentai no kamae
Bobi no kamae, defense combat stance
Totoku No kamae- Ninjutsu  

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