Shokyu (Beginning Level)
At least 10 years old and over 24 hours of training.
Unification of Mind and Body:

1. Standing with mind and body unified Unbendable arm Thrusting out one hand with its weight underside Sitting seiza with mind and body unified Sitting down and standing up with mind and body unified
2. Breathing exercises with mind and body unified

Chukyu (Middle Level)
At least 13 years old and over 24 hours of training after earning Shokyu.
In addition to items of Shokyu examination:

1. Sitting cross-legged
   • Being pushed from behind
   • Being raised by one knee
   Thrusting out one hand, when being pushed by the wrist Bending backward Stooping
2. Unraisable body

Jokyu (Upper Level)
At least 15 years old and over 48 hours of training after earning Chukyu.
In addition to items of Chukyu examination:

1. Leaning
   • backward on a partner
   • forward on a partner
   Thrusting out one hand and raising one leg Holding up both hands Walking forward when being held
2. Sitting cross-legged while holding both hands of the examiner from underneath with both hands while being pushed by the shoulders