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JudoYonkyu Requirements (Green Belt)

Prerequisite40 hoursRequirementsNage-waza (Throwing Techniques)1st Kyo

Deashi-harai (forward foot sweep)

Hiza-guruma (knee wheel)

Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi (foot prop)

Uki-goshi (floating hip throw)

Osoto-gari (large outer reap)

O-goshi (large hip throw)

Ouchi-gari (large inner reap)

Seoi-nage (shoulder throw)

Katame-waza1 (Grappling Techniques)Kesa-gatame (scarf hold)

Kata-gatame (shoulder hold)

Kami-shiho-gatame (top four-corner hold)

Yoko-shiho-gatame (side locking four-corner hold)

Tate-shiho-gatame (straight locking four-corner

hold)

1. Students only need demonstrate two of the five listed holds. *Alternate throws may be chosen from the Gokyu no waza and should reflect the body type and preferences of the

judoka.*Note the above represent the minimum requirements for demonstration and that the examination board may

require further specific technical or application demonstrations in order to make a final evaluation of rank.

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JudoSankyu Requirements (Brown Belt)

Prerequisite90 hoursand fulfillment of all yonkyu rank requirements.

RequirementsNage-waza (Throwing Techniques)2nd Kyo

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Kosoto-gari (small outer reap)

Kouchi-gari (small inner reap)

Koshi-guruma (hip wheel)

Tsurikomi-goshi (lift-pull hip throw)

Okuri-ashi-harai (foot sweep)

Tai-otoshi (body drop)

Harai-goshi (hip sweep)

Uchi-mata (inner-thigh reaping throw)

Katame-waza (Grappling Techniques)Kesa-gatame (scarf hold)

Kata-gatame (shoulder hold)

Kami-shiho-gatame (top four-corner hold)

Yoko-shiho-gatame (side locking four-corner hold)

Tate-shiho-gatame (straight locking four-corner

hold)

Kata2, 3 (Prearranged Forms)Nage-no-kata

Te-waza (hand techniques)

Uki-otoshi (floating drop)

Seoi-nage (shoulder throw)

Kata-guruma (shoulder wheel)

1. Students only need demonstrate three of the eight listed throws.2. It is advised that judoka begin learning kata at this point, however formal demonstration will not be neces-

sary until the Shodan exam.3. Kata requirements are currently under review and students should consult their testing advisor. *Alternate throws may be chosen from the Gokyu no waza and should reflect the body type and preferences of the

judoka.*Note the above represent the minimum requirements for demonstration and that the examination board may

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JudoNikyu Requirements (Brown Belt)

Prerequisite175 hoursand fulfillment of all sankyu rank requirements. The student should also be familiar with Japaneseterminology.

RequirementsNage-waza (Throwing Techniques)2nd Kyo

Kosoto-gari (small outer reap)

Kouchi-gari (small inner reap)

Koshi-guruma (hip wheel)

Tsurikomi-goshi (lift-pull hip throw)

Okuri-ashi-harai (foot sweep)

Tai-otoshi (body drop)

Harai-goshi (hip sweep)

Uchi-mata (inner-thigh reaping throw)

Shime-waza (Choking Techniques)Nami-juji-jime (normal cross lock)

Hadaka-jime (naked lock)

Okuri-eri-jime (sliding collar lock)

Kata-ha-jime (single wing lock)

Sankaku-jime (triangle choke)

Kata1 (Prearranged Forms)Nage-no-kata

Koshi-waza (hip techniques)

Uki-goshi (floating hip throw)

Harai-goshi (hip sweep)

Tsurikomi-goshi (lift-pull hip throw)

1. Kata requirements are currently under review and students should consult their testing advisor. 2. Formal demonstration will be during the Shodan exam.*Alternate throws may be chosen from the Gokyu no waza and should reflect the body type and preferences of the

judoka.*Note the above represent the minimum requirements for demonstration and that the examination board may

require further specific technical or application demonstrations in order to make a final evaluation of rank.

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JudoIkkyu Requirements (Brown Belt)

Prerequisite260 hours, 6 to 9 of committed practice, and fulfillment of all nikyu rank requirements. The student should also befamiliar with Japanese terminology.

RequirementsNage-waza (Throwing Techniques)3rd Kyo

Kosoto-gake (small outer hook)

Tsuri-goshi (lifting hip throw)

Yoko-otoshi (side drop)

Ashi-guruma (leg wheel)

Hane-goshi (hip spring)

Harai-tsurikomi-ashi (lift-pull foot sweep)

Tomoe-nage (circular throw)

Kata-guruma (shoulder wheel)

Kansetsu-waza (joint techniques)Ude-garami (entangled armlock)

Ude-hishigi-juji-gatame (cross armlock)

Ude-hishigi-ude-gatame (arm armlock)

Ude-hishigi-waki-gatame (armpit armlock)

Ude-hishigi-sankaku-gatame (triangular armlock)

Kata1, 2 (Prearranged Forms)Nage-no-kata

Ashi-waza (foot and leg techniques)

Okuri-ashi-harai (foot sweep)

Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi (supporting foot throw)

Uchi-mata (inner thigh reaping throw)

1. Kata requirements are currently under review and students should consult their testing advisor. 2. Formal demonstration will be during the Shodan exam.*Alternate throws may be chosen from the Gokyu no waza and should reflect the body type and preferences of the

judoka.*Note the above represent the minimum requirements for demonstration and that the examination board may

require further specific technical or application demonstrations in order to make a final evaluation of rank.

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JudoShodan Requirements (Black Belt)

Prerequisite435 hours, 1.5 years of committed practice, and fulfillment of all ikkyu rank requirements. The student should also befamiliar with all Japanese terminology and exam formalities.

RequirementsShodan candidates should demonstrate proficiency/competency in the following areas

i. First three gokyo

ii. Hold downs and escapes

iii. 5 Chokes

iv. 5 Armbars

v. First three sections of Nage-no-kata1

1. Kata requirements are currently under review and students should consult their testing advisor. *Alternate throws may be chosen from the Gokyu no waza and should reflect the body type and preferences of the

judoka.*Note the above represent the minimum requirements for demonstration and that the examination board may

require further specific technical or application demonstrations in order to make a final evaluation of rank.