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Junior Promotional Requirements (under 15)

 

 

The promotional examination for junior Judoka includes:

 

     Shiai for competitors.

     Demonstration of required techniques.

     Written Examination for ranks of Nikyu and above.

 

Note:    Consideration for promotion will be given in attending designated clinics, training camps and working as an off mat official.


 

 

ROKKYU (White Belt)

This rank is assigned to individuals of good moral character, who have been accepted as students in a Judo club or class.

 


 

GOKYU (Yellow Belt)

Minimum age: 6 years old.

Judoka testing for the rank of Gokyu should know the following:

General information.

Who was the founder of Judo?

What year was Judo founded?

What is the name of the school that is the worldwide center of Judo?

In what country is this school?

General definitions.

1.      What is Shisei?

2.      What is Shintai?

3.      What is Taisabaki?

Contest Definitions.

4.                  What is the meaning of Hajime?

5.                  What is the meaning of Osaekomi?

6.                  What is the meaning of Matte?

7.                  What is the meaning of Soremade?

Judoka testing for Gokyu should be able to demonstrate the following:

Judo basics.

8.                  Ukemi

9.                  Shizenhontai

10.              Jigohontai

11.              Taisabaki

12.              Ayumi Ashi

13.              Tsugi Ashi

Nage Waza.

14.              O Goshi

15.              O Soto Gari

16.              Ippon Seoi Nage

Osaekomi Waza.

17.              Kesa Gatame

18.              Yoko Shiho Gatame


 

 

 

YONKYU (Orange Belt)

 

Minimum age: 8 years old.

Judoka testing for the rank of Yonkyu should know the information contained in the Gokyu rank requirements plus the

following:

General definitions.

1.      Zempo Kaitan

2.       Migi Shizentai

3.       Hidari Shizentai

4.       Migi Jigotai

5.      Hidari Jigotai

6.      Yonen

7.      Shonen

Contest Definitions.

1.      Toketa

2.      Sonomama

3.      Yoshi

4.      Ippon

5.      Wazari

6.      Yuko

7.      Koka

Judoka testing for Yonkyu should be able to demonstrate all the requirements for Gokyu plus the following:

Judo basics.

1.      Ukemi

2.      Ayumi Ashi

3.      Tsugi Ashi

4.      180 degree Taisabaki

5.      Migi Shizentai

6.      Hidari Shizentai

7.      Migi Jigotai

8.      Hidari Jigotai

Nage Waza.

1.One technique from Gokyu rank requirements plus:

 2.Morote Seoi Nage

3.Deashi Harai

4.Ouchi Gari

Osaekomi Waza.

1.One technique from Gokyu rank requirements plus:

2.Kami Shiho Gatame

3.Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame


 

 

 

SANKYU (Green Belt)

Minimum age: 10 years old.

Judoka testing for the rank of Sankyu should know the information contained in the Gokyu and Yonkyu rank requirements plus the following:

General definitions.

1.Nage Waza                                       2.Kuzushi

3.Tsukuri                                              4.Kake

5.Osaekomi Waza                                                       

Contest Definitions.

1.Toketa                                              2.Shido

3.Chui                                                  4.Keikoku

5.Hansoku Make                                  6.Hiki Wake

Judoka testing for Sankyu should be able to demonstrate all the requirements for Gokyu and Yonkyu plus the following:

Judo basics.

1.Ukemi                                               2.Ayumi Ashi

3.Tsugi Ashi                                         4.180 degree Taisabaki

5.Migi Shizentai                                    6.Hidari Shizentai

7.Migi Jigotai                                        8.Hidari Jigotai

Nage Waza.

1.One technique each from Gokyu and Yonkyu rank requirements plus:

2.Uki Goshi

3.Sasai Tsurikomi Ashi

4.Hiza Guruma

Osaekomi Waza.

1.One technique each from Gokyu and Yonkyu rank requirements plus:

2.Tate Shiho Gatame

3.Kata Gatame


 

 

 

NIKYU (Blue Belt)

Minimum age: 12 years old.

Judoka testing for the rank of Nikyu shall take the written test for Seinen (senior) Gokyu.

Judoka testing for the rank of Nikyu should be able to demonstrate the following:

Judo basics.

1.Ukemi                                                           2.Kumikata

3.Shisei                                                            4.Shintai

5.Kuzushi                                                         6.Taisabaki

Nage Waza.

1.One technique each from Gokyu, Yonkyu and Sankyu rank requirements plus:

2.Tai Otoshi

3.Kouchi Gari

4.Koshi Guruma

Osaekomi Waza.

1.One technique each from Gokyu, Yonkyu and Sankyu rank requirements plus:

2.Makura Kesa Gatame

3.Ushiro Kesa Gatame

Shime Waza

1.Nami Juji Jime

2.Kata Juji Jime

3.Hadaka Jime

4.Okuri Eri Jime


 

 

 

6.6 IKKYU (Purple Belt)

Minimum age: 14 years old.

Judoka testing for the rank of Ikkyu shall take the written test for Seinen (senior) Yonkyu.

Note: Judoka 15 years old, with 2 or more stripes, shall take the Seinen Sankyu written Examination and Demonstration.

Judoka testing for the rank of Ikkyu should be able to demonstrate the following:

Judo basics.

1.Ukemi                                                           2.Kumikata

3.Shisei                                                            4.Shintai

5.Kuzushi                                                         6.Taisabaki

Nage Waza.

1.One technique each from Gokyu, Yonkyu, Sankyu and Nikyu rank requirements plus:

2.Okuri Ashi Barai

3.Kosoto Gari

4.Tsurikomi Goshi

Osaekomi Waza.

1.One technique each from Gokyu, Yonkyu, Sankyu and Nikyu rank requirements plus:

2.Sankaku Jime

Shime Waza

1.One front and one rear Shime Waza from the Nikyu rank requirements plus:

2.Tsukkomi Jime

3.Ryote Jime

4.Kataha Jime

5.Eri Jime

Kansetsu Waza

1.Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame

2.Ude Hishigi Ude Gatame

3.Ude Garame