Freestyle Judo Handbook and Judo Black Belt Association Technical SyllabusBy Steve Scott

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Special thanks go to Sharon Vandenberg, Terry Smemo, Jake Pursley, Mark Lozano and Jorge Garcia Almodovar for the photos used in this book.

Many thanks to Jorge Garcia Almodovar for designing the freestyle judo logo.

To contact the author, e-mail stevescottjudo@yahoo.com or go to www.judoblackbelt.com or www.FreestyleJudo.org.

WHY IS IT CALLED FREESTYLE JUDO? When the contest rules we use were originally written and implemented in 2008/2009, some type of suitable way if identifying them from the contest rules used by the governing bodies of judo at that time was necessary. These new contest rules encouraged a free and open approach to the application of judo’s technical and tactical skills, providing objective and specific criteria. Newaza was encouraged but not at the expense of placing throwing techniques in a secondary role. Our rules for gripping the judogi as well as allowing for the use of throws that were banned in other contest rules provided a freer and more open approach to the actual application of judo as a sport. This freer approach naturally encouraged the teaching, learning and practice of all the technical skills of Kodokan Judo-many of which were not permitted in the contest rules of the governing bodies of judo. Calling what we were (and are) doing “traditional” or other names-or not naming what this approach was at all-did not give this approach the identity it needed. One observer also said that the judo contest rules used by the governing bodies resembled “Greco-Roman wrestling in a judogi.” There were indeed similarities such as Greco-Roman wrestling’s emphasis on upper body wrestling that was similar to judo’s prohibition against touching the legs and limited time allowed for groundfighting. As we experimented with these contest rules through 2008 into 2009, simply calling what we were doing “freestyle” in the same way freestyle wrestling permitted a freer approach to wrestling as opposed to more limiting approach of Greco-Roman wrestling seemed appropriate. As a final point, as will be said elsewhere in this handbook, freestyle judo is not a new “style” of judo, but is an attempt at preserving the openness and totality of what Kodokan Judo is.

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AN EXPLANATION OF FREESTYLE JUDO: “A TOTAL APPROACH TO JUDO.”

There is only one judo and that is the Kodokan Judo founded by Prof. Jigoro Kano in 1882. What is known as Freestyle Judo is not a new “style” of judo, but rather an attempt to preserve the totality of what judo is. When it gets down to it, good judo is good judo and what is called freestyle judo is simply allowing for the full range of judo technical skills and tactics to be used in a contest as well as in the actual teaching and learning of judo. Kodokan Judo is more than simply a sporting event, but, without any doubt, the sport aspect of judo is what has made it an activity that is popular in every corner of the world. Freestyle judo is an outgrowth or continuation of judo as a sporting activity with adaptations in how a judo match is scored making it an uncompromising approach to judo competition. Additionally, allowing for the full range of technical skill does not exclusively concern itself to the contest rules or judo done as a sporting activity. Freestyle judo encourages coaches and students to teach, learn, practice and apply all the techniques of Kodokan Judo, not only the techniques that are permitted in any set of contest rules-no matter which organization defines these rules. It’s worth saying again; it’s most definitely not our intention to invent a new “style” of judo or in any way replace the Kodokan Judo of Jigoro Kano. Judo, as a combat sport, has stood the test of time and whether people realize it or not, has been the technical and theoretical basis for many other combat sports as well. Because so many types of submission grappling are an outgrowth of judo, or at least parallel with judo, anyone who wants to win in any form of grappling or combat sport that includes grappling will find value in doing judo, and especially freestyle judo. When judo was accepted as a demonstration sport for male athletes at the 1964 Olympic Games, and then later accepted as a full Olympic sport in 1972, the dye was cast and judo became an international sport. As time passed, women’s judo was added as a demonstration sport in the 1988 Olympics and accepted as a full sport on the Olympic calendar in 1992. I’m not the first person to recognize that judo’s enduring strength has been its ability to absorb and incorporate anything that it has encountered in its long history. Kodokan Judo has a tradition of innovation, adaption and inclusion that has made it one of the most technically complex methods of physical education or sport ever invented. Judo has been the genesis of other grappling and combat sports. Sambo from the former Soviet Union is a good example of this. In 1962, the Soviets entered the European Judo Championships with a team of sambo wrestlers in judo uniforms and were decidedly successful. Two years later, at judo’s inaugural appearance in the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the sambo men again displayed their unorthodox throwing and grappling techniques and won four bronze medals in the process. Initially, the judo world responded with “that’s not judo” but when it was obvious these Soviet athletes with their weird gripping, unusual throws and aggressive groundfighting weren’t going away, anyone with common sense and a desire to win in the sport of judo adapted. As a result, more and more “unusual” (but certainly innovative and effective) techniques were seen in international judo tournaments, and the activity of judo absorbed, adapted and in many cases, improved these new techniques and made them distinctly part of the sport and physical education of judo. These innovations made judo, from a technical point of view, more varied and vibrant. From a sporting point of view, the inclusion of these new techniques made judo more exciting and competitive. Either by design or good fortune, the contest rules of judo used from the early 1970s through the mid-1990s allowed for an open-ended, competitive and technically sound style of judo to be contested. If you were a specialist in standing or a specialist in groundfighting, it didn’t matter. The rules allowed for a wide range of techniques and this period of time was, in my view, the “golden age” of competitive judo when exciting, new and highly effective techniques were introduced to the world of judo. It was a tremendous period of technical development. However, as the 21st Century appeared, the international contest rules began to favor the standing aspect of the sport. We were told that this made for better television and spectator viewing. Maybe it did, but it didn’t do a whole lot of good for the technical development of judo and it’s my belief that judo lost a good deal of its combat realism that made it so effective. Athletes began to crouch over in an effort to avoid getting thrown, and while there were specific rules that prohibited such passive and defensive judo, the officials didn’t seem to enforce them. Judo athletes resorted to “negative” or “safe” attacks with an emphasis on leg grabs and dropping low to avoid being countered. In 2009, the contest rules of judo were re-written and limited specific attacks to the legs and lower body such as Morote Gari, Sukui Nage and Kata Guruma. By now, judo had lost its original combat flavor and was so refined it became a type of standing wrestling in jackets. A number of people observed that is resembled Greco-Roman wrestling in a judogi. In 1998, I hosted the National Shingitai Jujitsu Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. The rules of that tournament were based on the contest rules of both judo and sambo and it proved to be an exciting, competitive event that placed emphasis on fighting heart, effective skill and a high degree of physical fitness. Everyone who attended the tournament agreed that the rules we used provided for one of the best grappling events they ever attended. That was the initial development of what eventually become the rules of freestyle judo. In 2008, I began

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experimenting with the contest rules at our AAU judo tournaments and, as an additional event at that year’s Missouri State AAU Judo Championships in Lee’s Summit, we included a freestyle judo category for the first time (in fact, not even using the name “freestyle judo”). The freestyle rules proved to be more popular than the established judo rules and we knew that we were onto something that would be beneficial for the sport of judo. All through 2008 and 2009, we held local and regional freestyle judo tournaments, making adaptations to the rules as needed. In November, 2009, Ken Brink hosted the first AAU Freestyle Judo Nationals in Kearney, Missouri (near Kansas City). That initial tournament was a real success. Freestyle judo proved to be an excellent addition to the judo community, as well as a viable alternative to those who believed the prevailing contest judo rules were too restrictive. As mentioned before, it would be presumptuous for anyone to imply that freestyle judo is a “new” style of judo or an improvement on what judo is. What has been done is to format the contest rules so that as many aspects of judo can be used by as many different athletes as possible-both as a sporting activity and as a method of physical education. The Ippon has been retained but other changes were made in how the match is scored so that it’s as complete a stage as possible for athletes to compete in from a sporting context. The goal was to bring back the original “combat sport” element of judo, allowing for the athletes to use as many of the skills and techniques (both standing and in groundfighting) of judo possible. My good friend John Saylor was the first to comment that freestyle judo is “the way judo ought to be!” How we view a sporting event is directly affected by the rules of the game. Judo is no different. The rules of the sport of judo have changed through the years, and as is the case with any physical activity, these changes in the contest rules affect how people teach, learn and train in judo. The early rules of judo made for a rough and tumble form of fighting and for the safety of the combatants, the rules of judo underwent numerous changes over the years. This handbook reflects the open-ended, technically sound and combat-effective approach to sport judo that the contest rules of freestyle judo encourage. If you would like to start a freestyle judo program in your area, contact the web site or the Facebook group listed in the box that follows.

Steve Scott

AAU JUDO AND FREESTYLE JUDO The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States includes judo as one of its many sports and pioneered freestyle judo. As of this writing, the AAU judo program sponsors three national judo tournaments each year; the AAU Freestyle Nationals, the AAU Judo Grand Nationals and the AAU National Judo Championships. AAU Judo also has an annual All American Judo Team as well as offering local and regional judo tournaments using both the standard AAU judo rules as well as the freestyle judo rules in several locations across the United States. Membership in the AAU offers many benefits, including an excellent program for insurance coverage for athletes, coaches and member clubs, coach education and referee training and accreditation. AAU Judo does not issue belt ranks and is not officially affiliated with the Judo Black Belt Association (or any other judo organization) and welcomes members of any and all judo organizations. Its primary goal is to provide fair, fun and safe competitive opportunities for anyone and is an excellent developmental program for judo athletes of every level of ability. For more information on AAU Judo, visit the Amateur Athletic Union’s web site at www.AAUJudo.org or www.AAUsports.org. For information on freestyle judo, visit the web site at www.FreestyleJudo.org or you can also visit the Facebook page at the International Freestyle Judo Alliance.

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Freestyle judo emphasizes skillful, clean judo techniques and technically sound Ippons are scored such as this one shown here. Using a numerical scoring system in addition to the Ippon allows for everyone (athletes, spectators and officials) to have an objective and easily recognized system of criteria for assessing scores.

Freestyle judo allows judo athletes to aggressively pursue Newaza, the matwork and groundfighting of judo. As long as one, or both, athletes are aggressively working to gain control or secure a technique, the referee will allow the action to continue in groundfighting.

Freestyle judo is the only form of judo competition that has separate categories for “gi” and “no gi.” The photo below shows athletes in the no gi category at the AAU Freestyle Judo Nationals. Notice that both are wearing judo pants, a red or white belt (depending on the colors on the scoreboard) and some type of shirt for the upper body (rash guard or tight-fitting shirt is best).

The rules that enforce good, upright posture when the judoka are engaged in standing situations are stressed in freestyle judo. Freestyle judo is very much judo and not a form of wrestling, even in the no gi category. Basically, no gi freestyle judo is “judo without a jacket.”

Good, upright posture by the athletes is essential for the actions of offense and defense to take place. The referee must not allow the athletes to bend over in an overly defense manner (Jigotai-Defensive Posture) or engage in overly defensive or passive judo. Refer to Articles 2 and 3 of the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this book for

more information.

Grip fighting is a fundamental part of sport judo, both in the gi category and no gi category and because of this, the rules for gripping are more relaxed in freestyle judo than in other rules governing judo. More opportunities to grip and grip fight are encouraged by the rules of freestyle judo making for aggressive, skillful and technically sound judo.

An important feature to the freestyle judo rules is that the attacker must actually have a grip or hold on his opponent before attacking him. This is done in both gi and no gi freestyle judo. This rule prevents judoka from “shooting” (as in wrestling) from a crouched or bent-over position from far away.

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For more information on gripping, refer to Article 5 of the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this book.

WHAT FREESTYLE JUDO LOOKS LIKE

An AAU freestyle judo tournament looks like any other judo tournament with the exception of the attire of the mat officials and the use of a different scoring system.

The freestyle judo scoreboard is simple, much like a wrestling or basketball scoreboard using numbers.

For more information, refer to Articles 3, 4 and 11 of the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this book.

Freestyle judo rules allow for the mat to be either a circle or a square. The circular mat allows for more action to take place at the edge of the mat similar to what is done in sambo. This photo shows a freestyle judo match on a circular mat and the referee calling “matte” and using a hand signal to have the timekeeper stop the clock.

Freestyle judo referees previously wore a referee shirt that has a red sleeve (right side) and a white sleeve (left), but now wear a black shirt, black pants and socks. Additionally, freestyle judo referees can wear a red wristband on their right wrist and a white wristband on their left wrist to indicate which athlete merits the score.

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One athlete wears a red or blue belt and one athlete wears a white belt. Actually any two colors may be used as long as they correspond to the colors on the scoreboard. Referee Sandi Harrellson watches closely as two athletes compete. Notice one wears a red belt and the other wears a white belt.

See Article 3 of the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this book for more information.

As will be explained later, there are some different voice and hand signals unique to freestyle judo, but for the most part, the voice and hand signals used by the referees are the same as in other forms of judo competition. This photo shows the referee awarding the match to the winner.

There are no “soft” or “rolling” Ippons in freestyle judo. To score an Ippon, the attacker must throw his opponent onto the mat with control on his back or backside with force as shown in this photo.

Refer to Article 8 of the Freestyle Judo Rules for more information on scoring Ippon.

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The rules of freestyle judo allow the athletes sufficient time on the ground in Newaza. As long as the athletes are actively engaged and aggressively attempting to gain the advantage, the referee will permit them to fight on the mat. All the skills of judo are permitted in freestyle judo.For more information, refer to Article 10 of the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this book.

The mat officials work as a team. Freestyle judo has three mat officials. The center official is the referee and has the responsibility for the administration of the match. The two other officials are the judges and move about the edge of the mat in order to get the best view possible at all times. It is the goal of the team of officials to “have 3 sets of eyes” on the action at all times. Often, the referee will verbally instruct or prompt the athletes to keep the match moving along.

The referee may say things like; “Get active red (or white).” “Posture up red (or white).” “Keep the action in the center of the mat.” The referee doesn’t stop and discuss the match with the athletes, but the referee will verbally prompt the athletes in order to keep the flow of the match going.

The referee gets down to get the best view possible of the action. It is essential for the referee to get as good of a view of the action as possible. The referee is authorized to move as freely as possible (without getting in the way of the action) to get as good of a view as possible at all times. The other two mat officials also move freely about the mat so that they can get another view of the action to assist in making the correct call.

PENALTIES: NOT LIKED, BUT NECESSARY! Not much has been mentioned in this handbook about penalties, but they are a necessary part of the rules of freestyle judo. Mat officials have the authority and responsibility to issue penalties as required by the actions that take place on the mat. Make sure you know what is “legal” and what is “illegal” in the rules of freestyle judo. Refer to Articles 10 and 11 in the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this booklet.

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The referee gets as close as possible to the action without getting in the way to get the best view possible of what is going on.

For the safety of the athletes, the referee must get the best view possible of the action that is taking place without getting in the way of what is going on. The referee must constantly move about the mat, always trying to get the best view possible. Likewise, the 2 judges are required to move around the edge of the mat in order to constantly have the best view possible of the action. As said before, it is best to have “three sets of eyes” on the action at all times.

This photo shows a typical scene at a freestyle judo tournament. Sportsmanship and good judo etiquette are important in freestyle judo. As in any other form of sport judo, athletes bow to each other before and after each match and demonstrate good judo “spirit.” Our goal is to provide a “fun, fair and safe” environment for everyone.

REFEREE’S HAND SIGNALS

1 POINTThe referee extends his arm to his side and points upward with his thumb to indicate a 1 point score. The referee uses his right hand (red) to indicate a score for red or uses his left hand (white) to indicate a score for white.

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2 POINTSThe referee extends his arm to his side and points upward with his thumb and forefinger extended to indicate a 2 point score. The referee uses his right hand (red) to indicate a score for red or uses his left hand (white) to indicate a score for white.

USING RED (OR BLUE) AND WHITE FOR SCORINGOften, a freestyle judo referee will wear a red or blue wristband on his right wrist and a white wristband on his left wrist. This helps everyone (including the referee and other officials) know exactly which athlete scored the points. For many years, a red side and a white side of the scoreboard designated scoring in judo and one judoka wore a red sash to designate that he was red for purposes of scoring. As mentioned before, in AAU Judo, one athlete wears a red (or blue) belt and the other athlete wears a white belt to correspond to the scoreboard. Actually, any two colors that don’t look alike are acceptable so long as the colored belts the athletes wear correspond with the colors on the scoreboard.

4 POINTSThe referee extends his arm to his side and points upward with four fingers extended to indicate a 4 point score. The referee uses his right hand (red) to indicate a score for red or uses his left hand (white) to indicate a score for white.

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IPPON The referee extends his arm directly upward with his palm forward (and fingers and thumb touching as shown) to indicate an Ippon score. The referee uses his right hand (red) to indicate a score for red or uses his left hand (white) to indicate a score for white.

In all other cases, the referee’s hand signals are the same as used in the regular AAU Judo rules. The referee shall audibly (and clearly) call out the score as well as the color so that everyone on the mat and the scorekeeper are able to hear.

For more information on scoring and assessing points, see Articles 7, 8 and 9 of the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this book.

HOW TO WIN AND HOW POINTS ARE SCORED IN FREESTYLE JUDO

The scoring hierarchy in freestyle judo is as follows.Ippon4 Points2 Points1 Point Since there are no Waza-ari scores, a system of ending the match when one athlete dominates the other, freestyle judo uses a point spread of 12 points (similar to sambo, wrestling and other grappling sports). If there is a spread in the score of at least 12 points (12-0, 14-2, 17-5, etc.) the match is ended and awarded to the judoka with the most points. For more information, see the freestyle judo rules presented later in this book.

WIN BY IPPON “Ippon” means full point and when the referee calls it out as he or she uses a hand signal, he indicates that the match is settled. After the referee calls “Ippon” he immediately looks to his other mat judges to verify the score and then calls “Sore Made” which means that the match is over.

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WIN BY IPPON WITH A THROW (NAGE WAZA)THROW OPPONENT WITH CONTROL AND FORCE ON BACK OR BACK/SIDE.A throw that might be a “soft” or “rolling” Ippon in a tournament not using freestyle judo rules does not merit an Ippon in freestyle judo. The attacker must throw his opponent with control and the defender must land with force mostly on his back or backside.

1-This sequence shows a clean Ippon resulting from an O Soto Gari with the defender landing flat on his back.

For more information on scoring Ippon, see Article 8 of the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this book.

2-From this view, you can see how the defender is being cleanly thrown with the attacker in total control.

3-The defender is thrown flat onto his back with control and force, meeting the criteria of Ippon. While there wasn’t high amplitude on the throw, the defender landed flat on his back with tremendous force, demonstrating that the attacker had control. This was a definite Ippon.

One of the unique and exciting things about judo is the Ippon. Ippon is the goal of every athlete as it represents technical excellence. The contest rules of Freestyle Judo reflect this philosophy. This photo shows the defender landing on his backside and not flat on his back. The attacker used Harai Tsurikomi Ashi with tremendous effect, scoring this hard and definite Ippon.

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WIN BY IPPON WITH AN ARMLOCK (KANSETSU WAZA)OPPONENT TAPS OUT, VERBALLY SIGNALS SURRENDER OR REFEREE STOPS CONTEST

The rules of freestyle judo allow the same armlocks that are permitted in any other set of judo rules.

The freestyle judo contest rules do not permit lower body submissions.

Refer to Article 8 for more information on scoring Ippon in groundfighting.

WIN BY IPPON WITH A CHOKE OR STRANGLE (SHIME WAZA)OPPONENT TAPS OUT, VERBALLY SIGNALS SURRENDER OR REFEREE STOPS CONTEST

1-The rules of freestyle judo allow the same strangles and chokes that are permitted in any other set of judo rules. This photo shows Okuri Eri Jime in a match in the gi category.

For more information on scoring Ippon in groundfighting, refer to Article 8 of the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this book.

WIN BY IPPON WITH A PIN (OSAEKOMI WAZA) (Ages 14 and Under) FOR ATHLETES AGES 14 AND UNDER, HOLDING AN OPPONENT IN OSAEKOMI FOR 25 SECONDS WILL SCORE IPPON AND WIN THE MATCH.Important Note: Ippons are not scored for Osaekomi (Pins) in Senior or Masters categories.

The referee signals Osaekomi in a junior match. Notice that the referee is extending his right arm (red side) indicating that the athlete wearing the red belt is the one doing the pin.

For more information on junior rules, see Article 12 of the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this book.

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4 POINTS

See Article 9 of the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this book for more information on scoring points.

SCORING 4 POINTS FROM A THROW (NAGE WAZA)Opponent lands mostly on the back or backside but not enough for Ippon. (For an Ippon to be scored, the attacker must throw his opponent with control and primarily on the defender’s back or backside.)

1-This sequence of photos shows the attacker using Ashi Dori to throw his opponent onto the back with control, but apparently not enough force to score an Ippon. The attacker had started the throw from a standing position but fell to his knee as he continued with the throw.

2-The defender fell mostly on his back but not with sufficient force to merit the score of Ippon.

GRABBING THE OPPONENT’S LEGS IS ALLOWED IN FREESTYLE JUDO Throws such as Kata Guruma, Morote Gari, Ashi Dori, Te Guruma, Sukui Nage and similar techniques where grabbing the opponent’s leg or legs are allowed in freestyle judo (and in the regular AAU Judo rules as well). However, the judoka attempting the throw must first have an established grip or hold with his hands on his opponent. This important stipulation prevents athletes from “shooting in” as is done in wrestling. Rather than banning these skillful and technically sound throws as has been done in other judo organizations, requiring the attacker to first grip or hold his opponent before he attempts the throw allows for a full range of throwing techniques. Because grabbing or using the opponent’s legs in the application of a throwing technique are allowed, initially some people mistakenly thought freestyle judo was “wrestling in a judogi.” But that is not the case at all. Grabbing the legs has always been allowed in judo and there is no reason to change it.

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The photo sequence that follows shows a Tai Otoshi with a lot of amplitude, but the defender manages to evade an Ippon as the last second and 4 points are scored.

1-In this sequence, the attacker cleanly throws his opponent with Tai Otoshi.

In many cases, a throw with a lot of amplitude such as the one shown here, will result in the defender landing with a lot of force. However, the referee must closely watch how the defender lands so that the defender lands largely on his back or backside demonstrating that the thrower not only has force on the throw but also control.

2-The defender manages to use his right hand and arm to post onto the mat as a defensive move.

3-The defender is thrown but not with sufficient control to merit the score of Ippon. As a result, 4 points are awarded for this throw.

Simply put, a 4-point score for a throwing technique in the freestyle judo rules is equivalent to what would be scored as a Waza-ari in the standard AAU Judo rules. For a throw to be scored an Ippon, there must be 1-control and 2-force demonstrated 3-with the defender landing mostly on his back or backside. When a throw does not meet these three criteria, a lesser score will be awarded.

SCORING 4 POINTS FROM A PIN (OSAEKOMI)Hold opponent for at least 20 seconds to earn 4 points. When the judoka applying the pin holds

his opponent for 20 seconds, the referee will call out; “4 points (red or white). Go for the submission.” (This photo shows the referee doing this.) At this time, the judoka applying the pin must attempt a choke or armlock on his

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opponent. The pinning judoka must not let his opponent up or the pinning judoka will be assessed a penalty for passivity.

The following sequence shows the attacker pinning opponent for 20 seconds and going for the submission when referee signals “4 points-go for the submission.”

1-When the pinner holds his opponent for 20 seconds, the referee will signal to him; “4 points (red or white). Go for the submission.” At this time, the pinner must attempt a choke or armlock on his opponent. In this photo, the pinner holds his opponent with Kami Shiho Gatame.

2-The pinner immediately works to secure an armlock or choke. In this photo, the pinner starts to apply Ude Garami. The bottom judoka is attempting to escape.

3-The top judoka is successful in applying Ude Garami and scores Ippon.

2 POINTS

SCORING 2 POINTS FROM A THROW (NAGE WAZA)Opponent lands on side or back in what would be a Yuko in regular AAU rules.

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1-This photo shows the attacker (white) using a Kata Guruma to throw his opponent resulting in a 2-point score.

2-This photo shows how the defender lands on his side resulting in 2 points for the attacker.

This photo of the finish of an Ura Nage shows a definite 2-point throw where the defender landed directly on his side.

SCORING 2 POINTS FROM A PIN (OSAEKOMI)To earn 2 points, the judoka applying the pin must hold his opponent down for at least 10 seconds and less than 20 seconds.

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1 POINT

SCORING 1 POINT FROM A THROW (NAGE WAZA)Opponent lands on front torso (not hands and knees) or on buttocks or lightly on side.

1-Point Throw on the Hip or Buttocks: 1-This photo shows the attacker finishing his throw with the defender managing to place his hand on the mat in an effort to lesson the score.

2-The defender lands on his buttocks resulting in a 1-point throw for the attacker.

1-Point Throw on the Front: 1-This photo sequence shows a 1-point throw on the front: This photo shows the defender landing on his front resulting in a 1-point score for the attacker. The defender must land on his torso as shown here and not on his hands, elbows or knees.

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2-The defender manages to land on his front side (on his torso and not on his hands, elbows or knees) resulting in a 1-point score for the attacker.

A Throw Not Resulting in 1-Point: This throw did not result in any points for the attacker. Look at how the defender has landed on his elbows and knees and not on his body or torso even though the attacker is driving him to the mat.

The referee signals a 1-point throw for white and immediately signals Osaekomi with his other hand as he calls “ 1 point Throw for White, Osaekomi White” to indicate the initial score from the throw from the athlete wearing the white belt and to indicate to the timekeeper to immediately start the time for the pin. The referee quickly switched hands and used his left (white) hand to signal Osaekomi to reinforce the fact that white had the pin. By immediately signaling Osaekomi with the hand not calling the point, the referee wasted no time in getting the clock started on the time for the pin. This shows that the referee’s responsibility is to immediately call the point for the initial technique in this case a 1-point throw).

Referees should be ready to call a score and then immediately make another call as shown in the photo on the previous page. In many cases, the thrower immediately follows through to a pin or submission technique and the referee must be able to quickly call the score and then take the appropriate actions to control the match. An example might also be when the athlete wearing the red belt passes his opponent’s guard and secures a pin. In this case, the referee calls; “1 point guard pass, red-Osaekomi.” All the while, using the correct hand signals. Refereeing a freestyle judo match requires total concentration.

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SCORING 1 POINT FROM A PIN (OSAEKOMI)Hold opponent for at least 5 seconds and less than 10 seconds to score 1 point.

BREAKDOWNS, TURNOVERS, GUARD PASSES AND SWEEPS EACH SCORE 1 POINT When one judoka takes his opponent from a stable to an unstable position, 1 point will be awarded for a breakdown. This includes turning an opponent onto his back, passing an opponent’s guard (getting past the defender’s leg or legs when the defender is on his backside) or sweeping from the guard (rolling or turning) the defender over when the attacker is on the bottom. A 1-point score is awarded for breakdowns, turnovers, guard passes and guard sweeps so that there are more objective criteria in groundfighting, allowing the athletes to better determine who will win or lose the match and making the match less subjective and out of the hands of the officials as much as possible. Also, these techniques are skillful and merit a score when done.

For more information on scoring points in groundfighting, refer to Articles 6 and 9 in the Freestyle Judo Rules later in this booklet.

Breakdowns (also called turnovers) where the attacker takes his opponent from a stable to an unstable position in a groundfighting situation will score 1 point. The attacker will roll or turn his opponent onto the defender’s back, often in an effort to break him down for a pin, choke or armlock. This photo shows the attacker using a far arm-near leg breakdown to turn the defender over onto his back, scoring 1 point and setting the defender up to be pinned.

The referee and mat judges must be constantly aware to look for breakdowns, guard passes or guard sweeps when the athletes are engages in groundfighting.

1-This sequence of photos shows a fundamental breakdown; the far arm-near leg breakdown. This will result in a 1-point score for the attacker, who will continue on to attempt to pin his opponent. As you can see, the defender is on his elbows and knees with the attacker at his side.

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2-The attacker turns the defender over.

3-The attacker successfully turns the defender over onto his back or backside, demonstrating control and earning 1 point for the breakdown. The attacker will continue on to attempt to pin his opponent.

1-This sequence of photos shows a junior match with a breakdown that is not so cleanly done, but still is worth 1 point. The attacker successfully takes the defender from a stable position on his front side and turns him over onto his back with enough control to earn 1 point for the breakdown.

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The bottom junior judoka is mostly on his front and the attacker is behind him starting to pull the defender onto his back.

2-The attacker controls his opponent and pulls him onto his back with obvious control at this point.

3-The attacker successfully turns the defender onto his back, breaking him down and securing 1 point. The attacker went on to secure an Osaekomi and win the match (remember, in junior matches, an Osaekomi or pin for 25 seconds wins the match).

1-The bottom judoka can also score with a breakdown to earn 1 point. This sequence of photos shows the bottom judoka starting to roll his opponent over him.

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2-The bottom judoka (the attacker) rolls his opponent over his body as shown.

3-The bottom judoka has successfully rolled his opponent over and onto the defender’s back, thus breaking the top judoka down from a stable to an unstable position. The attacker has secured Ura Kesa Gatame.

1-Sometimes, the attacker will use a roll or turn in order to secure an armlock or strangle. As the attacker rolls the defender over onto the defender’s back, breaking him down and controlling him as shown in this sequence of photos, the attacker will earn 1 point for the breakdown. When this takes place, the referee will call “1 point (color of belt)-breakdown.”

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2-The attacker has turned his opponent over as he applies his set-up for Juji Gatame.

3-The attacker successfully turns his opponent onto his back and scores 1 point for the breakdown. The attacker will continue on to attempt to secure his Juji Gatame.

FIGHTING FROM THE GUARD-NEWAZAA position that was invented in the early years of judo and now used in almost all forms of jujitsu and submission grappling is the “Guard” position. This photo shows two judoka at the AAU Freestyle Judo Nationals engaged in the guard position while fighting on the mat. A point for a pass from the top or a sweep from the bottom can be scored from this situation.

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GUARD PASS When the attacker (in this case, on his knees or feet with the defender on his back or buttocks), gets past the defender’s leg or legs and then past his hip showing control, the attacker earns 1 point for a guard pass.

1-The top judoka (on his knees in this photo) is moving to his side and using his hands and arms to control the defender’s legs.

2-The attacker is successful in getting past the bottom judoka’s legs and is at the defender’s side as shown here, earning 1 point for the guard pass.

GUARD SWEEP The attacker is on the bottom (in the guard or similar position) and rolls or sweeps his opponent over and onto the defender’s side or back.

1-The bottom judoka is positioned on his buttocks using his feet, legs, hands and arms to control his opponent. This is a typical “guard” situation.

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2-The bottom judoka (the attacker) sweeps or rolls his opponent over as shown.

3-The attacker successfully rolls or sweeps his opponent over onto his back scoring 1 point for the guard sweep. The attacker will work to secure a pin from this position (a Tate Shiho Gatame, for example, as shown here).

1-Sometimes, the bottom judoka will spin his opponent over and onto back in an attempt to secure Juji Gatame, Sankaku Jime or other submission techniques. In the process of turning, spinning, sweeping or rolling the top judoka over, the attacker will earn 1 point for the sweep or breakdown.

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2-The attacker (on bottom) spins under his opponent and rolls him over onto his back.

3-The attacker has successfully rolled his opponent over onto his back and scores 1 point. The attacker will continue on in an effort to secure Juji Gatame.

LEARN, KNOW AND APPLY THE RULES As with any sport, the better athletes and coaches know the rules of freestyle judo, the better they will be at competing in freestyle judo. The rules of freestyle judo allow for the full range of judo technical and tactical skills to be used. This allows for an objective application of the rules so that the athletes determine who will win and who will lose the mat. Do not be mistaken; just because this is called “freestyle” does not mean that anything goes and there are lax rules. The AAU Judo Rules, including the rules for freestyle judo, have been written so that judo is “fun, fair and safe.” On the following pages, the rules of freestyle judo are presented for your study and information.

FREESTYLE JUDO RULES AS AMENDED FROM THE AAU JUDO RULES APPROVED BY THE JUDO COMMITTEE, AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION

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1st Edition-May, 2009, 2nd Edition-Nov.4, 2009, 3rd Edition-May 28, 2010, 4th Edition-July 16, 2011, 5th Edition-Feb. 1, 2017

Note:  The standard AAU judo rules will be enforced with the following exceptions and amendments for use in Freestyle Judo. Consult the current AAU Judo Rulebook for more clarification on the Standard AAU Judo Contest Rules.

Article 1:  Content and Context of Rules  The standard rules of judo as accepted and adopted by the AAU Judo Committee shall be enforced with the following exceptions and amendments as outlined in these articles.  Freestyle judo has two (2) categories, which are; 1-“Gi” Category where the contestants wear the standard judo uniform, and 2 -“No Gi” Category where contestants do not wear the standard judo uniform.  The rules of freestyle judo as outlined in these articles as FREESTYLE JUDO RULES apply to both the “gi” and “no gi” categories.

Article 2:  Attire     The uniform and attire accepted for freestyle judo matches will be the following; (1) “Gi” Category, where the contestants wear the standard judo uniform as accepted by the AAU judo rules. (2) “No Gi” Category where the contestants shall be attired in standard judo pants to cover the legs (no shorts or other garment other than the accepted judo pants), regulation judo belt, a T-shirt, tank top, rash guard, body suit or other shirt (with short sleeves, no sleeves or long sleeves) covering the upper body.  No shoes of any type are permitted. A contestant may wear any color uniform (judogi in the “gi” category, judo pants, or upper body covering in the “no gi” category) he or she wishes as long as it is not red. (A red judogi or uniform may cover a blood stain for purposes of hygiene.) The jacket and pants must be the same color. Excessive patches that may prohibit an opponent from gaining a grip or grabbing the judo uniform are not permitted.

Article 3: Identification for Scoring     In the “gi’ category, one athlete shall wear a white belt and one athlete shall wear a red, blue or green belt for purposes of identification for scoring.  The colors shall correspond to the colors marked on the scoreboard. In national tournaments, no other belt shall be worn.  In the “no gi” category, one athlete shall wear a regulation judo belt of one color (white) and the other contestant shall wear a regulation judo belt of another color (red, blue or green) for purposes of identification for scoring.  The colors of the judo belts shall correspond to the colors marked on the scoreboard.

Article 4: Scoreboard     The scoreboard shall be a numerical scoreboard to record the points scored by each athlete.  A “flip-card” or any numerical scoreboard used in wrestling or other sports is acceptable.  Penalties shall be noted by a brightly colored (yellow or orange are recommended) card or marker placed next to the scoreboard on the side corresponding to the contestant penalized.

Article 5: Gripping, Grip Fighting and Posture During Standing Judo     The standard rules of AAU Judo for gripping, grip fighting and posture shall apply with the following amendments.     1: In the “no gi” category, a judogi jacket (uwagi) is not used, but other than that, the rules for “no gi” are the same as for the “gi” category.     2:  In the “gi” (and in cases where applicable, the “no gi”) category, the following amendments to the current standard AAU Judo Rules for freestyle judo when engaged in standing or “tachi waza” situations; (a) Holding or gripping the opponent’s belt (any part of the belt other than the portion that hangs from the knot) is permitted, with the exception of holding, grabbing or gripping the belt with the arm or arms straight or rigid in a defensive manner for more than three (5) five to seven (7) seconds without attacking the opponent. In other words, using the belt is permitted, but not in a passive or overly defensive manner.  (b) Contestants are permitted to use the “pistol grip” hold on the opponent’s sleeve as long as it is not used as a passive or overly defensive measure in the opinion of the referee and judges.  This grip is permitted as long as the contestant does not use it to avoid action with his opponent for three (3) to five (5) seconds without attacking the opponent.  If the contestant is using this grip offensively, to attack his opponent or to transition to another grip, it is permitted.  (c) The use of a “cross grip” is allowed. The “2 on 1” or “Russian tie-up” is permitted unless it is used as a measure to be passive or be overly defensive. Specifically, a contestant must make an attack or attempt to improve his grip or position within five (5) to seven (7)

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seconds after establishing a “2 on 1” or “Russian tie-up” grip. (d) Holding the opponent’s uniform or body with a grip holding the same side of his uniform or body is permitted unless used by the contestant as a measure to be passive or overly defensive. Specifically, a contestant must make an attack or attempt to improve his grip or position within five (5) to seven (7) seconds after establishing his initial grip.  (e) The goal is to have the contestants in an upright posture so that both contestants can apply active offense and defense. If a contestant’s body bends forward in a passive or overly defensive posture with his/her shoulders forward and hips far away from the opponent for a period of five (5) to seven (7) seconds without attacking or attempting a technique, it is considered passivity and the appropriate warning or penalty shall be applied. (f) A contestant who backs directly away from his/her opponent in an attempt to avoid contact is considered passive and shall be warned or penalized. (g) A contestant may grab the opponent’s pants or pant leg in order to attack him; however, when grabbing the leg(s), pants or pant leg, the attack must be a continuous from the initial grab, hold or grip on the opponent’s jacket. Specifically, the attack must be a continuous movement and if a contestant grabs his opponent’s leg and places it between his legs to trap it (as in a single-leg takedown from wrestling), this is considered a pause in the continuous movement and not permitted. At this point, the referee shall call “matte” and any resulting throw or takedown shall not be scored as a valid throw or takedown. Grabbing the pants or pant leg to avoid combat or in a passive or overly defensive manner is not permitted. (h) A contest shall not attempt a throw or takedown technique unless he or she first grips or holds the opponent’s jacket with one or both hands. This must be an actual grip or hold and not merely touching the jacket as the throw or takedown is attempted. In “no gi” matches, the contest must actually grab or hold the opponent’s body or belt (from the waist up) before attempting a throw or takedown technique. This rule prohibits “shooting” for a takedown from a distance by an athlete who has not taken a grip or hold onto his or her opponent. (i) A contestant may grab the knot of his/her opponent’s belt (but not the portion of the belt hanging from the knot) when attempting a throw. (j) Situations not covered in these rule amendments shall be decided by the National AAU Judo Rules Committee.Note:  The rules regarding gripping and grip fighting in freestyle judo are less strict than the current standard AAU Judo Rules, however the attacking athlete must initiate a grip or hold onto his opponent’s jacket (in “gi” matches) or onto the opponent’s body (from the waist up) before attempting a throw or takedown.

Article 6: Groundfighting (Newaza)     The standard AAU Judo Rules will apply to groundfighting (newaza) situations with the following amendments and exceptions.1:  Active Groundfighting: Groundfighting (newaza) shall be permitted for as long as one, or both, contestants are actively working for a technique, to control the position or making progress toward that end in the opinion of the referee.  The contestants must be active and attempting to control his/her opponent or attempt a technique.  The referee shall allow both contestants adequate time to actively pursue groundfighting. The contestant must show progression toward a definitive technique with skill and progress to be considered attacking.  The contestant must make an active attempt to turn the opponent onto the back, pass by his opponent’s legs in the guard position, sweep or roll the opponent over from the bottom while in the guard position, or secure a pin, choke or armlock where appropriate by age group. The contestant must show progress toward attempting or securing a scoring move.  A contestant "riding" (for more than 5 to 7 seconds) an opponent (as in wrestling) without an attempt to turn the opponent onto the back and secure a technique is considered passivity and is subject to penalties. 2:  Passive Groundfighting:  Note:  A contestant who lies flat on his front or is on his hands/arms and knees balled up and avoiding combat with his opponent for approximately ten (10) seconds, that contestant is considered passive and overly defensive. If a contestant is laying on his back with his opponent between his legs (in the guard position) and either crosses his legs or ankles together or in any way overtly is passive, stalls the action or is overly defensive and does not attempt to improve his position within at least 10 seconds, he is considered passive. An athlete actively defending himself is permitted, but an athlete who is passive and not attempting to improve his position is not permitted. Avoiding combat or passive or overly defensive behavior will result in possible penalties. If one contestant lies on his front, or positions himself on all fours or balled up tightly or, while on his back in the guard position as described previously to avoid groundfighting and is passive or overly defensive in the opinion of the referee, that contestant shall be assessed instruction, warning and penalties as listed later in Article 10.  The referee shall verbally instruct the passive contestant with the command “Get active (color).”  The referee shall allow the offending contestant to get active and if he/she does not within ten (10) seconds, the referee shall award an official warning to the offending contestant by saying “Warning (color) for passivity.”  On the third offense, the referee shall assess a Chui (1-point penalty) by announcing “Chui, 1 point (color) for passivity.”  The referee shall not stop the match or bring the contestants to their feet during this time.  If the contestant continues to be passive and avoid combat by laying on his front side or balled up, the referee shall check with the two judges and assess Keikoku and

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award two (2) points to the other contestant, and ultimately Hansoku Make if the offending contestant continues to be passive and overly defensive.  Note:  The referee shall not stop the action to stand the contestants up to issue the official warning or penalties. 

Article 7: How to Win     A contestant shall be declared the winner in the same situations as used in the current AAU Judo Rules with the following amendments or exceptions.     1: Ippon.  Ippon (Full Point) is awarded for a throw or submission technique.  The accepted submission techniques are the same as used in the current AAU Judo Rules (armlocks and chokes/strangles).  Ippon is not awarded for holding or pinning an opponent (Osaekomi) except in the Junior rules for ages 14 and under (see Article 12).     2: Superior Decision:  When one contestant scores twelve (12) points more than his/her opponent, the match will be stopped by the referee and the winner with the superior score will be declared the winner.  (Example: The Red contestant has a score of 14 points and the White contestant has a score if 2 points. The Red contestant will be declared the winner by virtue of the 12-point spread in the score.)     3: Points Decision:  When the scheduled match time runs out and one contestant is ahead in the score, that contestant shall be declared the winner.  (Example: The scheduled match time ends and the White contestant has 7 points and the Red contestant has 6 points. The White contestant has more points and will be declared the winner.)

Article 8: Assessment of Ippon     Ippon (full point) is scored in the following ways.     1: Throwing: When one contestant throws his/her opponent to the mat with control and force so that the contestant being thrown falls largely on the back or backside.  The throw must be forceful and executed with control.  The “rolling Ippon” where one contestant throws his/her opponent with control but minimal force will not be assessed as Ippon.  (Note: If a thrown contestant lands in a “bridge” position (head and heels of the feet to the mat with the back arched), the referee shall award the score of Ippon.      2:  Armlocks:  Ippon will be assessed in the same way as done in the current AAU Judo Rules.     3:  Chokes/Strangles:  Ippon will be assessed in the same way as done in the current AAU Judo Rules.Note:  The referee may award Ippon for either a choke/strangle or armlock in any category if he/she determines or assesses that the effects are apparent and that further or continued application of the technique to the contestant who is unwilling or unable to submit (in any way; by tapping with the hand or foot or by use of voice or any other means of signaling submission or surrender) will have potentially dangerous or injurious effects. 4: Hold-downs (osaekomi waza) will not score Ippon except in matches for ages 14 years old and under.  See Article 9, Assessment of Points that follow and Article 12 (Junior rules).

Article 9:  Assessment of Points     The following point values of 4, 2 and 1 will be awarded for both standing and groundfighting situations with the goal of providing an evenly balanced judo match so that throwing techniques and groundfighting techniques are equally rewarded.    1:Throws and/or Takedowns (Nage Waza):  Four (4) Points:  A throw or takedown where the opponent land mostly on the back or backside with control and force but is not sufficient for the awarding of Ippon.  (Example; A “rolling” forward throw where one contestant lands with control but not enough force for Ippon.  Another example is a throw or takedown that would normally be considered sufficient for a “Waza-ari” in the current standard AAU Judo rules. In other words, a Waza-ari or a borderline case between Waza-ari and Ippon.)  Two (2) Points:  A throw or takedown that would be considered Yuko in the current standard AAU Judo Rules.    One (1) Point:  A throw or takedown where the contestant thrown lands on his buttocks (and is not continuously or immediately thrown onto his back or side for a higher score) or lands on his front torso (front of chest, stomach, front of hip or hips or flat on his entire front side (not landing on hands or elbows and knees simultaneously).     2:Hold-downs and Pins (Osaekomi Waza):   Four (4) Points:  A hold-down (as accepted in the current standard rules of AAU Judo) for a time length of twenty (20) seconds.Note:  Once a contestant has held the opponent 20 points with a hold-down (osaekomi), the referee shall announce the points and instruct the contestant “4 points (color) go for the submission.”  The contestant is expected to attempt a submission technique and the referee will allow the contestant approximately ten (10) seconds to do so.  If the contestant is unable to secure a submission technique, the referee will announce “matte” and start both contestants

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back on their feet.  If the contestant who has scored 4 points for the hold-down allows his opponent to stand up without attempting a submission technique, he will be assessed a warning or penalty for passivity.  Two (2) Points:  A hold-down of at least ten (10) seconds and less than twenty (20) seconds.  One (1) Point:  A hold-down of at least five (5) seconds and less than then (10) seconds.Note:  A contestant is not limited to the number of points he/she can score using osaekomi waza.     3: Groundfighting (Newaza):  One (1) point will be awarded to the contestant who breaks his opponent down and turns him over onto his back or backside with control from a stable position from the hands/arms and knees or when the opponent is flat on his front side or on one or both knees in or from a kneeling position.  One (1) point will be awarded to the contestant who gets past his opponent’s feet (passes the guard) and gets a controlling position on the side of his/her contestant. (Note: An immediate follow-through from a throw or takedown into an osaekomi is not considered a guard pass. There has to be a stop or pause between the throw or takedown and the action of the attacker attempting a guard pass for a point to be awarded for a guard pass in this situation.)  One (1) point will be awarded to the contestant who rolls, turns or sweeps his opponent over with control from the bottom (guard) position. 4: Display of Points by Referee. To display when points are awarded, the referee shall hold up his hand in the following ways to designate points: For 1 point, the referee shall hold up his hand with the thumb up and in a loud clear voice, call out “1 point (and designate color).” For 2 points, the referee shall hold up his hand with the forefinger and thumb up and call out in a loud, clear voice “2 points (and designate color).” For 4 points, the referee shall hold up his hand (no higher than shoulder level) and hold up his four fingers (not thumb) and call out in a loud, clear voice “4 points (and designate color).” For designating Ippon, the referee shall hold his hand up directly over his head with the palm forward and call out in a loud, clear voice “Ippon (and designate color).” 4a: The referee shall also call out “breakdown,” “guard pass,” or “guard sweep” immediately after calling out the point awarded and the designated color of the contestant for purposes of clarification when in these situations.

Article 10:  Assessment of Penalties     The assessment of penalties is the same as in the current AAU Judo Rules unless otherwise stated.  All violations of rules that are applicable in the current AAU Judo Rules apply here in these amendments as well.1:  Hansoku Make (Disqualification): Same as in the current AAU Judo Rules.2:  Order of penalties shall be awarded in the following:  Official Warning:  The referee shall issue a verbal official warning to one, or both, offending athletes for minor infractions (not infractions of the rules that would be assessed as a Keikoku or Hansoku Make in the current AAU Judo Rules.). The referee shall stop the match, turn to the offending contestant and verbally warn him/her, and if deemed necessary by the referee, explain why the verbal warning is being given.  The referee shall not engage in conversation with the contestant or contestant’s coach. The referee shall quickly explain (if the referee chooses) the rule and continue the match without delay.     Chui (Caution):  After a verbal warning to the offending contestant or contestants, the referee shall assess an official warning to the offending contestant.  The referee shall stop the contest; have both contestants return to their respective starting marks on the mat and point to the offending contestant with his forefinger as he assesses the verbal warning and assess a 1 point penalty to the offending contestant.  The referee shall announce “Chui (color). 1 point for (opposing color)” The referee shall then call “hajime” and continue the match.     Keikoku (Penalty):  After the official warning, the referee shall stop the match, return the contestants to their respective starting marks on the mat, point to the offending contestant with his forefinger and announce “Keikoku (color); 2 points to (other color-opposing contestant).      Hansoku Make (Disqualification):  The referee shall call “matte” and stop the contest, returning both contestants to their respective starting marks on the mat.  The referee shall point to the offending contestant with his forefinger and announce “Hansoku Make” and then award the match to the opposing contestant by announcing “Hansoku Gachi.” Penalties are cumulative.  Any rule infraction is an offense.  The next offense does not have to be the same as the initial offense.  Any rule infraction can be penalized.  Some rule infractions are awarded an immediate Keikoku or Hansoku-make and are already addressed in the AAU Judo Rules.     Hierarchy of Penalties:Verbal WarningChui (1 point to opponent)Keikoku (2 points to opponent)Hansoku-Make (Disqualification)

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2a:  Immediate Penalty Assessment Equal to Keikoku: If the offending contestant violates the rules so that the initial penalty assessment would be an offense of a Keikoku (in the current standard AAU Judo Rules), the referee shall forego any verbal instruction, warning or caution and immediately assess a Keikoku to the offending contestant and award 2 points to the offending contestant’s opponent.  The next penalty assessed to the offending contestant in this situation shall be Hansoku Make. 2b: Immediate Penalty Assessment of Hansoku-Make: If the actions of a contestant are equal to the assessment of Hansoku-Make, the referee shall immediately issue Hansoku-Make (Loss by Disqualification) to the offending contestant after consulting with the two (2) other mat judges (and at least 2 of the 3 officials agree). Immediate Hansoku-Make will be assessed for (but not limited to) the following: (See Article 13 for further clarification.) Any Choke/Strangle, pin or hold of any type that cranks or bends the neck (this includes such techniques as the “Can Opener” or other techniques where the contestants head is cranked forward or to either side, bending the neck). In pinning situations: Headlocks are not permitted.  When an athlete is pinning his opponent with kesa gatame or other osaekomi waza, holding the head only is not permitted. If the pinner is holding only onto the head, then the referee is instructed to call "mate" and issue an immediate Chui.  If at any time, if one contestant applying a pin or hold of any type and cranks the neck or bend the head of the opponent forward, backward or twists the neck and head to the side, the referee shall issue at a minimum, Chui and if the three officials on the mat deem the infraction severe, the penalties of Keikoku or Hansoku-Make may be issued.  Hansoku-Make will be issued immediately to a contestant that applies any hold, choke/strangle/armlock or pin where one contestant bends the opponent’s back or spine backward and in an unnatural position.      If a contestant applies standing Guillotine (Hadaka Jime) or any choke/strangle or neck restraint and attempts a throwing technique or takedown technique on an opponent, the contestant attempting the technique will be penalized Hansoku Make (Disqualification). This is a dangerous situation and the possibility of neck or spine injury is a real possibility when attempting these types of techniques.     If a contestant applies a "Fall Down" Waki Gatame (Armpit Armlock) or any armlock where the opponent is taken to the mat without opportunity to tap out or submit, the offending contestant will be penalized Hansoku Make (Disqualification).  The possibility of severe injury to the arm and shoulder is very real when attempting this type of technique.     If a contestant drives, spikes or "piledrives" an opponent onto the head or neck, the offending contestant will be penalized with a penalty of no less than Keikoku and, if in the opinion of the referee and two judges on the mat as sufficiently dangerous that serious injury might take place, Hansoku Make. If a contestant uses Kawazu Gake (Leg Entwining Throw), the offending contestant will be penalized with Hansoku-Make. If a contestant uses Kane Basami (Crab Throw or Leg Scissors Throw), the offending contestant will be penalized with Hansoku-Make. The use of Dojime (body squeezing) is prohibited. This includes the use of the legs to “scissor” or form a triangle anywhere on the trunk or torso of the opponent. This includes the “body triangle” or any variation. The offending contestant will be penalized with a penalty of no less than Keikoku and, if in the opinion of the referee and two judges on the mat as sufficiently dangerous that serious injury might take place, Hansoku Make. (Note: The use of Sankaku, or Triangle, is permitted as a choke/strangle, armlock or hold-down when the contestant has the triangle formed about the opponent’s head and arms/shoulder. Sankaku Jime (Triangle choke/Strangle), Sankaku Ude Gatame (Triangle Armlock) and Sankaku Gatame (Triangle Hold-down or Pin) are all allowed. The purpose of this rule is to prevent one contestant from squeezing his opponent with his legs on the trunk or torso of the body where injury could occur. Submission techniques applied to the legs, feet, knees, ankles, toes and hips are not permitted. If a contestant applies or uses a submission technique on his opponent to any of these parts of the body, he or she will be penalized with Hansoku-Make. Hand in face/Cross-facing and placing, wrapping or applying the judogi in the face of the opponent: Under no circumstances is any athlete allowed to push onto his opponent's face with his hands, arms, feet, legs or elbows and under no circumstance will cross-facing be allowed. These actions can lead to a neck crank, which is dangerous and this will not be permitted. When the lapel or other part of the judogi is accidentally placed in the face (as when going for a lapel choke, the attacker wraps the lapel in his opponent's face), immediately instruct the offending athlete "gi in the face" and if he does not immediately stop, call mate. If this is his first violation and the move was not a neck crank (see below), the referee is instructed to give an official warning. If the referee deems the move as dangerous, or there is apparent bending of the neck or twisting of the head, the referee shall issue an appropriate penalty to the severity of the situation, (Chui, Keikoku or Hansoku-Make).

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     Additionally, an athlete who uses his hand, forearm, elbow, shoulder, foot or leg to shove his opponent's face onto the mat is subject to penalties for unsportsmanlike behavior. Pinning: Headlocks are not permitted.  When an athlete is pinning his opponent with kesa gatame or other osaekomi waza, holding the head only is not permitted. If the pinner is holding only onto the head, then the referee is instructed to call "mate" and issue an immediate "Chui."  If at any time, the pinner cranks the neck or bends the head forward, backward or twists the neck and head to the side, the referee is instructed to issue an appropriate penalty (see above as well).  If the officials deem the infraction severe, the penalties of Keikoku or Hansoku-make may be issued.  Striking, kicking, biting, fish-hooking, eye gouging, head butting or using any striking or kicking technique on an opponent will result in a penalty of Hansoku-Make from the match that the action took place in, and in the opinion of the Head Referee and Tournament Director, disqualification from the tournament or event. If a contestant refuses to correctly bow to his opponent at the start of the match or at the end of the match, he or she will be penalized with Hansoku-Make.3: Unsportsmanlike Conduct and Prohibited Behavior. Any athlete who engages in unsportsmanlike behavior is subject to the penalties of the rules of judo. The referee has the discretion to assign penalties depending on the circumstances. This includes Hansoku-Make (disqualification of the athlete) if necessary. If an athlete is disqualified from a match, he or she may be also disqualified from the entire tournament or event, depending on the severity of the actions that led to the disqualification. The decision of the Head Official, tournament Director and 3 officials on the mat at the time of the disqualification must agree to the athlete’s disqualification from the tournament of event. Generally, disqualification from a match does not automatically disqualify the athlete from the entire tournament or event. In addition to the violations listed in the general AAU Judo Rules, the following situations and violations are listed for clarification.3a: Gripping after the announcement of Hajime: Passive or overly defensive posture where the athlete’s body is bent forward and the athlete is not attempting to throw or take the opponent down to the mat within five (5) to seven (7) seconds of gripping the opponent after the referee announces “hajime.” (Note: Upon the announcement of Hajime by the referee, both contestants are expected to meet each other and attempt to immediately grip, grab or engage with each other and attempt to actively compete with each other.)3b: Passive or overly defensive posture where the athlete’s arms are straight while gripping the opponent and it is apparent to the referee that he or she is not engaging the opponent (stiff-arming.) Additionally, a contestant using a cross-grip, 2 on 1 grip, Russian tie up or any similar grip must attack or attempt to improve his position within five (5) to seven (7) seconds of establishing the initial grip. The use of these grips to avoid contact or be passive or overly defensive is not permitted.3c: Not gripping the opponent’s jacket or body and avoiding contact or making contact with the opponent for a minimum of five (5) seconds. (Note: The contestants must initially engage and grip each other in a standing position so that the contest can continue.) Additionally, an athlete that knocks or bats his opponent’s hand or arm away and does not overtly attempt to grip or grab his opponent is considered passive. If the athlete grips or holds his own lapel or any part of the judo uniform in an attempt to keep his or her opponent from gripping it, this is considered passive and against the rules.3d: Backing, walking, sprawling or moving directly away from the opponent or moving away from the opponent or using the head to wedge into the opponent’s shoulder, head, neck or any other part of the body to avoid contact or engagement with the opponent for a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) seconds.3e: Athletes are not permitted to talk to anyone during the course of the match unless given permission by the referee. The use of profane or foul language or gestures by the athlete, coach(es) or spectators is prohibited and will result in an immediate Hansoku-Make (disqualification) from the match (and possibly the tournament or event-see 3 above). Athletes on the mat during the course of the contest may not consume liquids, eat or consume any item.3f: Coaches and matside coaching. One (1) coach per athlete is allowed at matside. The coach must stay seated in the chair provided for him at the corner or by the side of the mat. No more than one coach is permitted to call or signal instructions or advice to each athlete. The coach is permitted to verbally coach, instruct, direct or make contact with the athlete on the mat only during the period of time that the referee says “matte” to halt the action on the mat and when the referee says “hajime” to start the match again. The coach is not permitted to make verbal contact with his/her athlete during the course of the match other than noted in the previous sentence. The coach, or anyone else, is not permitted to come on to the mat or stay at the side of the mat to provide food, beverages or any other product during the course of the contest at any time. (In other words, as an example, no “water break” is permitted during the official match time of the contest.) The coach is not permitted to come onto the contest area unless instructed to do so by the referee. The coach is to be properly attired in a clean shirt free of obscene wording or images, clean pants or shorts (of moderate length and not too short), which are not cut-offs or the coach may wear

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a judogi. The coach’s behavior must keep within the rules of AAU Judo. The coach’s behavior is subject to the same rules as the athletes on the mat. The referee has the authority to instruct an offensive coach to leave the matside, leave the immediate area or leave the gymnasium, area or room where the match is being conducted. A coach’s unsportsmanlike actions may result in the issuing or assigning of appropriate penalties to his or her athlete. A coach may be ordered to leave the tournament or event by the Head Official or Tournament (Event) Director for unsportsmanlike conduct or behavior. Anyone (including coaches) engaged in the use of abusive or profane language or gestures, fighting or a physical confrontation in the area matside or in the gymnasium, area or room where the match or tournament (event) is conducted will be immediately ordered to leave the premises. 3g: The use of Dojime (body squeezing) is prohibited. This includes the use of the legs to “scissor” or form a triangle anywhere on the trunk or torso of the opponent. This includes the “body triangle” or any variation. The exception to this is when a contestant is applying a Sankaku (Triangle) on an opponent and has the head and arms within the triangle of the legs.3h: When applying Sankaku (Triangle) as a choke or armlock, the opponent’s head and arm must be within the confines of the triangle of the legs. Sankaku (Triangle) on the neck only is not permitted.3i: If a contestant refuses to correctly bow to his opponent at the start of the match or at the end of the match, he or she will be penalized with Hansoku-Make. (Nodding the head is not considered a correct bow.)

Article 11:  Mat Officials (Conduct, Actions and Protests)     1: There shall be a referee and one or two mat judges for each match (two mat judges are preferred). The mat judges can move freely about the edge of the mat area to accommodate a better view of the action. The referee and judges may talk to each other (and to the officials at the score table or time keeper) as necessary to conduct the match. 2: The referee shall award scores and penalties and generally conduct the match. The referee may (and shall as necessary) talk to the athletes during the course of the match to conduct the match safely, fairly and effectively. 3: All Actions of the officials are based on the majority of the three (3) officials on the mat. In a situation where one or more of the mat officials has made an egregious error, the Head Official may intercede in the decision or conduct of the match. 4: Protests from coaches on a match or call during a match must be done immediately after the end of the disputed match. Only one (1) coach per athlete may file a protest. The protest must be filed with the Head Official or if there is no Head Official, the Tournament Director. 4a: Protests filed by coaches must be based solely and strictly on the technical content of the rules. Subjective opinion or disagreement with the assessment of a score is not considered a valid reason for filing a protest. (In other words, the coach who files a protest must base his or her protest on a valid technical point within the rules and not simply if he agrees or disagrees with a call or point awarded.) 4b: The Head Official or Tournament Director shall make his or her decision on the technical merits of the situation immediately after consultation with the referee, judges and other tournament officials as necessary. The Head Official (or if there is no Head Official, the Tournament Director) shall have final authority on all matters of protests. 4c: Video, photographic or any other electronic means shall not be considered by the Referee, Judges, Mat Officials, Head Official or Tournament Director when deciding the merit of any protest. 5: The referee and judges shall wear the designated AAU Official’s shirt, black athletic pants and socks. If possible, wear wristbands that correspond to the colors used on the scoreboard and the contestants’ belts. The referees shall be attired in such a way that brings credit to the sport of Judo.

Article 12:  Junior Rules     The rules shall be amended to the following for junior athletes.     1: Ages 11 and under; Ippon can be scored by a throw or hold-down.     2: Ages 11 to 14; Ippon can be scored by a throw, hold-down or choke/strangle.     3: Ages 15 and older; Ippon can be scored by a throw, choke/strangle or armlock. Note: For all contests for athletes ages 15 and older, the same rules governing Senior and Masters shall be in effect, unless otherwise designated by the National AAU Judo Chairman or Vice-Chairman or the event director (with the permission of the National AAU Judo Chairman). 3a: If a contestant is competing with an opponent who is in a junior age group under his or hers, the contest shall use the rules governing the younger age group.  In other words, if a contestant who is 11 is competing with a contestant who is 10, the match shall be governed by the rules governing the younger age group.  If a 15-year-old

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contestant is competing in a match with a 14 year old, the match shall be governed by the rules governing the younger age group.     4: Ippon will be awarded for an osaekomi (hold-down) of 25 seconds for matches in the junior category where armlocks and chokes/strangles are not permitted. Athletes under the age of 11 years old can score Ippon by the following methods:     a-Throwing Technique     b-Hold-down for 25 seconds. (Note: Hold-downs of 20 seconds to less than 25 seconds score 4 points, Hold-downs of 10 seconds to less than 20 seconds score 2 points, Hold-downs of 5 seconds to less than 10 seconds score 1 point.)     5: The minimum age that chokes/strangles (shime waza) is permitted is 11 years old. An Ippon can be scored by either a throw or a hold-down. Both contestants must be a minimum of 11 years old.  Athletes ages 11 through and including 14 years old can score Ippon by the following methods:      a-Throwing Technique     b-Choke/Strangle Technique     c-Hold-down for 25 seconds.     6: Athletes in the 11 to 14 year old category may win on in newaza (groundfighting) by either osaekomi (pin) for 25 seconds or shime waza (choke/strangle). Athletes in this age group shall not use kansetsu waza (armlocks).     7: The minimum age that armlocks (kansetsu waza) is permitted is 15 years old. Both contestants must be a minimum of 15 years old.     8: Athletes who are a minimum age of 15 are permitted to use throws, hold-downs, chokes/strangles and armlocks.

Article 13: Standing Submission Techniques     1: When applying a choke/strangle or armlock from a standing or upright position, the technique must be applied in such a way that allows the opponent an opportunity to tap out or signal surrender.  Specifically, the following submission techniques are not permitted from a standing or upright position:     a-What is commonly called the "Fall Down Waki Gatame (Armpit Armlock)."     b-What is commonly called the "Guillotine or Front Hadaka Jime (Naked Choke)."     c-Any Choke/Strangle that cranks or bends the neck in any direction.     2: If a contestant applies standing Guillotine (Hadaka Jime) or any choke/strangle or neck restraint and attempts a throwing technique or takedown technique on an opponent, the contestant attempting the technique will be penalized Hansoku Make (Disqualification). This is a dangerous situation and the possibility of neck or spine injury is a real possibility when attempting these types of techniques.     3: If a contestant applies a "Fall Down" Waki Gatame (Armpit Armlock) or any armlock where the opponent is taken to the mat without opportunity to tap out or submit, the offending contestant will be penalized Hansoku Make (Disqualification).  The possibility of severe injury to the arm and shoulder is very real when attempting this type of technique.     4:  If a contestant drives, spikes or "piledrives" an opponent onto the head or neck, the offending contestant will be penalized with a penalty of no less than Keikoku and, if in the opinion of the referee and two judges on the mat as dangerous, Hansoku Make.     5: Specifically, if a contestant attempts a choke/strangle or an armlock that permits his opponent the opportunity to tap out or signal surrender, it is allowed.  An example of a technique that is allowed is the "Flying or Jumping" Juji Gatame (Cross-body Armlock). 6: A contestant shall not jump on an opponent’s back to secure a choke/strangle or armlock (or in any way take the opponent to the mat). The referee shall call “matte” in this situation. The offending contestant shall be subject to the hierarchy of penalties, with an appropriate instruction, warning and application of penalties by the referee as necessary. 6a: If the contestant who’s opponent has jumped onto his back in a standing position as described in 6 (above) falls backward or throws his opponent backward before the referee calls “matte” the contestant will be penalized with (at the minimum) Keikoku and if judged as dangerous by the three (3) mat officials, Hansoku Make.

Article 14: Entry Into Newaza 1: A contestant must attempt a valid throwing technique or takedown technique when taking his/her opponent to the mat. Dragging the opponent to the mat, pulling the opponent to the mat, snapping the opponent down to the mat or otherwise in any way attempting to take the opponent to the mat without actually trying a valid throw or

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takedown is not allowed and subject to penalties. (This rule corresponds to the accepted AAU Judo rule about entry into newaza and is added here to clarify the matter.)

Article 15: Simultaneous Technique and Time or Call of Matte 1: The result of any technique started simultaneous with the time signal or the referee calling “matte” shall be ruled valid and scored as to its merit. Specifically, if a contestant taps or signals submission simultaneously as the referee calls “matte” or when the time signal is sounded (or at the official cessation or end of the time of the match), the technique shall be ruled valid and the score of Ippon shall be declared to the contestant who secured the technique.

Article 17: Continuous Action and the Contest Area 1: A throw or takedown shall be considered valid if the technique is started within the contest area. Specifically, if a contestant is thrown outside of the contest area, but the actions of the throw (or counter throw) are continuous and the entire sequence of action initially started within the boundaries of the contest area, the throw shall be considered valid and scored according to its merit. 2: If an osaekomi (hold-down) is secured by a contestant and his opponent moves outside of the contest area boundaries, the hold shall be considered valid and scored accordingly to its merit as long as the holding contestant has any part of his body within the contest area boundaries.

Article 18: Situations Not IncludedSituations not included in these amendments and exceptions to the current AAU Judo Rules shall be decided by the National AAU Judo Rules Committee or National AAU Judo Chairman or Vice Chairman.  For more information, contact Steve Scott at stevescottjudo@yahoo.com.

 

JUDO BLACK BELT ASSOCIATON SYLLABUS AND RANK STANDARDS

© Copyright, all rights reserved by Steve Scott and John Saylor.

Introduction to the Judo Black Belt Association, Shingitai Jujitsu Association and International Freestyle Judo Alliance

Kodokan Judo is an ideal form of physical education, sport, self-defense and recreation. It is truly a “lifetime” sport or activity where anyone of any age can participate. The JBBA offers a conservative approach to earning rank

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in Kodokan Judo. Rank in judo must be earned, not given, and the standards set forth in this syllabus are strict and intended to assist both judo coaches and judo students in a sincere study of Kodokan Judo. One should consider earning a Black Belt as the same as earning a bachelor’s degree from a university, and in a Judo sense, advancing through the black belt ranks is equivalent to further advancing one’s education in a college or university. The color of one’s belt or accumulation of rank is of less importance than the skill and knowledge one possesses. Ability is more important than belt rank, but belt rank is a useful tool as a method of external motivation in learning and establishing one’s status in the judo community. This syllabus can also serve as an organized plan of learning the technical skills and general knowledge in Kodokan Judo.

Judo Black Belt Association (JBBA) The JBBA was formed in 2004 and is an ancillary organization of the Shingitai Jujitsu Association (SJA) with the expressed purpose of providing fair, objective and inexpensive rank services based on strong educational standards. The Shingitai Jujitsu Association was formed in 1985 by John Saylor as an independent jujitsu and martial arts organization. In 2004, in response to the needs of SJA members who did both jujitsu and judo, the JBBA was formed by Steve Scott and endorsed by John Saylor as the ancillary judo body serving the SJA. Kodokan Judo is first and foremost a method of physical education, but also a great sport and method of character development. Many individuals who are not affiliated with any of the major judo organizations or who are seeking an alternative to the major judo organizations; or others are involved in the sport of freestyle judo have found that the JBBA offers the functional, practical and “no frills” approach to the development and promulgation of (as in the words of SJA Director John Saylor) “judo the way it ought to be.” The JBBA makes no claim on exclusivity for judo rank or the recognition of JBBA issued rank by any of the major judo organizations in the United States. There are many good, legitimate organizations to choose from and the JBBA believes in the market place if ideas of services. The JBBA offers a comprehensive and education-based approach to the issuing of rank in judo and also offers fair and inexpensive rank promotion opportunities. The JBBA is one of several independent judo organizations affiliated with the IFJA. A Total Approach to Judo Judo is more than simply a sport. It is one of the most comprehensive forms of physical education ever devised. It is one of those subjects that is so complex that it takes a lifetime to study and appreciate. That being said, judo is also a rugged, dynamic, exciting and technically advanced sport. The introduction of freestyle judo in 2008 introduced some innovative rule changes in the conduct of judo as a sport. The concept of freestyle judo with its total approach to all phases of judo is appealing to many people because they reflect the original intent that judo is method of physical education, a method of character development and a combat sport. This approach taken by Kodokan Judo in its early days is reflected in the teaching, practice, study and training advocated by the International Freestyle Judo Alliance. This is why we say that we promote “judo the way it ought to be.”

Introduction to this Syllabus This syllabus and set or standards was developed by the IFJA and adopted by the JBBA in June, 2015. The syllabus and rank standards presented in this document represent the toughest and most comprehensive in American judo. Anyone who earns his or her Black Belt using this syllabus and under these standards is an excellent judoka who is worthy of wearing a Black Belt. The JBBA, as endorsed by the IFJA, offers a conservative, strict approach to earning rank in Kodokan Judo. Rank in judo must be earned, not given, and the standards set forth in this syllabus are strict and intended to assist both judo coaches and judo students in a sincere study of Kodokan Judo. Not everyone is a competitive athlete and both the JBBA and IFJA understands this by maintaining exacting standards for the issuing of belt rank in judo. Winning judo tournaments is one aspect of the broad appeal of Kodokan Judo. The techniques presented in this syllabus embody a tradition of excellence in Kodokan Judo with the emphasis on functional application of the technical skills and ideal for those individuals and coaches who are involved in freestyle judo. It is hoped that coaches and serious students of judo use this syllabus as a resource for many years.

International Freestyle Judo Alliance (IFJA) The IFJA is an independent alliance of judoka who advocate and promote the use of the Freestyle Judo contest rules. The IFJA believes that this set of contest rules best allows for the full and total application of Kodokan Judo, technically and tactically, as a competitive sport. This total approach to judo as a sport carries over into the actual

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learning, teaching, study, practice and application of Kodokan Judo in its fullest sense; as a method of physical education and character development. The IFJA has established a technical syllabus and standards that, to our knowledge, are unique in the judo community. The IFJA believes that judo rank should be viewed in the same way that one approaches his or her education. The IFJA syllabus and standards are based on sound tenets of physical education. It is our belief that earning a Shodan in judo through our IFJA standards is analogous to earning a Bachelor’s Degree from a university. Subsequent judo ranks are similar to earning higher university degrees as well. With this being stated, the IFJA makes no claim that earning a Shodan equals earning a college degree, but this analogy is being used to illustrate that the IFJA approaches judo rank with the same seriousness that one approaches getting a higher education. The IFJA also believes that judo belt rank is a serious matter. For too long, people in the judo community have used belt rank as a reward for loyalty or service to a particular organization or group. Additionally, the value of belt rank in judo has been inflated, much like a currency is inflated and this has dramatically decreased the technical quality of what is expected of being a black belt. And, to be blunt, it is well known that judo belt rank has at times been assigned to people who have the money to pay for it. The IFJA also takes a serious view of issuing, assigning or granting belt rank from a legal perspective. Any organization or individual issuing or granting judo belt rank, coaching credentials or any other accreditation, certification, license or diploma has an ethical and legal responsibility to the public. As a result of this, the IFJA (as part of our standards) requires that the person being promoted to any Black Belt rank sign an agreement of expectations and behavior. The IFJA endorses the JBBA and SJA as rank-granting organizations for judo. The JBBA and SJA have been supporters of freestyle judo, AAU Judo and the International Freestyle Judo Alliance since their formation.

AAU Judo The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is the oldest, and largest, amateur sports organization in the United States. Judo is one of over 35 different sports that the AAU promotes. The AAU sanctions all freestyle judo tournaments and events in the United States. The AAU also provides the best club and individual practice and competition insurance policy in judo. AAU Judo does not issue judo belt rank. As stated previously, one of the purposes of the IFJA is to provide an umbrella organization for independent judo groups or individuals who issue their own judo rank. AAU Judo does not endorse any organization for the purposes of judo belt rank, but instead welcomes all judoka from all judo organizations, clubs or groups to participate in AAU Judo (and specifically, AAU Freestyle Judo).

The IFJA and JBBA Code of Conduct The IFJA Code of Conduct is unique to the subject of issuing judo black belt judo rank. In all judo belt rank promotions, the applicant must agree to and sign our Code of Conduct as a condition of his/her promotion. The Code of Conduct outlines specific requirements and behavior on the part of the person applying for belt rank promotion. To the best of our knowledge, no other judo or martial arts organization uses this strict Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is presented later in this document as part of the application process for rank promotion.

JUDO BLACK BELT ASSOCIATIONSYLLABUS AND STANDARDS FOR JUDO RANK

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of this syllabus is to provide a fundamentally sound basis of passing knowledge, skill and ability in Kodokan Judo to anyone who wishes to learn. The color of one’s belt or accumulation of dan grades is of less importance than the skill one possesses. Ability is more important than belt rank, but belt rank is a useful tool as a method of external motivation in learning. This syllabus can also serve as an organized plan of teaching technical skills in judo. The syllabus for Mudansha (ranks under Shodan) is included to serve as a guide for coaches who wish to use as a guideline for promotion requirements if they do not presently have one. The syllabus for Yudansha (Black Belt ranks) are to be used for all promotions issued by the Judo Black Belt Association (JBBA).

RANK LEVELS The International Freestyle Judo Alliance (IFJA) uses the following system for rank promotions in judo.

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Rank Name Belt (16-older)

Mudansha (Ungraded) The color of the belts and the format for ranks listed for Mudansha ranks below are meant as a guide. The individual coach or club has discretion as to the rank order or the color of belts used to denote rank. Rank Name Belt Color (16-older)6 Class Rokkyu White 5 Class Gokyu White 4 Class Yonkyu Blue 3 Class Sankyu Brown 2 Class Nikyu Brown 1 Class Ikkyu Brown

Exceptional judoka may be promoted to Senior Sankyu at the minimum age of 14 years old or a freshman in high school.

Yudansha (Graded)Rank Name Belt Color1 Grade Shodan Black Minimum age for Shodan is 16 years old.2 Grade Nidan Black Minimum age for Nidan is 18 years old.3 Grade Sandan Black Minimum age for Sandan is 21 years old.4 Grade Yondan Black Minimum age for Yondan is 28 years old.5 Grade Godan Black Minimum age for Godan is 35 years old.6 Grade Rokudan Black Minimum age for Rokudan is 40 years old. A belt consisting of Red and White blocks may be worn for special purposes or occasions for the rank of Rokudan in judo, however, wearing a Black Belt for normal workouts, classes or practices is encouraged and wearing a Red and White Belt for normal workouts, classes or practices is discouraged.Candidates for Sandan and higher rank must be approved directly by the JBBA Promotion Board.The usual minimum age for Shodan is 16, but if an applicant demonstrates exceptional ability at a Senior or adult level (an example is an athlete who is a competitor in the quadrennial Olympic or Pan American (Senior) Games or the Senior World Judo Championships), and upon application to the JBBA Promotion Board, the minimum age may be reduced to 14 or 15 years of age at the discretion of the JBBA Promotion Board.

RANK PROMOTION AUTHORITY A coach or instructor must be a minimum of two (2) ranks higher than the rank to which he is promoting a student. All Black Belt ranks must be approved by the JBBA Promotion Board.Coach’s Rank Authority to Promote Ikkyu YonkyuShodan NikyuNidan IkkyuSandan Shodan

TIME IN GRADE, SKIP PROMOTIONS AND RANK RECOGNITION TIME IN GRADE: Time in grade refers to the active time a judoka spends at a specific rank level. Being away from judo does not count as time in grade. An example is if someone earns his Shodan, and then stops practicing or even being involved with the sport of judo, this person is not active and the time he is away from active participation in judo or judo activities does not count toward “time in grade” for his next promotion. If a person can’t practice judo for some reason due to a physical disability or other reasonable explanation, but stays involved as a referee, helper at tournaments, coach or active supporter, then he or she is considered active. Time in grade is important for the development of the judoka. It takes time and a lot of hard work during that time to mature, gain confidence and develop the technical ability to progress on to the next rank level. SKIP PROMOTIONS: A “skip promotion” takes place when a judoka passes over of skips one or more ranks. In other words, being promoted from Shodan to Sandan and skipping Nidan or being promoted from Nikyu to Shodan and skipping over Ikkyu. Under most circumstances “skip promotions” are not approved. If an applicant can prove that he or she has been overlooked previously in promotions, or in extraordinary or unusual circumstance, “skip promotions” may be approved on an individual basis. RECOGNITION OF EXISTING JUDO RANK: Immediate recognition or validation of applicant’s existing rank is not guaranteed. The applicant will be required to present a certificate or diploma from an existing organization indicating his or her Judo rank. The JBBA Promotion Board reserves the right to examine all applicants on an individual basis for rank recognition or validation and to require that the applicant meet the criteria and fulfill the standards for the rank that is being applied for. The applicant may be required to pass all or appropriate potions of the examination for the rank that is being applied for. The applicant must be prepared and willing to meet all requirements as specified in this syllabus for the rank applied for.REQUIRED-ALL APPLICANTS MUST READ, UNDERSTAND, ACCEPT AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING CODE OF CONDUCT AND AGREEMENT AS PART OF THE ISSUING OF JUDO RANK BY THE JBBA OR SJA.

CODE OF CONDUCT TERMS, CONDITIONS, ACCEPTANCE AND AGREEMENT Certain terms and conditions apply upon the acceptance, granting and issuing of judo belt rank by the Judo Black Belt Association (JBBA) and Shingitai Jujitsu Association (SJA). Further, upon acceptance of the rank granted (as specified on this membership/promotion application), the person applying for and/or accepting the judo belt rank issued by the JBBA (hereafter referred to as “applicant”), understands and agrees to the following terms and conditions.1-The applicant understands and agrees that he or she is not compelled (or under any duress) to apply for or accept judo belt rank from the Judo Black Belt Association (hereafter referred to as JBBA). The student understands and agrees that he or she has the choice to affiliate with any judo or martial arts organization other than the JBBA and gain judo belt rank recognition by any or all of these other groups and, understanding these

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conditions, voluntarily and willingly enters into this agreement. The applicant has read, or has someone read to him/her these conditions, understands them and voluntarily and willingly agrees to them.2-The JBBA shall grant or issue judo belt rank based on the factual, truthful and accurate information represented and provided by the applicant to the JBBA (or its representatives, employees or assigns). The applicant verifies and attests that all information he/she provides is factual, truthful and accurate. The JBBA reserves the right to rescind, revoke, repeal, cancel or withdraw recognition of belt rank issued previously by the JBBA if the applicant has falsified any information in applying for this judo belt rank.3-The applicant agrees to comply with the rank standards or requirements and demonstrate all technical skills and provide all necessary information as required or requested by the JBBA judo belt rank examiner. The applicant voluntarily and willingly accepts the decision of the JBBA and the rank examiner as to whether the applicant successfully fulfills the judo belt rank standards or requirements when examined.4-The JBBA is under no obligation to recognize any previously issued or existing belt rank, teaching credential, coaching credential, or any title from any organization, club or group in judo or any martial art.5-The applicant understands that the judo belt rank granted or issued to him/her by the JBBA may not be recognized by any other judo organization or martial arts organization.6-The rank issued by the JBBA to the applicant is issued on the basis on technical knowledge and skill in judo and is not a coaching credential or instructor’s license. The applicant understands that he/she is not to represent himself/herself as a coach, sensei or instructor based on this rank issued by the JBBA or SJA.7-The applicant attests that he/she has no prior conviction of child molestation and is not a registered sex offender. The applicant understands and agrees that if he/she should ever be convicted of a felony involving child molestation, child pornography, rape or any violent felony, or is legally bound or required by law to register as a sex offender, the JBBA will no longer recognize or consider valid the judo belt rank that it has granted or issued previously.8-As a condition and requirement in the granting and issuing of judo rank of Shodan or higher, the JBBA requires that the applicant actively support the sport and activity of judo (and specifically freestyle judo) by being a current member of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). The AAU and/or the AAU Judo Committee do not grant or issue judo rank and do not have an exclusive agreement with the JBBA (or any organization) for the granting and issuing of judo rank. The AAU and/or the AAU Judo Committee do not require membership in any organization other than the AAU for participation in AAU programs or activities, including judo. The AAU and/or the AAU Judo Committee do not endorse any judo organization as the sole or exclusive authority or arbiter of the granting or issuing of judo rank. The applicant certifies that he/she is a current member of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and has successfully passed the AAU’s background check. The applicant shall provide a copy of his/her current AAU membership card as a condition of acceptance of this application.9-As a condition and requirement in the acceptance, granting and issuing of judo rank for the judo belt ranks of Shodan and higher, the JBBA requires that the applicant provide proof that he/she is trained and certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by an accredited agency (examples-American Heart Association or American Red Cross). The applicant shall provide a copy of his/her current CPR card or membership as a condition of acceptance of this application. I, the undersigned, have read, understand and agree to the above terms and conditions and voluntarily and willingly sign this document.

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JUDO BLACK BELT ASSOCIATION SYLLABUS AND RANK STANDARDS

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of this syllabus is to provide a fundamentally sound basis of knowledge and technical skill in Kodokan Judo and to provide a standard of knowledge and expertise in technical skill for the advancement of rank issued by the Judo Black Belt Association (JBBA). One should consider earning the Shodan as the same as earning a bachelor’s degree from a university, and in a Judo sense, advancing through the black belt ranks is equivalent to further advancing one’s education in a college or university. The color of one’s belt or accumulation of rank is of less importance than the skill and knowledge one possesses. Ability is more important than belt rank, but belt rank is a useful tool as a method of external motivation in learning. This syllabus can also serve as an organized plan of learning the technical skills and general knowledge in Kodokan Judo.

THE 67 THROWS OF KODOKAN JUDO

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The standard syllabus of judo Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques) was the Gokyo no Waza and originally developed in 1895. In 1920, the Kodokan modified the Gokyo no Waza and it was comprised of forty (40) throwing techniques. In 1982, the Kodokan again revised the throwing syllabus to include eight (8) of the traditional or classical throwing techniques that were omitted in 1920. Additionally, seventeen (17) other throwing techniques, called the Shinmeisho no Waza, were recognized. One more change took place in 1997 when two (2) additional throwing techniques were added to the Shinmeisho no Waza, making a total of 67 standard throwing techniques recognized in Kodokan Judo. Of course, there are many more throwing techniques studied, practiced and used in judo, but these 67 Nage Waza comprise the core of the Kodokan Judo throwing syllabus. These 67 techniques are listed here for further reference when using this syllabus.

DAI IKKYODE ASHI BARAI-ADVANCING FOOT SWEEPHIZA GURUMA-KNEE WHEELSASAE TSURIKOMI ASHI-PROPPING LIFTING PULLING FOOT THROWUKI GOSHI-FLOATING OR STRADDLING HIP THROWO SOTO GARI-MAJOR OUTER REAPOGOSHI-MAHOR HIP THROWO UCHI GARI-MAJOR INNER REALSEOI NAGE-SHOULDER THROW

DAI NIKYOKO SOTO GARI-MINOR OUTER REAPKO UCHI GARI-MINOR INNER REAPKOSHI GURUMA-HIP WHEELTSURIKOMI GOSHI-LIFTING PULLING HIP THROWOKURI ASHI BARAI-SLIDING OR SEND AFTER FOOT SWEEPTAI OTOSHI-BODY DROPHARAI GOSHI-SWEEPING HIP THROWUCHI MATA-INNER THIGH THROW

DAI SANKYOKO SOTO GAKE-MINOR OUTER HOOKTSURI GOSHI-LIFTING HIP THROWYOKO OTOSHI-SIDE DROPASHI GURUMA-LEG WHEELHANE GOSHI-SPRINGING HIP THROWHARAI TSURIKOMI ASHI-SWEEPING LIFTING PULLING FOOT THROWTOMOE NAGE-CIRCLE THROWKATA GURUMA-SHOULDER WHEEL

DAI YONKYOSUMI GAESHI-CORNER COUNTER THROWTANI OTOSHI-VALLEY DROPHANE MAKIKOMI-SPRINGING WINDING THROWSUKUI NAGE-SCOOPING THROWUTSURI GOSHI-CHANGING HIP THROWO GURUMA-MAJOR WHEEL THROWSOTO MAKIKOMI-OUTER WINDING THROWUKI OTOSHI-FLOATING DROP THROW

DAI GOKYOO SOTO GURUMA-MAJOR OUTER WHEELUKI WAZA-FLOATING TECHNIQUEYOKO WAKARE-SIDE SEPARATION YOKO GURUMA-SIDE WHEELUSHIRO GOSHI-REAR HIP THROWURA NAGE-REAR THROWSUMI OTOSHI-CORNER DROPYOKO GAKE-SIDE HOOK

HABUKARETA WAZA (PRESERVED CLASSICAL TECHNIQUES FROM 1895 SYLLABUS)OBI OTOSHI-BELT DROPSEOI OTOSHI-SHOULDER DROPYAMA ARASHI-MOUNTAIN STORMO SOTO OTOSHI-MAJOR OUTER DROPDAKI WAKARE-HOLDING SEPARATION THROWHIKKOMI GAESHI-PULLING COUNTER THROWTAWARA GAESHI-BALE COUNTER THROWUCHI MAKIKOMI-INNER WINDING THROW

SHINMESISHO NO WAZA (TECHNIQUES ADDED AFTER 1982)MOROTE GARI-BOTH HANDS REAPKUCHIKI DAOSHI (OR TAOSHI)-DEAD TREE DROPKIBISU GAESHI-HEEL COUNTER THROWUCHI MATA SUKASHI-INNER THIGH AVOIDANCE THROWDAKI AGE-HOLDING LIFTING THROWTSUBAME GAESHI-SWALLOW FLIGHT COUNTER THROWKO USHI GAESHI-MINOR INNER THROW COUNTERO UCHI GAESHI-MAJOR INNER THROW COUNTERO SOTO GAESHI-MAJOR OUTER THROW COUNTERHARAI GOSHI GAESHI-SWEEPING HIP THROW COUNTERHANE GOSHI GAESHI-SPRINGING HIP THROW COUTNERKANI BASAMI-CRAB SCISSORS THROWO SOTO MAKIKOMI-MAJOR OUTER WINDING THROWKAWAZU GAKE-LEG ENTWINING THROWSODE TSURIKOMI GOSHI-SLEEVE LIFTING PULLING HIP THROWIPPON SEOI NAGE-ONE ARM SHOULDER THROW

JUDO BLACK BELT ASSOCIATION MUDANSHA (UNDER BLACK BELT) SYLLABUSYONKYU (4th Class Blue Belt)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YONKYU1-APPLICANT MUST BE A MINIMUM AGE OF 13 YEARS OLD.3-APPLICANT MUST HAVE EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES, WORKOUTS, CLINICS AND SEMINARS IS REQUIRED.4-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A FUNCTIONAL, WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY USED IN JUDO.5-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A WORKING, FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY OF KODOKAN JUDO.6-APPLICANT MUST BE CURRENTLY CERTIFIED OR ACCREDITED IN CPR WITH A VALID, RECOGNIZED AGENCY.7-APPLICANT MUST BE HAVE ACTIVELY STUDIED AND TRAINED FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF TIME OF ONE (1) YEAR. (THIS IS A MINIMUM-NOT STANDARD TIME IN GRADE.)8-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE SKILLFUL JUDO IN BOTH STANDING AND GROUNDFIGHTING DURING RANDORI.

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9-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS OR WIN THE PROMOTION BY BATSUGAN (SEE EXPLANATION BELOW).10-APPLICANT MUST KNOW BOTH THE JAPANESE AND ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY FOR ALL THE TECHNIQUES HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE AS WELL AS KNOW THE REQUIRED JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY AS USED IN JUDO AND LISTED IN THIS SYLLABUS.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS SINCE HIS LAST PROMOTION TO GOKYU. PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.1 POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK OR OPPONENT OF LESSER RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.½ POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF NO MORE THAN TWO (2) RANKS LOWER THAN APPLICANT.2-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 5 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT BY IPPON VICTORIES (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE YONKYU). 3-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 7 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER BELT RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE YONKYU).TIME IN GRADE SCALE10 promotion points earned 1 years’ time in grade as Gokyu7 promotion points earned 1 ½ years’ time in grade as Gokyu5 promotion points earned 2 years’ time in grade as Gokyu3 promotion points earned 2 ½ years’ time in grade as Gokyu2 or less promotion points earned 3 years’ time in grade as Gokyu

NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)GOALS-EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF THROWING TECHNIQUES. APPLICANT MUST HAVE A GOOD, FUNCTIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND ABILITY AT GRIP FIGHTING AND DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE, FUNCTIONAL AND REALISTIC GRIPPING SKILLS WHEN DEMONSTRATING THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES LISTED.

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AND UNDERSTAND CONCEPT OF:KUZUSHI/UNBALANCETSUKURI/FIT INKAKE/EXECUTE TECHNIQUE

DEMONSTRATON OF NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)

1-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI IKKYO.2-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (3) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI NIKYO.3-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (3) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI SANKYO.4-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES TWO (2) TECHNIQUIES FROM THE DAI YONKYO.5-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES ONE (1) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI GOKYO.6-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES ONE (1) TECHNIQUES FROM THE HABUKARETA WAZA.7-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES ONE (1) TECHNIQUES FROM THE SHINMEISHO NO WAZA.

RENRAKU WAZA/ CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TECHNIQUESGOAL-DEMONSTRATE A REALISTIC CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION OF ONE THROWING SKILL TO ANOTHER. 1-DEMONSTRATE A FOOT THROW TO ANY OTHER THROW.2-DEMONSTRATE A FORWARD THROW TO ANY OTHER THROW.

RENRAKU WAZA/ CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TRANSITION FROM STANDING TO GROUNDFIGHTING TECHNIQUESGOAL-DEMONSTRATE REALISTIC TRANSITION FROM A THROW TO GROUNDFIGHTING.1-DEMONSTRATE ANY THROW TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-DEMONSTRATE ANY THROW TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE ANY THROW TO ANY SHIME WAZA.

RENRAKU WAZA/CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TECHNIQUES FROM ONE GROUNDFIGHTING SKILL TO ANOTHER GROUNDFIGHTING SKILLGOAL-DEMONSTRATE HOW TO LINK ONE GROUNDFIGHTING SKILL TO ANOTHER, KEEPING CONTROL OF OPPONENT.1-DEMONSTRATE MUNE GATAME TO ANY OTHER OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY OTHER OSAEKOMI WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE A REALISTIC AND FUNCTIONAL CONTINUATION OF 3 OR MORE OSAEKOMI WAZA.4-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA (PIN TO ARMLOCK).4-DEMONSTRATE ANY KANSETSU WAZA TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA (ARMLOCK TO PIN).5-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY SHIME WAZA (PIN TO CHOKE).

FUSEGI/DEFENSE AND KAESHI WAZA/COUNTER TECHNIQUES FOR NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)

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GOAL-DEMONSTRATE REALISTIC DEFENSIVE SKILLS AND COUNTER ATTACKS.1-DEMONSTRATE HIP BLOCK AND CUT-AWAY AGAINST ANY THROW (TAISABAKI).

KATAME WAZA (GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES)THE KATAME WAZA OF KODOKAN JUDO ARE THE GROUNDFIGHTING OR GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS.

OSAEKOMI WAZA/IMMOBILIZATION (HOLDING OR PINNING) TECHNIQUESGOALS-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO HOLD OPPONENT TO THE MAT. BODY POSITION, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN A GOOD BASE ARE IMPORTANT.

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.1-MUNE GATAME/CHEST HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)2-KESA GATAME/SCARF HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)3-KATA GATAME/SHOULDER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)4-YOKOSHIHO GATAME/SIDE 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)5-KAMISHIHO GATAME/UPPER 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)6-TATESHIHO GATAME/VERTICAL 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) (AND NOGARE KATA) ESCAPE FORM

GENERAL NEWAZA SKILLSGENERAL SKILLS AT NEWAZA/GROUNDFIGHTING POSITION, BREAKDOWNS, TURNOVERS, OFFENSE AND DEFENSE WHEN OPPONENT IS POSITIONED ON HANDS AND KNEES, PRONE (0R LYING ON THE FRONT) OR SUPINE (POSITIONED ON THE BUTTOCKS OR BACKSIDE).

GOALS-STUDENT MUST POSSESS EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL ABILITY AT CONTROLLING OPPONENT’S POSITION TO APPLY PINS OR SUBMISSION TECHNIQUES. DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENT ABILITY AT LEG CONTROL, HIP CONTRAL AND HAND CONTROL AND HOW THESE SKILLS CONTROL AN OPPONENT. EFFECTIVE JUDO (IN THIS CASE, GROUNDFIGHTING) IS A SERIES OF CONTROLLING POSITIONS THAT ULTIMATELY LEADS TO DEFEATING HIM.IMPORTANT- (WHEN DEMONSTRATING ALL BREAKDOWNS, GUARD PASSES OR GUARD SWEEPS, APPLICANT MUST IMMEDIATELY AND EFFECTIVELY MOVE INTO ANY PIN, CHOKE OR ARMLOCK OF HIS CHOICE.)

DEMONSTRATION OF BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS WHEN OPPONENT IS ON ALL FOURS OR PRONE AND LYING FLAT ON FRONT1-DEMONSTRATE THREE (3) BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS TO PLACE OPPONENT ON HIS/HER BACK FOR AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

APPLICANT IS POSITIONED ON HIS/HER BUTTOCKS OR BACKSIDE IN A SUPINE POSITION (NEWAZA OR “GUARD”) 1-DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST THREE (3) METHODS OF SWEEPING, ROLLING OR TURNING OPPONENT OVER OR ONTO HIS/HER BACK TO CONTROL FOR AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

IF APPLICANT IS POSITIONED BETWEEN HIS/HER OPPONENT’S LEGS WHO IS IN A POSITION SEATED ON HIS.HER BUTTOCKS OR BACK (NEWAZA OR COMMONLY CALLED THE “GUARD”).1-DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST THREE (3) METHODS TO CONTROL OPPONENT’S LEG(S) TO GET PAST HIS/HER LEGS OR GUARD TO INITIATE OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

KANSETSU WAZA/JOINT OR ARMLOCK TECHNIQUESGOALS-ABILITY OF APPLICANT TO PERFORM ARMLOCKS IN A FUNCTIONAL WAY. HAVE EXCELLENT SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLLS AND SET UPS FOR A VARIETY OF ARMLOCKS. APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM GOOD SKILL AT ARMLOCK DEFENSES. EXCELLENT SKILL AT LEVERS AND PRYING ARM FREE TO APPLY JUJI GATAME.

1-UDEHISHIGI JUJI GATAME (JUJI GATAME)/CROSS-BODY ARMLOCK APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF JUJI GATAME.2-UDE GARAMI/ARM ENTANGLEMENT (BENT ARMLOCK)A-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “UP” POSITION.B-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “DOWN” POSITION.3-WAKI GATAME/ARMPIT LOCKAPPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC APPLICATION OF WAKI GATAME.4-UDE GATAME/ARM LOCK (STRAIGHT ARMLOCK)1-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC FIGURE-4 VARIATION.2-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC BOTH HANDS ON ELBOWS VARIATION.

SHIME WAZA/STRANGLING AND CHOKING TECHNIQUES GOAL-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL IN STRANGLES AND CHOKES, KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY WHEN USING CHOKES AND ABILITY TO USE POSITION TO SET UP THE STRANGLE OR CHOKE.

APPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE THE FOLLOWING SHIME WAZA AND AT LEAST ONE (1) FUNCTIONAL VARIATION OF EACH.1-HADAKA JIME/NAKED CHOKE (SQUARE GRIP)2-HADAKA JIME/FIGURE 4 VERSION NAKED STRANGLE

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3-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM BOTTOM4-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM TOPON THE JUJI JIME SERIES, APPLICANT MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE 3 BASIC HAND POSITIONS FOR APPLYING THE STRANGLE. 1-NAMI (NORMAL) POSITION. 2-GYAKU (REVERSE) POSITION. 3-KATA (HALF AND HALF OR CROSSED) POSITION.5-OKURI ERI JIME/SLIDING LAPEL CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)6-KATA HA JIME/SINGLE WING CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)8-SANKAKU JIME /TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM FRONT OFF BUTTOCKS)

SANKYU (3rd Class Brown Belt)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SANKYU1-APPLICANT MUST BE A MINIMUM AGE OF 14 YEARS OLD.2-APPLICANT MUST HAVE EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES, WORKOUTS, CLINICS AND SEMINARS IS REQUIRED.3-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A FUNCTIONAL, WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY USED IN JUDO.4-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A WORKING, FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY OF KODOKAN JUDO.5-APPLICANT MUST BE CURRENTLY CERTIFIED OR ACCREDITED IN CPR WITH A VALID, RECOGNIZED AGENCY.6-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A MINIMUM TIME IN GRADE AS YONKYU OF ONE (1) YEAR. (THIS IS A MINIMUM-NOT STANDARD TIME IN GRADE.)7-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE SKILLFUL JUDO IN BOTH STANDING AND GROUNDFIGHTING DURING RANDORI.8-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS OR WIN THE PROMOTION BY BATSUGAN (SEE EXPLANATION BELOW).9-APPLICANT MUST KNOW BOTH THE JAPANESE AND ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY FOR ALL THE TECHNIQUES HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE AS WELL AS KNOW THE REQUIRED JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY AS USED IN JUDO AND LISTED IN THIS SYLLABUS.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS SINCE HIS LAST PROMOTION TO YONKYU. PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS SINCE HIS LAST PROMOTION TO YONYU. PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.1 POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK OR OPPONENT OF LESSER RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.½ POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF NO MORE THAN TWO (2) RANKS LOWER THAN APPLICANT.2-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 5 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT BY IPPON VICTORIES (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE SANKYU). 3-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 7 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER BELT RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE SANKYU).TIME IN GRADE SCALE10 promotion points earned 1 years’ time in grade as Yonkyu7 promotion points earned 1 ½ years’ time in grade as Yonkyu5 promotion points earned 2 years’ time in grade as Yonkyu3 promotion points earned 2 ½ years’ time in grade as Yonkyu2 or less promotion points earned 3 years’ time in grade as Yonkyu

NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)GOALS-EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF THROWING TECHNIQUES. APPLICANT MUST HAVE A GOOD, FUNCTIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND ABILITY AT GRIP FIGHTING AND DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE, FUNCTIONAL AND REALISTIC GRIPPING SKILLS WHEN DEMONSTRATING THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES LISTED.

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AND UNDERSTAND CONCEPT OF:KUZUSHI/UNBALANCETSUKURI/FIT INKAKE/EXECUTE TECHNIQUE

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DEMONSTRATON OF NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)

1-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI IKKYO.2-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI NIKYO.3-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI SANKYO.4-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (3) TECHNIQUIES FROM THE DAI YONKYO.5-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (3) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI GOKYO.6-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (3) TECHNIQUES FROM THE HABUKARETA WAZA.7-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (3) TECHNIQUES FROM THE SHINMEISHO NO WAZA.

RENRAKU WAZA/ CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TECHNIQUESGOAL-DEMONSTRATE A REALISTIC CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION OF ONE THROWING SKILL TO ANOTHER. 1-DEMONSTRATE A FOOT THROW TO ANY OTHER THROW.2-DEMONSTRATE A FORWARD THROW TO ANY OTHER THROW.

RENRAKU WAZA/ CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TRANSITION FROM STANDING TO GROUNDFIGHTING TECHNIQUESGOAL-DEMONSTRATE REALISTIC TRANSITION FROM A THROW TO GROUNDFIGHTING.1-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY SHIME WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA.4-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA.5-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY SHIME WAZA.

RENRAKU WAZA/CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TECHNIQUES FROM ONE GROUNDFIGHTING SKILL TO ANOTHER GROUNDFIGHTING SKILLGOAL-DEMONSTRATE HOW TO LINK ONE GROUNDFIGHTING SKILL TO ANOTHER, KEEPING CONTROL OF OPPONENT.1-DEMONSTRATE MUNE GATAME TO ANY OTHER OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY OTHER OSAEKOMI WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE A REALISTIC AND FUNCTIONAL CONTINUATION OF 3 OR MORE OSAEKOMI WAZA.4-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA (PIN TO ARMLOCK).4-DEMONSTRATE ANY KANSETSU WAZA TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA (ARMLOCK TO PIN).5-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY SHIME WAZA (PIN TO CHOKE).6-DEMONSTRATE ANY SHIME WAZA TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA (CHOKE TO PIN).7-DEMONSTRATE ANY KANSETSU WAZA TO ANY SHIME WAZA (ARMLOCK TO CHOKE).8-DEMONSTRATE ANY SHIME WAZA TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA (CHOKE TO ARMLOCK).

FUSEGI/DEFENSE AND KAESHI WAZA/COUNTER TECHNIQUES FOR NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)GOAL-DEMONSTRATE REALISTIC DEFENSIVE SKILLS AND COUNTER ATTACKS.1-DEMONSTRATE HIP BLOCK AND CUT-AWAY AGAINST ANY THROW (TAISABAKI).2-DEMONSTRATE HOP-AROUND DEFENSE AGAINST ANY THROW (TAISABAKI).

KATAME WAZA (GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES)THE KATAME WAZA OF KODOKAN JUDO ARE THE GROUNDFIGHTING OR GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS.

OSAEKOMI WAZA/IMMOBILIZATION (HOLDING OR PINNING) TECHNIQUESGOALS-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO HOLD OPPONENT TO THE MAT. BODY POSITION, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN A GOOD BASE ARE IMPORTANT.

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.1-MUNE GATAME/CHEST HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)2-KESA GATAME/SCARF HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)3-KATA GATAME/SHOULDER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)4-YOKOSHIHO GATAME/SIDE 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)5-KAMISHIHO GATAME/UPPER 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)6-TATESHIHO GATAME/VERTICAL 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) (AND NOGARE KATA) ESCAPE FORM

GENERAL NEWAZA SKILLSGENERAL SKILLS AT NEWAZA/GROUNDFIGHTING POSITION, BREAKDOWNS, TURNOVERS, OFFENSE AND DEFENSE WHEN OPPONENT IS POSITIONED ON HANDS AND KNEES, PRONE (0R LYING ON THE FRONT) OR SUPINE (POSITIONED ON THE BUTTOCKS OR BACKSIDE).

GOALS-STUDENT MUST POSSESS EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL ABILITY AT CONTROLLING OPPONENT’S POSITION TO APPLY PINS OR SUBMISSION TECHNIQUES. DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENT ABILITY AT LEG CONTROL, HIP CONTRAL AND HAND CONTROL AND HOW THESE SKILLS CONTROL AN OPPONENT. EFFECTIVE JUDO (IN THIS CASE, GROUNDFIGHTING) IS A SERIES OF CONTROLLING POSITIONS THAT ULTIMATELY LEADS TO DEFEATING HIM.IMPORTANT- (WHEN DEMONSTRATING ALL BREAKDOWNS, GUARD PASSES OR GUARD SWEEPS, APPLICANT MUST IMMEDIATELY AND EFFECTIVELY MOVE INTO ANY PIN, CHOKE OR ARMLOCK OF HIS CHOICE.)

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DEMONSTRATION OF BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS WHEN OPPONENT IS ON ALL FOURS OR PRONE AND LYING FLAT ON FRONT1-DEMONSTRATE SEVEN (7) BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS TO PLACE OPPONENT ON HIS/HER BACK FOR AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

APPLICANT IS POSITIONED ON HIS/HER BUTTOCKS OR BACKSIDE IN A SUPINE POSITION (NEWAZA OR “GUARD”) 1-DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST SEVEN (7) METHODS OF SWEEPING, ROLLING OR TURNING OPPONENT OVER OR ONTO HIS/HER BACK TO CONTROL FOR AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

IF APPLICANT IS POSITIONED BETWEEN HIS/HER OPPONENT’S LEGS WHO IS IN A POSITION SEATED ON HIS.HER BUTTOCKS OR BACK (NEWAZA OR COMMONLY CALLED THE “GUARD”).1-DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST FIVE (5) METHODS TO CONTROL OPPONENT’S LEG(S) TO GET PAST HIS/HER LEGS OR GUARD TO INITIATE OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

KANSETSU WAZA/JOINT OR ARMLOCK TECHNIQUESGOALS-ABILITY OF APPLICANT TO PERFORM ARMLOCKS IN A FUNCTIONAL WAY. HAVE EXCELLENT SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLLS AND SET UPS FOR A VARIETY OF ARMLOCKS. APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM GOOD SKILL AT ARMLOCK DEFENSES. EXCELLENT SKILL AT LEVERS AND PRYING ARM FREE TO APPLY JUJI GATAME.

1-UDEHISHIGI JUJI GATAME (JUJI GATAME)/CROSS-BODY ARMLOCK APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE FOUR (4) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF JUJI GATAME.2-UDE GARAMI/ARM ENTANGLEMENT (BENT ARMLOCK)A-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “UP” POSITION.B-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “DOWN” POSITION.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GARAMI.3-WAKI GATAME/ARMPIT LOCKAPPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF WAKI GATAME.4-UDE GATAME/ARM LOCK (STRAIGHT ARMLOCK)1-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC FIGURE-4 VARIATION.2-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC BOTH HANDS ON ELBOWS VARIATION. APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GATAME.

APPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE AT LEAST ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (DEFENSE FORM) FOR EACH OF THE FOUR CORE KANSETSU WAZA OF JUJI GATAME, UDE GARAMI, WAKI GATAME AND UDE GATAME.

SHIME WAZA/STRANGLING AND CHOKING TECHNIQUES GOAL-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL IN STRANGLES AND CHOKES, KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY WHEN USING CHOKES AND ABILITY TO USE POSITION TO SET UP THE STRANGLE OR CHOKE.

APPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE THE FOLLOWING SHIME WAZA AND AT LEAST ONE (1) FUNCTIONAL VARIATION OF EACH.1-HADAKA JIME/NAKED CHOKE (SQUARE GRIP)2-HADAKA JIME/FIGURE 4 VERSION NAKED STRANGLE3-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM BOTTOM4-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM TOPON THE JUJI JIME SERIES, APPLICANT MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE 3 BASIC HAND POSITIONS FOR APPLYING THE STRANGLE. 1-NAMI (NORMAL) POSITION. 2-GYAKU (REVERSE) POSITION. 3-KATA (HALF AND HALF OR CROSSED) POSITION.5-OKURI ERI JIME/SLIDING LAPEL CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)6-KATA HA JIME/SINGLE WING CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)7-KATA JIME/SHOULDER CHOKE8-SANKAKU JIME /TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM FRONT OFF BUTTOCKS)APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORMS) AGAINST ANY TWO SHIME WAZA OF HIS/HER CHOICE.

NIKYU (2nd Class Brown Belt)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NIKYU1-APPLICANT MUST BE A MINIMUM AGE OF 14 YEARS OLD.2-APPLICANT MUST HAVE EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES, WORKOUTS, CLINICS AND SEMINARS IS REQUIRED.3-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A FUNCTIONAL, WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY USED IN JUDO.4-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A WORKING, FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY OF KODOKAN JUDO.5-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A MINIMUM TIME IN GRADE AS SANKKYU OF ONE (1) YEAR. (THIS IS A MINIMUM-NOT STANDARD TIME IN GRADE.)6-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE SKILLFUL JUDO IN BOTH STANDING AND GROUNDFIGHTING DURING RANDORI.

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7-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS OR WIN THE PROMOTION BY BATSUGAN (SEE EXPLANATION BELOW).8-APPLICANT MUST KNOW BOTH THE JAPANESE AND ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY FOR ALL THE TECHNIQUES HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE AS WELL AS KNOW THE REQUIRED JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY AS USED IN JUDO AND LISTED IN THIS SYLLABUS.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS SINCE HIS LAST PROMOTION TO YONKYU. PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS SINCE HIS LAST PROMOTION TO YONYU. PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.1 POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK OR OPPONENT OF LESSER RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.½ POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF NO MORE THAN TWO (2) RANKS LOWER THAN APPLICANT.2-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 5 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT BY IPPON VICTORIES (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE NIKYU). 3-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 7 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER BELT RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE NIKYU).TIME IN GRADE SCALE10 promotion points earned 1 years’ time in grade as Sankyu7 promotion points earned 1 ½ years’ time in grade as Sankyu5 promotion points earned 2 years’ time in grade as Sankyu3 promotion points earned 2 ½ years’ time in grade as Sankyu2 or less promotion points earned 3 years’ time in grade as Sankyu

NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)GOALS-EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF THROWING TECHNIQUES. APPLICANT MUST HAVE A GOOD, FUNCTIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND ABILITY AT GRIP FIGHTING AND DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE, FUNCTIONAL AND REALISTIC GRIPPING SKILLS WHEN DEMONSTRATING THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES LISTED.

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AND UNDERSTAND CONCEPT OF:KUZUSHI/UNBALANCETSUKURI/FIT INKAKE/EXECUTE TECHNIQUE

DEMONSTRATON OF NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)1-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI IKKYO.2-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI NIKYO.3-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI SANKYO.4-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (4) TECHNIQUIES FROM THE DAI YONKYO.5-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (4) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI GOKYO.6-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (4) TECHNIQUES FROM THE HABUKARETA WAZA.7-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (4) TECHNIQUES FROM THE SHINMEISHO NO WAZA.

RENRAKU WAZA/ CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TECHNIQUESGOAL-DEMONSTRATE A REALISTIC CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION OF ONE THROWING SKILL TO ANOTHER. 1-DEMONSTRATE A FOOT THROW TO ANY OTHER THROW.2-DEMONSTRATE A FORWARD THROW TO ANY OTHER THROW.

RENRAKU WAZA/ CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TRANSITION FROM STANDING TO GROUNDFIGHTING TECHNIQUESGOAL-DEMONSTRATE REALISTIC TRANSITION FROM A THROW TO GROUNDFIGHTING.1-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY SHIME WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA.4-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA.5-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY SHIME WAZA.

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RENRAKU WAZA/CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TECHNIQUES FROM ONE GROUNDFIGHTING SKILL TO ANOTHER GROUNDFIGHTING SKILLGOAL-DEMONSTRATE HOW TO LINK ONE GROUNDFIGHTING SKILL TO ANOTHER, KEEPING CONTROL OF OPPONENT.1-DEMONSTRATE MUNE GATAME TO ANY OTHER OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY OTHER OSAEKOMI WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE A REALISTIC AND FUNCTIONAL CONTINUATION OF 3 OR MORE OSAEKOMI WAZA.4-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA (PIN TO ARMLOCK).4-DEMONSTRATE ANY KANSETSU WAZA TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA (ARMLOCK TO PIN).5-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY SHIME WAZA (PIN TO CHOKE).6-DEMONSTRATE ANY SHIME WAZA TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA (CHOKE TO PIN).7-DEMONSTRATE ANY KANSETSU WAZA TO ANY SHIME WAZA (ARMLOCK TO CHOKE).8-DEMONSTRATE ANY SHIME WAZA TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA (CHOKE TO ARMLOCK).

FUSEGI/DEFENSE AND KAESHI WAZA/COUNTER TECHNIQUES FOR NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)GOAL-DEMONSTRATE REALISTIC DEFENSIVE SKILLS AND COUNTER ATTACKS.1-DEMONSTRATE HIP BLOCK AND CUT-AWAY AGAINST ANY THROW (TAISABAKI).2-DEMONSTRATE HOP-AROUND DEFENSE AGAINST ANY THROW (TAISABAKI).3-DEMONSTRATE HOW TO BLOCK FORWARD THROW AND USE A KAESHI WAZA (COUNTER ATTACK).

KATAME WAZA (GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES)THE KATAME WAZA OF KODOKAN JUDO ARE THE GROUNDFIGHTING OR GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS.

OSAEKOMI WAZA/IMMOBILIZATION (HOLDING OR PINNING) TECHNIQUESGOALS-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO HOLD OPPONENT TO THE MAT. BODY POSITION, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN A GOOD BASE ARE IMPORTANT.

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.1-MUNE GATAME/CHEST HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)2-KESA GATAME/SCARF HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)3-KATA GATAME/SHOULDER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)4-YOKOSHIHO GATAME/SIDE 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)5-KAMISHIHO GATAME/UPPER 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)6-TATESHIHO GATAME/VERTICAL 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) (AND NOGARE KATA) ESCAPE FORM

GENERAL NEWAZA SKILLSGENERAL SKILLS AT NEWAZA/GROUNDFIGHTING POSITION, BREAKDOWNS, TURNOVERS, OFFENSE AND DEFENSE WHEN OPPONENT IS POSITIONED ON HANDS AND KNEES, PRONE (0R LYING ON THE FRONT) OR SUPINE (POSITIONED ON THE BUTTOCKS OR BACKSIDE).

GOALS-STUDENT MUST POSSESS EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL ABILITY AT CONTROLLING OPPONENT’S POSITION TO APPLY PINS OR SUBMISSION TECHNIQUES. DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENT ABILITY AT LEG CONTROL, HIP CONTRAL AND HAND CONTROL AND HOW THESE SKILLS CONTROL AN OPPONENT. EFFECTIVE JUDO (IN THIS CASE, GROUNDFIGHTING) IS A SERIES OF CONTROLLING POSITIONS THAT ULTIMATELY LEADS TO DEFEATING HIM.IMPORTANT- (WHEN DEMONSTRATING ALL BREAKDOWNS, GUARD PASSES OR GUARD SWEEPS, APPLICANT MUST IMMEDIATELY AND EFFECTIVELY MOVE INTO ANY PIN, CHOKE OR ARMLOCK OF HIS CHOICE.)

DEMONSTRATION OF BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS WHEN OPPONENT IS ON ALL FOURS OR PRONE AND LYING FLAT ON FRONT1-DEMONSTRATE FIVE (5) BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS TO PLACE OPPONENT ON HIS/HER BACK FOR AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

APPLICANT IS POSITIONED ON HIS/HER BUTTOCKS OR BACKSIDE IN A SUPINE POSITION (NEWAZA OR “GUARD”) 1-DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST FIVE (5) METHODS OF SWEEPING, ROLLING OR TURNING OPPONENT OVER OR ONTO HIS/HER BACK TO CONTROL FOR AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

IF APPLICANT IS POSITIONED BETWEEN HIS/HER OPPONENT’S LEGS WHO IS IN A POSITION SEATED ON HIS.HER BUTTOCKS OR BACK (NEWAZA OR COMMONLY CALLED THE “GUARD”).1-DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST FIVE (5) METHODS TO CONTROL OPPONENT’S LEG(S) TO GET PAST HIS/HER LEGS OR GUARD TO INITIATE OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

KANSETSU WAZA/JOINT OR ARMLOCK TECHNIQUESGOALS-ABILITY OF APPLICANT TO PERFORM ARMLOCKS IN A FUNCTIONAL WAY. HAVE EXCELLENT SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLLS AND SET UPS FOR A VARIETY OF ARMLOCKS. APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM GOOD SKILL AT ARMLOCK DEFENSES. EXCELLENT SKILL AT LEVERS AND PRYING ARM FREE TO APPLY JUJI GATAME.

1-UDEHISHIGI JUJI GATAME (JUJI GATAME)/CROSS-BODY ARMLOCK APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE FOUR (4) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF JUJI GATAME.2-UDE GARAMI/ARM ENTANGLEMENT (BENT ARMLOCK)A-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “UP” POSITION.

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B-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “DOWN” POSITION.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GARAMI.3-WAKI GATAME/ARMPIT LOCKAPPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF WAKI GATAME.4-UDE GATAME/ARM LOCK (STRAIGHT ARMLOCK)1-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC FIGURE-4 VARIATION.2-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC BOTH HANDS ON ELBOWS VARIATION. APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GATAME.

APPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE AT LEAST ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (DEFENSE FORM) FOR EACH OF THE FOUR CORE KANSETSU WAZA OF JUJI GATAME, UDE GARAMI, WAKI GATAME AND UDE GATAME.

SHIME WAZA/STRANGLING AND CHOKING TECHNIQUES GOAL-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL IN STRANGLES AND CHOKES, KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY WHEN USING CHOKES AND ABILITY TO USE POSITION TO SET UP THE STRANGLE OR CHOKE.

APPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE THE FOLLOWING SHIME WAZA AND AT LEAST ONE (1) FUNCTIONAL VARIATION OF EACH.1-HADAKA JIME/NAKED CHOKE (SQUARE GRIP)2-HADAKA JIME/FIGURE 4 VERSION NAKED STRANGLE3-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM BOTTOM4-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM TOPON THE JUJI JIME SERIES, APPLICANT MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE 3 BASIC HAND POSITIONS FOR APPLYING THE STRANGLE. 1-NAMI (NORMAL) POSITION. 2-GYAKU (REVERSE) POSITION. 3-KATA (HALF AND HALF OR CROSSED) POSITION.5-OKURI ERI JIME/SLIDING LAPEL CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)6-KATA HA JIME/SINGLE WING CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)7-KATA JIME/SHOULDER CHOKE8-SANKAKU JIME /TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM FRONT OFF BUTTOCKS)APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORMS) AGAINST ANY TWO SHIME WAZA OF HIS/HER CHOICE.

IKKYU (1st Class Brown Belt)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR IKKYU1-APPLICANT MUST BE A MINIMUM AGE OF 14 YEARS OLD.2-APPLICANT MUST HAVE EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES, WORKOUTS, CLINICS AND SEMINARS IS REQUIRED.3-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A FUNCTIONAL, WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY USED IN JUDO.4-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A WORKING, FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY OF KODOKAN JUDO.5-APPLICANT MUST BE CURRENTLY CERTIFIED OR ACCREDITED IN CPR WITH A VALID, RECOGNIZED AGENCY.6-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A MINIMUM TIME IN GRADE AS YONKYU OF ONE (1) YEAR. (THIS IS A MINIMUM-NOT STANDARD TIME IN GRADE.)7-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE SKILLFUL JUDO IN BOTH STANDING AND GROUNDFIGHTING DURING RANDORI.8-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS OR WIN THE PROMOTION BY BATSUGAN (SEE EXPLANATION BELOW).9-APPLICANT MUST KNOW BOTH THE JAPANESE AND ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY FOR ALL THE TECHNIQUES HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE AS WELL AS KNOW THE REQUIRED JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY AS USED IN JUDO AND LISTED IN THIS SYLLABUS.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS SINCE HIS LAST PROMOTION TO YONKYU. PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS SINCE HIS LAST PROMOTION TO YONYU. PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.1 POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK OR OPPONENT OF LESSER RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.½ POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF NO MORE THAN TWO (2) RANKS LOWER THAN APPLICANT.2-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 5 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT BY IPPON VICTORIES (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE IKKYU).

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3-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 7 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER BELT RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE IKKYU).TIME IN GRADE SCALE10 promotion points earned 1 years’ time in grade as Nikyu7 promotion points earned 1 ½ years’ time in grade as Nikyu5 promotion points earned 2 years’ time in grade as Nikyu3 promotion points earned 2 ½ years’ time in grade as Nikyu2 or less promotion points earned 3 years’ time in grade as Nikyu

NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)GOALS-EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF THROWING TECHNIQUES. APPLICANT MUST HAVE A GOOD, FUNCTIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND ABILITY AT GRIP FIGHTING AND DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE, FUNCTIONAL AND REALISTIC GRIPPING SKILLS WHEN DEMONSTRATING THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES LISTED.

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AND UNDERSTAND CONCEPT OF:KUZUSHI/UNBALANCETSUKURI/FIT INKAKE/EXECUTE TECHNIQUE

DEMONSTRATON OF NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)

1-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI IKKYO.2-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI NIKYO.3-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI SANKYO.4-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (5) TECHNIQUIES FROM THE DAI YONKYO.5-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI GOKYO.6-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE HABUKARETA WAZA.7-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE SHINMEISHO NO WAZA.

RENRAKU WAZA/ CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TECHNIQUESGOAL-DEMONSTRATE A REALISTIC CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION OF ONE THROWING SKILL TO ANOTHER. 1-DEMONSTRATE A FOOT THROW TO ANY OTHER THROW.2-DEMONSTRATE A FORWARD THROW TO ANY OTHER THROW.

RENRAKU WAZA/ CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TRANSITION FROM STANDING TO GROUNDFIGHTING TECHNIQUESGOAL-DEMONSTRATE REALISTIC TRANSITION FROM A THROW TO GROUNDFIGHTING.1-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY SHIME WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA.4-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA.5-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY SHIME WAZA.

RENRAKU WAZA/CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TECHNIQUES FROM ONE GROUNDFIGHTING SKILL TO ANOTHER GROUNDFIGHTING SKILLGOAL-DEMONSTRATE HOW TO LINK ONE GROUNDFIGHTING SKILL TO ANOTHER, KEEPING CONTROL OF OPPONENT.1-DEMONSTRATE MUNE GATAME TO ANY OTHER OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY OTHER OSAEKOMI WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE A REALISTIC AND FUNCTIONAL CONTINUATION OF 3 OR MORE OSAEKOMI WAZA.4-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA (PIN TO ARMLOCK).4-DEMONSTRATE ANY KANSETSU WAZA TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA (ARMLOCK TO PIN).5-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY SHIME WAZA (PIN TO CHOKE).6-DEMONSTRATE ANY SHIME WAZA TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA (CHOKE TO PIN).7-DEMONSTRATE ANY KANSETSU WAZA TO ANY SHIME WAZA (ARMLOCK TO CHOKE).8-DEMONSTRATE ANY SHIME WAZA TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA (CHOKE TO ARMLOCK).

FUSEGI/DEFENSE AND KAESHI WAZA/COUNTER TECHNIQUES FOR NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)GOAL-DEMONSTRATE REALISTIC DEFENSIVE SKILLS AND COUNTER ATTACKS.1-DEMONSTRATE HIP BLOCK AND CUT-AWAY AGAINST ANY THROW (TAISABAKI).2-DEMONSTRATE HOP-AROUND DEFENSE AGAINST ANY THROW (TAISABAKI).3-DEMONSTRATE HOW TO BLOCK FORWARD THROW AND USE A KAESHI WAZA (COUNTER ATTACK).4-DEMONSTRATE “SUKASHI” AVOIDANCE OF A FORWARD THROW AND COUNTER ATTACK.

KATAME WAZA (GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES)THE KATAME WAZA OF KODOKAN JUDO ARE THE GROUNDFIGHTING OR GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS.

OSAEKOMI WAZA/IMMOBILIZATION (HOLDING OR PINNING) TECHNIQUES

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GOALS-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO HOLD OPPONENT TO THE MAT. BODY POSITION, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN A GOOD BASE ARE IMPORTANT.

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.1-MUNE GATAME/CHEST HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)2-KESA GATAME/SCARF HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)3-KATA GATAME/SHOULDER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)4-YOKOSHIHO GATAME/SIDE 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)5-KAMISHIHO GATAME/UPPER 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)6-TATESHIHO GATAME/VERTICAL 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) (AND NOGARE KATA) ESCAPE FORM

GENERAL NEWAZA SKILLSGENERAL SKILLS AT NEWAZA/GROUNDFIGHTING POSITION, BREAKDOWNS, TURNOVERS, OFFENSE AND DEFENSE WHEN OPPONENT IS POSITIONED ON HANDS AND KNEES, PRONE (0R LYING ON THE FRONT) OR SUPINE (POSITIONED ON THE BUTTOCKS OR BACKSIDE).

GOALS-STUDENT MUST POSSESS EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL ABILITY AT CONTROLLING OPPONENT’S POSITION TO APPLY PINS OR SUBMISSION TECHNIQUES. DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENT ABILITY AT LEG CONTROL, HIP CONTRAL AND HAND CONTROL AND HOW THESE SKILLS CONTROL AN OPPONENT. EFFECTIVE JUDO (IN THIS CASE, GROUNDFIGHTING) IS A SERIES OF CONTROLLING POSITIONS THAT ULTIMATELY LEADS TO DEFEATING HIM.IMPORTANT- (WHEN DEMONSTRATING ALL BREAKDOWNS, GUARD PASSES OR GUARD SWEEPS, APPLICANT MUST IMMEDIATELY AND EFFECTIVELY MOVE INTO ANY PIN, CHOKE OR ARMLOCK OF HIS CHOICE.)

DEMONSTRATION OF BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS WHEN OPPONENT IS ON ALL FOURS OR PRONE AND LYING FLAT ON FRONT1-DEMONSTRATE SEVEN (7) BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS TO PLACE OPPONENT ON HIS/HER BACK FOR AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

APPLICANT IS POSITIONED ON HIS/HER BUTTOCKS OR BACKSIDE IN A SUPINE POSITION (NEWAZA OR “GUARD”) 1-DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST SEVEN (7) METHODS OF SWEEPING, ROLLING OR TURNING OPPONENT OVER OR ONTO HIS/HER BACK TO CONTROL FOR AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

IF APPLICANT IS POSITIONED BETWEEN HIS/HER OPPONENT’S LEGS WHO IS IN A POSITION SEATED ON HIS.HER BUTTOCKS OR BACK (NEWAZA OR COMMONLY CALLED THE “GUARD”).1-DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST FIVE (5) METHODS TO CONTROL OPPONENT’S LEG(S) TO GET PAST HIS/HER LEGS OR GUARD TO INITIATE OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

KANSETSU WAZA/JOINT OR ARMLOCK TECHNIQUESGOALS-ABILITY OF APPLICANT TO PERFORM ARMLOCKS IN A FUNCTIONAL WAY. HAVE EXCELLENT SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLLS AND SET UPS FOR A VARIETY OF ARMLOCKS. APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM GOOD SKILL AT ARMLOCK DEFENSES. EXCELLENT SKILL AT LEVERS AND PRYING ARM FREE TO APPLY JUJI GATAME.

1-UDEHISHIGI JUJI GATAME (JUJI GATAME)/CROSS-BODY ARMLOCK APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE FOUR (4) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF JUJI GATAME.2-UDE GARAMI/ARM ENTANGLEMENT (BENT ARMLOCK)A-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “UP” POSITION.B-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “DOWN” POSITION.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GARAMI.3-WAKI GATAME/ARMPIT LOCKAPPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF WAKI GATAME.4-UDE GATAME/ARM LOCK (STRAIGHT ARMLOCK)1-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC FIGURE-4 VARIATION.2-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC BOTH HANDS ON ELBOWS VARIATION. APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GATAME.

APPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE AT LEAST ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (DEFENSE FORM) FOR EACH OF THE FOUR CORE KANSETSU WAZA OF JUJI GATAME, UDE GARAMI, WAKI GATAME AND UDE GATAME.

SHIME WAZA/STRANGLING AND CHOKING TECHNIQUES GOAL-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL IN STRANGLES AND CHOKES, KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY WHEN USING CHOKES AND ABILITY TO USE POSITION TO SET UP THE STRANGLE OR CHOKE.

APPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE THE FOLLOWING SHIME WAZA AND AT LEAST ONE (1) FUNCTIONAL VARIATION OF EACH.1-HADAKA JIME/NAKED CHOKE (SQUARE GRIP)2-HADAKA JIME/FIGURE 4 VERSION NAKED STRANGLE3-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM BOTTOM4-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM TOP

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ON THE JUJI JIME SERIES, APPLICANT MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE 3 BASIC HAND POSITIONS FOR APPLYING THE STRANGLE. 1-NAMI (NORMAL) POSITION. 2-GYAKU (REVERSE) POSITION. 3-KATA (HALF AND HALF OR CROSSED) POSITION.5-OKURI ERI JIME/SLIDING LAPEL CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)6-KATA HA JIME/SINGLE WING CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)7-KATA JIME/SHOULDER CHOKE8-SANKAKU JIME /TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM FRONT OFF BUTTOCKS)

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORMS) AGAINST ANY TWO SHIME WAZA OF HIS/HER CHOICE.

JUDO BLACK BELT ASSOCIATION YUDANSHA (BLACK BELT) SYLLABUS

SHODAN (1st Grade Black Belt) Earning a black belt in judo is similar to earning a bachelor’s degree from a university. This Shodan Syllabus is designed so that the person who earns the rank of Shodan has a solid foundation and can further his skills and abilities in judo. Shodan means “Initial Grade, Step or Level” and this syllabus reflects that. It normally takes anywhere from 4 (at a minimum) to 6 years of hard work to achieve the rank of Shodan. When earning the rank of Shodan, one is a “Yudansha” or “graded” judoka and is entitled to wear the black belt. Anyone who has not achieved the rank of Shodan is considered a “Mudansha” or “ungraded” judoka. As stated before, one should consider earning the Shodan as the same as earning a bachelor’s degree from a university. In a judo sense, advancing through the black belt ranks is equivalent to further advancing one’s education in a college or university.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHODAN1-APPLICANT MUST BE A MINIMUM AGE OF 16 YEARS OLD.2-APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT AAU MEMBER AND PASS THE AAU BACKGROUND CHECK.3-APPLICANT MUST HAVE EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES, WORKOUTS, CLINICS AND SEMINARS IS REQUIRED.4-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A FUNCTIONAL, WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY USED IN JUDO.5-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A WORKING, FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY OF KODOKAN JUDO.6-APPLICANT MUST BE CURRENTLY CERTIFIED OR ACCREDITED IN CPR WITH A VALID, RECOGNIZED AGENCY.7-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A MINIMUM TIME IN GRADE AS IKKYU OF ONE (1) YEAR. (THIS IS A MINIMUM-NOT STANDARD TIME IN GRADE.)8-APPLICANT MUST ASSIST A SENIOR COACH IN TEACHING OR COACHING DUTIES.9-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE SKILLFUL JUDO IN BOTH STANDING AND GROUNDFIGHTING DURING RANDORI.10-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS OR WIN THE PROMOTION BY BATSUGAN (SEE EXPLANATION BELOW).11-IF THE APPLICANT IS NOT A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST HAVE ACTIVELY TRAINED AS A JUDO REFEREE AND HAVE EARNED A REFEREE’S ACCREDITATION IN THE AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION (AAU) OR OTHER VALID ORGANIZATION.12-APPLICANT MUST KNOW BOTH THE JAPANESE AND ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY FOR ALL THE TECHNIQUES HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE AS WELL AS KNOW THE REQUIRED JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY AS USED IN JUDO AND LISTED IN THIS SYLLABUS.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS SINCE HIS LAST PROMOTION TO IKKYU. PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.1 POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK OR OPPONENT OF LESSER RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.½ POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF NO MORE THAN TWO (2) RANKS LOWER THAN APPLICANT.2-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 5 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT BY IPPON VICTORIES (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE SHODAN). 3-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 7 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER BELT RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE SHODAN).TIME IN GRADE SCALE10 promotion points earned 1 years’ time in grade as Ikkyu7 promotion points earned 2 years’ time in grade as Ikkyu5 promotion points earned 3 years’ time in grade as Ikkyu3 promotion points earned 4 years’ time in grade as Ikkyu2 or less promotion points earned 5 years’ time in grade as Ikkyu

IMPORTANT: 1-IT IS ESSENTIAL AND FUNDAMENTALLY IMPORTANT THAT WHEN DEMONSTRATING ALL TECHNICAL SKILLS FOR ANY AND ALL RANK PROMOTIONS, THE APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE ALL TECHNIQUES IN A FUNCTIONAL, REALISTIC AND DYNAMIC MANNER, AND WHEN APPLICABLE (AS, FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE DEMONSTRATION OF THROWING TECHNIQUES) IN A MOVING AND REALISTIC MANNER.

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2-BASED ON A SCALE OF 1 (BEING THE LOWEST) UP TO AND INCLUDING 10 (BEING THE BEST), THE APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE A SKILL LEVEL OF AT LEAST A “7.” THIS IS IF THE APPLICANT IS TAKING A TEST AND BEING EXAMINED BY SENIOR COACHES FOR RANK PROMOTION, BUT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE APPLICANT TO DEMONSTRATE THIS LEVEL OF SKILL ON A REGULAR BASIS.

NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)GOALS-EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF THROWING TECHNIQUES. APPLICANT MUST HAVE A GOOD, FUNCTIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND ABILITY AT GRIP FIGHTING AND DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE, FUNCTIONAL AND REALISTIC GRIPPING SKILLS WHEN DEMONSTRATING THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES LISTED.

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AND UNDERSTAND CONCEPT OF:KUZUSHI/UNBALANCETSUKURI/FIT INKAKE/EXECUTE TECHNIQUE

DEMONSTRATON OF NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)

1-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES EIGHT (8) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI IKKYO.2-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES EIGHT (8) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI NIKYO.3-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES EIGHT (8) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI SANKYO.4-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (5) TECHNIQUIES FROM THE DAI YONKYO.5-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES THREE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI GOKYO.6-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE HABUKARETA WAZA.7-APPLICANT SELECTS AND DEMONSTRATES FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES FROM THE SHINMEISHO NO WAZA.

RENRAKU WAZA/ CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TECHNIQUESGOAL-DEMONSTRATE A REALISTIC CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION OF ONE THROWING SKILL TO ANOTHER. 1-DEMONSTRATE A FOOT THROW TO ANY OTHER THROW.2-DEMONSTRATE A FORWARD THROW TO ANY OTHER THROW.

RENRAKU WAZA/ CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TRANSITION FROM STANDING TO GROUNDFIGHTING TECHNIQUESGOAL-DEMONSTRATE REALISTIC TRANSITION FROM A THROW TO GROUNDFIGHTING.1-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE ANY FORWARD THROW TO ANY SHIME WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA.4-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA.5-DEMONSTRATE ANY REAR THROW OR FOOT SWEEP TO ANY SHIME WAZA.

RENRAKU WAZA/CONTINUATION OR COMBINATION TECHNIQUES FROM ONE GROUNDFIGHTING SKILL TO ANOTHER GROUNDFIGHTING SKILLGOAL-DEMONSTRATE HOW TO LINK ONE GROUNDFIGHTING SKILL TO ANOTHER, KEEPING CONTROL OF OPPONENT.1-DEMONSTRATE MUNE GATAME TO ANY OTHER OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY OTHER OSAEKOMI WAZA.3-DEMONSTRATE A REALISTIC AND FUNCTIONAL CONTINUATION OF 3 OR MORE OSAEKOMI WAZA.4-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA (PIN TO ARMLOCK).4-DEMONSTRATE ANY KANSETSU WAZA TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA (ARMLOCK TO PIN).5-DEMONSTRATE ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA TO ANY SHIME WAZA (PIN TO CHOKE).6-DEMONSTRATE ANY SHIME WAZA TO ANY OSAEKOMI WAZA (CHOKE TO PIN).7-DEMONSTRATE ANY KANSETSU WAZA TO ANY SHIME WAZA (ARMLOCK TO CHOKE).8-DEMONSTRATE ANY SHIME WAZA TO ANY KANSETSU WAZA (CHOKE TO ARMLOCK).

FUSEGI/DEFENSE AND KAESHI WAZA/COUNTER TECHNIQUES FOR NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)GOAL-DEMONSTRATE REALISTIC DEFENSIVE SKILLS AND COUNTER ATTACKS.1-DEMONSTRATE HIP BLOCK AND CUT-AWAY AGAINST ANY THROW (TAISABAKI).2-DEMONSTRATE HOP-AROUND DEFENSE AGAINST ANY THROW (TAISABAKI).3-DEMONSTRATE HOW TO BLOCK FORWARD THROW AND USE A KAESHI WAZA (COUNTER ATTACK).4-DEMONSTRATE “SUKASHI” AVOIDANCE OF A FORWARD THROW AND COUNTER ATTACK.

KATAME WAZA (GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES)THE KATAME WAZA OF KODOKAN JUDO ARE THE GROUNDFIGHTING OR GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS.

OSAEKOMI WAZA/IMMOBILIZATION (HOLDING OR PINNING) TECHNIQUESGOALS-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO HOLD OPPONENT TO THE MAT. BODY POSITION, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN A GOOD BASE ARE IMPORTANT.

APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.1-MUNE GATAME/CHEST HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)

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2-KESA GATAME/SCARF HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)3-KATA GATAME/SHOULDER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)4-YOKOSHIHO GATAME/SIDE 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)5-KAMISHIHO GATAME/UPPER 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)6-TATESHIHO GATAME/VERTICAL 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) (AND NOGARE KATA) ESCAPE FORM

GENERAL NEWAZA SKILLSGENERAL SKILLS AT NEWAZA/GROUNDFIGHTING POSITION, BREAKDOWNS, TURNOVERS, OFFENSE AND DEFENSE WHEN OPPONENT IS POSITIONED ON HANDS AND KNEES, PRONE (0R LYING ON THE FRONT) OR SUPINE (POSITIONED ON THE BUTTOCKS OR BACKSIDE).

GOALS-STUDENT MUST POSSESS EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL ABILITY AT CONTROLLING OPPONENT’S POSITION TO APPLY PINS OR SUBMISSION TECHNIQUES. DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENT ABILITY AT LEG CONTROL, HIP CONTRAL AND HAND CONTROL AND HOW THESE SKILLS CONTROL AN OPPONENT. EFFECTIVE JUDO (IN THIS CASE, GROUNDFIGHTING) IS A SERIES OF CONTROLLING POSITIONS THAT ULTIMATELY LEADS TO DEFEATING HIM.IMPORTANT- (WHEN DEMONSTRATING ALL BREAKDOWNS, GUARD PASSES OR GUARD SWEEPS, APPLICANT MUST IMMEDIATELY AND EFFECTIVELY MOVE INTO ANY PIN, CHOKE OR ARMLOCK OF HIS CHOICE.)

DEMONSTRATION OF BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS WHEN OPPONENT IS ON ALL FOURS OR PRONE AND LYING FLAT ON FRONT1-DEMONSTRATE SEVEN (7) BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS TO PLACE OPPONENT ON HIS/HER BACK FOR AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

APPLICANT IS POSITIONED ON HIS/HER BUTTOCKS OR BACKSIDE IN A SUPINE POSITION (NEWAZA OR “GUARD”) 1-DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST SEVEN (7) METHODS OF SWEEPING, ROLLING OR TURNING OPPONENT OVER OR ONTO HIS/HER BACK TO CONTROL FOR AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

IF APPLICANT IS POSITIONED BETWEEN HIS/HER OPPONENT’S LEGS WHO IS IN A POSITION SEATED ON HIS.HER BUTTOCKS OR BACK (NEWAZA OR COMMONLY CALLED THE “GUARD”).1-DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST FIVE (5) METHODS TO CONTROL OPPONENT’S LEG(S) TO GET PAST HIS/HER LEGS OR GUARD TO INITIATE OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

KANSETSU WAZA/JOINT OR ARMLOCK TECHNIQUESGOALS-ABILITY OF APPLICANT TO PERFORM ARMLOCKS IN A FUNCTIONAL WAY. HAVE EXCELLENT SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLLS AND SET UPS FOR A VARIETY OF ARMLOCKS. APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM GOOD SKILL AT ARMLOCK DEFENSES. EXCELLENT SKILL AT LEVERS AND PRYING ARM FREE TO APPLY JUJI GATAME.

1-UDEHISHIGI JUJI GATAME (JUJI GATAME)/CROSS-BODY ARMLOCK APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF JUJI GATAME.2-UDE GARAMI/ARM ENTANGLEMENT (BENT ARMLOCK)A-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “UP” POSITION.B-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “DOWN” POSITION.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GARAMI.3-WAKI GATAME/ARMPIT LOCKAPPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF WAKI GATAME.4-UDE GATAME/ARM LOCK (STRAIGHT ARMLOCK)1-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC FIGURE-4 VARIATION.2-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC BOTH HANDS ON ELBOWS VARIATION. APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GATAME.

APPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE AT LEAST ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (DEFENSE FORM) FOR EACH OF THE FOUR CORE KANSETSU WAZA OF JUJI GATAME, UDE GARAMI, WAKI GATAME AND UDE GATAME.

SHIME WAZA/STRANGLING AND CHOKING TECHNIQUES GOAL-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL IN STRANGLES AND CHOKES, KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY WHEN USING CHOKES AND ABILITY TO USE POSITION TO SET UP THE STRANGLE OR CHOKE.

APPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE THE FOLLOWING SHIME WAZA AND AT LEAST ONE (1) FUNCTIONAL VARIATION OF EACH.1-HADAKA JIME/NAKED CHOKE (SQUARE GRIP)2-HADAKA JIME/FIGURE 4 VERSION NAKED STRANGLE3-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM BOTTOM4-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM TOPON THE JUJI JIME SERIES, APPLICANT MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE 3 BASIC HAND POSITIONS FOR APPLYING THE STRANGLE. 1-NAMI (NORMAL) POSITION. 2-GYAKU (REVERSE) POSITION. 3-KATA (HALF AND HALF OR CROSSED) POSITION.5-OKURI ERI JIME/SLIDING LAPEL CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)6-KATA HA JIME/SINGLE WING CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)7-KATA JIME/SHOULDER CHOKE8-SANKAKU JIME /TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM FRONT OFF BUTTOCKS)

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APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORMS) AGAINST ANY TWO SHIME WAZA OF HIS/HER CHOICE.

KATA/DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNIQUEGoal-Demonstrate functional skill in selected Kodokan Judo Kata. DEMONSTRATE ENTIRE NAGE NO KATA (FORM OF THROWING) AS TORI PERFORMING TECHNIQUES ON APPLICANT’S FAVORITE SIDE (RIGHT OR LEFT). Kata is structured learning. It is considered a form of training in the same way randori (free practice) and shiai (contest) are. If an applicant is a “non-competitor” and has less than 2 promotion points, the demonstration of kata may substitute for promotion points earned in contest.

TERMINOLOGY AND HISTORYGoal-Every activity has its own terminology that helps everyone understand the concepts, theories and actual application of that particular activity. Judo is no different. Japanese terminology is useful in understanding the underlying and foundational concepts and theories of Kodokan Judo. Additionally, the Japanese terminology is used as the common language of judo all over the world. It is essential to understand as much of the Japanese terminology as possible to have a real comprehension of Kodokan Judo. Understanding the history of Kodokan Judo is essential to a more complete comprehension of judo as a method of physical education, sport, self-defense and recreational activity. One must know and appreciate the history of any activity or subject to have a good understanding of how and why that activity thrives. Kodokan Judo is no different.

APPLICANT MUST KNOW THE FOLLOWING TERMINOLOGY.Important: Applicant must know both the English and Japanese names for all the techniques required for all ranks. This is especially true for the rank of Shodan. The following are not in alphabetical order.

KODOKAN JUDO-The correct name for what is commonly called judo. Kodokan means “School to learn the way” and Judo means “flexible, yielding, adaptable or gentle way or philosophy.” Judo is often called the “gentle way” but the word “ju” means more than simply “gentle” when referring to what is known as judo. Ju means adaptable, functional or having the ability to use your strength to its most efficient abilities and using your opponent’s strength against him. Judo is far from gentle in its theory and application. It is functional and adaptable.

KUZUSHI-CONTROLLING THE OPPONENT’S BALANCE. UNBALANCING THE OPPONENT.

TSUKURI-THE PREPATORY ACTION OF THE THROWER OR FITTING INTO THE TECHNIQUE.

KAKE-EXECUTING THE TECHNIQUE.

KATA –STRUCTURE OR FORM. ONE OF THE 3 PRIMARY ASPECTS OF JUDO TRAINING. THE WORD KATA ALSO MEANS “SHOULDER.” THERE ARE SEVERAL STANDRDIZED KATA (FORMAL EXERCISES) OF KODOKAN JUDO. Nage no Kata-Forms of Throwing Ju no Kata-Form of GentlenessKatame no Kata-Forms of Grappling Kime no Kata-Form of DecisionKoshiki no Kata-Form of Antiquity Itsutsu no Kata-Form of FiveGoshin-ho (or Goshin-jutsu)-Self-Defense Exercises

RANDORI-FREE PRACTICE. ONE OF THE 3 PRIMARY ASPECTS OF KODOKAN JUDO TRAINING.

SHIAI-TESTING YOURSELF IN A REAL SITUATION OR COMPETITION. ONE OF THE 3 PRIMARY ASPECTS OF JUDO TRAINING.

SHOBU-CONTEST OR MATCH

DOJO-PRACTICE HALL OR PLACE TO TRAIN OR STUDY KODOKAN JUDO.

JUDOKA-JUDO PRACTITIONER

SHIAIJO-CONTEST AREA

TATAMI-THE MAT USED IN JUDO.

KACHI-TO WIN

MAKE-TO LOSE

KUMI KATA-NORMAL GRIP. THIS IS THE BASIC GRIP USED IN KODOKAN JUDO.

TORI-THE JUDOKA APPLYING THE TECHNIQUE.

UKE-THE JUDOKA RECEIVING THE TECHNIQUE.

SENSEI-A PHRASE THAT IS USED TO DENOTE SOMEONE AS AN “HONORED TEACHER” OR “COACH.”

FUSEGI-DEFENSE

KAESHI WAZA-COUNTER TECHNIQUE

KIAI-A SPIRIT SHOUT

MIGI-RIGHT

HIDARI-LEFT

MATTE (OR MATE)-MEANS “PAUSE” AND IS THE VERBAL COMMAND BY THE REFEREE IN A JUDO MATCH TO STOP THE ACTION.

MAITTA-A PHRASE USED BY A DEFEATED JUDOKA TO EXPRESS DEFEAT. ROUGHLY TRANSLATES TO “I’M BEATEN.”

WAZA-TECHNIQUE

WAZA-ARI-MEANS “ALMOST A TECHNIQUE” AND IS USED BY THE REFEREE IN JUDO MATCHES TO DENOTE A SCORE OF LESS THAN IPPON (FULL POINT).

HAPPO NO KUZUSHI-THE “EIGHT DIRECTIONS OF UNBALANCING” AN OPPONENT INTIALLY DEVELOPED BY PROF. JIGORO KANO, FOUNDER OF KODOKAN JUDO.

NAGE WAZA-THROWING TECHNIQUES. THE WORD “NAGE” MEANS TO “THROW” AND IMPLIES THAT THE OPPONENT’S BODY IS THROWN OVER OF BY THE ATTACKER’S BODY.

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TE WAZA-HAND TECHNQIUES IN THROWING.

ASHI WAZA-FOOT OR LEG TECHNIQUES IN THROWING.

KOSHI WAZA-HIP TECHNIQUES IN THROWING.

TACHI WAZA-THROWING TECHNIQUES APPLIED IN A STANDING POSITION.

SUTEMI WAZA-SACRIFICE TECHNIQUES IN THROWING. SUTEMI WAZA IS FURTHER DIVIDED INTO MASUTEMI WAZA (BACK SACRIFICE TECHNIQUES) AND YOKO SUTEMI WAZA (SIDE SACRIFICE TECHNIQUES).

KATAME WAZA-GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES. KATAME ACTUALLY MEANS TO “LOCK INTO PLACE” OR “CONTROL,” BUT IN THIS SENSE, MEANS THE MORE GENERIC TERM OF GRAPPLING OR GROUNDFIGHTING.

NEWAZA-A GENERIC TERM FOR ALL GROUND GRAPPLING. THE WORD “NE” REFERS TO LYING DOWN OR RECLINING, GENERALLY ON THE BACK OR BACK SIDE. WAZA MEANS “TECHNIQUE.” GROUNDFIGHTING OR GROUNDFIGHTING TECHNIQUES IN JUDO ARE OFTEN CALLED NEWAZA.

OSAEKOMI WAZA-HOLDING TECHNIQUES. OSAEKOMI MEANS TO “IMMOBILIZE” OR TO HOLD, PIN OR PRESS THE OPPONENT DOWN TO THE MAT.

SHIME WAZA-STRANGLING OR CHOKING TECHNIQUES. ACTUALLY, “SHIME” MEANS “TO SQUEEZE TOGETHER” AND REFERS TO THE ACTION OF SQUEEZING THE OPPONENT’S NECK, THROAT OR BODY TO DEPRIVE HIM OF OXYGEN OR ADEQAUTE BLOOD FLOW.

KANSETSU WAZA-JOINT TECHNIQUES (IN KODOKAN JUDO, THIS REFERS TO ARMLOCKS.)

ATEMI WAZA-STRIKING TECHNIQUES

RENRAKU WAZA-COMBINATION OR CONNECTING TECHNIQUES

MAKIKOMI-WINDING ACTION WHEN THROWING AN OPPONENT

JUDOGI-JUDO UNIFORM. IT IS PROPER TO USE THE ENTIRE TERM “JUDOGI” AND NOT SIMPLY “GI.”

UWAGI-JUDO JACKET

OBI-JUDO BELT

ZUBON-JUDO PANTS

ZORI-SANDALS OR FOOTWEAR WHEN OFF OF THE MAT.

SODE-SLEEVE

JUDOKA-PERSON WHO DOES JUDO.

TORI-PERSON PERFORMING THE TECHNIQUE.

UKE-PERSON HAVING THE TECHNIQUE PERFORMED ON HIM.

UKEMI-THE METHOD OF FALLING SAFELY USED IN JUDO; OFTEN CALLED BREAKFALLS.

TOKUI WAZA-THE WORD TOKUI MEANS “PROFICIENT” AND THIS IS A PHRASE TO REFER TO A JUDOKA’S FAVORITE OR PREFERRED TECHNIQUE.

KIYOTSUKE-MEANS ‘ATTENTION” AND IS USED TO CALL STUDENTS TO ATTENTION WHEN BOWING IN OR OUT OF JUDO PRACTICE.

REI-ETIQUETTE-BOW (RITSU REI-STANDING BOW) (ZAREI-KNEELING BOW)

HARAI-SWEEPING ACTION

O-MAJOR

KO-MINOR

SOTO-OUTER

UCHI-INNER

DAN-GRADE OR STEP IN THE BLACK BELT RANKS.

KYU-CLASS OR DEGREE IN THE RANKS UNDER BLACK BELT.

THE APPLICANT MUST HAVE A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY FOR EACH OF THE RANKS USED IN KODOKAN JUDO.Shihan-Title reserved for Prof. Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan Judo. Shihan means “past master.”Judan-10 GradeKudan-9 GradeHachidan-8 GradeShichidan-7 GradeRokudan-6 GradeGodan-5 GradeYondan-4 GradeSandan-3 GradeNidan-2 GradeShodan-1 Grade (actually means “initial grade.”)Ikkyu-1 ClassNikyu-2 ClassSankyu-3 ClassYonkyu-4 ClassGokyu-5 ClassRokkyu-6 Class

BASIC KODOKAN JUDO HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY Prof. Jigoro Kano founded Kodokan Judo in 1882 in Tokyo, Japan. Prof. Kano studied various forms of Jujutsu (primarily Tenshin Shinyo-ryu and Kito-ryu forms of jujutsu) starting in 1877. From these sources, he developed the theories and practical application of Kodokan Judo. Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964 for men and in 1988 for women and is practiced worldwide. Kodokan Judo, as expressed by Prof. Jigoro Kano, is “The principle of the maximum-efficient use of mind and body. In studying judo, it is essential to train the body and to cultivate the mind through the methods of attack and defense. Thereby, perfecting oneself and contributing to the welfare of the world.” Prof. Kano summarized the above by using the slogans “Maximum efficiency with minimum effort” and “Mutual welfare and benefit.” These two slogans define the two primary goals of the theory and philosophy of Kodokan Judo. There are many good resources to find out more information on the history of judo and everyone is encouraged to learn more about the history and philosophy of Kodokan Judo.

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NIDAN (2nd Grade Black Belt) The rank of Nidan is an extension of Shodan and the judoka is expected to continue his progress and refine the fundamental skills he has learned for Shodan. Time in grade is important as the judoka matures and continues in his study of judo. This is a time when the judoka also “makes his/her judo work for him” and applies the basic skills so that they best suit his strength, size and any other factors. This is also a time when the judoka assists a senior coach or starts teaching on his own so that he has a better understanding of as many aspects of judo as possible. The student is required to attend as many IFJA clinics, seminars, workshops and classes as possible to improve his skill level. The student is also required to go through coach education and become accredited or certified as an AAU or IFJA Judo Coach (this applies to everyone, including competitive judo athletes). There are few additional technical requirements for Nidan other than the fact that the judoka must progress in the quality of his technical skills and understanding of judo. If the judoka’s technical skill was a “7” on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 as the best), then he should improve it to as close to “10” as possible to be a Nidan. The judoka is expected to broaden his functional knowledge base as much as possible. It’s best to have the judoka work under the supervision of a senior coach so his skill level can be better assessed and suggestions on individual improvement can be made. The minimum age requirement for Nidan is 18 years of age. Time in grade is a minimum of 2 years and more often, it’s anywhere from 2 to 6 years. The student must also be current in his CPR certification and he is expected to continue to improve as a judo referee. When testing for this rank, the applicant will be required to undergo the same test as that for Shodan and meet all the requirements as listed for Shodan.

1-APPLICANT MUST BE A MINIMUM AGE OF 18 YEARS OLD.2-APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT AAU MEMBER AND PASS THE AAU BACKGROUND CHECK.3-APPLICANT MUST HAVE EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES, WORKOUTS, CLINICS AND SEMINARS IS REQUIRED.4-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A FUNCTIONAL, WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY USED IN JUDO.5-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A WORKING, FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY OF KODOKAN JUDO.6-APPLICANT MUST BE CURRENTLY CERTIFIED OR ACCREDITED IN CPR WITH A VALID, RECOGNIZED AGENCY.7-APPLICANT MUST HAVE A MINIMUM TIME IN GRADE AS SHODAN OF TWO (2) YEARS. (THIS IS A MINIMUM-NOT STANDARD TIME IN GRADE.8-APPLICANT MUST ASSIST A SENIOR COACH IN TEACHING OR COACHING DUTIES.9-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE SKILLFUL JUDO IN BOTH STANDING AND GROUNDFIGHTING DURING RANDORI.10-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS OR WIN THE PROMOTION BY BATSUGAN (SEE EXPLANATION BELOW).11-IF THE APPLICANT IS NOT A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE MUST HAVE ACTIVELY TRAINED AS A JUDO REFEREE AND HAVE EARNED A REFEREE’S ACCREDITATION IN THE AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION (AAU) OR OTHER VALID ORGANIZATION.12-APPLICANT MUST KNOW BOTH THE JAPANESE AND ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY FOR ALL THE TECHNIQUES HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE AS WELL AS KNOW THE REQUIRED JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY AS USED IN JUDO AND LISTED IN THIS SYLLABUS.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.1 POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK OR OOPONENT OF LESSER RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.½ POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF NO MORE THAN TWO (2) RANKS LOWER THAN APPLICANT.2-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 5 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT BY IPPON VICTORIES (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE SHODAN). 3-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 7 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER BELT RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE NIDAN).4-ONE (1) POINT FOR EACH YEAR APPLICANT IS A CERTIFIED AAU JUDO COACH.5-ONE (1) POINT FOR EACH YEAR APPLICANT IS AN ACCREDITED AAU JUDO REFEREE.

TIME IN GRADE SCALE10 promotion points earned 2 years’ time in grade as Shodan7 promotion points earned 3 years’ time in grade as Shodan5 promotion points earned 4 years’ time in grade as Shodan3 promotion points earned 5 years’ time in grade as Shodan2 or less promotion points earned 6 years’ time in grade as Shodan

KATA/DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNIQUEGoal-Demonstrate functional skill in selected Kodokan Judo Kata. DEMONSTRATE ENTIRE NAGE NO KATA (FORM OF THROWING) OR KATA OF APPLICANT’S CHOICE AS TORI PERFORMING TECHNIQUES ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES. Kata is structured learning. It is considered a form of training in the same way randori (free practice) and shiai (contest) are. If an applicant is a “non-competitor” and has less than 2 promotion points, the demonstration of kata may substitute for promotion points earned in contest.

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Goal-Every activity has its own terminology that helps everyone understand the concepts, theories and actual application of that particular activity. Judo is no different. Japanese terminology is useful in understanding the underlying and foundational concepts and theories of Kodokan Judo. Additionally, the Japanese terminology is used as the common language of judo all over the world. It is essential to understand as much of the Japanese terminology as possible to have a real comprehension of Kodokan Judo. Understanding the history of Kodokan Judo is essential to a more complete comprehension of judo as a method of physical education, sport, self-defense and recreational activity. One must know and appreciate the history of any activity or subject to have a good understanding of how and why that activity thrives. Kodokan Judo is no different.

APPLICANT MUST KNOW THE FOLLOWING TERMINOLOGY.Important: Applicant must know both the English and Japanese names for all the techniques required for all ranks. The following are not in alphabetical order.

RENZOKU WAZA-CONTINUOUS TECHNIQUES (OFTEN A TRANSITION FROM ONE TECHNIQUE IMMEDIATELY TO THE NEXT.)

KAESHI WAZA-COUNTER TECHNIQUES

NAGEKOMI-THROWING PRACTICE

HON-BASIC. THE BASIC APPLICATION OF A TECHNIQUE.

KUZURE-BROKEN. REFERS TO A VARIATION OF THE BASIC TECHNIQUE.HENKA-VARIATION OR MODIFICATION OF A TECHNIQUE.

MOROTE-MEANS “BOTH HANDS.”

IPPON-THE REFEREE’S SIGNAL THAT A WINNING TECHNIQUE HAS BEEN SCORED (FULL POINT). “IPPON” MEANS A VARIETY OF THINGS BUT IT OFTEN MEANS “A SINGLE POINT” OR REFERS TO ANYTHING SINGULAR SUCH AS IN IPPON SEOI NAGE.

MAE-FRONT OR IN FRONT OF SOMETHING.

USHIRO-REAR DIRECTON. ALSO USED IS THE WORD URA, MEANING “REAR OR BEHIND.”

GYAKU-REVERSE OR OPPOSITE ACTION. SOMETIMES, GYAKU WAZA (REVERSE TECHNIQUES) REFER TO JOINT LOCKS.

SUKASHI-EVASIVE ACTION

KIHON RENSHU-PRACTICING THE FUNDAMENTALS. “KIHON” MEANS FUNDAMENTAL OR BASIC AND “RENSHU” REFERS TO PRACTICE.

UCHIKOMI/BUTUSKARI-REPETITIVE FITTING IN PRACTICE. THE TERM “BUTSUKARI” IS AN OLDER TERM THAT WAS USED IN KODOKAN JUDO FOR MANY YEARS THAT IS NOW CALLED UCHIKOMI. BUTUSUKARI IS NOW OFTEN USED TO DENOTE THE REPETITIVE, FITTING-IN MOVEMENT WHEN PRACTICING A THROW WITH THE EMPHASIS ON FOOT PLACEMENT AND FOOT SPEED.

MAKIKOMI-WINDING ACTION WHEN THROWING AN OPPONENT

TAISABAKI-BODY MOVEMENT OR BODY MANAGEMENT BY TURNING THE BODY OR IN ANYTHING OTHER THAN A STRAIGHT LINE. THIS REFERS TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE BODY WHEN THE JUDOKA “LEADS WITH HIS HIPS.” HAVING AN UPRIGHT POSTURE AND USING THE HIPS TO GENERATE MOVEMENT AND POWER ARE WHAT TAISABAKI IS ABOUT.

SHINTAI-FOOTWORK OR BODY MOVEMENT IN A LINEAR FASHION IN ANY DIRECTION. THERE ARE SEVERAL

METHODS OF FOOTWORK USED IN JUDO AND THIS IS THE GENERIC TERM FOR THEM. THE MOST COMMON METHODS OF JUDO FOOTWORK ARE; 1-AYMI ASHI/NORMAL STEPPING OR WALKING 2-TSUGI ASHI/SLIDING OR FOLLOW-FOOT MOVEMENT.

SHISEI-POSTURE OR STANCE. THERE ARE SEVERAL BASIC POSTURES USED IN JUDO. 1-SHIZENHONTAI/NATURAL BASIC POSTURE 2-MIGI SHIZENTAI/RIGHT NATURAL POSTURE 3-HIDARI SHIZENTAI/LEFT NATURAL POSTURE 4-JIGOHONTAI/DEFENSIVE OR CROUCHED BASIC POSTURE 5-MIGI JIGOTAI/RIGHT DEFENSIVE POSTURE 6-HIDARI JIGOTAI/LEFT DEFENSIVE POSTURE.

KEIKO-PRACTICE (RENSHU ALSO MEANS “PRACTICE.”)

JUNBI UNDO-WARM UP EXERCISE

SHUMASTU UNDO-COOL DOWN EXERCISES

TAISO-EXERCISES OR CALISTHENICS

ASHI-FOOT OR LEGHIZA-KNEETE-HANDUDE-ARMHIJI-ELBOWATAMA-HEADKUBI-NECKKOSHI-HIPKATA-SHOULDER

TSURIKOMI-REFERS TO THE LIFTING AND PULLING ACTION USED WHEN THROWING AN OPPONENT.

SANKAKU (SANGAKU)-MEANS “THREE CORNERS” AND REFERS TO A TRIANGLE.

YUDANSHA-PHRASE THAT REFERS TO BLACK BELTS. ACTUALLY MEANS “GRADED OR RANKED” PERSON.

MUDANSHA-PHRASE THAT REFERS TO ALL NON-BLACK BELTS. ACTUALLY MEANS “UNGRADED OR UNRAKED” PERSON.

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NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING NAGE WAZA.

DAI IKKYODEMONSTRATE ENTIRE KAI IKKYO.

DAI NIKYODEMONSTRATE ENTIRE DAI NIKYO.

DAI SANKYODEMONSTRATE ENTIRE DAI SANKYO.

DAI YONKYODEMONSTRATE ENTIRE DAI YONKYO.

DAI GOKYODEMONSTRATE ENTIRE DAI GOKYO.

HABUKARETA WAZADEMONSTRATE FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES OF APPLICANT’S CHOICE.

SHINMEISHO NO WAZADEMONSTRATE FIVE (5) TECHNIQUES OF APPLICANT’S CHOICE.

KATAME WAZA (GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES)

OSAEKOMI WAZA (IMMOBILIZATION, HOLDING OR PINNING TECHNIQUESGOALS-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO HOLD OPPONENT TO THE MAT. BODY POSITION, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN A GOOD BASE ARE IMPORTANT.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.1-MUNE GATAME/CHEST HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND ONE (1) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORM) AND ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)2-KESA GATAME/SCARF HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND ONE (1) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORM AND ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)3-KATA GATAME/SHOULDER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND ONE (1) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORM) AND ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)4-YOKOSHIHO GATAME/SIDE 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND ONE (1) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORM) AND ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)5-KAMISHIHO GATAME/UPPER 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND ONE (1) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORM) AND ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)6-TATESHIHO GATAME/VERTICAL 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND ONE (1) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORM) AND ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM).7-UKI GATAME/STRADDLE HOLD AND ONE (1) HAIRI KATA AND ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM).

GENERAL NEWAZA SKILLS1-SAME REQUIREMENTS AS SHODAN.

KANSETSU WAZA (ARM JOINT TECHNIQUES)GOALS-ABILITY OF APPLICANT TO PERFORM ARMLOCKS IN A FUNCTIONAL WAY. HAVE EXCELLENT SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLLS AND SET UPS FOR A VARIETY OF ARMLOCKS. APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM GOOD SKILL AT ARMLOCK DEFENSES. EXCELLENT SKILL AT LEVERS AND PRYING ARM FREE TO APPLY JUJI GATAME.1-UDEHISHIGI JUJI GATAME (JUJI GATAME)/CROSS-BODY ARMLOCK APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE FOUR (4) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF JUJI GATAME.2-UDE GARAMI/ARM ENTANGLEMENT (BENT ARMLOCK)A-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “UP” POSITION.B-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “DOWN” POSITION.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GARAMI.3-WAKI GATAME/ARMPIT LOCKAPPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF WAKI GATAME.4-UDE GATAME/ARM LOCK (STRAIGHT ARMLOCK)1-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC FIGURE-4 VARIATION.2-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC BOTH HANDS ON ELBOWS VARIATION. APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GATAME.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST ONE (1) NOGARE KATE (DEFENSE FORM) FOR EACH OF THE FOUR CORE KANSETSU WAZA OF JUJI GATAME, UDE GARAMI, WAKI GATAME AND UDE GATAME.

SHIME WAZA (STRANGLING OR CHOKING TECHNIQUES)GOALS-ABILITY OF APPLICANT TO PERFORM STRANGLING TECHNIQUES IN A FUNCTIONAL WAY. HAVE EXCELLENT SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENTRY FORMS FOR A VARIETY OF STRANGLING TECHNIQUES. APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SHIME WAZA AND AT LEAST ONE (1) FUNCTIONAL VARIATION OF EACH.1-HADAKA JIME/NAKED CHOKE (SQUARE GRIP)2-HADAKA JIME/FIGURE 4 VERSION NAKED STRANGLE3-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM BOTTOM4-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM TOPON THE JUJI JIME SERIES, APPLICANT MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE 3 BASIC HAND POSITIONS FOR APPLYING THE STRANGLE. 1-NAMI (NORMAL) POSITION. 2-GYAKU (REVERSE) POSITION. 3-KATA (HALF AND HALF OR CROSSED) POSITION.5-OKURI ERI JIME/SLIDING LAPEL CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)6-KATA HA JIME/SINGLE WING CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)7-KATA JIME/SHOULDER CHOKE8-SANKAKU JIME /TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM FRONT OFF BUTTOCKS)9-SANKAKU JIME/TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM TOP WITH OPPONENT ON ALL FOURS OR FLAT)10-JIGOKU JIME/HELL STRANGLE FROM ANY POSITION APPLICANT CHOOSES.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORMS) AGAINST ANY TWO SHIME WAZA OF HIS/HER CHOICE.

SANDAN The rank of Sandan is considered an advanced rank, and as such, the judoka must possess an excellent skill level and excellent ethical behavior as well as participate fully in IFJA or AAU activities, clinics, tournaments and other events. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for Shodan and Nidan, the judoka must meet the following general requirements.1-Minimum age requirement is 21 years old.2-Applicant must be a current member of the AAU and pass the AAU background check.3-Applicant must be a certified AAU Judo Coach and possess a current CPR certification from a recognized agency.4-Minimum time in grade from Nidan to Sandan is three (3) years. Normal time in grade is 3 to 5 years.5-Applicant must be an accredited AAU Judo Referee and actively referee in local and regional judo AAU tournaments.6-Meet and fulfill all previous rank requirements.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSGOAL-APPLICANTS FOR THE RANK OF SANDAN MUST DEMOSNTRATE AN ADVANCED LEVEL OF TECHNICAL, THEORETICAL AND FUNCTIONAL SKILL IN ALL PHASES OF JUDO. THE APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE ALL TECHNICAL SKILLS IN A FUNCTIIONAL, DYNAMIC AND MOVING MANNER.1-Applicant must demonstrate all the skills required for Shodan with excellent skill (on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best, the applicant should demonstrate skill at the “10” level).

NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)1-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE ALL TECHNIQUES FROM THE DAI IKKYO, DAI NIKYO, DAI SANKYO, DAI YONKYO, DAI GOKYO, HABUKARETA WAZA AND TEN (10) TECHNIQUES OF THE APPLICANT’S CHICE FROM THE SHINMEISHO NO WAZA.

KATAME WAZA (GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES)GOAL-APPLICANTS FOR THE RANK OF SANDAN MUST DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED DEGREE OF TECHNICAL, THEORETICAL AND FUNCTIONAL SKILL IN ALL PHASES OF GROUNDFIGHTING. THE APPLICANT HAS THE FREEDOM TO DEMOSNTRATE HIS OR HER PERSONAL APPROACH AND APPLICATION OF ALL TECHNIQUES DEMONSTRTED. INNOVATIVE, DYNAMIC THINKING IS ENCOURAGED, BUT ALL SKILLS MUST BE FUNCTIONAL AND REALISTIC.

OSAEKOMI WAZA (IMMOBILIZATION, HOLDING OR PINNING TECHNIQUES)GOALS-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO HOLD OPPONENT TO THE MAT. BODY POSITION, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN A GOOD BASE ARE IMPORTANT.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.1-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE A SOUND AND FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL AT ALL PHASES OF OSAEKOMI WAZA.2-MUNE GATAME/CHEST HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)3-KESA GATAME/SCARF HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)4-KATA GATAME/SHOULDER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)5-YOKOSHIHO GATAME/SIDE 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)6-KAMISHIHO GATAME/UPPER 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)7-TATESHIHO GATAME/VERTICAL 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) (AND NOGARE KATA) ESCAPE FORM8-UKI GATAME/STRADDLE HOLD AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)9-SANAKU GATAME/TRIANGLE PIN AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)10-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORM) FOR EACH OF THE ABOVE LISTED TECHNIQUES.

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GENERAL NEWAZA SKILLS1-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE FUNCTIONAL AND REALISTIC APPLICATIONS OF ALL HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORMS OR BREAKDOWNS, TURNOVERS, GUARD SWEEP OR GUARD PASSES). IN DOING THIS, APPLICANT MUST EMOSNTRATE A SOUND AND FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL AT ALL PHASES OF NEWAZA.2-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TEN (10) BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS (HAIRI KATA-ENTRY FORMS) WHEN OPPONENT IS POSITIONED ON HANDS AND KNEES (ALL FOURS) OR LYING ON HIS FRONT SIDE AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSITION INTO AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA OF THE APPLICANT’S CHOICE.3-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST TEN (10) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORMS) WHEN ON THE BUTTOCK OR BACK WITH THE OPPONENT BETWEEN THE ATTACKER’S LEGS AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSITION INTO AN OSEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZE OR SHIME WAZA OF THE APPLICANT’S CHOICE.4-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST TEN (10) KAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORMS) WHEN POSITIONED BETWEEN THE OPPONENT’S LEGS WITH THE OPPONENT POSITIONED ON HIS BUTTOCKS OR BACK AND TRANSITION IMMEDIATELY INTO AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

KANSETSU WAZA (ARM JOINT TECHNIQUES)GOALS-ABILITY OF APPLICANT TO PERFORM ARMLOCKS IN A FUNCTIONAL WAY. HAVE EXCELLENT SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLLS AND SET UPS FOR A VARIETY OF ARMLOCKS. APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM GOOD SKILL AT ARMLOCK DEFENSES. EXCELLENT SKILL AT LEVERS AND PRYING ARM FREE TO APPLY JUJI GATAME.1-UDEHISHIGI JUJI GATAME (JUJI GATAME)/CROSS-BODY ARMLOCK APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE FOUR (4) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF JUJI GATAME.2-UDE GARAMI/ARM ENTANGLEMENT (BENT ARMLOCK)A-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “UP” POSITION.B-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “DOWN” POSITION.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GARAMI.3-WAKI GATAME/ARMPIT LOCKAPPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF WAKI GATAME.4-UDE GATAME/ARM LOCK (STRAIGHT ARMLOCK)1-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC FIGURE-4 VARIATION.2-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC BOTH HANDS ON ELBOWS VARIATION. APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GATAME.5-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE HARA GATAME (BELLY APPLICATION OF STRAIGHT ARMLOCK).APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST ONE (1) NOGARE KATE (DEFENSE FORM) FOR EACH OF THE FOUR CORE KANSETSU WAZA OF JUJI GATAME, UDE GARAMI, WAKI GATAME AND UDE GATAME AS WELL AS FOR HARA GATAME.

SHIME WAZA (STRANGLING OR CHOKING TECHNIQUES)APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE A SOUND AND FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL AT ALL PHASES OF SHIME WAZA.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SHIME WAZA AND AT LEAST TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL VARIATIONS OF EACH AND DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST TWO (2) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORMS) FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.1-HADAKA JIME/NAKED CHOKE (SQUARE GRIP)2-HADAKA JIME/FIGURE 4 VERSION NAKED STRANGLE3-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM BOTTOM4-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM TOPON THE JUJI JIME SERIES, APPLICANT MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE 3 BASIC HAND POSITIONS FOR APPLYING THE STRANGLE. 1-NAMI (NORMAL) POSITION. 2-GYAKU (REVERSE) POSITION. 3-KATA (HALF AND HALF OR CROSSED) POSITION.5-OKURI ERI JIME/SLIDING LAPEL CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)6-KATA HA JIME/SINGLE WING CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)7-KATA JIME/SHOULDER CHOKE8-SANKAKU JIME /TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM FRONT OFF BUTTOCKS)9-SANKAKU JIME/TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM TOP WITH OPPONENT ON ALL FOURS OR FLAT)10-JIGOKU JIME/HELL STRANGLE FROM ANY POSITION APPLICANT CHOOSES.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORMS) AGAINST ANY FOUR (4) SHIME WAZA OF HIS/HER CHOICE.

KATA/DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNIQUEGoal-Demonstrate functional skill in selected Kodokan Judo Kata. DEMONSTRATE ENTIRE KATAME NO KATA (FORM OF GRAPPLING) OR KATA OF APPLICANT’S CHOICE AS TORI PERFORMING TECHNIQUES ON TORI’S FAVORITE SIDE (RIGHT OR LEFT). Kata is structured learning. It is considered a form of training in the same way randori (free practice) and shiai (contest) are. If an applicant is a “non-competitor” and has less than 2 promotion points, the demonstration of kata may substitute for promotion points earned in contest.

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TERMINOLOGY AND HISTORY OF KODOKAN JUDOTHE APPLICANT IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE IN HIS/HER STUDY AND KNOWLEDGE OF KODOKAN JUDO TERMINOLOGY AND HISTORY AND THE JAPANSE MARTIAL ARTS IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AS TO HOW THESE JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS HAVE INFLUENCED KODOKAN JUDO.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.1 POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK OR OPPONENT OF LESSER RANK IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.½ POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF NO MORE THAN TWO (2) RANKS LOWER THAN APPLICANT.2-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 5 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT BY IPPON VICTORIES (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE SHODAN). 3-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 7 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER BELT RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE NIDAN).4-ONE (1) POINT FOR EACH YEAR APPLICANT IS A CERTIFIED AAU JUDO COACH.5-ONE (1) POINT FOR EACH YEAR APPLICANT IS AN ACCREDITED AAU JUDO REFEREE.

TIME IN GRADE SCALE10 promotion points earned 3 years’ time in grade as Nidan7 promotion points earned 4 years’ time in grade as Nidan5 promotion points earned 5 years’ time in grade as Nidan3 promotion points earned 6 years’ time in grade as Nidan2 or less promotion points earned 7 years’ time in grade as Nidan

YONDAN The rank of Yondan is considered a senior rank and the person who applies for this level must possess excellent personal skill and unquestionable ethical behavior. Historically, the rank of Yondan has been required to be a recognized teacher, and because of this, a person ranked at Yondan, in addition to being able to demonstrate the required technical skills, must be able to teach others these skills. At the IFJA Promotion Board’s discretion, the applicant may be asked to demonstrate how to teach a technical skill at the time of the applicant’s rank examination. General requirements for this rank are.1-Minimum age requirement is 28 years old.3-Applicant must be a current member of the AAU and pass the AAU background check.2-At this point in a judoka’s career, it is recommended that the applicant for this rank choose an area of expertise, either in coaching, working as a mat official or referee or in some other capacity. If the applicant chooses coaching as his or her area of expertise, the applicant must have successfully completed any coach education course or program endorsed by the AAU or IFJA-or hold a Bachelor’s Degree (or its equivalent) in the field of physical education (or related fields) from an accredited university or college. If the applicant chooses as his or her area of expertise the area of judo officiating or refereeing, he or she must have been active as a mat official at AAU sanctioned or endorsed judo tournaments on the national level for a minimum of four (4) years and be currently active as a mat official or referee at national AAU judo tournaments. If the applicant for this rank chooses an area of expertise as that of an athlete, he or she must be active in local, regional and national AAU judo tournaments. If the applicant for this rank chooses another area of expertise of his or her choosing, he or she must consult the JBBA Promotion Board and inform the Board of this area of expertise and coordinate with the Board as to how to proceed to meet established goals that the board may require.3-Applicant must possess a current CPR certification from a recognized agency.4-Minimum time in grade from Sandan to Yondan is four (4) years. Normal time in grade is 4 to 8 years.5-Applicants for the rank of Yondan must apply directly to the JBBA Promotion Board with the approval of the applicant’s coach.6-Meet and fulfill all previous rank requirements.7-Applicant must write and submit (submit to the JBBA Promotion Board) a thesis or essay on any aspect of Kodokan Judo theory or technique of no less than 750 words.8-Applicant must undergo a personal interview with the JBBA Promotion Board.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSGOAL-IT IS FUNDAMENTALLY IMPORTANT THAT THE APPLICANT DEMONSTRATE ALL TECHNICAL SKILLS IN A FUNCTIONAL AND REALISTIC AND FROM REALISTIC AND MOVING OR DYNAMIC SITUATIONS.THE RANK OF YONDAN IS A SENIOR TEACHING RANK AND THE APPLICANT MUST HAVE THE PRACTICAL TECHNICAL AND THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE BASED ON EFFECIVE MOVEMENT TO BETTER APPRECIATE AND TEACH KODOKAN JUDO.

NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE ENTIRE 67 NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES) FROM THE GOKYO NO WAZA, HABUKARETA WAZA AND SHINMEISHO NO WAZA OF KODOKAN JUDO WITH EXCELLENT SKILL (ON A

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SCALE OF 1 TO 10 WITH 10 BEING THE BEST, THE APPLICANT SHOULD DEMOSNTRATE SKILL AT THE “10” LEVEL.).

KATAME WAZA (GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES)GOAL-APPLICANTS FOR THE RANK OF YONDAN MUST DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED DEGREE OF TECHNICAL, THEORETICAL AND FUNCTIONAL SKILL IN ALL PHASES OF GROUNDFIGHTING. THE APPLICANT HAS THE FREEDOM TO DEMONSTRATE HIS OR HER PERSONAL APPROACH AND APPLICATION OF ALL TECHNIQUES DEMONSTRTED. INNOVATIVE, DYNAMIC THINKING IS ENCOURAGED, BUT ALL SKILLS MUST BE FUNCTIONAL AND REALISTIC.

GENERAL NEWAZA SKILLSGOAL-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE FUNCTIONAL SKILLS IN A DYNAMIC AND REALISTIC MANNER AND EXHIBIT A FLUIDITY OF MOVEMENT.1-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE FUNCTIONAL AND REALSITIC APPLICATIONS OF ALL HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORMS OR BREAKDOWNS, TURNOVERS, GUARD SWEEP OR GUARD PASSES). IN DOING THIS, APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE A SOUND AND FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL AT ALL PHASES OF NEWAZA.2-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TEN (10) BREAKDOWNS OR TURNOVERS (HAIRI KATA-ENTRY FORMS) WHEN OPPONENT IS POSITIONED ON HANDS AND KNEES (ALL FOURS) OR LYING ON HIS FRONT SIDE AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSITION INTO AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA OF THE APPLICANT’S CHOICE.3-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST TEN (10) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORMS) WHEN ON THE BUTTOCK OR BACK WITH THE OPPONENT BETWEEN THE ATTACKER’S LEGS AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSITION INTO AN OSEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZE OR SHIME WAZA OF THE APPLICANT’S CHOICE.4-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST TEN (10) KAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORMS) WHEN POSITIONED BETWEEN THE OPPONENT’S LEGS WITH THE OPPONENT POSITIONED ON HIS BUTTOCKS OR BACK AND TRANSITION IMMEDIATELY INTO AN OSAEKOMI WAZA, KANSETSU WAZA OR SHIME WAZA.

OSAEKOMI WAZA (IMMOBILIZATION, HOLDING OR PINNING TECHNIQUES)GOALS-HAVE FUNCTIONAL SKILL AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO HOLD OPPONENT TO THE MAT. BODY POSITION, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN A GOOD BASE ARE IMPORTANT.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.1-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE A SOUND AND FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL AT ALL PHASES OF OSAEKOMI WAZA AND DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST FOUR (4) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORMS) FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.2-MUNE GATAME/CHEST HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)3-KESA GATAME/SCARF HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)4-KATA GATAME/SHOULDER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)5-YOKOSHIHO GATAME/SIDE 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)6-KAMISHIHO GATAME/UPPER 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)7-TATESHIHO GATAME/VERTICAL 4-CORNER HOLD (AND VARIATION) (AND NOGARE KATA) ESCAPE FORM8-UKI GATAME/STRADDLE HOLD AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)9-SANAKU GATAME/TRIANGLE PIN AND NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORM)10-APPLICANT MUST DEMOSNTRATE AT LEAST THREE (3) FUNCTIONAL HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORM) FOR EACH OF THE ABOVE LISTED TECHNIQUES.

KANSETSU WAZA (ARM JOINT TECHNIQUES)GOALS-ABILITY OF APPLICANT TO PERFORM ARMLOCKS IN A FUNCTIONAL WAY. HAVE EXCELLENT SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLLS AND SET UPS FOR A VARIETY OF ARMLOCKS. APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM GOOD SKILL AT ARMLOCK DEFENSES. EXCELLENT SKILL AT LEVERS AND PRYING ARM FREE TO APPLY JUJI GATAME.1-UDEHISHIGI JUJI GATAME (JUJI GATAME)/CROSS-BODY ARMLOCK APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE FOUR (4) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF JUJI GATAME.2-UDE GARAMI/ARM ENTANGLEMENT (BENT ARMLOCK)A-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “UP” POSITION.B-BASIC FROM TOP IN THE “DOWN” POSITION.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GARAMI.3-WAKI GATAME/ARMPIT LOCKAPPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF WAKI GATAME.4-UDE GATAME/ARM LOCK (STRAIGHT ARMLOCK)1-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC FIGURE-4 VARIATION.2-DEMONSTRATE THE BASIC BOTH HANDS ON ELBOWS VARIATION. APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF UDE GATAME.5-APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE HARA GATAME (BELLY APPLICATION OF STRAIGHT ARMLOCK).APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST ONE (1) NOGARE KATA (DEFENSE FORM) FOR EACH OF THE FOUR CORE KANSETSU WAZA OF JUJI GATAME, UDE GARAMI, WAKI GATAME AND UDE GATAME AS WELL AS FOR HARA GATAME.

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APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE A SOUND AND FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL AT ALL PHASES OF SHIME WAZA.APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SHIME WAZA AND AT LEAST TWO (2) FUNCTIONAL VARIATIONS OF EACH AND DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST TWO (2) HAIRI KATA (ENTRY FORMS) FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES.1-HADAKA JIME/NAKED CHOKE (SQUARE GRIP)2-HADAKA JIME/FIGURE 4 VERSION NAKED STRANGLE3-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM BOTTOM4-JUJI JIME/CROSS CHOKE FROM TOPON THE JUJI JIME SERIES, APPLICANT MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE 3 BASIC HAND POSITIONS FOR APPLYING THE STRANGLE. 1-NAMI (NORMAL) POSITION. 2-GYAKU (REVERSE) POSITION. 3-KATA (HALF AND HALF OR CROSSED) POSITION.5-OKURI ERI JIME/SLIDING LAPEL CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)6-KATA HA JIME/SINGLE WING CHOKE (BASIC APPLICATION)7-KATA JIME/SHOULDER CHOKE8-SANKAKU JIME /TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM FRONT OFF BUTTOCKS)9-SANKAKU JIME/TRIANGLE CHOKE (FROM TOP WITH OPPONENT ON ALL FOURS OR FLAT)10-JIGOKU JIME/HELL STRANGLE FROM ANY POSITION APPLICANT CHOOSES.11-HINERI JIME/TURNING OR TWISTING STRANGLE APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE TWO NOGARE KATA (ESCAPE FORMS) AGAINST ANY FOUR (4) SHIME WAZA OF HIS/HER CHOICE.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE/SHE MUST EARN TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS SINCE HIS LAST PROMOTION TO SANDAN. PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN AN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.1 POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK OR AN OPPONENT OF LESSER RANK IN AN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.½ POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF NO MORE THAN TWO (2) RANKS LOWER THAN APPLICANT.2-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 5 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT BY IPPON VICTORIES (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE SHODAN). 3-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 7 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER BELT RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE YONDAN).4-ONE (1) POINT FOR EACH YEAR APPLICANT IS A CERTIFIED AAU JUDO COACH.5-ONE (1) POINT FOR EACH YEAR APPLICANT IS AN ACCREDITED AAU JUDO REFEREE.

TIME IN GRADE SCALE10 promotion points earned 4 years’ time in grade as Sandan7 promotion points earned 5 years’ time in grade as Sandan5 promotion points earned 6 years’ time in grade as Sandan3 promotion points earned 7 years’ time in grade as Sandan2 or less promotion points earned 8 years’ time in grade as Sandan

KATA/DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNIQUEGoal-Demonstrate functional skill in selected Kodokan Judo Kata. DEMONSTRATE ENTIRE KATAME NO KATA (FORM OF GRAPPLING) OR KATA OF APPLICANT’S CHOICE AS TORI PERFORMING TECHNIQUES ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES. Kata is structured learning. It is considered a form of training in the same way randori (free practice) and shiai (contest) are. If an applicant is a “non-competitor” and has less than 2 promotion points, the demonstration of kata may substitute for promotion points earned in contest.

GODAN Applicants for the ranks of Godan must be able to successfully perform all technical skills and meet all criteria for all previous rank requirements as well as be able to successfully teach these technical skills. In addition, applicants for the ranks of Godan or higher must be actively involved in AAU or Freestyle Judo on (at the minimum) a national level. Promotions of Godan must be submitted to the JBBA Promotion Board for approval.1-Minimum age requirement is 35 years old.2-Applicant must be a current AAU member and pass the AAU background check.3-At this point in a judoka’s career, it is required that the applicant for this rank choose an area of expertise, either in coaching, working as a mat official or referee or in some other capacity. If the applicant chooses coaching as his or her area of expertise, the applicant must have successfully completed any coach education course or program endorsed by the AAU-or hold a Bachelor’s Degree (or its equivalent) in the field of physical education (or related fields) from an accredited university or college. If the applicant chooses as his or her area of expertise the area of judo officiating or refereeing, he or she must have been active as a mat official at AAU or IFJA sanctioned or endorsed judo tournaments on the national level for a minimum of four (4) years and be currently active as a mat official or referee at national AAU or IJFA judo tournaments. If the applicant for this rank chooses an area of expertise as that

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of an athlete, he or she must be active in local, regional and national AAU and IFJA judo tournaments. If the applicant for this rank chooses another area of expertise of his or her choosing, he or she must consult the JBBA Promotion Board and inform the Board of this area of expertise and coordinate with the Board as to how to proceed to meet established goals that the board may require.4-Applicant must possess a current CPR certification from a recognized agency.5-Minimum time in grade from Yondan to Godan is five (5) years. Normal time in grade is 5 to 7 years.6-Applicants for the rank of Godan must apply directly to the JBBA Promotion Board.7-Meet and fulfill all previous rank requirements.8-Applicant must write and submit (submit to the JBBA Promotion Board) a thesis or essay on any aspect of Kodokan Judo theory or technique of no less than 750 words.9-Applicant must undergo a personal interview with the JBBA Promotion Board.

PROMOTION POINTS AND BATSUGAN (FIELD PROMOTION)1-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE, HE/SHE MUST EARN TEN (10) PROMOTION POINTS SINCE HIS LAST PROMOTION TO YONDAN. PROMOTION POINTS ARE EARNED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:2 POINTS-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF HIGHER RANK OR AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK IN AN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.1 POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF EQUAL RANK OR AN OPPONENT OF LESSER RANK IN AN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT.½ POINT-FOR DEFEATING AN OPPONENT OF NO MORE THAN TWO (2) RANKS LOWER THAN APPLICANT.2-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 5 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT BY IPPON VICTORIES (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE SHODAN). 3-IF APPLICANT IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE AND DEFEATS 7 OPPONENTS OF EQUAL OR HIGHER BELT RANK IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT (INJURIES OR KIKEN GACHI AND OPPONENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR FUSEN GACHI DO NOT COUNT), HE WILL BE PROMOTED BY BATSUGAN TO THE NEXT RANK (IN THIS CASE YONDAN).4-ONE (1) POINT FOR EACH YEAR APPLICANT IS A CERTIFIED AAU JUDO COACH.5-ONE (1) POINT FOR EACH YEAR APPLICANT IS AN ACCREDITED AAU JUDO REFEREE.

TIME IN GRADE SCALE10 promotion points earned 5 years’ time in grade as Yondan7 promotion points earned 6 years’ time in grade as Yondan5 promotion points earned 7 years’ time in grade as Yondan3 promotion points earned 8 years’ time in grade as Yondan2 or less promotion points earned 9 years’ time in grade as Yondan

ROKUDAN AND HIGHER The ranks of Rokudan and above are analogous to earning a Doctorate from a university. While, in no way, does the JBBA imply, directly or indirectly, that titles such a “Professor,” “Doctor,” or other type of titles associated with that of a Ph.D. or that earning a Rokudan or higher rank in Judo directly equates to a Doctorate. However, within the context of Judo, the ranks of Rokudan or above denote the same level of knowledge, expertise, experience and credibility. A candidate for Rokudan, in addition to being active as a coach or instructor, must also demonstrate the ability to teach other coaches how to teach. In this regard, the JBBA’s syllabus and rank standards reflect this educational approach to these Kodansha (higher Dan grades). At this level of achievement, the applicant or candidate for ranks of Rokudan and above should have an area of specialty, in addition to being able to demonstrate and teach a wide variety of technical skills. For example, candidates for Rokudan or higher could choose any of these areas (or any others of the candidate’s choosing); Coach Education, Kata, Historical Research, Medical Topics Relating to Judo, Judo for Special Populations, Technical Research, Kinesiology Relating to Judo, etc. Additionally, applicants for the ranks of Rokudan and higher must have extensive experience on the national and/or international levels of judo in the capacity as an athlete, coach, mat official, or in some way served as a leader or promoter of judo, especially AAU and Freestyle Judo. Rank promotions will terminate at Godan unless the applicant demonstrates a proven and exceptional record of participation and achievement at the national and international levels. At this point in a judoka’s career, it is essential that the applicant for this level of rank possess excellent personal technical skill in judo and have (at the minimum) national credentials, serving in a leadership capacity in AAU Judo. If an applicant or candidate applies for any rank of Rokudan or higher, he or she must successfully meet all previous rank requirements and criteria and successfully meet and fulfill the JBBA rank requirements and criteria for the rank he or she is applying for.

ROKUDAN The applicant or candidate for ranks of Rokudan should have an area of specialty, in addition to being able to demonstrate and teach a wide variety of technical skills on an advanced level of expertise. For example, candidates for Rokudan could choose any of these areas (or any others of the candidate’s choosing); Coach Education, Kata, Historical Research, Medical Topics Relating to Judo, Judo for Special Populations, Technical Research, Kinesiology Relating to Judo, etc. Additionally, applicants for the ranks of Rokudan and higher must have extensive experience on the national and/or international levels of judo in the capacity as an athlete, coach, mat official, or in some way served as a leader or promoter of judo, especially AAU and Freestyle Judo. At this point in a judoka’s career, it is essential that the applicant for this level of rank possess excellent personal technical skill in judo and have (at the minimum) national credentials, serving in a leadership capacity in AAU Judo. Candidates for the rank of Rokudan must successfully fulfill the following requirements.1-Minimum age requirement is 40 years old.

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2-Applicant must be a current AAU member and pass the AAU background check.3-Applicant must possess a current CPR certification from a recognized agency.4-Minimum time in grade from Godan to Rokudan is five (5) years. Normal time in grade is 5 to 7 years.5-Applicants for the rank of Rokudan must apply directly to the JBBA Promotion Board.6-Meet and fulfill all previous rank requirements.7-Write an original paper on the candidate’s area of specialty and present it online, at a JBBA or SJA coaching conference or other appropriate outlets or audiences.8-Write an original essay or paper of at least 750 words and submit it to the JBBA Promotion Board on the goals of Kodokan Judo as espoused by Jigoro Kano. Specifically, the subjects of;Seiryoku Zenyo, or the principle of the most efficient use of energy.Jita Kyoei, or the principle of mutual benefit.9-Write an original essay or paper of at least 750 words on the history and development of Judo and submit to the JBBA Promotion Board. The candidate may choose an area of specialty historically or may write a general historical narrative of Judo. 10-Candidate must demonstrate the ability to explain and teach the concepts of Shisei (the use of Posture in functional, realistic and dynamic ways), Shintai Linear and General (the linear dynamics of body movement) and Taisabaki (the non-linear and turning movements of the body). This includes factors such as Tempo or Pace (how fast the Judoka move about the mat), Space or Proximity (how close the Judoka are relative to each other and to the area of the mat they are one-also-how the use of gripping the opponent controls the effective use of space), Grip (the most effective grip relative to the opponent’s proximity and the most efficient use of a grip relative to the desired technique to be used).11-Candidate must successfully demonstrate an ability to teach technical skills in functional, realistic situations. Members of the JBBA Promotion Board will observe the candidate actually teaching or coaching a clinic, seminar or class where members of the judo public are involved.12-If the candidate chooses Kata as an area of expertise, he or she must demonstrate any recognized Kodokan Judo Kata of his or her choice or demonstrate a Kata of his or her own design or interpretation.13-Applicant must undergo a personal interview with the JBBA Promotion Board.

TIME IN GRADE SCALE5 years as Godan Active on international level as official U.S. team coach or mat official (Referee) or tournament director at Olympic Games, World Judo Championships, Pan American Games or Championships, or international judo tournaments involving 5 or more nations. Actively involved in the promotion, promulgation and growth of AAU Judo and/or the Shingitai Jujitsu Association (SJA). Active as a coach or mat official (referee) or tournament director for AAU Judo on the national level. 7 years as Godan Active on national and/or international levels as listed in the above capacities. Actively support national AAU Judo tournaments, clinics, conferences, seminars, camps and other activities. 10 years as Godan Active on the national level serving as a coach or instructor of an active member club of the AAU. Actively serve as an AAU mat official (referee) or promote Freestyle Judo by hosting national tournaments, clinics, seminars, conferences and camps.

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