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Libyan Judo Federation

REGULATIONS OF OBTAINING JUDO DEGREES

Sports City Tripoli Libya

Tripoli P.O. Box 879

Mobile: +218913407843 Phone: +218214780481

Fax: +218214780481

E-mail: [email protected]

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REGULATIONS OF OBTAINING JUDO DEGREES ....................................................................................................... 1

Rules of Judo Achievement Levels ...................................................................................................................... 4

General ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Three types of degrees ............................................................................................................................... 4

Examination Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Rules of obtaining Kyu Degree ............................................................................................................................ 5

The 6 degrees Kyu ........................................................................................................................................... 5

The criteria for gaining Kyu Degree ............................................................................................................ 5

Sporting Requirements for Kyu Degrees .................................................................................................... 6

Technical Requirements and Time Criteria ................................................................................................. 6

6th Kyu - white belt .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Eligibility for Promotion Duration ............................................................................................................... 7

Syllabus ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

5th Kyu - yellow belt ......................................................................................................................................... 8


Syllabus ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

4th Kyu - orange belt........................................................................................................................................ 9


Syllabus ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

3rd Kyu - green belt .......................................................................................................................................... 9


Syllabus ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

2nd Kyu - blue belt .......................................................................................................................................... 10

Eligibility for Promotion Duration ............................................................................................................. 10

Syllabus ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

1st Kyu - brown belt ....................................................................................................................................... 11

Eligibility for Promotion Duration ............................................................................................................. 11

Syllabus ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

Rules for obtaining Dan Degree ........................................................................................................................ 12

The 10 Degrees Dan ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Rules for Obtaining Competitive Master's Degrees (1 - 6 Dan) ................................................................ 13

Sporting Requirements for Competitive Master’s Degrees 1-6 Dan ..................................................... 13

Technical requirements for Competitive Master’s Dan Degrees ........................................................... 13

Time Criteria for Competitive Master’s Dan Degrees 1-5* ................................................................... 14

Criteria for Master Degree Coaching (2-8 Dan) ........................................................................................ 14

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Sporting Requirements for Master Degree Coaching (2-8 Dan) ........................................................... 14

Technical Requirements for Master Degree Coaching (2-8 Dan) .......................................................... 14

Time Criteria for Master’s Degree Coaching ......................................................................................... 15

Time criteria for Coaches meeting the all the Sporting Requirements ............................................. 15

Master’s Degree Referee .......................................................................................................................... 16

Sporting Requirements for Master’s Degree Referee ........................................................................... 16

Technical requirements for Master’s Degree Referee........................................................................... 16

Time criteria for Master’s Degree Referee ............................................................................................ 17

Honorary Degrees (1 to 10 Dan) ............................................................................................................... 17

Final Remarks ............................................................................................................................................... 18

Contact ......................................................................................................................................................... 19

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Rules of Judo Achievement Levels

General

Three types of degrees

1. School Grades - Kyu 2. Championship Grades - Dan 3. Honorary/Master Degrees - Dan

Examination Rules

1. The right to award 6th, 5th, 4th and 3rd Kyu degrees is reserved for Judo coaches and instructors holding a minimum of 1st Dan (verified by the Libyan Judo Federation) whom have actively participated in Judo courses for a mandatory period of the last 3 years.

2. The right to award 2nd and 1st Kyu degrees is reserved for coaches and instructors

who hold a minimum of 3rd Dan (verified by the Libyan Judo Federation) and are involved with directly training the examinee in the parent club and whom have actively participated in Judo courses for a mandatory period of the last 3 years.

3. The right to award Dan and Master degrees is organized twice a year by the Libyan Judo Federation and is undertaken in training camps and courses for the National Team. The Dan Commission may examine the proper execution of appropriate forms of Kata. For degrees of 2nd Dan and above it is suggested that the examinations take place in January and June, however in exceptional cases it is acceptable to organize examinations on other occasions.

4. Awarded Degrees are valid after obtaining a positive test result and information about awarded degrees is announced at least once a year and serves as ultimate confirmation that the degree is valid under the rules of the Libyan Judo Federation.

5. When awarding any degrees, players, examiners and trainers are obliged to honour the order of the degree grading system

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6. In accordance with the provisions of the International Judo Federation, any degrees awarded by other federations other than the Libyan Judo Federation are not valid for non-Libyan citizens. Dan degrees given by the Kodokan are accepted under these rules.

7. A Judoka applying for the awarding of a Judo degree must present an impeccable attitude and moral standards.

Rules of obtaining Kyu Degree

The 6 degrees Kyu

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6th Kyu white belt

5th Kyu yellow belt

4th Kyu orange belt

3rd Kyu green belt

2nd Kyu blue belt

1st Kyu brown belt

The criteria for gaining Kyu Degree

a. For Kyu Degrees 6th-4th the technical requirements must be met b. For Kyu Degrees 3rd-1st Kyu fulfilment of technical requirements and sporting

requirements must be met

Note: If the coach or instructor in charge of directly training the examinee does not have a minimum of grade 3rd Dan, then the second member of the examination commission must be a competent trainer who holds the required degree and the exam organizer is obliged to inform the Dan Commission in writing at least 14 days ahead of schedule of the examination date. Circumvention of degrees is not allowed.

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c. For Kyu Degrees 6th-1st Kyu the time criteria must be met

Sporting Requirements for Kyu Degrees

Players are required to obtain at least 30 tournament points in the annual calendar of the Libyan Judo Federation, African Judo Union or International Judo Federation competitions. Points are awarded according to the following table:

Criteria Points

Victory against a player 2 degrees lower 1

Victory against a player 1 degree lower 2

Victory against a player with equal grade 3

Victory against a player 1 degree higher 4

Victory against a player 2 or more degrees higher 5

A Judoka who does not to participate in official competitions organized by the Libyan Judo Federation, African Judo Union or International Judo Federation may also earn degrees without participating in tournaments under the following conditions:

a. Obtaining consent of the leading coach. b. Obtaining 150 points* in the Randori training in the club against opponents listed by

the Libyan Judo Federation c. Passing an examination before the Dan Commissions Regional Representative

*One Randori victory is awarded 1 point regardless of the degree of the opponent. Points for Randori must be confirmed by a qualified coach recognized by the Libyan Judo Federation. Degrees obtained by this method does not qualify the player to participate in the tournament calendars of the Libyan Judo Federation, African Judo Union or International Judo Federation. For degrees of 3rd or 2nd Kyu the examiner is required to record points obtained by club level Randori participation on the reverse side of the degree certificate.

Technical Requirements and Time Criteria

a. For a high degree of Judo proficiency the Judoka must pass the examinations

demonstrating technical skills for the degree applied for, including all of the existing techniques from previously obtained degrees, in both left and right sides if applicable for the particular technique. These include the requirements for (if applicable, according to degree applied for):

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Nage-no-kata Techniques

Hairi-kata Techniques

Katame-waza Techniques

Uke-waza Techniques

Atemi-waza Techniques

Ukemi Techniques

Jū Yoku Gō O Seisu Principals

Form examinations are determined for the Judoka whom are participating in a course approved by the Libyan Judo Federation by upon the instruction of the examiners. The Judoka is required to perform the techniques to an acceptable standard as deemed by the examiners.

b. The time criteria and applicable skills are necessary requirements to qualify for

eligibility for examination for the degree applied for.

6th Kyu - white belt

Eligibility for Promotion Duration

The Judoka may apply for degree advancement after serving a minimum of 50 Judo lessons.

Syllabus

To be promoted the Judoka must demonstrate applicable knowledge and skills relevant to

the following:

History and principles of Judo

Demonstrate the correct application of Judogi folding and tying of belt

Demonstrate understanding the concept of Uke and Tori

Demonstrate correct execution of Rei Ho

Demonstrate understanding the concept of Shizen (Tai Shizen, Jigo Tai)

Demonstrate understanding the concept of Shin Tai (Ashi Tsugi, Ayumi Ashi)

Demonstrate understanding the concept of Tai Sabaki

Demonstrate correct execution of Ukemi

Demonstrate correct execution of Kumi Kata

Demonstrate effective execution of Happo No Kuzushi

Demonstrate correct execution of the following Katema Waza

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1. Hon Kesa Gatama 2. Tate Shiho Gatama 3. Yoko Shiho Gatama 4. Kami Shiho Gatama 5. Fusegi from opponent

5th Kyu - yellow belt


The Judoka may apply for degree advancement after serving a minimum of 50 Judo lessons after obtaining 6th Kyu

Syllabus


the following techniques:

Nage Waza

1. Hiza Gurumi 2. Uchi Gari 3. Ippon Seoi Nage 4. Ko Uchi Gari 5. De Ashi Harai 6. Sasa Tsurikomi Ashi 7. Goshi 8. Soto Gari 9. Including Basic Renraku Waza and Henka Waza

Katama Waza Katama Waza based on previously learned techniques may also be required 1. Kuzure Kesa Gatama 2. Kata Gatama 3. Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatama 4. Kuzure Yoko Shiho Gatama 5. Mune Gatama 6. Hadaka Jime 7. Fusegi from opponent

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4th Kyu - orange belt


The Judoka may apply for degree advancement after serving a minimum of 6 months Judo lessons after obtaining 5th Kyu

Syllabus



Nage Waza

1. Uki Goshi 2. Ko Soto Gari 3. Tsuri Goshi 4. Sode Tsurikomi Goshi 5. Tsurikomi Goshi 6. Okuri Ashi Harai 7. Harai Goshi 8. Tai Otoshi 9. Demonstrate the ability to obtain advantage with Kumi Kata 10. Demonstrate Basic Renraku Waza and Henka Waza based on already known

projections Katama Waza

1. Udi Garami 2. Ushiro Ude Garami 3. Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame 4. Okuri Eri Jime 5. Kata Juji Jime 6. Fusegi from opponent

3rd Kyu - green belt


The Judoka may apply for degree advancement after serving a minimum of 6 months Judo lessons after obtaining 4th Kyu *In recreational Judo after at least one year of training on obtaining 4th Kyu

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Syllabus



Nage Waza

1. Uchi Mata 2. Ashi Gurumi 3. Tomoe Naga 4. Tani Otoshi 5. Sukui Nage 6. Uki Otoshi 7. Ushiro Goshi 8. Demonstrate Basic Renraku Waza and Henka Waza based on already known


1. Ude Hishigi Ude Gatama 2. Ude Hishigi HIiza Gatama 3. Ude Hishigi Waki Gatama 4. Nami Juji Jime 5. Gyaku Juji Jime 6. Kata Ha Jima 7. Tsukkomi Jima 8. Sankaku Jime 9. Fusegi from opponent

2nd Kyu - blue belt


The Judoka may apply for degree advancement after serving a minimum of 6 months Judo lessons after obtaining 3rd Kyu *In recreational mode after a minimum of 1 year from obtaining 3rd Kyu

Syllabus



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Nage Waza

1. Morote Gari 2. Ko Soto Gake 3. Koshi Gurumi 4. Yoko Otoshi 5. Harai Tsurikomi Ashi 6. Kata Gurumi 7. Sumi Gaeshi 8. Yoko Gurumi 9. Demonstrate Basic Renraku Waza and Henka Waza based on already known


1. Ude Hishigi Hara Gatama 2. Ude Ashi Hishigi Gatama 3. Ude Hishigi Sankaku gatame 4. Ude Hishigi Te Gatama 5. Ashi Garami 6. Sode Gurumi 7. Ryo Te Jima 8. Kata Te Jima 9. Fusegi from opponent

1st Kyu - brown belt


The Judoka may apply for degree advancement after serving a minimum of 6 months Judo lessons after obtaining 2nd Kyu *In recreational mode after a minimum of 1 year from obtaining 2nd Kyu

Syllabus

Nage Waza

1. Hane Goshi 2. Hane Makikomi 3. Utsuri Goshi 4. O Gurumi 5. Soto Makikomi

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6. Soto Gurumi 7. Uki Waza 8. Yoko Wakara 9. Ura Nage 10. Sumi Otoshi 11. Yoko Gake 12. Demonstrate Basic Renraku Waza and Henka Waza based on already known

projections

Rules for obtaining Dan Degree

The 10 Degrees Dan

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Shodan

1st Dan

Nidan

2nd Dan

Sandan

3rd Dan

Yodan

4th Dan

Godan

5th Dan

Rokudan 6th Dan

Shichidan 7th Dan

Hachidan

8th Dan

Kudan*

9th Dan

Judan* 10th Dan

*Grades 9 Dan and 10 Dan are bestowed for outstanding achievements in popularizing and

the development of Judo in Libya.

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Rules for Obtaining Competitive Master's Degrees (1 - 6 Dan)

Sporting Requirements for Competitive Master’s Degrees 1-6 Dan

1. A player applying for the right to take the examination for Dan degrees 1- 6 must achieve a minimum of 30 points in international or national competition included in the calendar of the Libyan Judo Federation, African Judo Union or the International Judo Federation.

2. If a player is awarded Olympic Champion or World Champion then the player shall receive a promotion of a higher degree of Dan.

Technical requirements for Competitive Master’s Dan Degrees

Degree Requirement

Shodan 1. Go Kyo 2. Nage No Kata (3 groups)

Nidan 1. Go Kyo 2. Katama Waza 3. Nage No Kata (5 groups)

Sandan 1. Renzoku Waza in the range of Go Kyo 2. Katama No Kata

Yodan 1. Full knowledge: Nage Waza with techniques are not covered by the Go Kyo

2. Nage No Kata 3. Katama No Kata

Note: A Judoka, who has limited participation in the official competition in the calendar of the Libyan Judo Federation, African Judo Union or the International Judo Federation or does not want to participate in competition but is actively practicing Judo may still earn degrees without the condition fulfilling the sporting requirements. The non-competitive active Judoka may apply for examinations under the following conditions:

a. Obtaining the consent of the Chief of the Dan Commission b. A documented gain of 100 points, in the period of a calendar year, against

opponents listed by the Libyan Judo Federation in club level Randori.* c. Passing the examination before the Chief of the Dan Commission

* For one Randori victory at club level the Judoka is awarded 1 point. For valid points for a club level Randori a victory, points must be confirmed by a qualified Libyan Judo Federation coach and documented on the Annexure No.2 form.

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Note: Women may instead perform Nage No Kata Ju No Kata

Godan 1. Kime No Kata or Kodokan Goshin Jutsu

Rokudan 1. Kodokan Goshin Jutsu or Kime No Kata

Time Criteria for Competitive Master’s Dan Degrees 1-5*

*Does not apply if a player has won a medal in Olympic Games, World Championships or ME.

Degree Competition Recreational

1st Kyu – Shodan 1 year (age min. 16 years) 2 years (age min. 16 years)

Shodan-Nidan 2 years 4 years

Nidan-Sandan 3 years 6 years

Sandan-Yodan 4 years 8 years

Yodan-Godan 5 years 10 years

Godan-Rokudan 6 years 12 years

Criteria for Master Degree Coaching (2-8 Dan)

Sporting Requirements for Master Degree Coaching (2-8 Dan)

To be admitted to the technical exam for promotion the coach must demonstrate, that in the period from obtaining a previous degree, that he has met at least one of three conditions:

1. The Coach has led in training a group of players for a minimum period of four years from last the coaches’ exam.

2. That two athletes trained by him - for at least for two years at any stage of training - have won medals at the Libyan Championships or international tournaments in any age group.

3. Two athletes trained by him – for at least for two years at any stage of training - have been called to the National Team in any age group.

Technical Requirements for Master Degree Coaching (2-8 Dan)

Degree Requirement

Nidan 1. Katame Waza 2. Nage No Kata (5 groups)

Sandan 1. Renzoku Waza in the range of Go Kyo 2. Katame No Kata

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Yodan 1. Nage Waza, along with techniques not covered by the Go Kyo

2. Nage No Kata 3. Katama No Kata Note: Women may instead perform Nage No Kata Ju No Kata.



Shichidan 1. Ju No Kata or Itsutsu No Kata

Hachidan 1. Koshiki No Kata

Time Criteria for Master’s Degree Coaching

Degree Requirement

Shodan-Nidan 2 years

Nidan-Sandan 3 years

Sandan-Yodan 4 years

Yodan-Godan 5 years

Godan-Rokudan 5 years ( age minimum of 35 years)

Rokudan-Shichidan 5 years

Shichidan-Hachidan 5 years (age minimum of 45 years)

Time criteria for Coaches meeting the all the Sporting Requirements

Degree Requirement




Yodan-Godan 6 years

Godan-Rokudan 8 years (age minimum of 35 years)

Rokudan-Shichidan 8 years (age minimum of 35 years)

Shichidan-Hachidan 8 years (age minimum of 45 years)

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Master’s Degree Referee

Sporting Requirements for Master’s Degree Referee

Judges have the right to test for higher grade Dan in the following cases:

a. After obtaining the degree of federal judge b. After obtaining a license judge the World "B" c. In respect of activities and places in the annual Judges central training group Judges

union or worldwide after a favourable opinion of GKS d. After obtaining a license, a judge of the world "A" e. After achieving a 5-fold positive result for judging African Championships or after

achieving a 3-fold positive result for judging World Junior Championships. f. After qualifying and judging at the Senior World Championships least 2 times. g. After qualifying and judging Olympic Games

Technical requirements for Master’s Degree Referee

Degree Requirement

Nidan 1. Katame Waza 2. Nage No Kata (5 groups)

Sandan 1. Renzoku Waza in the range of Go Kyo 2. Katame No Kata

Note: In the case of the meeting the conditions for items f or g the judge is awarded with the higher degree of "Honorary Dan".

Note: The time criteria are waived when: a. At least three players trained by the coach for a minimum period of two years were

appointed in a given year to the Libyan National Team for the Olympics or World Championships. This does not apply to coaches of national teams.

b. Athletes trained by the coach for minimum of two years have won a medal in Olympic

Games, World Championships in any division. (Trainers SC applies only to point b).

c. For outstanding achievements coach may get a degree upon nomination for which he considered to be:

1. Applying for degrees 2nd – 4th Dan 2. Qualify one Player to the Olympics or winning at least one medal by trained

player during the World Cup or African Championships in any division. 3. When applying for a 5th Dan degree or higher achievements as above but only in

the senior division.

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Yodan 1. Nage Waza, along with techniques not covered by the Go Kyo

2. Nage No Kata 3. Katama No Kata

Note: Women may instead perform Nage No Kata Ju No Kata.



Shichidan 1. Ju No Kata or Itutsu No Kata

Hachidan 1. Koshiki No Kata

Time criteria for Master’s Degree Referee

Degree Requirement




Yodan-Godan 6 years

Godan-Rokudan 8 years (age minimum of 35 years)

Rokudan-Shichidan* 8 years (age minimum of 35 years)

Shichidan-Hachidan* 8 years (age minimum of 45 years)

Honorary Degrees (1 to 10 Dan)

1. An honorary Dan degree can be awarded to a Judoka for outstanding service to Libyan Judo Federation if he has received a minimum of 1st Kyu for coaching or judging, and now for other reasons cannot satisfy the necessary requirements to obtain a degree in competition or coaching.

2. An honorary Dan degree may be assigned only once, and in exceptional cases twice. 3. The Dan Main Committee awards honorary degrees

*Note: For degrees Rokudan-Shichidan and Shichidan-Hachidan time criteria do not apply

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Final Remarks

1. A candidate applying for a degree examination must report to the Kyu trainer orally

and express his readiness for exam and submit documentation relating to his sports record for the degree applied for.

2. A candidate must submit a certified record of randori, competition results or indicate that he is recreational Judoka.

3. A candidate applying for a degree examination must provide Dan Committee with a written request containing accurate personal data and data on his readiness for examination. The application must also contain an opinion from

The candidates coach if the candidate is a competitor

Or if the candidate is a coach, his direct superiors or the Council of Trainers

Or if the candidate is a referee an opinion from the Main Jury 4. After passing the exam the candidate pays a fee for the certificate. 5. The cost of the examination fees is determined Libyan Judo Federation and is

announced in a press release. 6. These rules shall cancel all previous regulations. 7. Regulations come into force on 01-09-2015.

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Contact

This document is the creation Chris Morton (MakeNET – [email protected]) and Judo Master Andrjez Blady (Rokudan IJF –

[email protected]) for the Libyan Judo Federation

Libyan Judo Federation (LBY)

President Persons

Sports City Tripoli Libya Tripoli P.O. Box 879 Mobile: +218913407843 Phone: +218214780481 Fax: +218214780481

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Mr. Suleiman Ragab Tubal

Vice President: Adel Ashuor Ebrahim Tel: + 218913407843

General Secretary: Jalal Mohammed Nasser Email: [email protected] Tel: + 218925409459

Treasurer: Khaled Mohammed Shaban Tel: + 218925205663

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Referee Director: Abdassalam Sheklu

Sport Director: Nabil Elalem

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