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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS BY RANK
All Requirements are CUMULATIVE. All requirements for one rank include all the requirements for lower ranks unless explicitly stated otherwise.
NIKYU (2nd Kyu, Blue Belt)
Minimum age: 12 years old
Minimum Time in grade: 6 months
Know all requirements from all previous ranks.
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Basics: Referee |
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Sogo Gachi (compound win) |
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Yusei Gachi (win by judge痴 decision) |
Demonstrations:
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Basics:
such as Shisei, Shizentai and Tai sabaki are not required to be explicitly examined and can be observed during the demonstration of techniques
Demonstrate 2 each from Dai Ikkyo and Dai Nikyo, and the following from the Dai Sankyo:
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a.Tomoenage (circlethrow) |
b.Hane goshi (springinghip) |
c.Kosotogake (minorouterhook)
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3. Osaekomi Waza:
a. Kuzure tate shiho gatame (modified longways locking four quarters hold)
4. Shime Waza (if 13 years old in calendar year of testing):
a. Kata juji jime (half cross choke)
b. Kata ha jime (single wing choke)
5. Renraku waza (combinations):
a. Demonstrate one renraku waza
ADVANCED NIKYU 2nd Kyu (Blue/Purple Belt)
Minimum age: 13 years old
Minimum Time in grade: 6 months
Know all requirements from all previous ranks.
Definitions:
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Basics: General
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Basics: Referee
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Seiryoku zen yo
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(maximum efficiency with minimum effort)
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Fusen Gachi
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(win by default)
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Jita Kyoei
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(mutual welfare and benefit)
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Kiken Gachi
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(win by withdrawal)
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Demonstrations:
1. Basics:
such as Shisei, Shizentai and Taisabaki are not required to be explicitly examined and can be observed during the demonstration of techniques Nage Waza
2. Nage Waza: Demonstrate 2 each from Dai Ikkyo and Dai Nikyo, and the following from the Dai Sankyo:
  a. Tsuri goshi (lifting hip throw) b. Ashi guruma (ankle c. Kata guruma (should wheel) (shoulder wheel)
3. Osaekomi Waza: Demonstrate 3 techniques
4. Shime Waza (if 13 years old in calendar year of testing): Demonstrate 2 mae and 2 ushiro, including:
a. Gyaku juji jime (reverse cross choke)
b. Hadaka jime (naked strangle choke)
5. Renraku Waza (combinations):
a. Demonstrate two renraku waza
6. Kaeshi Waza (counters):
a. Demonstrate two kaeshi waza
IKKYU (1st Kyu, Purple Belt)
Minimum age: 14 years old
Minimum Time in grade: 6 months
Written Test with a minimum passing score of 50%. (Use Senior Yonkyu written
examination)
Know all requirements from all previous ranks.
Basics: Referee
1. Be able to recall IJF referee terms from all previous ranks.
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Basics: General
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What is the difference between Sensei & Coach?
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A sensei is a teacher in the dojo. A special
title in traditional Kodokan Judo. A coach is a term for one who trains and develops
judoka to be good contestants in sanctioned tournaments
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Demonstrations:
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Basics: See previous requirements
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Nage Waza: Demonstrate 2 from the Dai Ikkyo
and the following from the Dai Nikyo:
a.Harai tsuri komi ashi b.Yoko otoshi (side drop)
(liftpullfootsweep)
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Osaekomi waza: Demonstrate 4 waza
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Shime Waza (if 13 years old in calendar year of testing):
a. Demonstrate 3 mae and 3 ushiro.
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5. Renraku Waza (combinations):
a. Demonstrate 3
6. Kaeshi Waza (counters):
a. Demonstrate 3
7. Kansetsu Waza (armlocks) (only if the judoka is 16 years old at the time of
examination for promotion):
a. Demonstrate 3
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