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    4th Kyu

    Green belt with a blue stripe · 3 techniques required at grading · Junior kyu grades (USA Judo), USA Judo

    The guidelines name each half-belt by two colours, such as white/yellow, without saying how it is worn.

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    Nage-waza · throws

    Kansetsu-waza · joint locks

    The official syllabus

    As printed in Junior Rank Program General Guidelines. Skills that are not a single technique (breakfalls, escapes, turnovers, grips, randori) are listed in the document's own words.

    Fundamentals of standing judo

    • Kakari geiko

    Ashi Waza

    Koshi Waza

    Fundamentals of judo floor

    • Base armlock

    Kansetsu Waza

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