2nd Dan (Nidan) syllabus (Senior ranks, Kyu to Sandan (USJA)). Black belt. Awarded by United States Judo Association. The United States Judo Association's senior ranks from 6th Kyu to 3rd Dan, from a minimum age of 14. To 1st Dan a candidate passes a general knowledge and vocabulary paper and then demonstrates a set number of techniques from each technical list, agreed with the coach beforehand; the list below each grade is the pool they choose from, and the kyu grades from Sankyu add parts of an online Nage-no-kata exam. 2nd and 3rd Dan each add a kata, a full list of throws to pass one by one, and a refereeing or coaching certification. Clubs or instructors may add requirements of their own. 20 techniques are set for this grade. Nage-waza · throws ------------------ Hane-goshi-gaeshi (跳腰返, はねごしがえし), springing hip counter. https://wazabook.com/techniques/hane-goshi-gaeshi/ Harai-goshi-gaeshi (払腰返, はらいごしがえし), sweeping hip counter. https://wazabook.com/techniques/harai-goshi-gaeshi/ Harai-makikomi (払巻込, はらいまきこみ), sweeping wraparound. https://wazabook.com/techniques/harai-makikomi/ Ippon-seoi-nage (一本背負投, いっぽんせおいなげ), one-armed shoulder throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ippon-seoi-nage/ Kani-basami (蟹挟, かにばさみ), crab scissors. https://wazabook.com/techniques/kani-basami/ Kawazu-gake (河津掛, かわづがけ), one-leg entanglement. https://wazabook.com/techniques/kawazu-gake/ Kibisu-gaeshi (踵返, きびすがえし), heel reversal. https://wazabook.com/techniques/kibisu-gaeshi/ Ko-uchi-gaeshi (小内返, こうちがえし), minor inner reversal. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ko-uchi-gaeshi/ Ko-uchi-makikomi (小内巻込, こうちまきこみ), minor inner wrap-around. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ko-uchi-makikomi/ Kuchiki-taoshi (朽木倒, くちきたおし), single-leg drop. https://wazabook.com/techniques/kuchiki-taoshi/ Morote-gari (双手刈, もろてがり), two-hand reap. https://wazabook.com/techniques/morote-gari/ O-soto-gaeshi (大外返, おおそとがえし), major outer reap counter. https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-soto-gaeshi/ O-soto-makikomi (大外巻込, おおそとまきこみ), major outer wrap-around. https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-soto-makikomi/ O-uchi-gaeshi (大内返, おおうちがえし), major inner reversal. https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-uchi-gaeshi/ Obi-tori-gaeshi (帯取返, おびとりがえし), belt grab reversal. https://wazabook.com/techniques/obi-tori-gaeshi/ Sode-tsurikomi-goshi (袖釣込腰, そでつりこみごし), sleeve lifting pulling hip throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/sode-tsurikomi-goshi/ Tsubame-gaeshi (燕返, つばめがえし), swallow counter. https://wazabook.com/techniques/tsubame-gaeshi/ Uchi-mata-gaeshi (内股返, うちまたがえし), inner thigh counter. https://wazabook.com/techniques/uchi-mata-gaeshi/ Uchi-mata-makikomi (内股巻込, うちまたまきこみ), inner thigh wrap-around. https://wazabook.com/techniques/uchi-mata-makikomi/ Uchi-mata-sukashi (内股透, うちまたすかし), inner thigh throw slip. https://wazabook.com/techniques/uchi-mata-sukashi/ The official syllabus --------------------- Transcribed from United States Judo Association's published document. This wording is the authority for what is examined; everything above is this reference's own arrangement of it. Eligibility ----------- 1. You must be a current member of the United States Judo Association. 2. You must have obtained the required age, time in grade, and classes taught or attended for the rank being requested, as indicated in the table below. 3. Must have passed a Background Screen report and have a current Concussion Training and Safe Sport certificate. 4. Age: 19 5. TIG (Years)/classes: 3/288 6. Sign off # Rank or above: (1) 3rd Dan 7. Classes must be at least one hour long and no more than 2 classes per day. Additional requirements ----------------------- 1. Nage-no-kata demonstration or certification. in this reference: Nage-no-kata 2. Passing examination of each throw of the Shinmeisho no waza in this reference: Shinmeisho no waza 3. Obtain Associate Referee Certification or higher (shall be waived until developed and published online) Shinmeisho no waza ------------------ 1. Morote-Gari (Double Leg Takedown) in this reference: Morote-gari 2. Kuchiki-Taoshi (Dead Tree Drop) in this reference: Kuchiki-taoshi 3. Kibisu-Gaeshi (Heel Trip) in this reference: Kibisu-gaeshi 4. Uchimata-Sukashi (Inner Thigh Reap Counter) in this reference: Uchi-mata-sukashi 5. Obi-Tori-Gaeshi (Front Knee Lift) in this reference: Obi-tori-gaeshi 6. Tsubame-Gaeshi (Swallow Counter) in this reference: Tsubame-gaeshi 7. O-Soto-Gaeshi (Major Outer Counter) in this reference: O-soto-gaeshi 8. O-Uchi-Gaeshi (Major Inner Counter) in this reference: O-uchi-gaeshi 9. Kouchi-Gaeshi (Minor Inner Reap Counter) in this reference: Ko-uchi-gaeshi 10. Hane-Goshi-Gaeshi (Springing Hip Counter) in this reference: Hane-goshi-gaeshi 11. Harai-Goshi-Gaeshi (Sweeping Hip Counter) in this reference: Harai-goshi-gaeshi 12. Uchimata-Gaeshi (Inner Thigh Counter) in this reference: Uchi-mata-gaeshi 13. Kani-Basami (Crab Scissors) in this reference: Kani-basami 14. Kawazu-Gake (One Leg Entanglement) in this reference: Kawazu-gake 15. O-Soto-Makikomi (Major Outer Wrap Around) in this reference: O-soto-makikomi 16. Uchimata-Makikomi (Inner Thigh Wrap Around) in this reference: Uchi-mata-makikomi 17. Harai-Makikomi (Sweeping Wrap Around) in this reference: Harai-makikomi 18. Sode-Tsurikomi-Goshi (Sleeve Lift Pull Hip Throw) in this reference: Sode-tsurikomi-goshi 19. Ippon-Seoinage (One Arm Shoulder Throw) in this reference: Ippon-seoi-nage 20. Ko Uchi Makikomi (Small Inner Wrap Around) in this reference: Ko-uchi-makikomi Filmed for this grading ----------------------- USJA Rank Examination for all Senior Kyu Ranks Through Shodan, and for Senior Nidan and Sandan (PDF) (United States Judo Association): https://www.usja.net/staff/forms/171/document/download Promotion to Shodan, Nidan and Sandan (03/2025) (PDF) (United States Judo Association): https://www.usja.net/staff/forms/170/document/download Promotion System (United States Judo Association): https://www.usja.net/about/promotion Flashcards ---------- Drill the names before the day: an Anki deck for each grade turns the Japanese names into quick recall: https://wazabook.com/flashcards/ From Waza Book: https://wazabook.com/grades/usja-senior/2nd-dan/