2nd Dan (Nidan)
Black belt · 20 techniques required at grading · Senior ranks, Kyu to Sandan (USJA), United States Judo Association
0 of 20 learned
Nage-waza · throws
- Hane-goshi-gaeshi, springing hip counter
- Harai-goshi-gaeshi, sweeping hip counter
- Harai-makikomi, sweeping wraparound
- Ippon-seoi-nage, one-armed shoulder throw
- Kani-basami, crab scissors
- Kawazu-gake, one-leg entanglement
- Kibisu-gaeshi, heel reversal
- Ko-uchi-gaeshi, minor inner reversal
- Ko-uchi-makikomi, minor inner wrap-around
- Kuchiki-taoshi, single-leg drop
- Morote-gari, two-hand reap
- O-soto-gaeshi, major outer reap counter
- O-soto-makikomi, major outer wrap-around
- O-uchi-gaeshi, major inner reversal
- Obi-tori-gaeshi, belt grab reversal
- Sode-tsurikomi-goshi, sleeve lifting pulling hip throw
- Tsubame-gaeshi, swallow counter
- Uchi-mata-gaeshi, inner thigh counter
- Uchi-mata-makikomi, inner thigh wrap-around
- Uchi-mata-sukashi, inner thigh throw slip
The official syllabus
As printed in USJA Rank Examination for all Senior Kyu Ranks Through Shodan, and USJA Rank Examination for Senior Nidan and Sandan. Skills that are not a single technique (breakfalls, escapes, turnovers, grips, randori) are listed in the document's own words.
Eligibility
- You must be a current member of the United States Judo Association.
- 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.
- Must have passed a Background Screen report and have a current Concussion Training and Safe Sport certificate.
- Age: 19
- TIG (Years)/classes: 3/288
- Sign off # Rank or above: (1) 3rd Dan
- Classes must be at least one hour long and no more than 2 classes per day.
Additional requirements
- Nage-no-kata demonstration or certification.Nage-no-kata (kata)
- Passing examination of each throw of the Shinmeisho no wazaShinmeisho no waza (glossary)
- Obtain Associate Referee Certification or higher (shall be waived until developed and published online)
Shinmeisho no waza
- Morote-Gari (Double Leg Takedown)Morote-gari
- Kuchiki-Taoshi (Dead Tree Drop)Kuchiki-taoshi
- Kibisu-Gaeshi (Heel Trip)Kibisu-gaeshi
- Uchimata-Sukashi (Inner Thigh Reap Counter)Uchi-mata-sukashi
- Obi-Tori-Gaeshi (Front Knee Lift)Obi-tori-gaeshi
- Tsubame-Gaeshi (Swallow Counter)Tsubame-gaeshi
- O-Soto-Gaeshi (Major Outer Counter)O-soto-gaeshi
- O-Uchi-Gaeshi (Major Inner Counter)O-uchi-gaeshi
- Kouchi-Gaeshi (Minor Inner Reap Counter)Ko-uchi-gaeshi
- Hane-Goshi-Gaeshi (Springing Hip Counter)Hane-goshi-gaeshi
- Harai-Goshi-Gaeshi (Sweeping Hip Counter)Harai-goshi-gaeshi
- Uchimata-Gaeshi (Inner Thigh Counter)Uchi-mata-gaeshi
- Kani-Basami (Crab Scissors)Kani-basami
- Kawazu-Gake (One Leg Entanglement)Kawazu-gake
- O-Soto-Makikomi (Major Outer Wrap Around)O-soto-makikomi
- Uchimata-Makikomi (Inner Thigh Wrap Around)Uchi-mata-makikomi
- Harai-Makikomi (Sweeping Wrap Around)Harai-makikomi
- Sode-Tsurikomi-Goshi (Sleeve Lift Pull Hip Throw)Sode-tsurikomi-goshi
- Ippon-Seoinage (One Arm Shoulder Throw)Ippon-seoi-nage
- Ko Uchi Makikomi (Small Inner Wrap Around)Ko-uchi-makikomi
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