Nidan (2nd Dan) syllabus (Dan grades (USJF)). Black belt. Awarded by United States Judo Federation. Rokudan to Hachidan wear a red and white belt, shown here as red with a white stripe. The United States Judo Federation's dan grades, from Shodan to Judan. Each Yudanshakai examines within its own promotion authority; each grade sets a minimum age, a time in grade that depends on competitor status and promotion points, techniques, kata and service requirements. 7 techniques are set for this grade. Nage-waza · throws ------------------ O-guruma (大車, おおぐるま), major wheel. https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-guruma/ Soto-makikomi (外巻込, そとまきこみ), outer wrapping throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/soto-makikomi/ Sukui-nage (掬投, すくいなげ), scooping throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/sukui-nage/ Sumi-gaeshi (隅返, すみがえし), corner reversal. https://wazabook.com/techniques/sumi-gaeshi/ Tani-otoshi (谷落, たにおとし), valley drop. https://wazabook.com/techniques/tani-otoshi/ Harai-makikomi (払巻込, はらいまきこみ), sweeping wraparound. https://wazabook.com/techniques/harai-makikomi/ Kansetsu-waza · joint locks --------------------------- Ashi-garami (足緘, あしがらみ), entangled leg lock. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ashi-garami/ The official syllabus --------------------- Transcribed from United States Judo Federation's published document. This wording is the authority for what is examined; everything above is this reference's own arrangement of it. Minimum age and time in grade ----------------------------- 1. Minimal Age: 17-18 2. Minimal Time in Grade: Time in grade as Shodan: 3. Non-competitor - 4 years 4. Competitor, 5 points - 3 years 5. Competitor, 10 pts - 2 years 6. Competitor, 15 pts - 1.5 years 7. Batsugun or 20 pts - 1 year Minimum time in grade by competitor class ----------------------------------------- 1. Class A: ½ year 2. Class B: 1 year 3. Class C: 1 ½ year 4. Class D: Points earned General requirements -------------------- 1. Terminology required for lower ranks, increased proficiency in all lower rank requirements. 2. First Aid and CPR Certification, Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Certification, Good moral character and maturity. Nage waza --------- 1. Sumi Gaeshi 2. Soto maki komi in this reference: Soto-makikomi 3. Tani Otoshi 4. O Guruma 5. Sukui nage 6. Harai maki komi in this reference: Harai-makikomi Osaekomi waza ------------- 1. All Osae-komi-waza and escapes Shime waza ---------- 1. All Shime-waza, defense against each Kansetsu waza ------------- 1. All Kansetsu-waza 2. Ashi-garami 3. defense against each Kata ---- 1. Non-competitor - Katame no Kata (Tori). in this reference: Katame-no-kata 2. Competitor - Nage no Kata (Tori) all 5 sets. in this reference: Nage-no-kata Tournament experience --------------------- 1. Continued contest experience with expanded interpretation of the sport phase. Additional experience for non-competitors ----------------------------------------- 1. Recommend the following - Referee – club or local, Coach – Regional, Teacher, Tournament official – timekeeper/scorekeeper local/regional certification Promotion application --------------------- 1. For Nidan and above they must have current membership plus three years prior membership. 2. All applicants for Shodan and above must undergo the USJF background/screening program per USJF documented procedure. (If candidate is a minor this is not needed.) Filmed for this grading ----------------------- Rank Requirement Recommendations Handbook, Section VI (5/1/21) (United States Judo Federation): https://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Handbook-Final-Revised-Sr.-Jr.-5-1-21.pdf Recommendation for Promotion, Form 20 (2021) (United States Judo Federation): https://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20V6.0.0210614.pdf 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/usjf-dan/2nd-dan/