Yodan (4th 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. 9 techniques are set for this grade. Nage-waza · throws ------------------ Sumi-otoshi (隅落, すみおとし), corner drop. https://wazabook.com/techniques/sumi-otoshi/ Ura-nage (裏投, うらなげ), rear throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ura-nage/ Ushiro-goshi (後腰, うしろごし), rear hip throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ushiro-goshi/ Yoko-gake (横掛, よこがけ), side hook. https://wazabook.com/techniques/yoko-gake/ Yoko-guruma (横車, よこぐるま), side wheel. https://wazabook.com/techniques/yoko-guruma/ Yoko-wakare (横分, よこわかれ), side separation. https://wazabook.com/techniques/yoko-wakare/ Daki-age (抱上), high lift. https://wazabook.com/techniques/daki-age/ 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/ 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: 21-22 2. Minimal Time in Grade: Time in grade as Sandan 3. Non-competitor - 8 years 4. Competitor, 5 pts - 5.5 years 5. Competitor, 10 pts - 4 years 6. Competitor, 15 pts - 3 years 7. Batsugun or 20 pts - 2 years Minimum time in grade by competitor class ----------------------------------------- 1. Class A: 1 ½ years 2. Class B: 3 ½ years 3. Class C: 4 years 4. Class D: Points earned General requirements -------------------- 1. Terminology required for lower ranks increased proficiency in all lower rank requirements. 2. First Aid, CPR, Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Certification. 3. Excellent moral character and maturity Nage waza --------- 1. Yoko Guruma 2. Ushiro goshi 3. Ura nage 4. Sumi otoshi 5. Yoko gake 6. Yoko Wakare 7. Daki age 8. Kani-basami* in this reference: Kani-basami 9. Kawazu-gake * in this reference: Kawazu-gake 10. (* illegal techniques – too dangerous to attempt but candidate must be aware of these techniques) Osaekomi waza ------------- 1. All Osae-komi-waza and escapes Shime waza ---------- 1. All Shime-waza, defense against each Kansetsu waza ------------- 1. All Kansetsu-waza, defense against each Kata ---- 1. Non-competitor - Kime no Kata (Tori & Uke) or Kodokan Goshinjutsu (Tori & Uke), and Ju no Kata (Tori & Uke). in this reference: Kime-no-kata, Kodokan Goshin-jutsu, Ju-no-kata 2. Competitor - Kime no Kata (Tori) or Kodokan Goshinjutsu (Tori). in this reference: Kime-no-kata, Kodokan Goshin-jutsu Tournament experience --------------------- 1. Continued contest experience with expanded interpretation of the sport phase. Additional experience for non-competitors ----------------------------------------- 1. Recommend the following - Referee – regional/national, Coach – Regional, Teacher/Instructor, Tournament official – timekeeper/scorekeeper 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/4th-dan/