Shichidan (7th Dan) syllabus (Dan grades (USJF)).

Red belt with a white stripe.
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.

0 techniques are set for this grade.

The official syllabus
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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
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  1. Minimal Age: 33
  2. Minimal Time in Grade: Time in grade as Rokudan
  3. Non-competitor 15 years
  4. Competitor, 5 points 10 years
  5. Competitor, 10 points 8 years
  6. Competitor, 15 points 6 years
  7. Batsugun or 20 points 5 years

General requirements
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  1. Unquestioned moral character and maturity.
  2. Continued practice and involvement in judo.
  3. Terminology required for lower ranks, with increased proficiency in all lower rank requirements.
  4. Good understanding of and skill with teaching.
  5. First Aid, CPR, Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Certification.
  6. Major levels of refereeing and judging (shiai and/or kata).

Nage waza
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  1. Demonstrate knowledge of previous ranks

Kata
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  1. Competitor: Itsutsu no Kata (tori & uke) and Koshiki no Kata (tori)
       in this reference: Itsutsu-no-kata, Koshiki-no-kata
  2. Non-competitor: Complete: Itsutsu no Kata (tori & uke) and Koshiki no Kata (tori & uke)
       in this reference: Itsutsu-no-kata, Koshiki-no-kata

Additional requirements
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  1. Demonstrative moral characters and skills such as:
  2. Invoking purpose and meaning to what we do
  3. Providing higher and personalized motivation and inspiration
  4. Regional, National, and International contribution and experiences
  5. Developing all students to help achieve higher levels
  6. Direct participation in on-the-mat activities in uniform

Promotion application
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  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
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  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
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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/7th-dan/