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    Shichidan (7th Dan)

    Red belt with a white stripe · 0 techniques required at grading · Dan grades (USJF), United States Judo Federation

    Rokudan to Hachidan wear a red and white belt, shown here as red with a white stripe.

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    The official syllabus

    As printed in Rank Requirement Recommendations Handbook, Section VI. Skills that are not a single technique (breakfalls, escapes, turnovers, grips, randori) are listed in the document's own words.

    Minimum age and time in grade

    • Minimal Age: 33
    • Minimal Time in Grade: Time in grade as Rokudan
    • Non-competitor 15 years
    • Competitor, 5 points 10 years
    • Competitor, 10 points 8 years
    • Competitor, 15 points 6 years
    • Batsugun or 20 points 5 years

    General requirements

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

    Nage waza

    • Demonstrate knowledge of previous ranks

    Kata

    Additional requirements

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

    Promotion application

    • For Nidan and above they must have current membership plus three years prior membership.
    • 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.)

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