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    Kudan (9th Dan)

    Red belt · 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.

    Requirements

    • Nomination for Kudan: Requires no less than 50% of Yudanshakais represented on the Promotion Committee at the time of nomination. Each Yudanshakai joining in a Kudan nomination shall have its action pre-approved by its Yudanshakai Board of Directors prior to submission.
    • Minimal Time in grade: Candidates for Kudan shall have held USJF rank of Hachidan. No minimum time in grade is required
    • When Kudan Nomination may be considered: Candidates for Kudan may be considered by the Promotional Committee and Board of Examiners only at the annual (Spring) corporate meeting in even numbered years (i.e. 2022, 2024, etc.)
    • Approval or Tabling: A vote of 90% of both the Promotional Committee and the Board of Examiners shall be required for approval of Kudan rank. No Kudan application can be rejected. Any Kudan promotion not approved must be tabled. Tabled Kudan applications may be taken from the table for reconsideration at the next scheduled meeting according to the timing limitation set forth here in above; or may be withdrawn at any time by the Yudanshakai responsible for its original submission.
    • Consistent USJF Yudanshakai Loyalty: Absence of consistent LIFE-LONG loyalty can be considered one reason for tabling a candidate for Kudan application.
    • General Requirements: Unquestioned moral character and maturity, continued practice and involvement in judo. Mastery of the principles and philosophy of judo. Substantial contribution to judo and to society. Major levels of contributions to judo organizations. First Aid, CPR, Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Certification. The USJF Promotional Committee makes the recommendation to the Board of Examiners.
    • Lifetime Achievements in Judo

    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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