Jukyu (Adv. Rokkyu) syllabus (Junior kyu grades (USJF)).

White belt with a yellow stripe.
Awarded by United States Judo Federation.
The handbook prints each in-between grade as a two-colour belt, for example White/Yellow, or under the Mon system as the lower colour with a stripe of the higher; either is allowed.

The United States Judo Federation's recommended junior pathway for judoka aged 16 and under: eleven kyu grades from white to purple belt, then Shodan. Each grade covers personal development, vocabulary, history, rules and technique, with shime waza and kansetsu waza added at the older ages.

4 techniques are set for this grade.

Nage-waza · throws
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  O-goshi (大腰, おおごし), major hip throw.
    https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-goshi/
  Uki-goshi (浮腰, うきごし), floating hip.
    https://wazabook.com/techniques/uki-goshi/

Osaekomi-waza · hold-downs
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  Kesa-gatame (袈裟固, けさがため), scarf hold.
    https://wazabook.com/techniques/kesa-gatame/
  Yoko-shiho-gatame (横四方固, よこしほうがため), side four-quarter hold.
    https://wazabook.com/techniques/yoko-shiho-gatame/

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.

Personal development (moral character)
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  1. Etiquette (reigi saho)
  2. Expand understanding of virtues of judo
  3. Expand physical fitness and adeptness
  4. Maturing/developing character traits
  5. Academic achievement
  6. To be an active learner
  7. To be an active participant
  8. Family engagement

General concepts (physical demonstration)
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  1. Rei, Sensei, Hajime, & Mate
       in this reference: Rei, Sensei, Hajime, Matte
  2. Ukemi: Ushiro, Yoko, Mae, Zenpo kaiten
       in this reference: Ushiro Ukemi, Yoko Ukemi, Mae Ukemi, Mae Mawari Ukemi
  3. Basics: Ritzarei, zarei, tying obi, counting to 10 in Japanese, spell judo
       in this reference: Ritsurei, Zarei, Obi
  4. Shisei (shizentai & jigotai)
       in this reference: Posture
  5. Three parts of a throw: Kuzushi, Tsukuri, Kake
       in this reference: Kuzushi, Tsukuri, Kake
  6. Begin learning the parts of a judo gi: Uwagi, Shitagi, Obi, & Zori
       in this reference: Judogi, Obi, Zori
  7. Uchikomi, sutegeiko, randori
       in this reference: Uchikomi, Randori
  8. Transitional movements

Vocabulary and essential questions
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  1. Need to know: rei, sensei, hajime, mate, ukemi, judogi, obi, dojo
       in this reference: Rei, Sensei, Hajime, Matte, Ukemi, Judogi, Obi, Dojo
  2. Like to know: ushiro, yoko, mae, zenpo kaiten
       in this reference: Ushiro, Yoko, Mae
  3. EQ: Tell about 2 things that are important when you do an ukemi.

History and philosophy
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  1. What does "judo" mean?
  2. Name the founder of judo?
  3. In what country was judo founded?

Rules
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  1. Bowing protocols:
  2. Bowing onto the mat
  3. Group bowing at start and end of class
  4. Bowing to each partner before and after practicing
  5. Demonstrating respect for self and others

Tachi waza
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  1. Judoka must be able to name, demonstrate and define each techique, developing both sides
  2. o goshi
  3. uki goshi

Osae waza
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  1. kesa gatame: entries, variations, escapes, turnovers
       in this reference: Kesa-gatame
  2. yoko shiho gatame: entries, variations, escapes, turnovers
       in this reference: Yoko-shiho-gatame
  3. Begin introducing entries for a variety of uke positions: flat on stomach, kneeling, turtle, etc.
  4. Transitions between osae waza techniques
  5. Introductory transitions from kneeling position into osae waza techniques

Minimum age and classes (Section VII, 2021)
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  1. Min age 5-6 years old
  2. Number of classes 20 or two months. TIG number of classes can be reduced for exceptional ability and or competitive record.

Filmed for this grading
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  Junior Rank Requirements Matrix (9/22/23) (United States Judo Federation): https://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USJF-Rank-Requirements-Horizontal-Jr.-9_22_23.pdf
  Junior Rank Recommendations, Handbook Section VII (5/1/21) (United States Judo Federation): https://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Handbook-Final-Revised-Jr-5-1-21.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-junior-kyu/10th-kyu/