Nikyu (Adv. Nikyu) syllabus (Junior kyu grades (USJF)). Blue belt with a purple 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. 5 techniques are set for this grade. Nage-waza · throws ------------------ Soto-makikomi (外巻込, そとまきこみ), outer wrapping throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/soto-makikomi/ Sumi-gaeshi (隅返, すみがえし), corner reversal. https://wazabook.com/techniques/sumi-gaeshi/ Shime-waza · strangles ---------------------- Sode-guruma-jime (袖車絞, そでぐるまじめ), sleeve wheel strangle. https://wazabook.com/techniques/sode-guruma-jime/ Kansetsu-waza · joint locks --------------------------- Ashi-gatame (足固, あしがため), leg armlock. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ashi-gatame/ Hara-gatame (腹固, はらがため), stomach armlock. https://wazabook.com/techniques/hara-gatame/ 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. Personal development (moral character) -------------------------------------- 1. Expanded study and comprehension of Kano's intent for the development of the whole judoka 2. Begin yudanshakai level refereeing and/or technical officiating 3. Explore regional referee certification 4. Enchanced leadership development General concepts (physical demonstration) ----------------------------------------- 1. Expanded knowledge of previous ranks. 2. Further development of concepts 3. Teach, mentor, and guide lower ranking judokas Vocabulary and essential questions ---------------------------------- 1. EQ: How does kata enhance my overall understanding of judo? in this reference: Kata History and philosophy ---------------------- 1. Enhanced Judo philisophy and continuation of judo history exploration Rules ----- 1. Contest Rules, Scorekeeping, Fight Sheets, Tournament management Tachi waza ---------- 1. Judoka must be able to name, demonstrate and define each techique, developing both sides 2. soto makikomi 3. sumi gaeshi 4. able to demonstrate and teach multiple techniques and combinations Osae waza --------- 1. Increased knowledge of and ability to teach all osae waza: entries, application, multiple escapes Shime waza ---------- 1. 12 and up: 2. Increased knowledge of techniques from previous ranks. 3. morote-jime 4. sode-guruma jime 5. Escapes from previous shime wazas. 6. Combinations with osaewaza escapes and entries into known shimewaza techniques Kansetsu waza ------------- 1. Age appropriate - 14 and up: 2. ude hishigi hara gatame in this reference: Hara-gatame 3. ude hishigi ashi gatame in this reference: Ashi-gatame 4. Combination kansetsu waza applications from osaewaza Kata ---- 1. Nage no Kata 2. Competitor – 3 sets as uke 3. Non-Competitor – 3 sets as tori Minimum age and classes (Section VII, 2021) ------------------------------------------- 1. Min age 13 years old 2. Number of classes 85 or 8-9 months. TIG number of classes can be reduced for exceptional ability and or competitive record. Filmed for this grading ----------------------- 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 ---------- 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/2nd-kyu/