Sankyu (Nikyu) syllabus (Junior kyu grades (USJF)). Blue belt. 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. 8 techniques are set for this grade. Nage-waza · throws ------------------ Kata-guruma (肩車, かたぐるま), shoulder wheel. https://wazabook.com/techniques/kata-guruma/ Uki-otoshi (浮落, うきおとし), floating drop. https://wazabook.com/techniques/uki-otoshi/ Tsubame-gaeshi (燕返, つばめがえし), swallow counter. https://wazabook.com/techniques/tsubame-gaeshi/ Shime-waza · strangles ---------------------- Gyaku-juji-jime (逆十字絞, ぎゃくじゅうじじめ), reverse cross strangle. https://wazabook.com/techniques/gyaku-juji-jime/ Hadaka-jime (裸絞, はだかじめ), naked strangle. https://wazabook.com/techniques/hadaka-jime/ Sankaku-jime (三角絞, さんかくじめ), triangle strangle. https://wazabook.com/techniques/sankaku-jime/ Kansetsu-waza · joint locks --------------------------- Hiza-gatame (膝固, ひざがため), knee armlock. https://wazabook.com/techniques/hiza-gatame/ Waki-gatame (脇固, わきがため), armpit armlock. https://wazabook.com/techniques/waki-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. Study and comprehend Kano's intent for the development of the whole judoka 2. Begin yudanshakai level refereeing and/or technical officiating 3. Explore local referee certification 4. Enchanced leadership development General concepts (physical demonstration) ----------------------------------------- 1. Tori is able to demonstrate method of getting around “guard” position 2. Expanded knowledge of previous ranks. 3. Further development of concepts 4. Teach, mentor and guide lower ranking judoka Vocabulary and essential questions ---------------------------------- 1. EQ: Is the goal of Judo always ippon? in this reference: Ippon 2. Is competition necessary in judo? History and philosophy ---------------------- 1. Enhanced Judo philisophy and continuation of judo history exploration Rules ----- 1. Hiki waki 2. Understanding of: Team competition protocols, Contest Rules, Scorekeeping, Fight Sheets Tachi waza ---------- 1. Judoka must be able to name, demonstrate and define each techique, developing both sides 2. tsubame gaeshi 3. kata guruma 4. uki otoshi 5. able to demonstrate and teach multiple techniques and combinations Osae waza --------- 1. 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. sankaku jime. in this reference: Sankaku-jime 4. gyaku juji jime 5. Combination with osae waza escape to hadaka jime in this reference: Hadaka-jime 6. Sankaku Series 7. ability to teach adavanced sankyu requirements Kansetsu waza ------------- 1. Age appropriate - 14 and up: 2. ude hishigi hiza gatame in this reference: Hiza-gatame 3. ude hishigi waki gatame in this reference: Waki-gatame 4. assist teaching advanced sankyu skills 5. develop defenses and escapes from kansetsu waza Kata ---- 1. Introduction to Nage No Kata in this reference: Nage-no-kata 2. Focus on uke ukemi portion 3. Perform 3 sets of Nage No Kata (uke) in this reference: Nage-no-kata Minimum age and classes (Section VII, 2021) ------------------------------------------- 1. Min age 12 years old 2. Number of classes 75 or 7-8 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/3rd-kyu/