Gokyu (Sankyu) syllabus (Junior kyu grades (USJF)). Green 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. 4 techniques are set for this grade. Nage-waza · throws ------------------ Okuri-ashi-harai (送足払, おくりあしはらい), sliding foot sweep. https://wazabook.com/techniques/okuri-ashi-harai/ Tsurikomi-goshi (釣込腰, つりこみごし), lifting pulling hip throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/tsurikomi-goshi/ Uchi-mata (内股, うちまた), inner thigh throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/uchi-mata/ Sode-tsurikomi-goshi (袖釣込腰, そでつりこみごし), sleeve lifting pulling hip throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/sode-tsurikomi-goshi/ 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 virtues of judo 2. Expand physical fitness and adeptness 3. Improved character traits 4. Increased participation 5. Academic achievement 6. Family engagement 7. Community involvement 8. Begin local level refereeing and/or technical officiating (if appropriate) 9. Mentor less experienced judoka 10. Begin leadership development General concepts (physical demonstration) ----------------------------------------- 1. Expanded knowledge of previous ranks. 2. Further development of concepts; Vocabulary and essential questions ---------------------------------- 1. EQ: How do I contribute to judo? 2. EQ: Describe the pros and cons of: uchikomi, sutegeiko, randori in this reference: Uchikomi, Randori 3. Explain how they are related to each other. History and philosophy ---------------------- 1. Expanding understanding and scope of judo. 2. Jita kyoei (Mutual welfare) Rules ----- 1. Professionalism of officiating Tachi waza ---------- 1. Judoka must be able to name, demonstrate and define each techique, developing both sides 2. uchi mata 3. tsurikomi goshi 4. sode tsurikomi goshi 5. okuriashi harai in this reference: Okuri-ashi-harai 6. 1 opposite side throw Osae waza --------- 1. sankaku gatame: variations, entries, escapes, turnovers 2. Continue to expand depth of repertoire. Minimum age and classes (Section VII, 2021) ------------------------------------------- 1. Min age 10 years old 2. Number of classes 60 or 6 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/5th-kyu/