Gokyu (Sankyu)
Green belt · 4 techniques required at grading · Junior kyu grades (USJF), 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.
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Nage-waza · throws
The official syllabus
As printed in USJF Rank Requirements, Junior (chart). Skills that are not a single technique (breakfalls, escapes, turnovers, grips, randori) are listed in the document's own words.
Personal development (moral character)
- Expanded virtues of judo
- Expand physical fitness and adeptness
- Improved character traits
- Increased participation
- Academic achievement
- Family engagement
- Community involvement
- Begin local level refereeing and/or technical officiating (if appropriate)
- Mentor less experienced judoka
- Begin leadership development
General concepts (physical demonstration)
- Expanded knowledge of previous ranks.
- Further development of concepts;
Vocabulary and essential questions
- EQ: How do I contribute to judo?
- EQ: Describe the pros and cons of: uchikomi, sutegeiko, randoriUchikomi (glossary)Randori (glossary)
- Explain how they are related to each other.
History and philosophy
- Expanding understanding and scope of judo.
- Jita kyoei (Mutual welfare)
Rules
- Professionalism of officiating
Tachi waza
- Judoka must be able to name, demonstrate and define each techique, developing both sides
- uchi mataUchi-mata
- tsurikomi goshiTsurikomi-goshi
- sode tsurikomi goshiSode-tsurikomi-goshi
- okuriashi haraiOkuri-ashi-harai
- 1 opposite side throw
Osae waza
- sankaku gatame: variations, entries, escapes, turnovers
- Continue to expand depth of repertoire.
Minimum age and classes (Section VII, 2021)
- Min age 10 years old
- Number of classes 60 or 6 months. TIG number of classes can be reduced for exceptional ability and or competitive record.
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Flashcards
Drill the names before the day: an Anki deck for each grade turns the Japanese names into quick recall.
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