Rokkyu (Adv. Yonkyu) syllabus (Junior kyu grades (USJF)). Orange belt with a green 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. 6 techniques are set for this grade. Nage-waza · throws ------------------ Ko-soto-gari (小外刈, こそとがり), minor outer reap. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ko-soto-gari/ Hane-goshi (跳腰, はねごし), spring hip throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/hane-goshi/ Ko-uchi-makikomi (小内巻込, こうちまきこみ), minor inner wrap-around. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ko-uchi-makikomi/ O-soto-gaeshi (大外返, おおそとがえし), major outer reap counter. https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-soto-gaeshi/ O-uchi-gaeshi (大内返, おおうちがえし), major inner reversal. https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-uchi-gaeshi/ Osaekomi-waza · hold-downs -------------------------- Kata-gatame (肩固, かたがため), shoulder hold. https://wazabook.com/techniques/kata-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 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. Continued dojo level refereeing and/or technical officiating 9. Assist with less experienced judoka General concepts (physical demonstration) ----------------------------------------- 1. Expanded knowledge of previous ranks 2. Further development of concepts; Vocabulary and essential questions ---------------------------------- 1. Need to know: ayumi ashi, tsugi ashi in this reference: Travelling 2. Like to know: mawari ashi 3. EQ: Why are there so many different ways to move in Judo? History and philosophy ---------------------- 1. Judo as the global world community 2. Basics of judo in Olympics. 3. Seiryoku Zenyo (maximim efficiency with minimal effort) Rules ----- 1. Roles: Learning roles of referee, coach and spectator Tachi waza ---------- 1. Judoka must be able to name, demonstrate and define each techique, developing both sides 2. kosoto gari in this reference: Ko-soto-gari 3. osoto gaeshi in this reference: O-soto-gaeshi 4. ouchi gaeshi in this reference: O-uchi-gaeshi 5. hane goshi 6. kouchi makikomi in this reference: Ko-uchi-makikomi 7. 2 combination 8. 2 counters Osae waza --------- 1. kata gatame: variations, entries, escapes, turnovers in this reference: Kata-gatame 2. Continue to expand depth of previously known repertoire. Minimum age and classes (Section VII, 2021) ------------------------------------------- 1. Min age 8-9 years old 2. Number of classes 50 or 5 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/6th-kyu/