Nanakyu (Yonkyu) syllabus (Junior kyu grades (USJF)). Orange 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. 7 techniques are set for this grade. Nage-waza · throws ------------------ Hiza-guruma (膝車, ひざぐるま), knee wheel. https://wazabook.com/techniques/hiza-guruma/ O-soto-gari (大外刈, おおそとがり), major outer reap. https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-soto-gari/ Harai-goshi (払腰, はらいごし), sweeping hip throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/harai-goshi/ Ko-uchi-gari (小内刈, こうちがり), minor inner reap. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ko-uchi-gari/ Tai-otoshi (体落, たいおとし), body drop. https://wazabook.com/techniques/tai-otoshi/ Osaekomi-waza · hold-downs -------------------------- Ura-gatame (裏固, うらがため), reverse hold. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ura-gatame/ Ushiro-kesa-gatame (後袈裟固, うしろけさがため), reverse scarf hold. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ushiro-kesa-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 3. Improved character traits 4. Increased participation 5. Academic achievement 6. Family engagement 7. Community involvement 8. Continued dojo level refere 9. Assist with less experienced General concepts (physical demonstration) ----------------------------------------- 1. Expanded knowledge of previous ranks 2. Further development of concepts; Vocabulary and essential questions ---------------------------------- 1. Need to know: tai sabaki, te waza, koshi waza, ashi waza, sutemi waza, kaeshi waza in this reference: Turning, Te-waza, Koshi-waza, Ashi-waza, Sutemi-waza, Kaeshi-waza 2. EQ: Why is proper ukemi important? History and philosophy ---------------------- 1. Judo as a national community Rules ----- 1. Rules: Understanding of penalty situations Tachi waza ---------- 1. Judoka must be able to name, demonstrate and define each techique, developing both sides 2. osoto gari in this reference: O-soto-gari 3. tai otoshi 4. hiza guruma 5. kouchi gari in this reference: Ko-uchi-gari 6. harai goshi 7. 1 combination 8. 1 counter Osae waza --------- 1. ushiro kesa gatame: variations, entries, escapes, turnovers in this reference: Ushiro-kesa-gatame 2. ura gatame: variations, entries, escapes, turnovers in this reference: Ura-gatame 3. Continue to expand osae wa Minimum age and classes (Section VII, 2021) ------------------------------------------- 1. Min age 7-8 years old 2. Number of classes 40 or 4 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/7th-kyu/