Hachikyu (Adv. Gokyu) syllabus (Junior kyu grades (USJF)). Yellow belt with an orange 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. 3 techniques are set for this grade. Nage-waza · throws ------------------ De-ashi-harai (出足払, であしはらい), advancing foot sweep. https://wazabook.com/techniques/de-ashi-harai/ Seoi-nage (背負投, せおいなげ), shoulder throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/seoi-nage/ Osaekomi-waza · hold-downs -------------------------- Tate-shiho-gatame (縦四方固, たてしほうがため), vertical four-quarter hold. https://wazabook.com/techniques/tate-shiho-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. Assist, with guidance, less experienced judoka General concepts (physical demonstration) ----------------------------------------- 1. Ebi Oyogi 2. Kata nuki 3. Fukuga zenshin 4. Expected knowledge of previous ranks Vocabulary and essential questions ---------------------------------- 1. Need to know: goshi, ashi, te, hiza, nage, waza, hidari/migi in this reference: Goshi, Ashi, Te, Hiza, Nage, Waza, Migi and hidari 2. Like to know: Prior "like to know". History and philosophy ---------------------- 1. Judo as a Yudanshakai. Rules ----- 1. Rules: Expanded rules of compeition: Waza ari awasete Ippon, Sono mama, Yoshi in this reference: Waza-ari-awasete-ippon, Sono-mama, Yoshi Tachi waza ---------- 1. Judoka must be able to name, demonstrate and define each techique, developing both sides 2. deashi barai in this reference: De-ashi-harai 3. morote seoi nage in this reference: Seoi-nage 4. 1 combination Osae waza --------- 1. tate shiho gatame 2. variations 3. expand entry methods and transition repertoire 4. escapes and turnovers for all known techniques Minimum age and classes (Section VII, 2021) ------------------------------------------- 1. Min age 6-7 years old 2. Number of classes 35 or 3-4 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/8th-kyu/