Kyukyu (Gokyu) syllabus (Junior kyu grades (USJF)). Yellow 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 ------------------ O-uchi-gari (大内刈, おおうちがり), major inner reap. https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-uchi-gari/ Koshi-guruma (腰車, こしぐるま), hip wheel. https://wazabook.com/techniques/koshi-guruma/ Ippon-seoi-nage (一本背負投, いっぽんせおいなげ), one-armed shoulder throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/ippon-seoi-nage/ Osaekomi-waza · hold-downs -------------------------- Kami-shiho-gatame (上四方固, かみしほうがため), upper four-quarter hold. https://wazabook.com/techniques/kami-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. Maturing and expanding on demonstrable character traits 4. Increased participation 5. Academic achievement 6. Family engagement 7. Community involvement 8. Assist, with guidance, less experienced judoka 9. Openness to instruction from other judoka General concepts (physical demonstration) ----------------------------------------- 1. Basics 2. Shizentai: Hon, Migi, hidari in this reference: Posture 3. Shisei: Ayumi ashi, Tsugi ashi, Migi, Hidari, & Yoko, Suri ashi, Tai sabaki in this reference: Travelling, Turning 4. 90 degree turn , front and back, in one movement 5. 180 degree turn in two movements 6. Expanded transitinal movements 7. Introduction to movements and techniques on both left and right sides 8. O, Ko, Soto, & Uchi in this reference: O-, Ko-, Soto, Uchi Vocabulary and essential questions ---------------------------------- 1. Need to know: kuzushi, tsukuri, kake, mae, yoko, ushiro, zenpo kaiten in this reference: Kuzushi, Tsukuri, Kake, Mae, Yoko, Ushiro 2. Like to know: parts of judogi (uwagi, shitagi, obi, zori), name of technique and its meaning (example: o-goshi = major hip throw) in this reference: Judogi, Obi, Zori History and philosophy ---------------------- 1. Purpose of judo/how judo began 2. Basic judo principles 3. Judo as your club/class Rules ----- 1. Rules & refereeing: Basic compeition rules and etiquette. 2. Respect for referees. 3. Hajime, Matte, Ippon, Waza-ari, Osaekomi, Toketa,Shido & Hansoku Make, including basic signals in this reference: Hajime, Matte, Ippon, Waza-ari, Osaekomi, Toketa, Shido, Hansoku-make Tachi waza ---------- 1. Judoka must be able to name, demonstrate and define each techique, developing both sides 2. koshi guruma 3. ippon seoi nage 4. ouchi gari in this reference: O-uchi-gari Osae waza --------- 1. kami shiho gatame: variations, entries, escapes, turnovers in this reference: Kami-shiho-gatame 2. Expand entry, escape and turnover repertoire 3. Previous transitions within and between techniques 4. Begin transitions from tachi waza into osae waza 5. Begin working from the guard Shime waza ---------- 1. Age Appropriate if over 12 Kansetsu waza ------------- 1. Age Appropriate for 14 and up Minimum age and classes (Section VII, 2021) ------------------------------------------- 1. Min age 5-6 years old 2. Number of classes 30 or 3 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/9th-kyu/