Gokyu (5th Kyu) syllabus (Senior kyu grades (USJF)). Green belt. Awarded by United States Judo Federation. The United States Judo Federation's senior kyu grades for judoka aged 17 and over: six grades from Rokkyu (white belt) to Ikkyu (brown belt). From Sankyu, time in grade depends on whether the candidate is a competitor and on promotion points. 9 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/ O-goshi (大腰, おおごし), major hip throw. https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-goshi/ O-soto-gari (大外刈, おおそとがり), major outer reap. https://wazabook.com/techniques/o-soto-gari/ Uki-goshi (浮腰, うきごし), floating hip. https://wazabook.com/techniques/uki-goshi/ 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 -------------------------- Kata-gatame (肩固, かたがため), shoulder hold. https://wazabook.com/techniques/kata-gatame/ Kesa-gatame (袈裟固, けさがため), scarf hold. https://wazabook.com/techniques/kesa-gatame/ Kuzure-kesa-gatame (崩袈裟固, くずれけさがため), modified scarf hold. https://wazabook.com/techniques/kuzure-kesa-gatame/ Makura-kesa-gatame (枕袈裟固, まくらけさがため), pillow scarf hold. https://wazabook.com/techniques/makura-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. Minimum age and time in grade ----------------------------- 1. Minimal Age: None 2. Minimal Time in grade: 12 classes or 1 month General requirements -------------------- 1. Judo etiquette, basic judo hygiene, the correct forms of sitting, kneeling and standing. 2. Correct fundamentals of: a. Kumikata, b. Shisei – shizentai (hon, migi, hidari), jigotai (hon, migi, hidari) c. Shintai (ayumiashi, suriashi, tsugiashi), d. Tai sabaki, e. ukemi in this reference: Posture, Travelling, Turning, Kumi-kata, Ukemi 3. Fundamentals of throwing: (kuzushi, tsukuri and kake), Happo no kuzushi. in this reference: Kuzushi, Tsukuri, Kake Nage waza --------- 1. Osoto-gari in this reference: O-soto-gari 2. O-Goshi 3. Deashi-harai in this reference: De-ashi-harai 4. Ippon-seoi-nage 5. Uki-goshi Osaekomi waza ------------- 1. Hon-Kesa-gatame in this reference: Kesa-gatame 2. Makura-Kesa-gatame 3. Kuzure-Kesa-gatame 4. Kata-gatame Shime waza ---------- 1. None Kansetsu waza ------------- 1. None Kata ---- 1. None Tournament experience --------------------- 1. None Referee ------- 1. None Filmed for this grading ----------------------- Rank Requirement Recommendations Handbook, Section VI (5/1/21) (United States Judo Federation): https://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Handbook-Final-Revised-Sr.-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-senior-kyu/5th-kyu/