Yellow Belt (JR01 & JR02) Requirements

American Traditional Jujutsu Association Judo Student Manual Chapter 5 Yellow Belt (JR01 & JR02) Requirements

Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques) Japanese English JR01 O-Goshi Major Hip Throw JR01 O Soto Gari Major Outside Reaping Throw JR02 6K Hiza Guruma Knee wheel Throw JR02 Ippon/Morote Seoi-Nage Shoulder Throw JR02 O-Goshi Gaeshi Counter To Major Hip Throw

Ogoshi Osoto Gari Katame Waza (Mat Techniques) Japanese English JR01 Kesa Gatame Scarf Hold 6K JR01 Kesa Gatame (#1) First Scarf Hold Escape

Shime Waza (Choking Techniques) (13+ Years of Age) Japanese English JR01 6K Hadaka Jime Naked Choke Ippon Seoinage Hiza Guruma

Demonstrate Japanese English JR01 Koho Ukemi Back Falls JR02 Yoko Ukemi Side Falls JR01 6K How & When To Bow JR02 How To Sit Properly Kesa Gatame JR02 How To Tie Belt

Hadaka Jime General Knowledge Who was the founder of Judo? Dr. Jigoro Kano What is the name of the school he founded? The Kodokan What is the date of the founding of Judo? 1882 What was unarmed combat called in Japan before Judo? Jujutsu How long have unarmed combat martial arts been practiced in Japan? Answer: 600-1000 years What is the name of your Judo club? (Name of your Dojo) Seiza Zarei (Formal Sitting) (Kneeling Bow) Name the three parts of a Judo throw in English, and Japanese. Answer: 1. Kuzushi (breaking balance); 2. Tsukuri (entry/fit); 3. Kake (execution) Name the three parts of unarmed combat in English and Japanese. Answer: 1. Nage waza (Throwing techniques); 2. Katame waza (Grappling techniques); 3. Atemi waza (Striking techniques) Anza #1 Anza #2 (Informal Sitting) (Informal Sitting)

2. Hip or waist Goshi or Koshi 20. Side Yoko

3. Hand Te 21. Throw Nage

4. Foot Ashi 22. Reap Gari

5. Big or major O 23. Corners (as in hold-downs) Shiho

6. Little or minor Ko 24. Inside Uchi

7. Lock or hold Gatame 25. Outside Soto

8. Falling methods or ways Ukemi Waza 26. Fundamental or basic Hon

9. Wheel Guruma 27. Natural Shizen

10. Begin! Hajime 28. Defensive Jigo

11. Stop! Matte 29. Time is up! (ref.'s call) . Sore Made

12. Hold-down! (Referee’s call) Osae Komi 30. I surrender! Maitta

13. Hold-down broken! (Referee’s call) Toketa 31. Fundamental natural posture Shizen Hontai

14. Don't move! (Referee’s call) Sono Mama 32. Fundamental defensive posture Jigo Hontai

15. Continue! (Referee’s call) Yoshi 33. Shoulder throw Seoi Nage

16. Knee Wheel throw Hiza Guruma 34. Major Outside Reaping throw O Soto Gari

17. Major Hip throw O Goshi 35. Side Hold Yoko Shiho Gatame

18. Scarf Hold Kesa Gatame 36. Sixth class (kyu) Judo rank Rokkyu

Time-In-Grade/Points/Age Requirements Rank Belt Color Normal Time-in-Grade* Points Minimum Age (Years) JR01 Yellow Belt 3 Months 4 4 JR02 Yellow Belt (with strip) 3 Months 5 5 6K Yellow Belt 4 Months 7 13 * Each Extra 8 Points reduces Time-in-Grade by 1 month

Nage Waza (Throws)

1. Ogoshi (Major Hip Throw)

Off Balancing Entry Entry (Rear View) Execution

2. Osoto Gari (MajorOuter Reap)

Off Balancing Entry Entry (Rear View) Execution

3. Hiza Guruma (Knee Wheel Throw)

Off Balancing Entry Execution

4. Ippon Seionage (One Shoulder Throw)

Off Balancing Entry Execution

1. Ogoshi Gaeshi (Major Hip Throw Counters) There are several effective counter options to Ogoshi. Each must be practiced to become familiar with the moment for application. Tani Otoshi (Valley Drop Throw), Kosoto Gari (Minor Outer Reap) and Ushiro Goshi (Rear Hip Throw) are just some of the counters to consider.

Tani Otoshi (Valley Drop Throw) Kosoto Gari (Minor Outer Reap) Ushiro Goshi (Rear Hip Throw)

Katame Waza (Mat Techniques)

1. Kesa Gatame (Scarf Hold/Pin)

Elements for a good (Classical) kesa gatame is control of the trapped shoulder and arm of the uki, as follows: 1. Tori’s hip should be against the uki’s side, 2. Tori’s right arm is around and under uki’s neck, gripping the collar, 3. Tori has control of uki’s right arm by trapping it with tori’s elbow, reinforced with a grip on the upper gi sleeve near the shoulder, 4. Tori has his right knee under uki’s right shoulder (to reduce the effectiveness of bridging escapes), 5. Tori has a wide stance with his legs to maintain a stable base, and 6. Tori lowers his/her head towards the knee to lower the center of balance.

Fusegi Waza for Kesa Gatame

1. (Escapes for Scarf Hold/Pin)

Method #1 (Bridge & Roll)

Bridge Roll Finish

Method #2 (Up-Hill Turn)

Bridge Kick leg over Climb on top

Shime Waza (Choking Techniques) (13+ Years of Age)

1. Hadaka Jime (Naked Choke)