Below we have listed the minimum requirements for each grade, please note that students will be expected to know all the previous grade requirements NOT JUST THE ONES LISTED FOR THEIR BELT. Click on the belt below to see the requirements.
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Ukemi – Breakfalls
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza – Throwing Techniques
O Soto Gari – Major Outer Reap (judo grip)
Osae Komi Waza – Pinning Techniques
Kesa Gatame – Scarf Hold
Atemi Waza
Kizama Zuki – Snap Punch – from Yoi Dachi – Ready Stance
Goshin Waza
Ryote Dori – Double Wrist Grab
Ukemi
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
O Soto Gari (Judo grip, Jitsu and Sombo variations)
Osae Komi Waza
Kesa Gatame
Kuzure Kesa Gatame – Broken Scarf Hold
Makura Gesa Gatame – Pillow Scarf Hold
Atemi Waza
Kin Geri – Slap Kick
Goshin
Ryote Dori – Double wrist grab
Hidari Eri Dori – Left Lapel Hold
Ukemi
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
O Goshi – Major Hip
Osae Komi Waza
Kata Gatame – Shoulder Hold
Atemi Waza
Gyaku Tsuki – Reverse Punch (Fighting stance)
Goshin
Migi Eri Dori – Right Lapel Hold
Ukemi
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
O Goshi
Uki Goshi – Floating Hip
Koshi Guruma – Hip Wheel
Osae Komi Waza
Kata Gatame
Mune Gatame – Chest Hold
Tate Shiho Gatame – Longitudinal (lengthwise) Four Quarters Hold
Atemi Waza
Mae Geri – Front Kick
Goshin
Migi Eri Dori
Kata Ude Dori – Single Arm Grab
Ukemi
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
Ippon Seoi Nage – One Armed Shoulder Throw
Osae Komi Waza
Yoko Shiho Gatame – Side Four Quarters Hold
Atemi Waza
Shuto Uchi – Knife Hand Strike
Uraken – Back Fist
Goshin Waza
Ushiro Eri Dori – Rear Collar Grab
Ukemi
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
Ippon Seoi Nage
Morote Seoi Nage
Seoi Otoshi
Osae Komi Waza
Yoko Shiho Gatame
Ushiro Yoko Shiho Gatame
Kazure Yoko Shiho Gatame
Atemi
Oi Tsuki – Lunge Punch
Yoko Geri – Side Kick
Goshin
Ushiro Eri Dori – Rear Collar Grab
Ushiro Jime – Rear Strangle
Ukemi
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
O Uchi Gari – Major Inner Reap
Osae Komi Waza
Kami Shiho Gatame – Upper Four Quarters Hold
Atemi
Mawashi Geri – Roundhouse
Empi Uchi – Elbow Strike
Goshin
Kakae Dori – Bear Hug from Behind
Ne Waza Randori
Ukemi including diving rolls
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
O Uchi Gari – Major Inner Reap
Ko Uchi Gari – Minor Inner Reap
Ko Uchi Makikomi – Minor Inner Winding Throw
Osae Komi Waza
Kami Shiho Gatame
Kazure Kami Shiho Gatame – Broken Upper Four Quarters
Ushiro Kesa Gatame – Reverse Scarf Hold
Geri
Ushiro Geri – Back Kick
Hiza Geri – Knee Strike
Goshin
Kakae Dori – Rear Grab
Naname Uchi – Slanting Strike (hammerfist)
Ne Waza Randori
Ukemi – including thunderbolt
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
Tai Otoshi – Body Drop
Osae Komi Waza
Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame – Arm Crushing Cross Hold
Atemi
Kicking/punching/blocking combinations
Goshin
Ago tsuki – Rising Strike (uppercut)
Gammen Tsuki – Thrust Punch (jab)
Randori
Ukemi including no hands rolling
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
Tai Otoshi
Harai Goshi – Sweeping Hip
Ashi Garuma – Leg Wheel
Osae Komi Waza
San Gaku Jime – Triangle Strangle
Ude Garami – Arm Entanglement
Ude Gatame – Straight Arm Lock
Atemi
Kicking/punching/blocking combinations
Goshin
Mae Geri – Front Kick
Yoko Geri – Side Kick
Randori
Ukemi including Ukemi over a crouched person
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
Uki Waza – Floating Throw
Morote Gari – Two Hand Reap
Shime Waza
Hadaka Jime – Naked Strangle
Okuri Eri Jime – Sliding Collar Strangle
Atemi
Shintai No Kata – Set 1 techniques 1+2
Goshin
Tsukkake – close in thrust
Ninindori – 2 on one randori (looking for avoidance more than anything)
Ne Waza Randori – Line up min. 5 people
Ukemi including over the belt
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
Uki Waza – Floating Technique
Morote Gari – Two Hand Reap
Yoko Wakare – Side Separation
Kata Guruma – Shoulder Wheel
Shime Waza
Hadaka Jime – Naked Strangle
Okuri Eri Jime – Sliding Collar Strangle
Sode Jime – Sleeve Strangle
Koshi Jime – Hip Strangle
Atemi
Shintai No Kata – complete first set
Goshin
Tsukkake – Close in thrust
Choku zuki – Straight thrust
Naname zuki – Slanting stab
Ninindori
Ne Waza Randori
Ukemi incl. Kote Gaeshi left and right
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
Sumi Gaeshi – Corner Counter
Te Guruma – Hand Wheel
Shime Waza
Nami Juji Jime – Normal Cross Strangle
Kata Juji Jime – Single Cross Strangle
Gyaku Juji Jime – Reverse Cross Strangle
Atemi
Shintai No Kata – Second set techniques 1+2
Goshin
Furiage – upswing against a stick
V defences – 10 person
Ne Waza Randori
Ukemi – any requested
The student must show an understanding of Dojo Etiquette
Nage Waza
Sumi Gaeshi – Corner Counter
Te Guruma – Hand Wheel
Ko Soto Gari – Minor Outer Reap
De Ashi Barai – Advancing Leg Sweep
Ne Waza – Against a ‘live’ opponent
Guard Passing
Maintaining Mount
Atemi
Shintai No Kata – Complete Set 2
Goshin
Furiage – upswing against a stick
Furioroshi – downswing against a stick
Morote zuki – Two hand thrust (bayonet stab)
V defences
Ne Waza Randori
Candidates can be asked anything from the syllabus
so must be ready in all areas.
Ukemi
Nage Waza
Osae Komi Waza
Shime Waza
Kansetsu Waza
Atemi
Defences from 1 and 2 man attacks
V defences – 10 men
Ne Waza Randori – Line up 5 man
Kodokan Goshin Jutsu – complete
For Junior students they will be awarded Shodan-Ho
On the awarding of the Black belt with white stripe the successful student Is referred to a Shodan Ho (a position which must be held for at least a 12 month period) and must continue in full training until he or she is deemed prepared for the full Dan grade rank. The grading book is only signed after the 12 month minimum period.
The candidate must be able to show continued knowledge growth and experience, and having the ability to instruct junior grades and senior grades in classes and also by continuing to train in the above syllabus and by regular attendance at additional training days and seminars. They must also be able to demonstrate the following set items :-
Kime No Kata (In Full)
Kodokan Goshin Jitsu – Kata (In Full)
“V” Defences (from a minimum 20 person line up)
Free Style Self Defence Techniques (from 1,2 or 3 people)
3rd Degree Black Belt – Sandan
The candidate must be able to show continued knowledge growth and experience, and having the ability to instruct junior grades and senior grades in classes and also by continuing to train in the above syllabus and by regular attendance at additional training days and seminars. They must also be able to (and actually have) run their own Training Seminar (of a minimum of 4 hours duration) demonstrating to all students present either a full knowledge of the course subject or a new method of self defence training, which the candidate has researched and studied for a minimum of at least a year. (Prior the seminar, the candidate has to hand over a written lesson plan for the Seminar)