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Budoshin Ju-Jitsu
Black Belt Requirements |
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Introduction:
The technical [mat] requirements for promotion
to yudansha [black belt] grades, as taught in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu, are listed below. You should be
aware that there are also numerous non-technical criteria
including - but not limited to -- teaching and communicating
abilities [written and verbal], observation in a teaching
environment, completion of training seminars [if available] and
other areas that can be found in the Budoshin Yudanshakai Black
Belt Handbook, which is available only to qualified black belt candidates.
The handbook contains everything you need to know to be
evaluated for the yudansha grades. The technical criteria below
have been approved &/or accepted by the American Ju-Jitsu Association as well
as numerous other national and international groups.
Thanks to Michael Langewisch, Shodan, for designing the
layout for most of the material on this page.
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Yudansha
Syllabus -- Kata
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Below is a core list of techniques required for dan
grade promotional advancement.
This is only a partial list of the techniques
presented in the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu syllabus.
Please keep in mind that each kata and waza
listed below will have several variations, some with
similar or different names.
The longer you study the more variations you will
learn. Waza
are freestyle techniques and should include a defensive
response and/or loosening-up techniques, the actual
kata, and a submission or comealong (as applicable).
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Shodan Kata
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Mae, Ushiro, Yoko Ukemi
(Forward,
Rear, Side Roll Fal]l
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Ura Nage (Rear Throw)
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Shimi Waza
[Pain/Strangling Technique]
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Ouchi Gari (Inner Sweeping Rear Throw)
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Ude Guruma (Corkscrew)
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Ude Guruma Ushiro (Armbar Shoulderlock Rear
Takedown)
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Te No Tatake (Blocking Hits)
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Kubi Shimi Waza
[Neck
Strangling Technique]
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Juji (Cross Block)
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Ashi Waza (Leg, Ankle, or Foot Technique)
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Eri Nage
[Lapel Wheel Throw]
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Shimi Waza (Pain or Strangulation Technique)
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Te Tatake (Striking Techniques - various)
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Ashi Yoko Nage
(Foot-Twist
Winding Throw)
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Te Nage (Basic Hand Throw)
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Mae Yubi Nage
(Forward Finger Throw)
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Osoto Gari (Outer Sweeping Rear Throw)
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Obi Nage
(Belt Throw)
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Ude Guruma Ushiro (Shoulderlock Rear Takedown)
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Atama Otoshi
(Hair Grab Drop Throw)
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Sutemi Waza
[Techniques from a formal sitting position]
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Senaka Hiki Nage
(Reverse
Throw – Shoulder Pull Throw)
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Kyuko Nage
[Quick-Pull Throw]
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Ashi Tatake
(Leg-Strike Rear Takedown)
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Koshi Nage (Basic Hip Throw)
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Kao Tatake
(Face Attack – not a strike or hit)
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Tai Otoshi (Basic Drop Throw)
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Hidari Te Nage
(Left Hand
Throw)
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Shioku Waza (Nerve Technique)
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Sutemi/Suwari Waza
(techniques
from formal sitting position)
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Ippon Seoinage (One Arm Hip Throw)
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Te Nage
[Sutemi Waza]
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Yubi Nage (Finger Throw)
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Ude Guruma Makikomi
[Sutemi Waza]
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Ude Guruma Makikomi (Armbar Winding Throw)
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Tekubi Shimi Waza
[Sutemi Waza]
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Hiji Waza (Elbow Technique)
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Ashi Makikomi
(Foot Winding Throw – foot stomp to face on ground)
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Shioku Waza (Nerve Technique)
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Ura Nage (Kneelock
Rear Throw – on ground pulled by legs)
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Kubi Nage (Neck Throw)
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Ago No Maki Shimi Waza
(Chin-Turn –
reversing a headlock on the ground)
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Tekubi Shimi Waza (Wristlock Technique)
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Ashi Tatake
(Foot-hook Body-roll Elbow-strike – for kick to side
on ground)
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Harai Goshi (Outer Sweeping Hip Throw)
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Ude Guruma (Armbar
– reverse an attempted figure-4 armbar submission on
ground)
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Hane Goshi (Inner Sweeping Hip Throw)
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Mae Ude Maki
[Sutemi Waza]
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Tomoe Nage (Stomach Throw)
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Hiki Yoko Nage (Sleeve Pivot Throw)
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Uki Otoshi (Floating Drop Throw)
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Eri Nage (Lapel Wheel Throw)
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Makikomi (Body Winding Throw)
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Ushiro Nage (Leg Lift Rear Throw)
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Nidan Kata
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Nawa No Ude Makikomi [Winding Arm Throw with Rope Bind]
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Kubi Shioku Yoko Nage/Atama Shioku
[Nerve Attack Side Throw & Head Scissor Submission]
(v7-1, jn-130)
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Atemi Waza [Striking Technique]
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Hiji Tatake Kubi Nage [Elbow Strike Neck Throw]
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Ude Maki [Arm Wind]
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Hiki Guruma/Karada Tatake [Pulling Wheel Throw with
Sternum/Chest Crush submission]
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Karada Tatake Ushiro Nage [Body Strikes with Rear Throw]
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Ushiro Nage [Leg Block Rear Throw [v7-7)
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Ushiro Nage [Leg-Lift Rear Throw]
(v7-8)
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Kubi Shimi Nage/Shimi Waza [Neck-Choke Throw]
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Kubi Shioku Waza [Neck Attack Rear Throw]
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Sandan Kata
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Hidari Nage [Wrist-Press Over the Shoulder Hair-Pull
Throw]
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Tekubi Nage [Wristlock Spiral Throw]
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Karada Tatake Ushiro Nage [Body Strikes with Rear Throw]
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Mae Ube Nage [Forward Thumb-Lock Throw]
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Kao Tatake Ushiro Nage [Face Attack Rear Choking Throw]
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Ushiro Nage [Leg Lift Rear Throw]
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Ude Guruma Ushiro [Rear Armlock Takedown]
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Tekubi Shimi Waza [Wristlock/Armlock Comealong]
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Hiza Makikomi [Kneecap Winding Throw]
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Ushiro Nage [Leg-Block Rear Throw]
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Yodan Kata
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Kubi Shimi Waza [Headlock Choke with Optional knee Drop]
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Ude Guruma [Rear-Throw Armbar]
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Yubi Shimi Waza [Finger-Brace Takedown]
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Koshi Nage/Tai Otoshi [Armlock Hip Throw/Drop Throw]
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Gyaku Koshi Nage [Reverse Hip Throw]
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Hiji Waza [Elbow-Wrist
Bend]
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Karada Makikomi [Wristlock Body Winding Throw]
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Hiji Makikomi [Elbow Wind Takedown or Forward Throw]
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Sode Nage [Sleeve Pull Throw]
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Shimi Waza [Headlock Standing Submission]
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Godan Kata
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Juji Te Hiki No Nage [Cross-Block Hand Pull Side Throw] |
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Ude Hiki
Otoshi [Arm Pull Throw] |
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Hidari Nage
[Wrist-Press Over the Shoulder Hair Pull Throw] |
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Tekubi Maki
[Wrist Turn Reverse Ground Defense] |
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Hana SHimi
Waza [Nose Press] [variation of #326] |
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Ude Shioku
Waza [Forearm Nerve Attack] |
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Ago No Maki
[Chin Turn Takedown] |
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Ude Tatake
Mae Ube Nage [Forward Thumb Throw] |
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Ude Guruma Ushiro [Shoulderlock Rear Takedown] |
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Gyaku Shioku
Gatame [Reverse Headlock] [n-145] |
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Yudansha
Syllabus --
Waza
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You should know at least 3-4 Ju-Jitsu techniques for
each attack whenever possible. Attacks with one
asterisks [*] are “new” attacks for Shodan, not
previously listed before July 1, 2007.
Two asterisks [**] indicate “new” attacks for
Nidan.
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Shodan/Nidan Waza
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Hit (left-right or
right-left, straight in or roundhouse, high or low)
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Being Pulled
(forward, backwards, sideways, one or two-handed pull)
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*Wrist Grab & Drag on Ground
(by one or both
wrists)
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Mugging Attack
(from rear: one hand over mouth, other arm pulled back,
left or right)
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*Sucker-Punch
(pull around from rear & hit, left or right)
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Horizontal Club Attack
( left or right,
forehand or backhand)
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Handshake
(one-handed, two-handed)
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Armlock (left or
right)
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Wrist Grab (front,
side or rear,
either one)
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Reversing a Throw
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Body Grab (front,
rear, side)
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Lapel grab (left,
right, one or two hands)
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Headlock - Standing
(forward or
backward)
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Football Tackle
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Choke (front,
side, rear, one/two-handed)
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*Kick to Head or Torso on Ground
(kick from side)
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Bear Hug (front,
rear, low or high {just above elbows})
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Rear Shoulder Grab
(left, right, same side or opposite)
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Rear Waist Grab
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Combination Hold and Attack
(Various)
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Hair Grab (front,
side, rear, one/two-handed)
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Multiple Attackers
(Usually Two)
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Overhead Club
(left or right, straight down or angle)
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Knife Threat to Throat
(around neck from
front or rear, optional grab with other hand)
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Wrist Grab (two
hands on 1 wrist, front, side, or rear)
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Waist Grab
(Various)
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Foot Stomp to Face, on ground
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Rear Nelson (before set, after set)
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Clothing Grab
(anywhere, one or two hands )
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Knife Threat to Torso
(front, side or
rear)
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Backhand Hit (left
or right)
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Reversing Opponent on Mat
(various)
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Double Hit
(left-right or right-left, straight in or roundhouse)
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Ground Defenses
(apply standing techniques to ground situations)
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Lapel Grab & Hit
(left-right or right-left, straight in or roundhouse)
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**Escaping/Reversing Locks & Holds
(not completely
set)
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Rear Forearm Choke
(left or right arm)
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*Leg Grab & Drag on ground
(one or both legs)
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Kicks (left or
right, 2 or more defenses)
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**Reverse for Headlock, on ground
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Knife Attacks
(various – 2 or more defenses)
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*Reverse for Attempted Fig.-4 Armbar, on ground
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Rear Neck Grab
(left, right or both hands)
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Baton Attacks
(left, right, hit, thrust, push)
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Rear Two-Handed Choke
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Gun Defenses
(front, side, rear, torso, head)
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Double Wrist Grab
(front or rear)
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*Two-Man Carry
(one grabbing feet/legs & the other grabbing
wrists/arms)
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Hit to Stomach
(left or right, fist or backhand)
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**Attacks [any] While Seated in a Chair or on the Ground
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Yudansha
Syllabus:
Other Areas of Measurement
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In addition to the Kata &
Waza portions of the mat exam competency in the
following areas is required. There may be additional
requirements for each grade in the detailed pages
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Shodan
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General Response to Optional Oral Questions
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Explanation of
Techniques
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Freestyle Kata demonstration
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Defensive Tool Demonstration+
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Nidan
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Shodan Requirements [above]
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Countering and
Reversing Throws Demonstration [optional]
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Countering and Reversing
Locks & Submissions Demonstration [optional]
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Defensive Tool Demonstration [additional defensive tool]+
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Sandan
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Shodan/Nidan Requirements [above]
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Ki Flow and
Transitioning Demonstration
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Defensive Tool Demonstration [additional defensive tool]+
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Yodan
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Sandan Requirements [above]
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Body Kinetics
Explanation & Demonstration
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Defensive Tool Demonstration [additional defensive tool]+
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Completion of AJA Black Belt Self-Evaluation &
submission to sensei or examining board for review
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Godan
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Yodan Requirements [above]
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Demonstration of Advanced Knowledge of the Art of
Ju-Jitsu
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Defensive Tool Demonstration [different defensive tool]+
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Completion of AJA Black Belt Self-Evaluation &
Submission to the AJA
National Standards & Certification Board
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Rokudan -Judan
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Godan Requirements [above]
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Demonstration of Advanced Knowledge of the Art of
Ju-Jitsu
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Completion of AJA Black Belt Self-Evaluation &
Submission of the Self-Evaluation
to the AJA
National Standards & Certification Board
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| Yudansha Belt & HonoraryTitle
Formalities |
| Grade: |
Approx Time in Grade: |
Belt: |
Title: |
Misc: |
Shodan
- 1st dan |
1-2 years |
Black - 1 ½"
red stripe optional |
sensei∞ |
∞ The head
instructor of a dojo should always be addressed as
"sensei" unless another title is used, regardless of the
rank or the honorary titles the sensei may hold. |
Nidan
- 2nd dan |
2 years^ |
Black - 2 ½"
red stripes |
sensei |
^ instructor certification a
prerequisite for promotion to nidan |
Sandan
- 3rd dan |
3 years |
Black - 3 ½"
red stripes |
sensei |
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Yodan
- 4th dan |
4 years |
Black - 4 ½"
red stripes |
sensei |
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Godan
- 5th dan |
4 years^^ |
Black - 5 ½"
red stripe |
sensei |
^^ Honorary title of renshi [superior teacher]
may optionally be presented at any time during this grade, but not
before 3 years after promotion to godan. |
Rokudan
- 6th dan |
honorary^^^ - refer to AJA NSCB
criteria |
Black belt with kanji
rank embroidered in gold or red/white checkered belt with kanji
rank embroidered in black |
sensei |
^^^
Honorary title of renshi [superior teacher] may
optionally be presented at any time during this grade or
concurrently with promotion to rokudan. |
Shichidan
- 7th dan |
honorary^^^^ - refer to AJA NSCB
criteria |
Black belt with kanji
rank embroidered in gold or red/white checkered belt with kanji
rank embroidered in black |
professor |
^^^^
Honorary title of kyoshi [master teacher] may
optionally be presented at any time during this grade, but not
before 3 years after promotion to shichidan. |
Hachidan
- 8th dan |
honorary*°
- refer to AJA NSCB criteria |
Black belt with kanji
rank embroidered in gold or red/white checkered belt with kanji
rank embroidered in black |
professor |
*Honorary
title of kyoshi [master teacher] may optionally
be presented at any time during this grade or concurrently with
promotion to hachidan.
°The honorary title of shihan may optionally be
presented to a hachidan for being a person of high moral
character, integrity, humility, and
scholarly abilities in addition to being an exceptional
sensei. The optional issuance of the title
of shihan may not be made before the candidate has held
the rank of hachidan for at least 3 years. If the
honorary title of shihan is accepted, the title
of kyoshi shall be terminated. |
Kudan
- 9th dan |
honorary**°
- refer to AJA NSCB criteria |
Black belt with kanji
rank embroidered in gold or red/white checkered belt with kanji
rank embroidered in black |
professor |
**Honorary
title of shihan [model teacher] may optionally
be presented at any time during this grade or concurrently with
promotion to kudan.
°The honorary title of hanshi may optionally be
presented to a kudan, at any time, for being a person of
high moral character, integrity, humility, and
scholarly abilities in addition to being an exceptional
sensei. If the honorary title of hanshi is
accepted, the title of shihan shall be
terminated. |
Judan
- 10th dan |
honorary***°
- refer to AJA NSCB criteria |
Black belt with kanji
rank embroidered in gold or red belt with optional kanji
rank embroidered in black |
professor |
***Honorary
title of shihan [model teacher] may optionally
be presented at any time during this grade or concurrently with
promotion to judan.
°The honorary title of hanshi may optionally be
presented to a judan, at any time, for being a person of
high moral character, integrity, humility and
scholarly abilities in addition to being an exceptional
sensei. If the honorary title of hanshi is
accepted, the title of shihan shall be
terminated. |
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Additional Notes &
Requirements |
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Defensive Tool
Demonstration: A "defensive tool"
demonstration involves the application of "empty hand"
techniques to any traditional or modern defensive tool as a
response to street attacks. The use of a prepared uke is
preferred. You must demonstrate proficiency with a total of 4
defensive tools plus satisfactorily complete a gun safety course
as part of your yudansha testing from shodan to godan; 1
defensive tool or the gun safety course at each belt level.
+Defensive Tool
Demonstration/Gun Safety Course: You
MUST satisfactorily complete a gun safety course and provide
certification of such in place of a "defensive tool"
demonstration as one of your rank requirements for any rank from
shodan through godan. The reason this is required is to help
you develop some familiarity of firearms. Most black belts have
absolutely no idea how to handle a gun, what happens when it
fires, or the respect and care with which a firearm must be
treated. This does not require that you purchase or own a gun.
Nor does this requirement infer that we're advocating such. Most
professionally conducted gun-safety courses will provide you
with a sidearm for training
purposes. This course should help you develop a greater sense of
respect of guns and what they can do from a self-defense point
of view - from either end of the barrel. Law-enforcement
personnel may be exempt from this requirement.
CAUTION!! A Word
of Advice: There are no "quickie"
black belts in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu. In a dojo
situation it takes about 4-7 years to get a student to Shodan. There are
three basic reasons for this lengthy process. First, there is a
tremendous amount of technical knowledge & proficiency required for
Shodan in any traditional style of Ju-Jitsu. Second, the sensei must
know the student as a person inside & outside the dojo. Third, as a
Shodan represents his sensei, the sensei wants to make sure that his
black belts can adequately and competently teach the art because black
belt grades are teaching grades in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu. In Budoshin
Ju-Jitsu, the Shodan really begins to learn the art of Ju-Jitsu when he
starts to teach.
If you think you can submit a single
video showing you executing all the techniques demonstrated on
my 8-DVD series and that I will then award you your shodan grade
certification, I can assure you that that will not happen.
Earning a yudansha grade at any level in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu, or
any other reputable ryu of any traditional martial art, requires a great deal more than the
rote, memorized presentation of required kata & waza. Students who
work through the belt ranks have no problems with these
requirements as it's been a simple progression of acquired
skills for them. These requirements are presented in greater
detail in the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Black Belt Handbook.
Actual mat
testing requires that you know all kata & waza listed above well enough to
instantly recall and perform specific kata [called out in Japanese only
– Budoshin Ju-Jitsu terminology] or waza as requested by the examiner
during the actual test. There is no forewarning of which kata or waza
will be requested so the candidate must have sufficient mastery to
instantly recall and execute any requested kata [at least 2 variations
of the kata as a “complete” ju-jitsu technique] or waza [at least 2-3
different and effective responses demonstrating effective self-defense
skills based upon ju-jitsu and showing “complete” ju-jitsu techniques],
smoothly and correctly without any delay.
There are also many other elements [theoretical & philosophical] that
must be mastered as a prerequisite that should be evident in the written
exam and oral exam required prior to the actual mat test.
Eyes Open! Please be aware that there may be other sensei fraudulently claiming
to hold yudansha grades in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu and there may be other
organizations fraudulently issuing yudansha grades in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu.
If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of
anyone claiming to be a blackbelt in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu, please email the
BJJY. You will receive a prompt reply.
Where Can the New Required Kata Be
Found? The
new kata for nidan/sandan [2 dvd set] and yodan/godan [3dvd
set]
are available at the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Store by
clicking here. All of the
techniques can be found in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu, 6th
ed., a.k.a. the "Big Book."
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