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Minimum Age: 12 Years |
Minimum time at Jr. 7th Degree: 9 months |
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Typical time at Jr. 7th Degree: 9-15 months |
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The formal part of the promotion consists of 1/2 written and 1/2
performance. The written is made up of General Information and
Vocabulary while the performance is the actual demonstration of throws,
hold-downs, arm-bars, chokes, and various other techniques. Click
on the
hyperlinks below to hear the names in Japanese. |
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General Information |
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Junior Ranks (under 17 years old)
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10th Degree |
Purple Obi |
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9th Degree |
Blue with Purple Stripe Obi |
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8th Degree |
Blue Obi |
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7th Degree |
Green with Blue Stripe Obi |
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6th Degree |
Green Obi |
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5th Degree |
Orange with Green Stripe Obi |
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4th Degree |
Orange Obi |
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3rd Degree |
Yellow with Orange Stripe Obi |
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2nd Degree |
Yellow Obi |
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1st Degree |
White with Yellow Stripe Obi |
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Judo History |
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Judo was formalized as a sport in
1882 by
Jigoro Kano who
opened the
Kodokan
(School for the study of the way) in
Tokyo, Japan. Judo was first introduced as an
Olympic sport in 1964
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Tokyo, Japan. |
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Unarmed combat in Japan was called
Ju-Jitsu, which means
"The Gentle Art"
and was practiced for about
600-1000 years before Judo was created. |
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Two Slogans Of Judo |
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Seiryoku Zenyo - Maximum Efficient Use of Mind and
Body
Jita Kyoei - Mutual
Benefit and Welfare |
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You must know these 2 slogans of
Judo!! |
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Count To 10 In Japanese |
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Name The 3 Elements Of A Successful Judo Throw |
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Kuzushi - Balance
Tsukuri - Entry
Kake - Execution |
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Name The 3 Parts Of Unarmed Combat |
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Name The 2 Divisions Of Throwing Techniques |
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Name The 3 Divisions Of Standing Throwing Techniques |
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Name The 2 Divisions Of Sacrifice Throwing Techniques |
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Happo No Kuzushi (Eight Directions of Off-Balancing) |
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Name the 9 Kata the Kodokan Formally Recognizes: |
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Methods Of Walking In Judo |
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Postures Of Judo |
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Name The 3 Divisions Of Mat Techniques |
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Senior Judo Ranks |
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Men Who Attained 10th Degree (Judan) While They Were
Still Living: |
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As an alternate, you may also list the
only woman ever promoted to the rank of Kudan.
Fukuda Sensei was promoted to Kudan (9th Degree Black Belt) in 2006 when
she was 90. |
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Keiko Fukuda - 2006 (1915 - ) |
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Ultimate Goal of Judo as Defined by Jigoro Kano: |
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The harmonious development and eventual
perfection of human character. |
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Tactical Variables for Randori/Shiai |
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G - Grip |
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P - Posture |
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E - Edge of the Mat |
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A - Angle of Attack |
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T - Tempo |
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D - Defense |
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Vocabulary |
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Performance Requirements |
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Techniques |
Quantity Required |
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Throws |
32 |
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Throwing Combinations |
20 |
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Throwing Defenses |
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Counter Throwing |
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Kumi Kata |
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Grip Breaking |
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Hold Downs |
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Hold Down Escapes |
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Chokes (12 & older) |
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Miscellaneous |
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Kata (Choose 1) |
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Nage No Kata |
First 3 Sets |
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Katame No Kata |
First 2 Sets |
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Renraku No Kata |
First 3 Sets |
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