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Minimum Age: 19 Years |
Minimum time at Shodan: 18 months |
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Typical time at Shodan: 2-4 Years |
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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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Judo Ranks
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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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Name The 3 Elements Of A Successful Judo Throw |
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Kuzushi - Balance
Tsukuri - Entry
Kake - Execution |
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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
in
Tokyo, Japan. |
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Unarmed combat in Japan was called
Jujutsu, which means
"The Gentle Art"
and was practiced for about
600-1000 years before Judo was created. |
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Count To 10 In Japanese |
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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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Happo No Kuzushi (Eight Directions of Off-Balancing) |
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Methods Of Walking In Judo |
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Postures Of Judo |
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Name The 2 Divisions Of Sacrifice Throwing Techniques |
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Name The 3 Divisions Of Mat Techniques |
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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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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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Name the 9 Kata the Kodokan Formally Recognizes: |
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Additional Requirement: Once you have
earned the rank of Sankyu, you will need to earn the Level I coaching
certification in order to test for Nikyu. This study should take less
than 30 days to complete. Please see your instructor with any
questions. |
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Olympic and Championship History
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Judo was first introduced in the
1964
Olympic Games held in
Tokyo, Japan. Representing the US in those games were
Ben Campbell, James
Bregman, George Harris, and
Paul Maruyama.
Jim Bregman
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Bronze Medal
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The first America to win a Gold Medal at
the World Judo Championships was
Mike Swain
who was the 1987
World Judo Champion in his weight division. |
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What are the 4 sides of the dojo called?
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1. |
Upper Seat |
Kamiza (Head Instructor stands here) |
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Upper Side |
Joseki (Assistant Instructors and
Senior Students stand here) |
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Lower Seat |
Shimoza (Junior Students stand here) |
4. |
Lower Side |
Shimoseki |
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Name 4 Americans who have earned Judo medals in the
Olympics and what medal did they earn:
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James Bregman |
1964 |
Bronze Medal |
Allen Coage |
1976 |
Bronze Medal |
Eddie Liddie |
1984 |
Bronze Medal |
Robert Berland |
1984 |
Silver Medal |
Kevin Asano |
1988 |
Silver Medal |
Mike Swain |
1988 |
Bronze Medal |
Lynn Roethke |
1988 |
Silver Medal |
Margaret Castro-Gomez |
1988 |
Bronze Medal |
Jason Morris |
1992 |
Silver Medal |
James Pedro |
1996 |
Bronze Medal |
James Pedro |
2004 |
Bronze Medal |
Rhonda Rousey |
2008 |
Bronze Medal |
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Additional Requirement:
After earning your Shodan Rank, you will have to complete the Level
II Coaching Certification before testing for Nidan.
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Vocabulary |
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Performance Requirements |
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Techniques |
Quantity Required |
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Throws |
54 |
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Throwing Combinations |
24 |
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Throwing Defenses |
20 |
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Counter Throwing |
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Kumi Kata |
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Grip Breaking |
7 |
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Hold Downs |
12 |
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Hold Down Escapes |
18 |
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Chokes |
13 |
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Arm Bars |
10 |
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Miscellaneous |
20 |
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Kata (Choose 3) |
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Nage No Kata |
Full Kata |
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Katame No Kata |
Full Kata |
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Renraku No Kata |
Full Kata |
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Itsutsu No Kata |
Full Kata |
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Goshin Jutsu No Kata |
Full Kata |
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Kime No Kata |
Full Kata |
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Ju No Kata |
Full Kata |
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Gonosen No Kata |
Full Kata |
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Any Additional Kata |
All Techniques |
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Ability to teach and perform any 3
Kata. Certification is acceptable in place of performance at promotion
time. There is no requirement to have any Kata at a 'B' level
certification but this does carry additional credit toward your
promotion. In place of 'B' level certification, candidates must be
able to perform both Tori and Uke's roles. |
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