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SHICHI-KYU (White Belt - 7th KYU)

 ROK-KYU (Yellow Belt - 6th KYU) GO-KYU (Orange Belt - 5th KYU)
YON-KYU (Green Belt - 4th KYU) SAN-KYU (Brown Belt - 3rd KYU) NI-KYU (Brown Belt - 2nd KYU)
IK-KYU (Brown Belt - 1st KYU) SHODAN (1st Degree Black Belt) NIDAN (2nd Degree Black Belt)
SANDAN (3rd Degree Black Belt) YONDAN (4th Degree Black Belt) GODAN (5th Degree Black Belt)
ROKUDAN (6th Degree Black Belt) SHICHIDAN (7th Degree Black Belt ) HACHIDAN (8th Degree Black Belt)
KUDAN (9th Degree Black Belt) JUDAN (10th Degree Black Belt)

SHIHAN-RYU JU-JITSU COMMITTEE:

Hanshi George E. Anderson, Kudan
Shihan Bruce R. Bethers, Hachidan
Sensei Robert M. Carver, Rokudan
Sensei Charles A. Voerster, Rokudan
Sensei Bruce G. Butler, Godan
Sensei Billy R. Hames, Yondan
Sensei Robert C. Jernigan, Yondan
Sensei Curtis L. Hale, Sandan

Copyright 1998, by Shihan-Ryu Institute
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FOREWORD

Technical Excellence in Martial Arts training is one of USJJF's top priorities. As Leaders in the Martial Arts, it is our sacred responsibility to ensure that all of our students receive the best possible "Mentoring" both in technique and philosophy of the Martial Arts.

Martial Art Training is the cornerstone of knowledge and the basis for credible self-defense skill and the perfection of human character. Training in a comprehensive taxonomy of Budo Skills is the "Key" by which the USJJFs Members develop their Martial Art Proficiency and exercise the collective capabilities required in self-defense or competition. Martial Art Training builds Character Development and, when necessary, prepares the Budoka to "Win" if or when confrontation (or combat) cannot be avoided.

While Senior Yudansha determine the direction and goals of training, it is the Dojo Sensei (& Assistant Sensei) who ensure that every training activity or class is well planned and rigorously conducted. These Rank Requirements are designed to guide and assist the Sensei to accomplish his or her goals in teaching Shihan-Ryu Budo.

The Shihan-Ryu Institute has established the training doctrine & guidance. The Dojo Sensei should apply these guidelines and assist the USJJF Leadership in the further development & conduct of Shihan-Ryu Budo Training. These Shihan-Ryu Rank Requirements provide the training & promotion guidelines for Shihan-Ryu Sensei & students in the areas of Martial Art history, traditions, techniques, strategy & terminology. >From these Rank Requirements, the Shihan-Ryu Institute will formulate and publish a comprehensive Training Manual for each of the Shihan-Ryu Budo.

Our duty as USJJF Leaders is to provide challenging and realistic Martial Arts Training for all of our Members (in all Martial Arts). The Shihan-Ryu will do its part, and I encourage all Shihan-Ryu Sensei to study, understand, and teach the techniques, as well as the Budo Philosophy presented in this manual and on the Shihan-Ryu Home Page. Sensei at every level must redouble their commitment to accurate & comprehensive Shihan-Ryu Budo Training.

Remembering, Technical Excellence is a "Top Priority" in the USJJF Shihan-Ryu Institute.

Sensei Bruce R. Bethers
USJJF Shihan-Ryu Institute

Shihan-Ryu JuJitsu Rank Requirements

 

SHICHI-KYU (White Belt - 7th KYU)
New Student:

General Requirements:

  1. This rank is assigned to individuals of good moral character who have been accepted as a student by an officially recognized Shihan-Ryu JuJitsu Instructor of the USJJF.
  2. No age requirement.
  3. Basic knowledge of dojo rules, procedures and hygiene.
  4. Regular weekly dojo attendance & training.

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ROK-KYU (Yellow Belt - 6th KYU)
Beginner Student:

General Requirements:

  1. Sound moral character.
  2. No age requirement.
  3. Regular dojo attendance & training.
  4. Must be Member in good standing with the USJJF.
  5. Minimum time in grade requirement as Shichi-Kyu, three months.

General Knowledge:

  1. Origin of JuJitsu. (China)
  2. Translation of "JuJitsu". (The Gentle Art)
  3. Known length of JuJitsu's history. (Over 2000 years)
  4. Official System of JuJitsu as taught by the Shihan-Ryu Institute. (Shihan-Ryu JuJitsu)
  5. Shihan-Ryu JuJitsu, "The Master's Way of the Gentle Art"
    Brief historical overview of the development of Shihan-Ryu JuJitsu (Refer to the Shihan-Ryu Home Page: www.shihanryu.org)
  6. Basic Martial Arts Etiquette. (same as #5)

Understand Fundamentals of:

English

Japanese

Pronounced
Formal Exercise Kata (ka'ta)
Natural Posture Shizen Hontai (shee-zehn han-teye')
Defensive Posture Jigohontai (jee'goh han-teye')
Body Movement Shintai (shin-teye')
Pivoting Tai Sabaki (teye sa-ba'kee)
Off Balancing Kuzushi (koo-zoo'shee)
Fitting or Closing Sukuri (soo-kur'ee)
Execution Kake (ka'kay)

General Terminology & Japanese Phases

English

Japanese

Pronouced
Teacher Sensei (sehn'say)
Master Teacher Shihan (shee'han)
Great Teacher O-Sensei (o-sehn'say)
Bow Rei (ray)
Please work with me Onegai Shimas (uneguyi shee'mas)
Thank you very much Arigato Gozaimashita (a'raygot'to gozimas'ta)
Attention Kiotuke (kee'os'kaa)
Place of Honor Kamiza (ka'meez'a)
Technique Waza (wa'za)
Shout (Release of Ki) Kiai (kee'i)
Place of Learning Dojo (do'joe)
Throwing Nage (na'gee)
Vital Point Technology Atemi Waza (a-teh'mee wa-za)
Hand Techniques Te Waza (tay wa-za)
Foot Techniques Ashi Waza (aw'shee wa-za)
Grappling Katame (ka-ta'meh)
Break-Falling Ukemi (oo-kay'mee)
Begin Hajime (ha'juh-may)
Stop Matte (ma'teh)

WAZA - Techniques

Students will demonstrate the following techniques:

ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
Knife Hand Strike Shuto Uchi (shoo-toh oo'chee)
Spear Hand Nukite (noo'kee-tay)
One-Knuckle Fist Strike Ippon-Ken Uchi (ee'pawn ken)
Palm Heel Strike Teisho-Uchi (tay-soh' oo'chee)
Hammerfist Strike Tettsui-Uchi or
Kentsui-Uchi		 (tet-su'e oo'chee)
(ken-su'e oo'chee)
Forefist punch Seiken-Zuke (say'kehn zoo'kee)
Elbow Strike Empi Uchi or
Hiji-Uchi		 (ehm'pee oo'chee) or
(hee'jee oo'chee)
GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
Front Kick Mae Geri (ma-eh geh-ree)
Side Kick Yoko Geri (yoh'koh geh-ree)
Back Kick Ushiro Geri (oo-shee-roh geh-ree)
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
Knife Hand Block Shuto Uke (shoo-toh oo'keh)
Outside Block Soto Uke (soh'toh oo'keh)
Inside Block Uchi Uke (oo'chee oo'keh)
ATEMI WAZA - Vital Point Technology
(Student will point out each of the below "targets" & know the correct methods of striking the target areas.)
Vital Spots of the Body Kyusho (kyoo-shoh)
Temple Kasumi (ka-soo'mee)
Nose Uto (oo'toh)
Ear Dokko (dok'ko)
Windpipe Hichu (hee'chu)
Groin Kinteki (keen'tee-kee)
KANSETU WAZA - Joint Locking Techniques:
Arm Lock Ude Gatame (oo'day ga-ta-meh)
Arm Entanglement Ude Garami (oo'day ga-ra'mee)
Pressing Wrist Lock Kote Jime (ko'tee jee'mee)
First Control Ikaijo (ee' kai' jo')
Elbow Lock Wake Gatame (wah-kee ga-ta-meh)
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
(Not Applicable. Begins at Yon-Kyu Level.)
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
Scarf Hold (& Escape) Kesa Gatame (keh'sa ga-ta-meh)
Reverse Scarf Hold (& Escape) Ushiro Kesa Gatame (oo-shee'roh keh'sa ga-ta-meh)
Shoulder Hold (& Escape) Kata Gatame (ka-ta ga-ta-meh)
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfalling Techniques:
Basic Rear Breakfall Koho Ukemi (koh-hoh oo-keh-mee)
Basic side Breakfall Yoko Ukemi (yoh'koh oo-keh-mee)
Rolling Breakfall Zempo Ukemi (zehm-poh oo-keh-mee)
NAGE WAZA - Throwing Techniques:
Advanced Foot Sweep De Ashi Harai (deh-aw'she-haw-reye')
Knee Wheel Throw Hiza Guruma (hee-zah-goo-roo'ma)
Foot Stop Throw Sasae Tsuri Komi Ashi (sa-sa-eh tsu-ree koh-mee a-shee)
Floating Hip Throw Uki Goshi (oo-kee goh'shee)

GOSHINJITSU - Self Defense Techniques:

(Students will demonstrate a "Basic" self defense technique for each type of attack, "first for form" & "second with speed & power". Each technique will include block, escape or counter with take-down or throw & control hold.)

  1. Single Punch (upper & mid body)
  2. Single Normal Wrist Grab (2ea)
  3. Single Lapel Grab (2ea)
  4. Front Choke (2ea)
  5. Rear Choke (2ea)

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GO-KYU (Orange Belt - 5th KYU)
Int. Beginner Student:

General Requirements:

  1. Sound moral character.
  2. No age requirement.
  3. Regular dojo attendance & training.
  4. Member in good standing with the USJJF.
  5. Minimum time in grade requirement as Rok-Kyu, three months.

General Knowledge:

  1. USJJF Belt Rank System by belt colors. (English & Japanese terminology for ranks through 10th Dan).
  2. Purpose of warming up (Jumbi Undo) and cooling off (Shumatsu Undo).
  3. Understanding of Student - Teacher relationship in the Martial Arts.
  4. Understanding the purpose of breakfalling. (Ukemi)
  5. Understand the importance of "Center" (Hara).
  6. Understanding of "Spirit" (Ki).
  7. Understand Fundamentals of:
  8. Understand the Philosophy of JuJitsu. (Refer to Shihan-Ryu "Home Page": www.shihanryu.org)
  9. Understand the "Six-Step Process" of learning Shihan-Ryu Budo.
    (Same as #1)
  10. Understand the basic concept of breaking your opponent's balance & controlling his off-balance. (Happo-No-Kuzushi)
  11. Understand the training concept of the "Attacker" (Uke) & the
    "Defender" (Tori).

General Terminology & Japanese Phases

English

Japanese

Pronounced
Upper Jo (joh)
Middle Chu (choo)
Lower Ge (gay')
Stance Dachi (daw'chee)
Holding Osae (oh-sa-eh)
Strangling or Choking Shime (shee'may)
Joint-Locking Kansetsu (kan-seht-soo)
Hand Te (tay)
Foot (or Leg) Ashi (aw-shee)
Sweeping Harai (ha-reye')
Escapes Fusegi (foo-see'ghee)

WAZA - Techniques

Students will demonstrate the following techniques:

ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
Forefist Chin Strike Seiken Ago-Uchi (say'kehn aw-go-o'chee)
Forefist Round Strike Seiken Mawashi-Uchi (say'kehn ma-wash'ee-oo'chee)
Uppercut Strike Uraken Shomen-Uchi (oo'rah-ken shoh'mehn-oo'chee)
Backfist Strike Uraken Uchi (oo'rah-ken oo'chee)
GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
Front Heel Thrust Kick Mae Geri Kekomi (ma-eh geh-ree kay'ko-mee)
Knee Kick Hiza Geri (hee'zah geh-ree)
Cutting Kick Fumikiri (foo'mee keri')
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
Upper Block Jodan Uke (joh'dan oo'keh)
Downward Block Gedan Uke (gay'dan oo'keh)
Palm Heel Block Shotei Uke (shoh'tay oo'keh)
ATEMI WAZA - Vital Point Technology
(Student will point out each of the below "targets" and know the correct methods of striking the target areas.)
Side of Neck Matsukaze (mat-soo-kaz'ee)
Base of Neck Keicho (kay'cho)
Forearm Nerve Shakutaku (shaw'koo-taw'koo)
Eye Me (mee')
Knee Hiza (hee'za)
KANSETU WAZA - Joint Locking Techniques:
Inward Wrist Lock Kote-Hineri (koh-teh hen-eree')
Outward Wrist lock Kote-Gaeshi (koh-teh gay'ee-shee)
Second Control Nikaijo (nee' kai-jo')
Leaf Turning Wrist lock Kanoa Gaeshi (kan no' gay'ee-shee)
Hand Mirror Te Garami (tay' ga-ra'mee)
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
(Not Applicable, Begins at Yon-Kyu Level.)
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
Side Quarters Hold (& Escape) Yoko Shiho Gatame (yoh'koh sheehoh ga-ta-meh)
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfalling Techniques:
Standing Side Breakfalling Tachi Ukemi (ta-chee oo-keh-mee)
Back Roll Breakfalling Ushiro Zempo Ukemi (oo-shee-roh zehm-poh oo-keh-mee)
Basic Front Breakfalling Mae Ukemi (ma-eh oo-keh-mee)
NAGE WAZA - Throwing Techniques:
Major Outer Reaping Throw O Soto Gari (oh-soh-toh-ga'ree)
Major Hip Throw O Goshi (oh-goh-shee)
Major Inner Reaping Throw O Uchi Gari (oh-oo-chee-ga'ree)
Shoulder Throw Seoi Nage (see-oye na'gee)

GOSHINJITSU - Self Defense Techniques:

(Students will demonstrate a self defense technique for each type of attack, "first for form" & "second with speed & power". Each technique will include block, escape or counter with take-down or throw & control hold.)

  1. Front Bear Hug Attack (arms free)
  2. Rear Bear Hug Attack (arms free)
  3. Single Cross Wrist Grab
  4. Double Grab To One Arm
  5. Double Wrist Grab

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YON-KYU (Green Belt - 4th KYU)
Adv. Beginner Student:

General Requirements:

  1. Sound moral character.
  2. No age requirement.
  3. Regular dojo attendance & training.
  4. Member in good standing with the USJJF.
  5. Minimum time in grade requirement as Go-Kyu, four months.

General Knowledge:

  1. Know the major ten divisions of technique in Shihan-Ryu JuJitsu training: (Ate, Geri, Uke, Atemi, Kansetsu, Shime, Osae, Ukemi, Nage & Goshinjitsu.)
  2. Know the Historical Development of JuJitsu. (Provide a written essay w/bibliography on the history of JuJitsu Development.)

Understand Fundamentals of:

  1. Understand the fundamental concept of "Movement Strategy" in JuJitsu. (Refer to the Shihan-Ryu Home Page: www.shihanryu.org)
  2. Understand the fundamental "key" points of JuJitsu techniques and how to perform with maximum efficiency. (same as #1)

General Terminology & Japanese Phases

English

Japanese

Pronounced
Counter Technique Kaeshi Waza (ke-eh'shee wa'za)
Attacker (in training) Uke (oo'kay)
Defender (in training) Tori (toh'ree)
Repetition Fitting Practice Uchi-Komi (oo-chee-koh-mee)
Form Training Kata (ka'ta)
Free Practice Randori (ran-doh'ree)
Dojo Etiquette Reigisaho (ray-gee-sa-hoh
Continuation Technique Renraku Waza (rehn-ra'koo wa'za)

WAZA - Techniques

Students will demonstrate the following techniques:

ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
Fore-Knuckle Fist Strike Hiraken-Uchi (hee-ra-kehn' oo'chee)
Ridge Hand Strike Haito-Uchi (heye'toh oo'chee)
Bear-Paw Strike Kumade Uchi (koo-ma'dee oo'chee)
GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
Groin Kick Kin Geri (keen' geh-ree)
Roundhouse Kick Mawashi Geri (ma-wash'ee geh-ree)
Inside Cresent Kick Uchi Mikazuki Geri (oo-chee mee-ka'zu'kee geh-ree)
Heel Round Kick Kakato Mawashi Geri (ka-ka-toh ma-wash'ee geh-ree)
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
Hook Block Kake Uke (ka'kay oo'keh)
Pressing Block Osae Uke (oh-sa-eh oo'keh)
ATEMI WAZA - Vital Point Technology
(Student will point out each of the below "targets" and know the correct methods of striking the target areas.)
Between The Eyes Uto (u'toh)
Chin Ago (aw-goh)
Temple Kasumi (ka-su'meh)
Upper Arm Udenarashi (oo'day-na-rah-shee)
Shin Mukouzune (moo-koo-zu'neh)
KANSETU WAZA - Joint Locking Techniques:
Thumb Lock Yubi Gatame (yoo'bee ga-ta-meh)
Elbow Lock Hiji Gatame (hee'jee ga-ta-meh)
Outward Elbow Twist Lock Soto Ude Gaeshi (soh'toh oo'deh ga'ee-shee)
Inward Elbow Twist Lock Uchi Ude Gaeshi (oo'chee oo'deh ga'ee-shee)
Third Control Sankaijo (sahn-kai-jo')
SHIME WAZA - Necklock or Choking Techniques:
Single Cross Lock (#1) Kata-Juji-Jime (Sho) (ka'ta joo-jee jee'meh)
Reverse Cross Lock (#1) Gyaku-Juji-Jime (Sho) (gyaw'koo joo-jee jee'meh)
Normal Cross Lock (#1) Nami-Juji-Jime (Sho) (na-mee joo-jee jee'meh)
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
Upper Quarters Hold (& Escape) Kami Shiho Gatame (ka-mee shee-hoh ga-ta-meh)
Modified Scarf Hold (& Escape) Kuzure Kesa Gatame (koo-zu'ree keh'sa ga-ta-meh)
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfalling Techniques:
Front Breakfalling Mae Ukemi (ma-eh oo-kehm-ee)
Forward Roll Breakfalling Zempo Kaiten Ukemi (zehm-poh kai'ten oo-kehm-ee)
NAGE WAZA - Throwing Techniques:
Minor Outside Reaping Throw Ko Soto Gari (koh-soh-toh-ga'ree)
Minor Inside Reaping Throw Ko Uchi Gari (koh-oo-chee-ga-ree)
Hip Wheel Throw Koshi Guruma (koh'shee-goo-roo'ma)
Lifting Pulling Hip Throw Tsuri Komi Goshi (tsoo-ree-koh-mee goh-shee)
Four Direction Throw Shiho Nage (shee'hoh na'gee)

GOSHINJITSU - Self Defense Techniques:

(Students will demonstrate a self defense technique for each type of attack, "first for form" & "second with speed & power". Each technique will include block, escape or counter with take-down or throw & control hold.)

  1. Improved ability on all previous Goshinjitsu requirements
  2. Front Bear Hug Attack (arms locked)
  3. Rear Bear Hug Attack (arms locked)
  4. Side Choke (2ea)
  5. Double Lapel Grab

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SAN-KYU (Brown Belt - 3rd KYU)
Initial. Intermediate Student:

General Requirements:

  1. Sound moral character.
  2. No age requirement.
  3. Regular dojo attendance & training.
  4. Member in good standing with the USJJF.
  5. Minimum time in grade requirement as Yon-Kyu, four months.

General Knowledge:

  1. Improved ability in previous rank requirements.
  2. Ability to teach the fundamental JuJitsu skills.
  3. Ability to explain the general concepts & foundations of Shihan-Ryu JuJitsu.
  4. Japanese terminology for all techniques required.

Understand Fundamentals of:

  1. Understand the basic concept of Body Movements - Dodging Technique - Furimi Waza. (Refer to the Shihan-Ryu Home Page: www.shihanryu.org)

General Terminology & Japanese Phases

English

Japanese

Pronounced
Way of the Warrior Bushido (boo-shee'doh)
Martial Arts Budo (boo'doh)
Way of Life Do (doh)
Ranks below Black Belt Mudansha (moo-dan'sha)
All Black Belts Yudansha (yoo-dan'sha)
Standing Bow Ritsurei (reet-suh-ray)
Kneeling Bow Zarei (za-ray)
Favorite Technique Tokui Waza (toh-ku-ee wa-za)

WAZA - Techniques

Students will demonstrate the following techniques:

ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
Improved ability in all previous Ate Waza
Chin Press Strike Ago-Oshi Uchi (aw-go o'shee oo-chee)
Neck Press Strike Kubi Age Uchi (koo'bee aw-gee oo-chee)
GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
Stamping Kick Fumikomi (foo'mee koh'mee)
Reverse Roundhouse Kick Gyaku Mawashi Geri (gyaw'koo ma-wash'ee geh-ree)
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
Improved ability in all previous Uke Waza.
Cross Block Juji Uke (joo'jee oo'keh)
Ability to block punches, grabs & kicks in a simple on-step exercise (Ippon-Kumite).
ATEMI WAZA - Vital Point Technology
(Student will point out each of the below "targets" and know the correct methods of striking the target areas.)
Top of the Head Tento (ten'to)
Solar Plexus Suigetsu (soo'ee-get'soo)
Groin Kin-Teki (ken-tay'kee)
Instep Kori (ko'rey)
SHIME WAZA - Necklock or Choking Techniques:
Single Cross Lock #2) Kata-Juji-Jime (Ni) (ka'ta joo-jee jee'meh)
Reverse Cross Lock (#2) Gyaku-Juji-Jime (Ni) (gyaw'koo joo-jee jee'meh)
Normal Cross Lock Nami-Juji-Jime (na-mee joo-jee jee'meh)
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
Modified Upper Quarters Hold (& Escapes) Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame (Sho & Ni) (koo'zu-reh ka'meh shee-hoh ga-ta-meh)
KANSETU WAZA - Joint Locking Techniques:
Entangled Armlock Ude Garami (Sho & Ni) (oo'day ga-ra'mee)
Cross Armlock Juji Gatame (Sho & Ni) (joo-jee ga-ta-meh)
Fourth Control Yonkaijo (yawn kai jo')
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfalling Techniques:
Forward Jumping Fall Zempo Tobi Ukemi (zem'poh toh'bee oo-keh-mee)
NAGE WAZA - Throwing Techniques:
Gathering Foot Sweep Okuri Ashi Harai (oh-koo-ree a-shee ha-reye)
Body Drop Throw Tai Otoshi (teye oh-toh'shee)
Sweeping Hip Throw Harai Goshi (ha-reye gohshee)
Inside Thigh Throw Uchi Mata (oo-chee-mata)
Mountain Storm Throw Yama Arashi (yaw-mah a-raw'shee)
Tenbin Nage Elbow Lock Throw (tin-bin na'gee)

GOSHINJITSU - Self Defense Techniques:

(Students will demonstrate a self defense technique for each type of attack, "first for form" & "second with speed & power". Each technique will include block, escape or counter with take-down or throw & control hold.)

  1. Improved ability on all previous Goshinjitsu requirements
  2. Full Nelson
  3. Head Lock
  4. Hair Grab
  5. Basic Counter to Osoto Gari (throw)
  6. Basic Counter to Ogoshi (throw)
  7. Ability to demonstrate "Step Dodge" - Kaishin (kay'shen)
  8. Ability to demonstrate "Side Dodge" - Yoko Furimi (yoo-koh fu-rem'ee)

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NI-KYU (Brown Belt - 2nd KYU)
Mid-Level Int. Student:

General Requirements:

  1. Sound moral character.
  2. No age requirement.
  3. Regular dojo attendance & training.
  4. Member in good standing with the USJJF.
  5. Minimum time in grade requirement as San-Kyu, six months.

General Knowledge:

  1. Improved ability to teach fundamental JuJitsu skills.
  2. Write an essay (approx. 500 words) on the historical significance of the transition of Bu-Jutsu to Budo.
  3. Understand basic First Aid for common Dojo injuries.
  4. Japanese terminology for all techniques required.

General Terminology & Japanese Phases

English

Japanese

Pronounced
Standing Technique Tachi Waza (ta-chee wa'za)
Hand Technique Te Waza (tay wa'za)
Hip Technique Goshi Waza (goh-shuh'ee wa'za)
Leg Technique Ashi Waza (aw-shee wa'za)
Sacrifice Technique Sutemi Waza (soo-teh'mee wa'za)
Avoidance or Dodge Waza Furimi Waza (foo're'mee wa'za)
To Spring Hane (ha-neh)

WAZA - Techniques

Students will demonstrate the following techniques:

ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:

Ability to demonstrate basic breaking skills with Ate Waza for hand & elbow techniques. NOTE: Proper "focus" (kime) & technique at this level is the primary concern regarding breaking skills (tameshiwari).

GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
Outside Crescent Kick Soto Mikazuki Geri (soh-toh mee-ka-zu'keh geh-ree)
Improved ability in all previous Geri Waza, with ability to teach fundamentals of any previously required Geri Waza.
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
Crossed Hand Block Yoko Juji Uke (yo-koh ju'jee oo-keh)
Improved ability in all previous Geri Waza, with ability to teach Fundamentals of any previously required Uke Waza.
ATEMI WAZA - Vital Point Technology
(Student will point out each of the below "targets" and know the correct methods of striking the target areas.)
Improved ability in all previous Atemi Waza.
Liver Inazuma (ina'zoo-ma)
Spleen Tsukikage (soo'kee-ka'geh)
Abdomen Myojo (may-o'joh)
Base of Throat Hichu (hee'choo)
SHIME WAZA - Necklock or Choking Techniques:
Single Cross Lock (method 3) Kata-Juji-Jime (San) (ka-ta ju'jee jee'meh)
Reverse Cross Lock (method 3) Gyaku-Juji-Jime (San) (gee-aw'koo ju'jee jee'meh)
Naked Chokelock (method 1 & 2) Hadaka-Jime (Sho & Ni) (haw-da'ka jee'meh)
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
Modified Side Quarters Hold Kuzure Yoko Shiho Gatame (Koo-zu'reh yo'ko shee-hoh ga-ta-meh)
KANSETU WAZA - Joint Locking Techniques:
Entangled Armlock (method 3) Ude Garami (San) (oo-day ga-ra'mee)
Cross Armlock (method 3) Juji Gatame (San) (joo'jee ga-ta-meh)
Third Control Sankajo (san-kah'joh)
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfalling Techniques:
Improved ability in all previous Ukemi Waza.
Ability to teach all previous Ukemi Waza.
NAGE WAZA - Throwing Techniques:
Minor Outside Dash Throw Ko Soto Gake (koh-soh-toh-ga-keh)
Pulling Hip Throw Tsuri Goshi (tsoo-ree-goh-shee)
Side Body Drop Throw Yoko Otoshi (yoh'koh oh-toh'shee)
Leg Wheel Throw Ashi Guruma (aw-shee goo-roo'ma)
Entering Throw Irime Nage (er-ee-me' na'gee)

GOSHINJITSU - Self Defense Techniques:

(Students will demonstrate a self defense technique for each type of attack, "first for form" & "second with speed & power". Each technique will include block, escape or counter with take-down or throw & control hold.)

  1. Improved ability on all previous Goshinjitsu requirements
  2. Ability to demonstrate "Backward Dodge" (Sorimi) (so'ree-meh)
  3. Ability to demonstrate "Pull-In Dodge" (Hikimi) (hee-kee-meh)
  4. Ability to demonstrate "Circular Dodge" (Ryusui) (roo-soo'ee)
  5. Front Kick
  6. Side Kick

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IK-KYU (Brown Belt - 1st KYU)
High Intermediate Student:

General Requirements:

  1. Sound moral character.
  2. No age requirement.
  3. Regular dojo attendance & training.
  4. Member in good standing with the USJJF.
  5. Minimum time in grade requirement as Ni-Kyu, six months.

General Knowledge:

  1. Ability to explain & demonstrate primary important points in the study of JuJitsu (form, balance, center of gravity, concentration of power, speed, rhythm, timing, lower abdomen & hip control, as well as discipline of training).
  2. Understand the importance of the development of character.

General Terminology & Japanese Phases

English

Japanese

Pronouced
Good Morning Ohayoo Gozaimasu (o-hi-o go'zai-mas)
Good Afternoon Konniti Wa (ko-ni'teh wa)
Good Evening Konban Wa (kon-ba wa)
How Are You? Ikaga Desu Ka (ee-aga des ka)
Good Bye Sayo Nara (sai-o na-ra)
Excuse Me or Pardon Me Gomennasai (go-men-na'sai)

WAZA - Techniques

Students will demonstrate the following techniques:

ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:

Improved ability to demonstrate & teach all previous Ate Waza.

GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:

  1. Improved ability in all previous Geri Waza.
  2. Ability to demonstrate basic breaking techniques with Geri Waza.

NOTE: Proper focus (kime) & technique (waza) at this level is the primary concern regarding tameshiwari.

UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:

  1. Improved ability to demonstrate & to teach all previous Uke Waza.
ATEMI WAZA - Vital Point Technology
(Student will point out each of the below "targets" and know the correct methods of striking the target areas.)
Improved ability in all previous Atemi Waza.
Wrist Tekubi (tay-koo'bee)
Elbow Hiji (hee'jee)
Behind the Bottom of the Ears Dokuko (do-koo-koh)
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
Naked Choklock (methods 3 & 4) Hadaka-Jime (San & Yon) (haw-dak-a jee'meh)
Single Wing Lock (methods 1, 2 & 3) Kataha-Jime (Sho - San) (ka'ta-ha jee'meh)
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
Improved ability in all previous Osae Waza.
Vertical Upper Quarters Hold Tate Shiho Gatame (sho & ni) (ta'tay shee'hoh ga-ta-meh)
KANSETU WAZA - Joint Locking Techniques:
Entangled Armlock (method 4) Ude Garami (Yon) (oo-day ga-ra'mee)
Cross Armlock (method 4) Juji Gatame (Yon) (ju'jee ga-ta-meh)
Stomach Armlock Ude Hara Gatame (oo'day ha'ra ga-ta-meh)
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfalling Techniques:
Improved ability in all previous Ukemi.
NAGE WAZA - Throwing Techniques:
Springing Hip Throw Hane Goshi (ha-neh gohshee)
Sweeping Lifting Pulling Foot Throw Harai Tsuri Komi Ashi (ha-reye tsu-ree ko-mee ashee)
Circle Throw Tomoe Nage (toh-moh-ay na'gee)
Shoulder Wheel Throw Kata Guruma (ka'ta goo-roo'ma)
Waist Throw Koshi Nage (ko-shee na'gee)
Koku Nage Turning Throw (ko'kew na'gee)

GOSHINJITSU - Self Defense Techniques:

(Students will demonstrate a self defense technique for each type of attack, "first for form" & "second with speed & power". Each technique will include block, escape or counter with take-down or throw & control hold.)

  1. Improved ability on all previous Goshinjitsu requirements
  2. Ability to demonstrate "Jumping Retreat" (Tobi Sagari)
  3. Ability to demonstrate "Sliding Retreat" (Hiraki Sagari)
  4. Roundhouse Kick (2 ea)
  5. Turning Kick (2ea)
  6. Club Attacks (3 ea)

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SHODAN (1st Degree Black Belt)
1st Level - Advanced Student:

General Requirements:

  1. Sound moral character.
  2. Minimum age - 16 years old.
  3. Regular dojo attendance & training.
  4. Member in good standing with the USJJF.
  5. Minimum time in grade requirement as Ik-Kyu, six months.

General Knowledge:

  1. Understand the relationship between JuJitsu & physical/mental fitness.
  2. Understand the USJJF Shihan-Ryu Institute Rank System with the significance of each belt level.
  3. Write an essay (approx. 500 words) on your personal goals & objectives as they relate to your study of Shihan-Ryu JuJitsu.
  4. Understand Basic Resuscitation Techniques (Kappo).

General Terminology & Japanese Phases

English

Japanese

Pronouced
Please Doozo or Koodasaie (do'o-zo) (koo-da'sai)
Where? Doko Dess Ka (do-koo des-ka)
Good Yoroshee (yo-ro'shee)
I, My, or Mine Watahkshee (wa'tahk-shee)
You Anata (an'at-ah)
Here Koko (ko-koo)

WAZA - Techniques

Students will demonstrate the following techniques:

ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
Improved ability in all previous Ate Waza
GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
Improved ability in all previous Geri Waza.
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
Improved ability in all previous Uke Waza.
ATEMI WAZA - Vital Point Technology
(Student will point out each of the below "targets" and know the correct methods of striking the target areas.)
Improved ability in all previous Atemi Waza.
Spine between the shoulder blades Katsusatsu (ka-soo-sa'soo)
Kidney Denko (deen'koh)
Coccyx Bitei (bi-tee'i)
Calf Kusazuri (koo-sa'zoo-ree)
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
Sliding Lapel Lock (methods 1 & 2) Okuri-Eri-Jime (Sho & Ni)
Hell Necklock Jigoku-Jime (jee-go'koo jee'meh)
Two Hand Necklock Ryote Jime (Ree'o-teh jee'meh)
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
Improved ability to demonstrate & teach all previous Osae Waza.
Vertical Upper Quarters Hold (method 3) Tate Shiho Gatame (San) (ta'teh shee-hoh ga-ta-meh)
KANSETU WAZA - Joint Locking Techniques:
Leg Armlock Ude Ashi Gatame (oo'day aw-shee ga-ta-meh)
Escapes for all Kansetu Waza thru San-Kyu Requirements.
Ability to use Kansetu Waza in Self-Defense applications.
NAGE WAZA - Throwing Techniques:
Corner Throw Sumi Gaeshi (soo'mee ga-eh'shee)
Valley Drop Tani Otoshi (taw'nee oh-toh'shee)
Springing Winding Pulling Throw Hane Makikomi (ha-neh-ma-kee-koh-mee)
Scooping Throw Sukui Nage (soo-koo'ee na'gee)
Entering Throw Irimi Nage (ee-ree'meh na'gee)

GOSHINJITSU - Self Defense Techniques:

(Students will demonstrate a self defense technique for each type of attack, "first for form" & "second with speed & power". Each technique will include block, escape or counter with take-down or throw & control hold.)