Judo Curriculum

“Gentle Way”

WHITE BELT to WHITE BELT 1st Stripe:
1. Backward break fall (kneeling). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/NiuYBYeotSA
2. Sideway break fall (sitting). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/TPE6YJErT08
3. Forward roll (kneeling). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/LZEOqF_CdpU
4. Backward roll (kneeling). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/JR-a7pzFCEE
5. Throws: 1 technique.
6. Ground Skills: 2 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
7. Self Defense Skills: 1 technique.
8. Terminology: rake (bow), uke (receiver), tore (giver), Judo: Gentle or flexible way. Count to 5 in Japanese.
9. Attendance: Minimum of twenty classes.
  
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WHITE BELT 1st Stripe to WHITE BELT 2nd Stripe:
1. Forward break fall (kneeling). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/qXu2sCbr5-8
2. Sideway break fall (kneeling). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/TPE6YJErT08
3. Forward roll (standing). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/LZEOqF_CdpU
4. Backward roll (standing). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/JR-a7pzFCEE
5. Throws: 2 techniques.
6. Ground Skills: 3 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
7. Self Defense Skills: 1 technique.
8. Terminology: Ukemi (break falling skills), Hajime (begin), Matte (stop).
9. Attendance: Minimum of twenty classes.
WHITE BELT 2nd Stripe to YELLOW BELT:
1. Forward break fall (squatting). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/qXu2sCbr5-8
2. Sideway break fall (squatting). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/TPE6YJErT08
3. Forward roll (diving). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/LZEOqF_CdpU
4. Throws: 3 techniques.
5. Ground Skills: 4 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
6. Self Defense Skills: 1 technique.
7. Terminology: Nage Waza (throwing skills), Kiai (yell), Randori (free practice/sparring).
8. Attendance: Minimum of twenty classes.
YELLOW BELT to YELLOW BELT 1st Stripe:
1. Backward break fall (squatting). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/NiuYBYeotSA
2. Sideway break fall (standing). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/TPE6YJErT08
3. Turtle position.
4. Throws: 4 techniques.
5. Ground Skills: 5 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
6. Self Defense Skills: 2 techniques.
7. Terminology: Judoka (judo practitioner), Uchikomi (fittings/repetitions), Sensei (teacher). Count to 10 in Japanese.
8. Attendance: Minimum of twenty classes.
YELLOW BELT 1st Stripe to YELLOW BELT 2nd Stripe:
1. Backward break fall (standing). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/NiuYBYeotSA
2. Forward break fall (knees). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/qXu2sCbr5-8
3. Guard position.
4. Throws: 5 techniques.
5. Ground Skills: 6 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
6. Self Defense Skills: 2 technique
7. Terminology: Ne Waza (ground techniques), Ippon (full point), Wazari (half point).
8. Attendance: Minimum of twenty classes.
YELLOW BELT 2nd Stripe to GREEN BELT:
1. Forward break fall (standing). Click on this link to see a tutorial: https://youtu.be/qXu2sCbr5-8
2. Passing guards.
3. Chokes defense.
4. Throws: 6 techniques.
5. Ground Skills: 7 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
6. Self Defense Skills: 2 techniques.
7. Terminology: Koshi Waza (hip techniques/throws), Dojo (training hall), Obi (belt).
8. Attendance: Minimum of twenty classes.
GREEN BELT to GREEN BELT 1st Stripe:
1. Throws: 7 techniques.
2. Ground Skills: 8 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
3. Self Defense Skills: 3 techniques.
4. Terminology: Te Waza (hand throws), Tatami (training mats), Kuzushi (off balancing).
5. Attendance: Minimum of twenty classes.
GREEN BELT 1st Stripe to GREEN BELT 2nd Stripe:
1. Throws: 8 techniques.
2. Ground Skills: 9 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
3. Self Defense Skills: 3 technique.
4. Terminology: Osakomi Waza (pinning technique), Ude (arm), Katame Waza (grappling techniques).
5. Attendance: Minimum of twenty classes.
GREEN BELT 2nd Stripe to BLUE BELT:
1. Throws: 9 techniques.
2. Ground Skills: 10 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
3. Self Defense Skills: 3 techniques.
4. Terminology: Ashi Waza (leg throws), Kusure (modified), Kata (form/pattern).
5. Attendance: Minimum of twenty classes.
BLUE BELT to BLUE BELT 1st Stripe:
1. Throws: 10 techniques.
2. Ground Skills: 11 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
3. Self Defense Skills: 4 techniques.
4. Form: Nage No Kata (Set One, Throw #1 & #2).
5. Terminology: Kansetsu Waza (joint lock techniques), Garami (lock).
6. Attendance: Minimum of twenty-five classes.
BLUE BELT 1st Stripe to BLUE BELT 2nd Stripe:
1. Throws: 11 techniques.
2. Ground Skills: 12 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
3. Self Defense Skills: 4 techniques.
4. Form: Nage No Kata (Up to Set One, Throw #3; Set Two, Throw #1).
5. Terminology: O (big), Ko (small).
6. Attendance: Minimum of twenty-five classes.
BLUE BELT 2nd Stripe to BROWN BELT:
1. Throws: 12 techniques.
2. Ground Skills: 13 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
3. Self Defense Skills: 4 techniques.
4. Form: Nage No Kata (Up to Set Two, Throw #2 & #3).
5. Terminology: Sutemi Waza (sacrifice throws), Jigotai (defensive position).
6. Attendance: Minimum of twenty-five classes.
BROWN BELT to BROWN BELT 1st Stripe:
1. Throws: 13 techniques.
2. Ground Skills: 14 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
3. Self Defense Skills: 5 techniques.
4. Form: Nage No Kata (Up to Set Three, Throw #1 & #2).
5. Terminology: Jimi Waza (choke techniques), Gari (reap).
6. Attendance: Minimum of thirty classes.
BROWN BELT 1st Stripe to BROWN BELT 2nd Stripe:
1. Throws: 14 techniques.
2. Ground Skills: 15 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
3. Self Defense Skills: 5 techniques.
4. Form: Nage No Kata (Up to Set Three, Throw 3; Set Four, Throw #1).
5. Terminology: Kaeshi Waza (counter technique), Gake (block).
6. Attendance: Minimum of thirty classes.
BROWN BELT 2nd Stripe to BLACK BELT:
1. Throws: 15 techniques.
2. Ground Skills: 16 techniques (combination of pins, strangles, or armlocks).
3. Self Defense Skills: 5 techniques.
4. Form: Nage No Kata (Up to Set Four, Throw #2 & #3).
5. Terminology: Sode (sleeve), Hiza (knee).
6. Attendance: Minimum of thirty classes.

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