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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. The
Budoshin Yudanshakai Black Belt Handbook, which is available to qualified black belt candidates,
contains all of the requirements for evaluation and promotion to
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, Sandan, for designing the
layout for most of the material on this page. Thanks to Bruce
Geyman, Nidan, for providing the impetus to get me to complete &
post the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu kata references.
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Black Belt
Syllabus -- Kata
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Below is a core list of techniques, in alphabetical
order, required for dan
grade advancement up through 5th dan [godan].
Please keep in mind that each kata and waza
listed below may 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: |
Budoshin Ju-Jitsu References:
JB = Jujitsu: Basic Techniques of the Gentle Art
[Expanded ed]
JI = Jujitsu: Intermediate Techniques of the
Gentle Art
JN = Jujitsu Nerve Techniques
BB = Budoshin Jujitsu [Big Book]
V = Budoshin Jujitsu Black Belt Home Study Course
[8-dvds or mp4 files] [1st number is volume #,
2nd number is technique # on dvd or mp4 file]
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Mae, Ushiro, Yoko Ukemi
(Forward, Rear, Side Roll Fal]l |
JB-35, 36, 38, 40, 42 |
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Ago No Maki Shimi Waza
(Chin-Turn – reversing a headlock on
the ground) |
JI-216, BB-585, V6-6 |
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Ashi Makikomi
(Foot Winding Throw – foot stomp to
face on ground) |
BB-790* |
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Ashi Tatake
(Foot-hook Body-roll Elbow-strike –
for kick to side on ground) |
BB-789* |
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Ashi Tatake
(Leg-Strike Rear Takedown) |
JB-50, JI-180, 200, BB-293, 786, 789, V1-8, V4-15, V5-8 |
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Ashi Waza
(Leg, Ankle, or Foot Technique) |
JI-202, BB-790, 808, V2-3, V6-4 |
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Ashi Yoko Nage
(Foot-Twist Winding Throw) |
JB-50; JI-96, 202, BB-357, V4-7 |
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Atama Makikomi (Head Winding Throw
[Key turn]) |
JB-116, BB-766, V1-9 |
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Atama Otoshi
(Hair Grab Drop Throw) |
JI-152, BB-781, V4-10 |
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Eri Nage
(Lapel Wheel Throw) |
JB-120; BB-276, V3-14 |
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Hane Goshi
(Inner Sweeping Hip Throw) |
JB-74, BB-5, V3-12 |
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Harai Goshi
(Outer Sweeping Hip Throw) |
JB-60, 78, BB-4,
V3-1 |
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Hidari Te Nage
(Left Hand Throw) |
~L 16 |
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Hiji Waza
(Elbow Technique) |
JB-104, 110, 112, 114, BB-509, 552, 599, 736, V2-12,
V4-6, 12, V5-1, V8-20 |
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Hiki Yoko Nage
(Sleeve Pivot Throw) |
JB-96, BB-126, V3-7 |
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Hiki Waza [Mae Ushiro Nage] (Pulling
Technique [Forward Rear Throw] |
JI-124, BB-30, V4-1 |
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Ippon Seoi-Nage
(One Arm Hip Throw) |
JB-46, BB-6, V1-12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Q5nbekumA |
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Juji
(Cross Block) |
JB-64, V1 |
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Kao Tatake
(Face Attack – not a strike or hit) |
JB-52, JI-156, BB-783, V4-18 |
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Koshi Nage
(Hip Throw) |
JB-46, BB-2, V1 |
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Kubi Nage
(Neck Throw) |
JB-72, BB-28, V2-1 |
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Kubi Shimi Waza
[Neck Strangling Technique] |
JB-72, 76, 109,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uftdM3pQ3bI |
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Kyuko Nage
[Quick-Pull Throw] |
JI-124; V4-1 |
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Mae Ude Maki [Sutemi Waza] |
JI-110/112, BB-178, V6-12 |
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Mae Yubi Nage
(Forward Finger Throw) |
JB-80; JI-150,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZyy1--podc |
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Makikomi
(Body Winding Throw) |
JB-82, BB-8, V3-9 |
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Obi Nage
(Belt Throw) |
JI-88; BB-643, V4-8 |
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Osoto Gari
(Outer Sweeping Rear Throw) |
JB-70, BB-51, V2-4 |
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Ouchi Gari
(Inner Sweeping Rear Throw) |
JB-86, BB-560, V4-4 |
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Senaka Hiki Nage
(Reverse Throw – Shoulder Pull
Throw) |
JI-178, BB-785, V4-14 |
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Shimi Waza
[Pain/Strangling Technique] |
JB-56, 88, 98, JI-121, BB-121, 664, V1-10, V2-6 |
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Shioku Waza
(Nerve Technique) |
JB-54, 92, 118, JI-134, 147, JN-180, BB-134, 543, 606,
V1-6, 12, V2-2, 5, 11 |
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Sutemi/Suwari Waza
(techniques from formal kneeling
position) |
JB-58, 64, JI-127, 164/166,
BB-3, 13, 548, V6-9, 10, 11 |
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Tai Otoshi
(Body Drop Throw) |
JB-48, 52, JI-144, BB-7, 251, 408, V1-3, V2-9, 10 |
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Te Nage
(Hand Throw) |
JB-58, JI-118, 154, BB-3, 116, 664, V1-6, V4-2, 19 |
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Te Nage
[Suwari/Sutemi Waza] |
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Te No Tatake
(Blocking Hits) |
JB-48, V1 |
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Te Tatake
(Hand Striking Techniques, various) |
JB-46, V1 |
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Tekubi Shimi Waza
(Wristlock Technique) |
JB-46, 48, 90, 98, 122, JI-164/166, 168, BB-121, 548,
615, V2-6, V4-5, V6-9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91WjsLtBcYQ |
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Tekubi Shimi Waza
[Suwari/Sutemi Waza] |
JB-90/80, BB-557/342, V2-15 |
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Tekubi Yoko Nage (Wrist Side Throw) |
JI-102, 131, BB-118, V3-5 |
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Tomoe Nage
(Stomach/Circle Throw) |
JB-76, BB-11, V3-3 |
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Ube Makikomi (Thumb Winding Throw) |
jb-94, bb-293, v3-11 |
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Ude Guruma
(Armbar – reverse an attempted
figure-4 armbar submission on ground) |
JI-218, BB-586, V6-7 |
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Ude Guruma
(Corkscrew) |
JB-64, BB-13, V2-7 |
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Ude Guruma
(Shoulder Lock Comealong) |
JB-102, BB-565, V2-8 |
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Ude Guruma (Shoulder Lock Hip Throw) |
JB-122, BB-522, V4-16 |
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Ude Guruma Makikomi
(Armbar Winding Throw) |
JB-64, 68, 106, BB-219, V2-14, V4-9 |
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Ude Guruma Makikomi
[Suwari/Sutemi Waza] |
JB-68, BB-44, V2-13 |
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Ude Guruma Ushiro
(Armbar Shoulderlock Rear Takedown) |
JB-66, 100, 102, BB-76, V3-2 |
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Ude Guruma Ushiro
(Shoulderlock Rear Takedown) |
JB-100, BB-653, V1-11 |
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Ude Makikomi (Winding Armbar
Takedown) |
JI-132, BB-48, V4-3 |
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Uki Otoshi
(Floating Drop Throw) |
JB-78; JI-176; BB-259, 784, V3-8, V4-13 |
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Ura Nage
(Kneelock Rear Throw – on ground pulled by legs) |
BB-791* |
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Ura Nage
(Rear Throw) |
JB-84, JI-80, 116, 122, 136, 204, BB-567, 621, 791,
V4-11, 17, 21, V5-4 |
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Ushiro Nage
(Leg Lift Rear Throw) |
JB-50, 84; BB-562, V3-6; V7-8 |
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Yubi Nage
(Finger Throw) |
JB-60, JI-150, BB-342, 576, V2-15 |
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Notes: |
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1. The techniques listed above and below are in
alphabetical order, NOT necessarily the order in which
they are taught. Refer to the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Student
Handbook for the actual instructional sequence. |
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2. Techniques with grey brackgrounds are not
specifically listed on the shodan exam but may serve as
alternate techniques in some cases. |
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3. There may be examples of multiple variations of the
same technique listed in the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu reference
column [3rd column]. |
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4. References with an asterisk [*] are described only in
the "Big Book"; not any other resource. |
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Kata: |
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Nawa No Ude Makikomi [Winding Arm
Throw with Rope Bind] |
BB-66 |
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Kubi Shioku Yoko Nage/Atama Shioku
[Nerve Attack Side Throw and Head Scissor Submission] |
JN-130, BB-180, V7-1 |
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Atemi Waza [Striking Technique] |
BB-220 |
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Hiji Tatake Kubi Nage [Elbow Strike
Neck Throw] |
BB-388 |
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Ude Maki
[Arm Wind] |
BB-491 |
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Hiki Guruma/Karada Tatake [Pulling
Wheel Throw with Sternum/Chest Crush submission] |
BB-475/584 |
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Ushiro Nage
[Leg Block Rear Throw] |
BB-747, V7-7 |
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Ushiro Nage
[Leg-Lift Rear Throw] |
BB-748, V7-8 |
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Kubi Shimi Nage/Shimi Waza
[Neck-Choke Throw] |
BB-758 |
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Kubi Shioku Waza [Neck Attack Rear
Throw] |
BB-799 |
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1. All techniques listed above can be found on the MP-4
video entitled Nidan & Sandan Kata
at www.budoshin.com/dvdncd.htm |
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2. If a technique does not have a reference number you
will not be tested on it. |
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Sandan Kata: |
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Hidari Nage
[Wrist-Press Over the Shoulder
Hair-Pull Throw] |
BB-622 |
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Tekubi Nage [Wristlock Spiral Throw] |
BB-631 |
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Karada Tatake Ushiro Nage [Body
Strikes with Rear Throw] |
BB-636* |
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Mae Ube Nage
[Forward Thumb-Lock Throw] |
BB-685 |
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Kao Tatake Ushiro Nage
[Face Attack Rear Choking Throw] |
BB-706 |
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Ushiro Nage
[Leg Lift Rear Throw] |
BB-714 |
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Ude Guruma Ushiro [Rear Armlock
Takedown] |
BB-720 |
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Tekubi Shimi Waza
[Wristlock/Armlock Comealong] |
BB-721 |
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Hiza Makikomi
[Kneecap Winding Throw] |
BB-723 |
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Ushiro Nage
[Leg-Block Rear Throw] |
BB-726 |
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1. All techniques listed above with a reference number
[except those with an asterisk *] can be found on the
MP-4 video entitled Nidan & Sandan
Kata at
www.budoshin.com/dvdncd.htm |
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Yodan Kata: |
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Kubi Shimi Waza [Headlock Choke with
Optional knee Drop] |
BB-733 |
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Ude Guruma [Rear-Throw Armbar] |
BB-746 |
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Yubi Shimi Waza
[Finger-Brace Takedown] |
BB-752 |
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Koshi Nage/Tai Otoshi
[Armlock Hip Throw/Drop Throw] |
BB-754 |
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Gyaku Koshi Nage
[Reverse Hip Throw] |
BB-759 |
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Hiji Waza
[Elbow-Wrist Bend] |
BB-764 |
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Karada Makikomi
[Wristlock Body Winding Throw] |
BB-767 |
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Hiji Makikomi
[Elbow Wind Takedown or Forward
Throw] |
BB-780 |
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Sode Nage
[Sleeve Pull Throw] |
BB-787 |
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Shimi Waza [Headlock Standing
Submission] |
BB-795* |
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1. All techniques listed above with a reference number
[except those with an asterisk *] can be found on the
MP-4 video entitled Yodan & Godan
Kata at
www.budoshin.com/dvdncd.htm |
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Godan Kata: |
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Juji Te Hiki No Nage
[Cross-Block Hand Pull Side Throw] |
BB-356 |
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Ude Hiki Otoshi [Arm Pull Throw] |
BB-386, V5-6 |
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Hidari Nage
[Wrist-Press over the Shoulder
Hair-Pull Throw] |
BB-622 |
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Tekubi Maki
[Wrist Turn Reverse Ground Defense] |
BB-806 |
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Hana Shimi Waza
[Nose Press] |
BB-326 [variation], 816 |
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Ude Shioku Waza
[Forearm Nerve Attack] |
BB-822 |
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Ago No Maki
[Chin Turn Takedown] |
BB-826 |
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Ude Tatake Mae Ube Nage [Forward
Thumb Throw] |
BB-833 |
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Ude Guruma Ushiro
[Shoulderlock Rear Takedown] |
BB-851 |
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Gyaku Shioku Gatame
[Reverse Headlock] |
JN-145, BB-861 |
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1. All techniques listed above can be found on the MP-4
video entitled Yodan & Godan Kata
at www.budoshin.com/dvdncd.htm |
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Black Belt
Syllabus --
Waza
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You should know at least 3-4 Ju-Jitsu techniques for
each attack whenever possible.
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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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Black Belt
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. Refer to the
BJJY Black Belt Handbook for additional details.. |
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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 [Black] Belt & HonoraryTitle
Formalities |
| Grade: |
Approx Time in Grade: |
Belt: |
Title: |
Misc: |
Shodan
- 1st dan |
1-2 years |
Black - 1 ½"
red stripe optional |
sensei8 |
8 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
and some active-duty military personnel may be exempt from this requirement
if they have appropriate certification.
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 Nidan-Godan Kata Be
Found? The kata for nidan/sandan [mp4 set] and yodan/godan [mp4
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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