| AIUCHI JIU JITSU GRADING SYLLABUS |
| 1st Dan - Black Belt
Ukemi Falling on a hard surface - diving over people or objects Diving from a table Movement Precise and controlled movement should be demonstrated in all areas Nage-No-Kata - demonstrating 4 throws and an understanding of the kata Nage Waza Sumi Otoshi Corner Drop Sasae Tsuri Komi Ashi Propping Lift Pull Ankle O Tsuri Goshi Major Lift Pull Hip Ko Tsuri Goshi Minor Lift Pull Hip Utsuri Goshi Transition Hip Yoko Gake Side Hook Soto Makikomi Outer Winding Technique Hane Makikomi Winding Spring Hip Application/Defence Defence from random attacks using a variety of sharp weapons with full application and finish Defence from baton choke to throat Defence while seated - any attack Tanto randori |
| The following syllabus shows what is expected of each student in order for them to be awarded a particular kyu or dan grade. Each section provides guidelines on what techniques are appropriate to learn, and consist of a variety of techniques at each level.
Please note that the quantity of knowledge is of far less importance than the quality of the knowledge and the ability to perform it. The syllabus should not be used to tick off the next series of techniques in the list, as part of a collection of tricks. Instead it should provide the student with a framework to aid their understanding, and their memory, and it should help them to put all the techniques in context. Nor is the grading panel bound by the content of the syllabus, although they will take it into consideration in arriving at an appropriate award for a student, and should be open to discussion with the club instructor with regard to the level of knowledge of a particular student or club. |
| 7th Kyu - Yellow Belt
Movement Demonstration of a basic stance Evasion from punch and backhand bottle attack Kuzushi Atemi Waza -methods for striking weak points of the body Ukemi Tachi Ukemi Kata: Forwards, Backwards, & Sideways from a standing position. Falling from the throws O Soto Gari and O Goshi Sliding from someone's back from a height of 50cm Nage Waza O Soto Gari Major Outer Reap Ko Soto Waza Minor Outer Technique Ko Uchi Gari (from a kick) Minor Inner Reap Ko Soto Gake Minor Outer Hook Koshi Guruma Hip Wheel O goshi Major Hip Wrist Locks 1. Blocking a lapel grab, take uke to the floor with correct footwork. Turn uke face down and apply straight arm wrist lock on the floor. 2. From knife attack to the groin, use weakener and apply lock. Finish with kick to the face (uke to protect face). 3. Two handed lapel grab, stepping back, covering body and face from attack apply wrist lock and take to the floor. Arm Locks 1. Apply from punch and/or forehand bottle (with disarm). 2. Apply from knife attack to the face (with disarm). 3. Apply from knife attack to the face (with disarm). 4. Apply from knife attack to the face (with disarm). Application/Defence Wrist releases Body grab from front under arms using kosotogake. Body grab from rear under arms using weakener and wrist lock. Basic strangle defence from the front Bottle defence - forehand and backhand without throwing Cosh defences - forehand using Koshi Guruma - backhand using Ko Soto Waza and/or Ko Soto Gake Straight kick - move inside, block leg, and strike/push Hair grabs - front and back Finishing applied where appropriate. Attacks in the V will be slow and controlled. |
| 6th Kyu - Orange Belt
Demonstrate the full Yellow Belt syllabus and the following: Ukemi Kata Full Ukemi Kata: Forwards, Backwards, & Sideways from kneeling and standing Sliding from someone's back from a height no greater than 2 feet Forward roll over a person on all fours (falling, not diving) Over the belt and pegleg showing relaxed posture Movement Atemi Waza - methods for striking weak points of the body. Nage Waza Ogoshi Major hip Ippon Seoi Nage One Point Shoulder Throw Tai Otoshi Body Drop O Soto Otoshi Major Outer Drop Ko Soto Gari Minor Outer Reap O Uchi Gari (from a kick) Major Inner Reap Wrist Locks 4. From broken bottle to face keeping uke on their feet whilst maintaining application of the lock and disarming. Arm Locks 5. Punch, knife or broken bottle to face applying lock and finishing on floor. 6. Block knife attack to kidneys and apply. 7. Block knife attack to groin and apply. 8. From backhand bottle attack. Application/Defences Body grabs front & back, over and under arms. Strangle defences from front and back. Cosh defences using Hip Throws & Ko Soto Waza Knife defence from stab to stomach Broken bottle defence from attack to face The student should demonstrate control during Application/Defence showing correct finishing. The pace of attacks in line-up and V will be slightly faster than yellow belt. |
| 5th Kyu - Green Belt
The student must be able to demonstrate the full Orange Belt syllabus and the following: Ukemi Full Ukemi Kata with good style and posture - the student must be relaxed and confident with his or her falling Sliding from someone's back from a height no greater than 2 feet Falling over two people Kick and drop Handstand breakfall Movement Arm lock kata Nage Waza Morote Seoi Nage Two Arm Shoulder Throw Uki Goshi Floating Hip Hane Goshi Spring Hip Ashi Guruma Ankle Wheel Kitomo Seoi Nage Shoulder Throw O Uchi Gari (from a punch) Major Inner Reap Seoi Otoshi Shoulder Drop Locks Wrist lock 5. 9. Downward stab defence. All 9 head locks and defences. Application/Defence Chain Defence using belt. Knife defence from slash and downward stab Stab to kidneys Demonstrating control and variety of techniques during Application/Defence. Making use of appropriate weakener and kiai, and finishing at all times. |
| 4th Kyu - Purple Belt
Demonstrate the full Green Belt syllabus and the following: Ukemi Sliding from someone's back from a height no greater than 3 feet Diving over 1 person at a height no greater than 3 feet Forward judo roll All forms of forward, back, and side breakfall to any stance. Student to show spatial awareness whilst performing all ukemi N.B. Cutaways are not to be performed at any time Movement Empe kata Nage Waza Uki Otoshi Floating Drop Tsuri Komi Goshi Lift Pull Hip Yoko Otoshi Side Drop Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi Sleeve Lift Pull Hip Uki Waza Floating Technique O Guruma Major Hip Ko Uchi Gari (from a punch) Minor Inner Reap Locks 6. Wrist lock into Tai Otoshi. 7. Straight arm wrist lock throw (CA). Leg locks and defences. Application/Defence Backhand stab and slash with knife Long stick/baseball bat Knuckle duster 2 person attacks showing understanding of theory (triangle and shield). Defence from the ground |
| 3rd Kyu - Light Blue Belt
The student must be able to demonstrate the full Purple Belt syllabus and the following: Ukemi The student should show good timing and control in all falling Diving over a chair Falling backwards from a chair Nage Waza At this level it essential that the student shows good style and posture. O Soto Otoshi (reaping the leg) Major Outer Drop Harai Goshi Sweeping Hip Kuke Nage Air Throw Yoko Guruma Side Wheel O Soto Guruma Major Outer Wheel De Ashi Harai Advancing Foot Sweep Gatame Waza Kesa Gatame Scarf Hold Kata Gatame Shoulder Hold Yoko Shiho Gatame Side Four Quarters Hold Locks 8. Wrist lock into Ktomo Seionage. 9. Wrist lock into Sumiotoshi Chokes and Strangles Shimewaza and counters Application/Defence Gun Defence Tanto randori Defence from chain attack The student must be able to demonstrate a variety of disarming, throwing, and immobilisation techniques. |
| 2nd Kyu - Dark Blue Belt
The student must have had practical experience of basic instruction and knowledge of the principles of warming up. The student must be able to demonstrate the full Light Blue Belt syllabus and the following: Ukemi The student should have good timing, control, and spatial awareness in all falling Diving over someone sitting in a chair Diving out of a wrist lock Falling from Yoko Otoshi Movement Nage No Kata - O Goshi Nage Waza Uchi Mata Inner Thigh Tomoe Nage Stomach Throw Sumi Gaeshi Corner Throw Yoko Wakare Side Separation Ura Nage Rear Throw Sukui Nage Scooping Throw Gatame Waza Kuzure Kesa Gatame Broken Scarf Hold Kami Shiho Gatame Upper Four Quarters Hold Tate Shiho Gatame Vertical Four Quarters Hold Application/Defence Defence against kicks and strangles from the ground Knife attack while grabbed Defence while seated - grabs and punches Tanto randori Defence with a Bo Wrist lock counters Defence from razor with full application and finish. Defence from a chair with full application and finish. |
| 1st Kyu - Brown Belt
The student must have had significant experience of group instruction. The student must be able to demonstrate the full Dark Blue Belt syllabus and the following: Ukemi The student should have good timing, control, and spatial awareness in all falling and should appear comfortable falling from any situation Diving over a table Diving from a raised surface (no higher than 18") Falling from Tomoe Nage Movement Nage No Kata - Uki Otoshi Nage Waza Tani Otoshi Valley Drop Kata Guruma Shoulder Wheel Ushiro Goshi Rear Hip Kani Basami Scissors Okuri Ashi Harai Transmitting Foot Sweep Tawara Gaeshi Rice Bail Throw Uchi Makikomi Inner Winding Technique Application/Defence Defence from any attack in, or using techniques demonstrated in Technical. Knife to throat from front and rear Defence from Bo & Jo Sword defence Tanto randori Defence while seated - broken bottle Wrist lock counters Single attacks using sharp weapons Anything else required by the grading panel |
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