Yonkyu (四級)
24 classes or 2 months (from last promotion)
General Requirements
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Improved knowledge and ability of from previous rank requirements.
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The difference between Judo and ju-jitsu.
Seiryoku Zenyo (Maximum Efficiency with minimum effort)
Nage Waza (Throws)
Be able to demonstrate Sasae Tsuri Komi Ashi as both the uke and tori.
Nage Waza (Throws)
O Soto Gaeshi
Be able to demonstrate O Soto Gaeshi as both uke and tori.
Osaekomi Waza (Pins)
Hon Yoko Shiho Gatame
Be able to demonstrate Hon Yoko Shiho Gatame. It's regular side control.
Escape from Osaekomi Waza
Kesa Gatame (Option 1)
Be able to demonstrate any one of the escapes from Kesa Gatame.
Escape from Osaekomi Waza
Kesa Gatame (Option 2)
Be able to demonstrate any one of the escape from Kesa Gatame.
Shime Waza (Chokes)
Hadaka Jime
Be able to demonstrate Hadaka Jime.
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Squeeze your arms and use your chest to push your partner’s head.
Shime Waza (Chokes)
Okuri Eri Juji Jime
Be able to demonstrate Okuri Eri Juji Jime.
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You can start from back control with hooks in.
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Bring your choking hand all the way to or behind your partner’s ear.
Defense against Shime Waza (Chokes)
Be able to demonstrate a defense to each choke.
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Use your hands to loosen the choke.
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Tuck your chin in to prevent the choke.
Kansetsu Waza (Joint Locks)
Juji-Gatame
Be able to demonstrate Juji-Gatame
Defense Against Kansetsu Waza (Joint Locks)
Juji-Gatame
Be able to demonstrate the defense to Juji Gatame