Gokyu (五級)
12 classes or 1 month
This rank is assigned to individuals of good moral character who have been accepted as students of Judo in a Judo club or class.
General Requirements
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Judo etiquette
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Basic judo hygiene
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The correct forms of sitting, kneeling, and standing
Fundamentals
Kumikata
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Be able to demonstrate grips from both sides.
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Bring the collar-sided foot forward.
Fundamentals
Tai Sabaki
Be able to explain that tai sabaki is the way you handle your body in judo. It includes:
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Footwork
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Grips
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Weight distribution
Shisei (Postures)
Shizentai
Be able to demonstrate Hon, Migi, and Hidari Shizentai (shown left to right here) in random order.
Shisei (Postures)
Zigotai
Be able to demonstrate Hon, Migi, and Hidari Zigotai (shown left to right here) in random order.
Shintai (Movement)
Ayumi-Ashi (Walking step)
Be able to demonstrate Ayumi Ashi with or without Suri Ashi (sliding your feet on the mat) in any direction.
Shintai (Movement)
Tsugi-Ashi (Following step)
Be able to demonstrate Tsugi Ashi with or without Suri Ashi (sliding your feet on the mat) in any direction.
Ukemi
Be able to demonstrate Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi from standing (you don't need to dive).
Kuzushi, Tsukuri, and Kake
Be able to explain how you use kuzushi, tsukuri, and kake to execute a randomly chosen throw.
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Kuzushi - Break the opponent’s posture
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Tsukuri - Make the pose that you need to set up the throw
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Kake - Apply the technique to finish the throw
Happo no Kuzushi
8 directions of off-balancing
Be able to demonstrate the 8 directions of kuzushi. The directions are always relative to the way your uke is facing.
Osaekomi Waza (Pins)
Makura Kesa Gatame
Be able to demonstrate Makura Kesa Gatame. It's a Kuzure Kesa Gatame, but you move your leg under your partner's head and create a pillow (makura)
