Yonkyu

Promotions in judo are the result of three things: (1) time in rank, (2) demonstrated skill in free-play and competition, and (3) demonstration of techniques in front of a testing committee. Individuals progress through the ranks at their own pace; and it is assumed that every club member is working toward his/her next promotion. Judo ranks are recognized world-wide, so moving to another judo school does not mean having to start again at white belt.

Test for Yon-Kyu (Green Belt)

Prerequisites: At least 3 to 5 months as a Orange belt and recommendation from the Head Instructor of Ball State Judo Club.

The following techniques must be demonstrated and judged as proficient by the Head Instructor of Ball State Judo Club.

NOTE: All rank tests are cumulative tests. Demonstration of techniques on the Ro Kyu (Yellow Belt) and Go Kyu (Orange Belt) test may be requested for the Yon Kyu test.

Morote Seoinage                     Two Arm Shoulder Throw)

Tsuri Goshi                       Lifting Hip Throw

Sasae Tsure Komi Ashi      Propping Drawing Ankle

Throw Harai Goshi                              Sweeping Hip Throw

Hane Goshi                               Springing Hip Throw

Kata Guruma                             Shoulder Wheel

Yoko Otoshi                             Side Drop

Ushiro Goshi                             Rear Hip Throw

Yoko Gake                                Side Hook

Harai Tsuri Komi Ashi       Sweeping Lifting Pulling Foot

 

First Set of Nage-No Kata

Te-waza

Uki Otoshi                        Floating Drop

Seoi Nage                         One Arm Shoulder Throw

Kata Guruma                     Shoulder Wheel

 

The student must have a good working knowledge of some of the most commonly used Japanese terminology used during class. Examples could be counting to twenty, translation of throws from Japanese to English or from English to Japanese, competition terms, etc…