NIPPON JU JITSU KAI - U.S.A.

RANKING SYSTEM & REQUIREMENTS

KYU GRADE SYSTEM

The Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai U.S.A. follows the traditional system of Kyu Grade ranking, utilizing a 10 Kyu system. While the "Belt" system is simple, recognizing only White, Green, Brown and Black, it is required for all students to pass all 10 Kyu levels before they can achieve Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt).

The Kyu System utilized by Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai U.S.A. requires the student to effectively demonstrate the requirements before they may be promoted to the next Kyu level. Upon successful demonstration, the student is awarded Kyus which are represented by stripes on his/her obi (belt).

Kyu Grade Requirements for Nippon Ju Jitsu are as follows:

Jukyu/Kukyu Requirements

Jukyu

Ukemi Waza

Forward Break Fall

Backward Break Fall

Side Break Fall

Forward Roll

Backward Roll

Shoulder Roll

Uke Waza

Jodan Uke High/Upward Block

Chudan Uke Mid-Range Block

Gedan Uke Low/Downward Block

Kukyu

Tai Sabaki

Tsugiashi Kata

Zuki Waza

Chokuzuki Straight Punch

Gyakuzuki Reverse Punch

Oizuki Lunge Punch

Uraken Backfist

Shuto Knife Hand Chop

Hachikyu/Shichikyu Requirements

Hachikyu

Geri Waza

Mae Geri Kekomi Front Snap Kick

Mae Geri Keagi Front Thrust Kick

Mawashi Geri Roundhouse Kick

Yoko Geri Kekomi Side Snap Kick

Yoko Geri Keagi Side Thrust Kick

Mikazuki Geri Crescent Kick

Dashi Waza

Natural Stance

Combat Stance

Zenkutsu Dashi

Sanchin Dashi

Nekko Dashi

Shichikyu

Terminology (see attached)

Kihon Atemi Waza

Kyosen Solar Plexus

Kinsho Groin Strike

Gansei Eye Rake

Hamaoshi Nose Press

Kami No Ke Hair Grab

Rokukyu/Gokyu Requirements

Rokukyu

Yawara

Katate Hazushi Ichi Outside Wrist Release

Katate Hazushi Ni Inside Wrist Release

Ryote Hazushi Double Wrist Release

Morote Hazushi Two-On-One Wrist Release

Ryoeri Hazushi Double Lapel Release

Nage No Kata

Ogoshi Major Hip Throw

Kakato Otoshi Heel to Heel Trip

Osoto Gari Pendulum Sweep

Gokyu

Yawara

Momiji Hazushi Front Choke Release

Yubi Tori Hazushi Release from Four Finger Grip

Imon Tori Defense Against Chest Push

Atemi Waza

Momo Tsunoru Shark Bite

Dokko Neck Strike

Kyota Pectoral Muscle or Armpit

Gansei Eye Rake (Poke)

Kensen Shoulder or Collar Bone Strike

Yonkyu/Sankyu Requirements

Yonkyu

Yawara

Katate Tori Single Wrist Breaker

Tekubi Tor Ichi Outside Hand Wrist Breaker

Tekubi Troi Ni Inside Hand Wrist Breaker

Nage No Kata

Kote Gaeshi Wrist Throw

Tsurikomi Goshi Lift and Pull Hip Throw

Seoi Goshi Cross Arm Hip Throw

Soto Gama Outside Sicke Throw

Uchi Gama Inside Sickle Throw

Shime No Kata

Hadaka Shime Ichi Front Choke or Neck Breaker

Hadaka Shime Ni Rear Arm Choke

Sankyu

Katame Waza

Straight Arm Lock

Bent Arm Lock

Rear Arm Lock

Nage No Kata

Seoi Nage Shoulder Throw

Tai Otoshi Body Drop Throw

Sode Goshi Lift and Pull Sleeve Throw

Shime No Kata

Namijuji Shime Choke with Fingers Inside

Eri Gatame Throw and Apply Headlock

Kyusho Waza

Hand Between Thumb and Forefinger

Artery in Wrist

Nikyu/Ikkyu Requirements

Nikyu

Atemi Waza

Kakon Ear or Lip Twist

Kodenko Lower Back

Koka Neck or Throat

Tsuki Mata - Groin

Katame Waza

Ankle Lock

Bent Knee Lock

Kyusho Waza

Under the Eye

Cheekbone

Under Nose

Under Chin

Ikkyu

Nage No Kata

Tan Otoshi Valley Drop Throw

Atemi Waza

Komekani Temple

Hiza Knee

Getsui Floating Ribs

Kori Foot Stomp

Fukuto - Thigh

Kyusho Waza

Under Jawbone

Behind Ear

Jugular Vein

Sternum

Base of Skull

BLACK BELT RANKING SYSTEM

Nippon Ju Jitsu adheres to the traditional Dan Ranking system. Proficient Black Belt students who have earned the rank of Shodan and have been Certified as such by the Kai become eligible to earn their Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) six months after they receive Shodan rankng.

Nippon Ju Jitsu requires Dan testing for all Black Belt ranks up to and including Yondan. After Yondan, the member is awarded rank as long as he/she is proficient in all requirements according to time in grade. For example: To reach Godan, one must be proficient in all requirements and be active in teaching - They must have held the rank of Yondan for a minimum of four years and are also required to not only "test," demonstrating all previous requirements, but also present a written syllabus detailing the Nippon Ju Jitsu system and some aspect of teaching the art.

Unlike modern systems, Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai U.S.A. does not recognize "stripes" on Black Belts. All Black Belts are embroidered bearing the name, Dan rank and Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai in Kanji. Black Belts claiming to be Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai who present "Degree" stripes on their obi are not Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai. Those Black Belts claiming rank in Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai U.S.A. who do not posses valid Certification, bearing the marks and seals of the Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai U.S.A. are not valid Black Belts of the system. As well as those who claim Dan ranking and are not listed in the Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai U.S.A. Yudansha records are not valid.

Any Dan Certification not authenticated and issued by the Senior Yudansha of Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai U.S.A. is not valid and will not be accepted as Nippon Ju Jitsu Kai Yudansha.