Junior Green Belt
General Requirements
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Good moral character and maturity.
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Regular practice and attendance.
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Minimum of 6 months time in grade.
General Knowledge
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Names, colors and order of “kyu” belt ranking system.
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Purpose and methods of “kata” and “randori”.
Ability To Demonstrate – All throws from right and left side.
Throwing Techniques
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UKI-GOSHI – SMALL FLOATING HIP THROW
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O-GOSHI – LARGE AROUND THE WAIST HIP THROW
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UCHI-MATA – INNER THIGH AND HIP THROW
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DEASHI HARAI – FORWARD FOOT SWEEP
Holding Techniques
- Kuzure kami shiho gatame (modified upper four corner hold)
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Tate shiho gatame (vertical four corner hold)
Choking Techniques (11 and older)
- Kata juji jime (half cross choke)
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Gyaku juji jime (reverse cross choke)
Tournament Experience
Multiple contest experience (2 or more competition). Must have 3 wins.
Double the time in grade may be substituted for competition experience for non competitors. Familiarity with training exercises with emphasis on etiquette, rules and prohibited matters.