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Budoshin Jujitsu Kyu Grade Requirements

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Introduction

ROKYU [6th kyu Green Belt] KATA

GOKYU [5th kyu Blue Belt] KATA

YONKYU [4th kyu Purple Belt] KATA

SANKYU [3rd kyu Brown Belt/Blue Stripe] KATA

NIKYU [2nd kyu Brown Belt/Black Stripe] KATA

IKKYU [1st kyu Brown Belt/Blue Stripe] KATA

Reference Resources

BLACK BELT [Dan Grade] REQUIREMENTS

Introduction

The reference charts below cross-references all kata [techniques] required for various kyu-grade belt ranks in Budoshin Jujitsu with the video and book references showing the specific techniques.
Please be aware that there are additional requirements for any belt performance beyond the on-mat skills presented in this cross-reference chart. Check the Budoshin Jujitsu Student Handbook nnd the Budoshin Jujitsu Black Belt Handbook for additional information and requirements.
Please also be aware that there may be slight differences in execution between the video and book presentations as well as technique references for lower and higher level kyu grades.
I would like to personally thank Sensei Tony Damigo [Godan], past head instructor of the Kern Valley Defensive Arts Dojo, for creating the format for the Individual Belt Rank Requirements below. Also, thanks to Senseis George Cushinan [Godan], Chris Wright-Martell [Shodan] & Robert Rogers [Shodan], and Watkins Gray [Shodan] for updating the Mudansha Syllabus.
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ROKYU [6th Kyu GREEN  BELT] KATA

TECHNIQUE

REFERENCE

Yoko Ukemi

Side Fall
JB-36……………………….……..V1

Ushiro Ukemi

Back Fall
JB-38………………… …….……V1

Mae Ukemi

Forward Roll Fall
JB-40/42.………………….………V1

Koshi Nage*

Basic Hip Throw
JB-46….BB-2.……..….…………V1

Tekubi Shimi Waza

Wrist Lock Takedown
JB-98…JI-121(s)…BB-121.…V2-6

Te No Tatake

Wrist Lock Takedown (Blocking Portion of Tai Otoshi)
JB-48……………………………..V1

Juji

Cross-Blocking
JB-64……………………………..V1

Te Tatake

Striking Technique
JB-46……………………………..V1

Te Nage

Hand Throw
JB-58…..BB-3.………………..V1-5

Shioku Waza

Nerve Technique (Larynx Press)
JB-54…..BB-134…….…… …V1-6

Hiji Waza

Elbow-Roll Takedown
JB-104…BB-509…………….V2-12

Ashi Tatake

Foot Stike and Life
JB-50…..BB-293…… ………..V1-8

Tai-Otoshi*

Basic Drop Throw
 JB-48…..BB-7….. ……..……..V1-3

Atama Makikomi

Head Winding Throw (Key Turn)
JB-116…BB-766……. ……….V1-9

Shimi Waza with Heji Tatake

Chin or Nose Turn
JB-56…..BB-644…………….V1-10

Osoto Gari

Outer Sweeping Rear Throw
JB-70.….BB-51……..………..V2-4

Ude Guruma Ushiro

Shoulder Lock Rear Takedown
JB-100…BB-653…………….V1-11

Ude Shioku Waza

Thumb Press Tip
JN-180…BB-543…………….V1-12
*These techniques will be taught but may not be tested on until Blue Belt [5th kyu].
EXTRA CREDIT: If you choose to be tested on them for Green Belt [6th kyu] the scores will be used only if you do reasonably well.
In the Waza [Self-Defense] portion of the 6th kyu [green belt] exam you must also demonstrate defenses for the following attacks:
Right or left straight hits [2]
Shirt grab
Body grab or headlock
Front choke
handshake
For some attacks you will be able to use previously learned “kata” techniques for the above attacks. For some attacks you will need to learn additional jujitsu techniques to effectively counter these attacks.
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GOYU [5th Kye Blue BELT] KATA (was Green Belt with Yellow Stripe)

TECHNIQUE

REFERENCE

Kubi Nage with Kubi Shimi Waza

Neck Throw with Scissor Choke Submission
JB-72…..BB-28..………………V2-1

Kubi Shioku Waza

Side Neck Standing Submission
JI-134….BB-524……..…….…V2-2

Ashi Waza 

Ankle Lock
JB-46….BB-808………………..V2-3

Shioku Ashi Ushiro Nage

Nerve Attack Rear Circle Throw (Rear Leg-Lift)
JB-118…BB-606………………V2-5

Ude Guruma

Corkscrew
JB-64…..BB#13……..…………V2-7

Mae Yubi Nage

Forward Finger Throw
JB-80…..BB-342…………….V2-15

Ude Guruma

Shoulder Lock Take Down
JB-102…BB-565………………V2-8

Sode Otoshi

Sleeve-Hold Knee Drop Throw
JI-144…..BB-408……….…….V2-9

Tai-Otoshi with Te Tatake

Drop Throw with Cheek Strike
JB-52…..BB-251……..……..V2-10

Shioku Waza

Nerve Attack Wheel
JB-48…..BB-7….. ……..… …V1-3

Ude Gurumuma Makikomi

Arm Bar Winding Throw
JB-68…..BB-44………..…….V2-13

Ude Guruma Makikomi with Hasami

Arm Bar Winding Throw with Scissor Sub.
 JB-106…BB-219…………….V2-14

Ippon Seoi Nage [Koshi Nage]

Arm One-Arm Hip Throw
 JB-46…..BB-6…….…………..V1-1

Te Shimi Waza

Knuckle-Press Takedown
 JB-88……………………………N/A

Kime No Kata

Focus Techniques
N/A
In the Waza [Self-Defense] portion of the 5th kyu [blue belt] exam you must also demonstrate defenses for the following attacks:
Front choke
Bearhug
Rear waist grab
Hair grab
Lapel grab
Wrist grab
Right or left hit
Rear shoulder grab
Clothing grab
Headlock
Freestyle attacks [your choice] [2]
For some attacks you will be able to use previously learned “kata” techniques for the above attacks. For some attacks you will need to learn additional jujitsu techniques to effectively counter these attacks.
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YONKYU [4th PURPLE BELT] KATA

TECHNIQUE

REFERENCE

Harai Goshi

Outer Sweeping Hip Throw
JB-60/78(s)…BB-4…………V3-1

Ude Guruma Ushiro with Ude Gatame

Arm Bar (Shoulder Lock) Rear Throw
JB-66…BB-76………………V3-2

Tomoe Nage with Eri Shimi Waza

Stomach Throw with Lapel Choke Submission
JB-76…BB-11………………V3-3

Ude Guruma Makikomi

Armbar Winding Throw
JB-68…BB-219…………..V2-14

Te Naga

Hand Throw
JII-118…BB-664…………….V4-2

Tekubi Yoko Nage

Wrist Side Throw
JI-102/131(s)…BB-118……V3-5

Ushiro Nage

Leg Lift Rear Throw
JB-84…BB-562…………….V3-6

Uchi Gari

Inner Rear Sweeping Throw
JB-86…BB-560…………….V4-4

Hiki Yoko Nage

Sleeve Pivot Throw
JB-96…BB-126………..…..V3-7

Ude Guruma

Shoulder Lock Come Along
JB-102…BB-565……………N/A

Uki Otoshi with Ude Guruma

Floating Drop Throw with Shoulder Lock Pin
JB-78…BB-259…………….V3-8

[Karada] Makikomi with Ude Guruma

Body Winding Throw to Shoulder Lock Pin
 JB-82…BB-8……………….V3-9

Ube Makikomi

Thumb Winding Throw
 JB-94…BB-293…………..V3-11

Hane Goshi with Hiza Tatake

Inner Sweeping Hip Throw with Knee Drop Sub.
 JB-74/109(s)…BB-5……..V3-12

Eri Nage (Juji Makikomi)

Lapel Wheel Throw
JB–120…BB-276…………V3-14

Tekubi Shimi Waza/Mae Yubi Nage

Wristlock Lift/Forward Finger Throw
JB-90/80…BB-557/342….V2-15

Kime No Kata

Focus Techniques
NA
In the Waza [Self-Defense] portion of the 4th kyu [purple belt] exam you must also demonstrate defenses for the following attacks:
Double straight hit
Lapel grab & hit
Handshake
Rear forearm choke
Kicks [2]
Knife attacks [2]
Rear neck grab or rear choke
Club attack
Double wrist grab
Upward hit to stomach
Freestyle attacks [your choice] [2]
For some attacks you will be able to use previously learned “kata” techniques for the above attacks. For some attacks you will need to learn additional jujitsu techniques to effectively counter these attacks.
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SANKYU [3rd BROWN BELT] KATA

TECHNIQUE

REFERENCE

Hiki Waza (Mae Ushiro Nage)

Pulling Technique (Forward Rear Throw)
JI-124….BB-30…………..….V4-1

Te Waza

Hand Throw/Technique
JI-118….BB-664……………..V4-2

Ude Makikomi

Winding Arm Bar Takedown
JI-132….BB-48…………..….V4-3

Ouchi Gari

Inner Sweeping Rear Throw
JB-86…..BB-560…………….V4-4

Tekubi Shimi Waza

Wristlock Come Along
JI-168….BB-615……………..V4-5

Ushiro Nage

Leg Lift Rear Throw
JB-84…BB-562…………….V3-6

Hiji Waza

Hand-Wind Forward Elbow Roll Takedown
JB-112…BB-736…………….V4-6

Ashi Yoko Nage (with Ashi Guruma)

Foot-Twist Winding Throw
JI-96……BB-357..…………..V4-7

Obi Nage

Belt Throw
JI-88……BB-643…………….V4-8

Mae Yubi Nage (with Yubi Shimi Waza)

Forward Finger Throw with Finger Press Submission
JI-150….BB-576……………..V4-9

Atama Otoshi

Hair Grab Throw
 JI-152….BB-781……………V4-10

Ura Nage

Rear Circle Throw
 JI-116….BB-621……………V4-11

Hiji Waza

Elbow-Lift Come Along (or Rear Throw)
 JB-114…BB-552…………..V4-12

Eri Nage (Juji Makikomi)

Lapel Wheel Throw
JB–120…BB-276…………V3-14

Shioku Waza

Rear Leg-Lift Throw
JB-118…………………………N/A

Uki Otoshi

WReverse Throws (Floating Drop Throw)
JI-176….BB-784………..…V4-13

Tekubi Shimi Waza/Mae Yubi Nage

Wristlock-Lift Come Along & Armlock Come Along
JB-90…………………………..N/A

Senaka Hiki Nage

Reverse Throws (Shoulder Pull Throw)
JI-178….BB-785.………….V4-14

Ashi Tatake

Reverse Throws (Leg-Strike Rear Takedown)
JI–180….BB-786….……….V4-15

Ura Nage

Shoulder Grab Rear Throw
JI-80…………………………V4-20

Ude Guruma

Shoulder Lock Hip Throw
JB-122…BB-522…………..V4-16

Ura Harai

Outside Sweeping Rear Throw
JI-136……………………….V4-21

Ura Nage

Rear Throw
JI-122….BB-567…………..V4-17

Kao Tatake

Face Attack
JI-156….BB-783…………..V4-18

Hidari Te Naga

Left Hand Throw
JI-154….BB-116………..…V4-19

Kimi No Kata

Focus Techniques [review previously learned techniques]
NA
In the Waza [Self-Defense] portion of the 3rd-1st kyu [brown belt] exam you must also demonstrate defenses for the following attacks. You may be asked to demonstrate more than one defense for each attack. The examiner will choose up to 15 attacks from the list below at the time of testing:
Club attacks
Kicks
Handholds
Armlock
Headlock
Reversing a throw
Being pulled
Football tackle
Double hit [straight or roundhouse]
Hair grabs
Knife attacks
Lapel grab
Combination holds and attacks
Cross choke
Multiple attackers [2-3]
Bearhugs and waistgrabs
Rear nelson
Knife threat
Chokes
Handshakes
Baton attacks
Reversing an opponent on the mat
Shoulder grabs
Miscellaneous clothing grabs
Ground defenses

For some attacks you will be able to use previously learned “kata” techniques for the above attacks. For some attacks you will need to learn additional jujitsu techniques to effectively counter these attacks.
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NINYU [2nd BROWN BELT] KATA

TECHNIQUE

REFERENCE

Hiki Waza (Mae Ushiro Nage)

Pulling Technique (Forward Rear Throw)
JI-124….BB-30…………..….V4-1

Te Waza

Hand Throw/Technique [Sutemi Waza]
JB-58…JI-127(s)…BB-3….V6-10

Ude Makikomi

Winding Arm Bar Takedown [Sutemi Waza]
JB-64…BB-13………………V6-11

Ouchi Gari

Inner Sweeping Rear Throw
JB-86…..BB-560…………….V4-4

Tekubi Shimi Waza

Wristlock Come Along [Sutemi Waza]
JI-164/166…BB-548………..V6-9

Ushiro Nage

Leg Lift Rear Throw
JB-84…BB-562…………….V3-6

Hiji Waza

Hand-Wind Forward Elbow Roll Takedown
JB-110…BB-736……….….V8-20

Ashi Yoko Nage (with Ashi Guruma)

Foot-Twist Winding Throw [for foot stomp on ground]
JI-202.…BB-790……………..V6-4

Obi Nage

Belt Throw
JI-88……BB-643…………….V4-8

Mae Yubi Nage (with Yubi Shimi Waza)

Forward Finger Throw with Finger Press Submission
JI-150….BB-576……………..V4-9

Atama Otoshi

Hair Grab Throw
 JI-152….BB-781……………V4-10

Ura Nage

Kneelock Rear Throw [leg grab] & pull]
 JI-204………BB-791………. V5-4

Hiji Waza

Elbow-Lift Come Along (or Rear Throw)
 JB-114…BB-552…………..V4-12

Eri Nage (Juji Makikomi)

Lapel Wheel Throw
JB–120…BB-276…………V3-14

Ago No Maki Shimi Waza

Chin Wind Reverse Pink [for headlock on the ground]
JI-216………BB-585…. ……V6-6

Uki Otoshi

Reverse Throws (Floating Drop Throw)
JI-176…BB-784……………V4-13

Tekubi Shimi Waza/Mae Yubi Nage

Wristlock-Lift Come Along & Armlock Come Along
JB-90…………………………..N/A

Senaka Hiki Nage

Reverse Throws (Shoulder Pull Throw)
JI-178….BB-785.………….V4-14

Ashi Tatake

Reverse Throws (Leg-Strike Rear Takedown)
JI-200………BB-789………. V5-8

Ura Nage

Rear Throw
JI-122…BB-567……………V4-17

Ude Guruma

Shoulder Lock Hip Throw [ground reverse for attempted fig.4 lock]
JI-218………BB-586………. V6-7

Ura Harai

Outside Sweeping Rear Throw
JI-136……………………….V4-21

Ura Nage

Rear Throw
JI-122….BB-567…………..V4-17

Kao Tatake

Face Attack
JI-156….BB-783…………..V4-18

Hidari Te Naga

Left Hand Throw
JI-154….BB-116………..…V4-19

Kimi No Kata

Focus Techniques [review previously learned techniques]
NA
In the Waza [Self-Defense] portion of the 3rd-1st kyu [brown belt] exam you must also demonstrate defenses for the following attacks. You may be asked to demonstrate more than one defense for each attack. The examiner will choose up to 15 attacks from the list below at the time of testing:
Club attacks
Kicks
Handholds
Armlock
Headlock
Reversing a throw
Being pulled
Football tackle
Double hit [straight or roundhouse]
Hair grabs
Knife attacks
Lapel grab
Combination holds and attacks
Cross choke
Multiple attackers [2-3]
Bearhugs and waistgrabs
Rear nelson
Knife threat
Chokes
Handshakes
Baton attacks
Reversing an opponent on the mat
Shoulder grabs
Miscellaneous clothing grabs
Ground defenses

For some attacks you will be able to use previously learned “kata” techniques for the above attacks. For some attacks you will need to learn additional jujitsu techniques to effectively counter these attacks.
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IKKYU [1st BROWN BELT] KATA

TECHNIQUE

REFERENCE

Hiki Waza (Mae Ushiro Nage)

Pulling Technique (Forward Rear Throw)
JI-124….BB-30…………..….V4-1

Te Waza

Hand Throw/Technique [Sutemi Waza]
JB-58…JI-127(s)…BB-3….V6-10

Ude Makikomi

Winding Arm Bar Takedown [Sutemi Waza]
JB-64…BB-13………………V6-11

Ouchi Gari

Inner Sweeping Rear Throw
JB-86…..BB-560…………….V4-4

Tekubi Shimi Waza

Wristlock Come Along [Sutemi Waza]
JI-164/166…BB-548………..V6-9

Ushiro Nage

Leg Lift Rear Throw
JB-84…BB-562…………….V3-6

Hiji Waza

Hand-Wind Forward Elbow Roll Takedown
JB-110…BB-599…………….V5-1

Hiji Waza

Elbow-Roll Takedown
JB-110…BB-736…….……V8-20

Ashi Yoko Nage (with Ashi Guruma)

Foot-Twist Winding Throw [for foot stomp on ground]
JI-202.…BB-790……………..V6-4

Obi Nage

Belt Throw
JI-88……BB-643…………….V4-8

Mae Yubi Nage (with Yubi Shimi Waza)

Forward Finger Throw with Finger Press Submission [Sutemi]
JI-150….BB-576……………..V4-9

Mae Ude Maki

Forward Arm Wind Throw [Sutemi Waza]
 JI-110/112…BB-178………V6-12

Atama Otoshi

Hair Grab Throw
 JI-152….BB-781……………V4-10

Ura Nage

Kneelock Rear Throw [leg grab] & pull]
 JI-204………BB-791………. V5-4

Hiji Waza

Elbow-Lift Come Along (or Rear Throw)
 JB-114…BB-552…………..V4-12

Eri Nage

Lapel Wheel Throw
JB–120…BB-276…………V3-14

Shioku Waza

Rear Leg-Lift Throw
JI-216…BB-585……………V6-6

Uki Otoshi

Reverse Throws (Floating Drop Throw)
JI-176…BB-784……………V4-13

Tekubi Shimi Waza/Mae Yubi Nage

Wristlock-Lift Come Along & Armlock Come Along
JB-90…………………………..N/A

Senaka Hiki Nage

Reverse Throws (Shoulder Pull Throw)
JI-178….BB-785.………….V4-14

Ashi Tatake

Reverse Throws (Leg-Strike Rear Takedown)
JI-200………BB-789………. V5-8

Ura Nage

Shoulder Rear Throw
JI-80…..…………………….V4-20

Ude Guruma

Armbar Winding Throw [Sutemi Waza optional]
JB-64….BB-13…………..…V6-11

Ura Harai

Outside Sweeping Rear Throw
JI-136……………………….V4-21

Ura Nage

Rear Throw
JI-122….BB-567…………..V4-17

Kao Tatake

Face Attack
JI-156….BB-783…………..V4-18

Hidari Te Naga

Left Hand Throw
JI-154….BB-116………..…V4-19

Kimi No Kata

Focus Techniques [review previously learned techniques]
NA
Note: Previously presented techniques are italicized in the reference column. You may use the italicized or other previously learned technique [from a previous belt sequence] or another Budoshin Ju-Jitsu technique you have learned which will meet the requirement.
In the Waza [Self-Defense] portion of the 3rd-1st kyu [brown belt] exam you must also demonstrate defenses for the following attacks. You may be asked to demonstrate more than one defense for each attack. The examiner will choose up to 15 attacks from the list below at the time of testing:
Club attacks
Kicks
Handholds
Armlock
Headlock
Reversing a throw
Being pulled
Football tackle
Double hit [straight or roundhouse]
Hair grabs
Knife attacks
Lapel grab
Combination holds and attacks
Cross choke
Multiple attackers [2-3]
Bearhugs and waistgrabs
Rear nelson
Knife threat
Chokes
Handshakes
Baton attacks
Reversing an opponent on the mat
Shoulder grabs
Miscellaneous clothing grabs
Ground defenses

For some attacks you will be able to use previously learned “kata” techniques for the above attacks. For some attacks you will need to learn additional jujitsu techniques to effectively counter these attacks.
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REFERENCE RESOURCES:

 

JB……. Jujitsu: Basic Techniques of the Gentle Art

JI……… Jujitsu: Intermediate Techniques of the Gentle Art

JN……Jujitsu: Nerve Techniques

 

BB……. Budoshin Ju-jitsu: Densho “Big Book” [©2019]

V1…….. Green Belt (6th Kyu) Requirements Video

V2…….. Green Belt/Yellow Stripe (5th Kyu) Requirements Video

V3…….. Purple Belt (4th Kyu) Requirements Video

 

V4…….. Brown Belt (3rd Kyu) Requirements Video

V5…….. Brown Belt/Black Stripe (2nd Kyu) Requirements Video

V6…….. Brown Belt/Blue Stripe (1st Kyu) Requirements Video

V7…….. Black Belt (1st Dan) Requirements Video

 

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