Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo
Student Handbook
North Port, Florida
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 3 Preface
Page 4 Shihan DelValle Biography
Page 6 Sensei Ritchie Biography
Page 7 History of Nokido Ju-Jitsu
Page 8 Dojo Rules and Procedures
Page 9 Nokido Dojo Kun (Motto) & Mission Statement
Page 10 How to Tie Your Belt
Page 11 Certificates and Rank Recognition
Page 12 Nokido Belt Hierarchy
Page 13 Belt and Uniform Dress Code
Pages 14 - 19 Beginner Syllabus (Grey, Yellow, Orange)
Page 20-25 Intermediate Syllabus (Green, Blue, Purple)
Page 26-31 Advanced Syllabus (Brown 3rd – 1st)
Page 32-36
Terminology and Waza Divisions
Page 37 Position Drill & Submission Drills
Page 38 Black Belt Syllabus (Black 1st – 3rd)*
* Syllabus pages not included in general booklet
Last Revised: 9/12/2010 – DelValle Shihan
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PREFACE
Ju-Jitsu/Jiu-Jitsu/Ju-Jutsu, The gentle art can be spelled many different ways. The same can be said for different styles or (Ryu) of Ju-Jitsu. They might have different names, but you will find that the different styles have similar, if not the same techniques incorporated into their particular style. Nokido Ju-Jitsu, “the way of the spirit”, is just that, an efficient system of techniques comprised from the Samurai warrior art of Ju-Jitsu. The techniques are formatted into a system for efficiency and easier comprehension. There are no secrets in our style of Ju-Jitsu & Judo. All techniques are listed in hopes that Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo students will advance beyond black belts, into Sensei’s and leaders, on and off the mat. Shihan Andrew Gruenwald, the founder of Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo did not set out to re-invent the wheel. Shihan Gruenwald’s system of Ju-Jitsu advances as we advance. Modern technology comes to Martial Arts.
“To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy without
fighting is the highest skill” -- Sun Tzu
Martial Arts training would be shallow if it did not train the spirit and mind along with the body. These ideas can also be applied in everyday life. Martial Arts should be based on philosophy, traditions, as well as techniques. Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo is not the end, but the beginning of what is to come. The final destination will be up to all whom choose to follow its path.
This booklet has been prepared as a source book for the students and instructors of Nokido Ju-Jitsu.
This is not a booklet on how to learn the style of Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo, but a reference source for
instruction and training. This manual as well as the techniques of Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo will change
based upon the development of our style, the needs of the students, feedback, and our mistakes. We
hope that the information contained in this manual will be of great reference source in your
development as a Martial Artist.
Shihan Earl DelValle
Disclaimer: The use or misuse of any information contained in this manual is the sole responsibility of
the reader. This booklet or any part may not be reproduced without written permission from Nokido
Ju-Jitsu & Judo Sensei or Shihan.
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Shihan Earl DelValle Biography
Shihan Earl DelValle began his journey in the Martial Arts in 1987. Shihan DelValle had wrestled in school and thought that Judo and Ju-Jitsu was similar. Shihan DelValle took up Judo at the Sarasota Judo Academy under Rene Duchesne, until November of 1990, when Shihan DelValle enlisted in the Navy. Shihan DelValle continued with Judo and Ju-Jitsu in San Diego California where Shihan DelValle was a member of the All Navy Judo team. In the beginning of 1991 Shihan DelValle was transferred to the Great Lakes Naval base, where he met Shihan Andrew Gruenwald who taught Judo and Nokido Ju-Jitsu at the Naval base.
Shihan DelValle Continued to study under Shihan Gruenwald when transferred to Virginia Beach, Va. Shihan DelValle taught Judo and Ju-Jitsu at Kyoshinkan Karate School and received his life membership from the USJA. Shihan DelValle continued to study Judo, Ju-Jitsu and Karate after getting out of the military in 1994 and moving back to his hometown of Sarasota, Fl. in 1995. Shihan DelValle opened his own Martial Art school in 1995, under the direction of all of his Martial Art instructors.
In 1996, Shihan DelValle began his Law Enforcement career with the Manatee Co. Sheriffs Department. Shihan DelValle received his Instructor certificate for Judo and Ju-Jitsu in 1996. Shihan DelValle studied with Judo and Tomiki Ryu Aikido instructor, Tim Dudley, who was a student of Karl Geis.
Shihan DelValle continued his studies of Judo, Karate, and Aikido and continued to teach Ju-Jitsu at his school
until 1999, when Shihan DelValle transferred to the Sarasota Police Department to become a Patrol Officer.
Shihan DelValle then combined his Martial Art classes with Sensei Dudley’s classes. Shihan DelValle became
a Defensive Tactics Instructor and a Ground Fighting Instructor for the Police Department as well as the Police
Academy.
Shihan DelValle became a life member of the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation in 2001, and served as the
Treasurer and Secretary for United States Ju-Jitsu of Florida. Shihan DelValle was also recognized in the U.S.
Ju-Jitsu style and began to study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Professor Charles Dos Anjos. Shihan DelValle and
Nokido Ju-Jitsu were officially certified by the USJJF.
In 2002, Shihan DelValle taught Ju-Jitsu and Karate at Sarasota Alliance Church. Shihan DelValle was
promoted to Vice President of United States Ju-Jitsu of Florida. Shihan DelValle became a member of the
Special Operations Division, Explosives Material Unit for the Sarasota Police Department.
In 2003, Shihan DelValle was promoted to Detective for the Sarasota Police Department. Shihan DelValle was
awarded the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation’s, Instructor of the Year. Shihan DelValle assisted teaching
Judo and Ju-Jitsu at the Y.M.C.A. in Sarasota after Shihan Dudley’s school closed. Shihan DelValle continued
to teach Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Judo, and Defensive Tactics to Police Officers as well as study Brazilian Jiu-
Jitsu. In 2004, Shihan DelValle was promoted to Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
In 2005, Shihan DelValle relocated his Ju-Jitsu and Judo class to the YMCA in Sarasota, Fl. Shihan DelValle
was promoted to Godan in U.S. Ju-Jitsu and Nokido Ju-Jitsu and was promoted to Yondan in Karate and USA
Traditional Kodokan Judo.
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In 2006, Shihan DelValle was certified by USA Judo the national governing body for Judo. Shihan DelValle
was also certified as a USJJF Referee. Shihan DelValle was severely injured in the line of duty. Shihan
DelValle began several months of physical therapy. Shihan DelValle started the Internet Crimes Against
Children unit for the Sarasota Police Department.
In 2007, Shihan DelValle was appointed to the USJA Technical Official committee. Shihan DelValle was also
certified as a Judo Referee. Shihan DelValle was awarded a meritorious service medal by the SPD. Shihan
DelValle began to teach full time at the North Port Nokido Ju-Jitsu location and turned over the YMCA club to
his black belts Jeff Conn and Chris Rasmussen.
In 2008, Shihan DelValle was promoted to Yodan for USJA Judo. Shihan DelValle had to retire from his Law
Enforcement career do to an injury received in the line of duty. Shihan DelValle was promoted to Purple belt in
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Charles Dos Anjos. In 2009, Shihan Delvalle was promoted to Shihan in Kyoshinkan
Karate. Shihan DelValle was recognized at the USJJF awards banquet for Leadership in the state of Florida.
Shihan DelValle was the coach of the 2009 U.S, Ju-Jitsu National Champions. Shihan DelValle was promoted
to Rokudan in Nokido Ju-Jitsu and U.S. Ju-Jitsu by the USJJF. Shihan DelValle was also promoted to Godan
in USA Traditional Kodokan Judo.
In 2010, Nokido Ju-Jitsu was recognized by Jujitsu America. Shihan DelValle was recognized by the United
States Judo Association’s Ju-Jitsu Division as a Rokudan and Master Examiner in USJA Ju-Jitsu. Shihan
DelValle was also recognized by USA Judo as a Yodan and by Jujitsu America. Shihan DelValle and Nokido
Ju-Jitsu yudansha posthumously promoted Shihan Andrew Gruenwald to Kudan in Nokido Ju-Jitsu.
All of Shihan DelValle’s promotions and certifications from 2008 until present have been through time in
service, teaching ability, service to the Martial Arts and his students and given in recognition for his service.
Shihan DelValle is physically disabled/retired and cannot compete, spar, randori, roll or wrestle, yet he
continues to serve the Martial Art community and his students with his instructional ability, coaching,
refereeing, technical training, and management. Shihan DelValle continues to teach Judo and Ju-Jitsu in
Northport, Fl at Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo.
Shihan DelValle is a member of:
United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (Rokudan U.S. Ju-Jitsu, Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Godan in USA Traditional
Kodokan Judo, Silver Life Member, Senior Instructor/ Examiner, Referee)
United States Judo Association (Yodan, Bronze Life Member, Referee, Technical Official, Kata Certified,
Certified Instructor, USJA Ju-Jitsu Rokudan and Master Examiner. USA Judo Yodan and National Coach.)
Jujitsu America (Yondan, Nationally Certified)
Kyoshinkan Shitoryu Karate (Yondan, Shihan)
Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Network under Charles Dos Anjos, (Purple Belt)
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement (Certified Defensive Tactics & Ground Fighting Instructor)
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Sensei Chris Ritchie Biography
Sensei Chris Ritchie was born in Bangkok, Thailand and moved to the United
States at a young age. Sensei Ritchie grew up playing competitive organized
sports and enjoys competition. Sensei Ritchie started his martial arts journey when
he moved to Florida in 2005. Sensei Ritchie is a full-time student at the University of
South Florida studying Hospitality and Restaurant Management. Sensei Ritchie is
also an amateur power lifter, in 2007 he was ranked 13th in the world for his age and weight class in the R.A.W.
Power lifting Federation. Some of Sensei Ritchie’s passions include, cooking, hunting, fishing, and anything
martial art related.
Sensei Ritchie began to study Martial Arts at the North Port Family YMCA with Sensei Paul Lockwood, a
certified Black Belt under Shihan DelValle. Sensei Ritchie instructed classes at the YMCA as an orange belt
when Sensei Lockwood moved to Sarasota to pursue a law enforcement career. Sensei Ritchie taught at the
YMCA until Shihan DelValle agreed to help Sensei Ritchie continue teaching classes in North Port. Sensei
Ritchie is an excellent instructor and is continuing his education in Martial Arts while teaching classes with
Shihan DelValle. Sensei Ritchie has only studied Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo and continues to pass on his
knowledge of Nokido techniques in their purest form.
Sensei Ritchie is nationally certified by the USJJF, Jujitsu America, USA Judo and the USJA. Sensei Ritchie
accomplishments include, 2007 Disney Martial Arts Festival Gold medalist in Gi Grappling, 2008 Disney Martial
Arts Festival Silver medalist in Sport Ju-Jitsu, 2009 Gold medalist and National Champion for the U.S. Ju-Jitsu
National Championships in Niagara, New York. Sensei Ritchie was awarded the Ohana award by Jujitsu
America at the 2010 Jujitsu America convention.
Sensei Ritchie is a member of:
United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (Shodan, Instructor, National Champion, Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo
Instructor, and Kata Certified in Ju-Jitsu & Judo)
Jujitsu America (Shodan)
United States Judo Association (Shodan, Instructor, Judo & USJA Ju-Jitsu, Technical Official, USA Judo)
Sensei Chris Ritchie and Senpai Michelle Zdorow
USJJF 2009 National Championships
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HISTORY OF JU-JITSU AND NOKIDO JU-JITSU
While the origin of Ju-Jitsu is not clear, the practice of Ju-Jitsu methods can be dated before Christ.
Many different theories exist about Ju-Jitsu originating in India, China, and Japan. Japanese Ju-Jitsu
grew during the Feudal era of Japan and was expanded by the Samurai Warriors. There are
hundreds of different Ju-Jitsu styles that have been documented and are practiced even today, one of
which is our style of Ju-Jitsu, Nokido Ju-Jitsu. Ju-Jitsu has also produced many other styles of
Martial Arts including Judo, Aikido, Aikijutsu, Russian Sambo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Ju-Jitsu, the
Samurai’s Martial Art is said to be the father of all Japanese Martial Arts.
Sensei Andrew Gruenwald was the Director of Nokido Ju-Jitsu in the United States. Sensei
Gruenwald studied the Martial Arts while stationed in Japan serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces.
Sensei Gruenwald made frequent trips back to Japan to continue his studies after returning to the
United States to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. Sensei Gruenwald opened two Martial Art
schools in the Chicago Area. Sensei Gruenwald was a Hachidan, (8th Degree Black Belt) in Nokido
Ju-Jitsu and Isshin –Ryu Karate and a Shichidan (7th Degree) in Judo.
Sensei Gruenwald improved Nokido Ju-Jitsu by blending the best techniques from all of the different
styles of Martial Arts that he studied together into one efficient system. Sensei DelValle continued to
incorporate the most effective techniques from the different styles of Martial Arts he has studied such
as Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Kyoshinkan Karate, Defensive Tactics, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Just as
Jigoro Kano blended the best Ju-Jitsu styles to form Judo, Nokido Ju-Jitsu has taken the best
techniques from the different styles that Shihan Gruenwald and Shihan DelValle have studied.
Nokido Ju-Jitsu is not a new style of Ju-Jitsu; it is a Japanese style of Ju-Jitsu that has evolved from
many years of research and studies. Although much of its history was lost in the year 2000 when
Sensei Gruenwald passed away from a brain tumor, Nokido Ju-Jitsu can be traced to the Nokido
Shrine in the town of Kamo-Cho, now named Tsuyama, located in the Okayama prefecture, just as
the Shinto Yoshin Ryu style of Ju-Jitsu can be traced to the Shinto Shrines.
Nokido Ju-Jitsu is a comprehensive way to learn, understand, and teach Ju-Jitsu, as Sensei
Gruenwald and DelValle intended it to be. Nokido Ju-Jitsu continues to move forward through its
students and teachers. As they progress and improve, so will the style of Nokido Ju-Jitsu, “The way
of the Spirit”.
Earl DelValle
Director, Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo
Shihan Andrew Gruenwald (Past Away in 2000)
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DOJO RULES AND PROCEDURES
1. Upon entering or leaving the dojo, students will bow to the interior of the dojo. Bow to get on and off the mat, and bow to the Sensei and students of a higher rank before and after working together. Any substitute instructor or authority figure will be treated with proper respect and courtesy.
2. Students will arrive before the class starts and have there full uniform on. Students should be unavoidably late for class. If late for class or if a student has to leave early, students should first obtain permission from the Sensei.
3. Students will always speak respectfully to the Sensei. Students are expected to be courteous and understanding. Students are not to speak when the Sensei are speaking. When the Sensei says “Focus Clap”, the students will stop moving and talking, they will clap once and will listen with their eyes, ears, and bodies. Advanced students are expected to set an example for the lower ranking students and assist them when possible.
4. No unnecessary noise or rowdy behavior is allowed in the dojo. No over aggressive behavior or egos allowed anytime. There will be no horseplay on or off the mat. No profanity, negative comments, arguing, contests of strength, or fighting anytime! Visitors are welcome as long as they abide by the rules and do not disrupt the class. You are responsible for your guests.
5. When seated students should sit in seiza or anza. It is considered disrespectful to show the bottom of your feet. Silence will be observed and attention paid to the activity at hand.
6. Your Gi should be kept clean at all times. Long hair should be put up. Finger and toenails should be trimmed and jewelry removed to protect yourself and others. If you have a question, please raise your hand. Accept constructive criticism from the Sensei, no arguing.
7. Notify the Sensei immediately if any injury occurs. Respect your partner, use control and
technique and your partner will respect you.
8. You must have the Sensei’s approval before participating in any tournament, competition, demonstration, or other activities by another dojo. Students will not grapple, spar or randori without Sensei supervision or approval.
9. No candy, gum, food, drinks, sharp objects, or shoes allowed on the mat at anytime. Please leave the dojo cleaner than you found it!
10. Never misuse Judo & Ju-Jitsu or initiate violence. Judo & Ju-Jitsu are for defense only. When forced to use Judo & Ju-Jitsu to defend yourself or others that cannot defend themselves, you should only use the amount of force necessary to stop the attack. Failure to abide by these rules will result in suspension, termination from class and/or revocation of rank! Violations of the rules will result in a verbal reprimand, push-ups or other exercises, sitting off the mat or dismissal from class. Always strive for what is good and not evil.
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU DOJO KUN (MOTTO) & MISSION STATEMENT
PATIENCE
Practice this with everything in your life, inside and outside of the dojo. You must have patience with
yourself and with others. In the dojo, you should be patient with yourself in learning new things, and
patient with the Sensei in his decision to show you new things.
COURTESY
You must always try to be courteous to everyone. Always show the required respect to your Sensei,
Parents, Teachers, Family, and Friends. Treat everyone, as you would have them treat you.
SELF CONTROL
Know yourself, your abilities and your limitations. Controlling your body is simple, controlling your
mind, heart, and emotions are a daily struggle. Always control yourself and others will not be able to
control you.
PERSEVERANCE
Practice this in everything you do. You must always try your best and complete everything that you
have started, or you should not have started it to begin with. No matter how hard, stick with it, never
surrender, and never quit!
MISSION STATEMENT
“Quality martial arts instruction and real world self defense in a safe and fun family environment.”
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CERTIFICATES AND RANK REGISTRATION
National rank recognition and registration is available for Ju-Jitsu and Judo. When you reach the level
of Brown belt and above, rank registration and recognition is mandatory.
Nokido Ju-Jitsu will issue you a certificate for mudansha and yudansha ranks. An 11x17 certificate
will be issued by Nokido Ju-Jitsu for Black Belt ranks obtained by learning the entire Nokido Ju-Jitsu
and Judo system. Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo is a charter member of the organizations listed below.
The United States Ju-Jitsu Federation is the national governing body for Ju-Jitsu in the Unites States.
Your rank can be registered for Nokido Ju-Jitsu and U.S. Ju-Jitsu, (The USJJF national system of Ju-
Jitsu), through the USJJF. (Patch and Membership Card)
Jujitsu America is one of the largest Ju-Jitsu organizations on the west coast and is quickly growing.
Jujitsu America membership and rank recognition can be obtained with membership. JA is
recognized by the USJJF and has partnered with the USJA and the USJA Ju-Jitsu division. (Patch
and Membership Card)
USA Judo is the national governing body for Judo in the Unites States. Your rank can be registered
and recognized as long as you meet the rank requirements and promotional standards. Membership
comes with secondary insurance. (Membership Card and Insurance)
The United States Judo Association is the Judo Association for competitors and Judo practitioners
who wish to be recognized nationally. Your Judo rank can be registered through the USJA as long as
you meet the USJA rank requirements and promotional standards. USJA Ju-Jitsu Division is also
recognized by the USJJF and JA. Membership is automatic with USJA Judo membership and you
may be ranked and recognized in USJA Ju-Jitsu as well as Judo. Membership comes with secondary
insurance. The USJA partnered with Jujitsu America and members of both, receive a discount.
(Membership Card and Insurance)
It is required that you are a member of the USJJF, JA, USA Judo and the USJA to get your rank
registered and recognized. A passport sized photograph shall accompany your forms and fees. Life
memberships are recommended and available for the organizations.
You may choose one or as many of the organizations as you like as long as you meet the
requirements. All forms and fees must be reviewed by Shihan DelValle before they are submitted to
the organizations.
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO BELT HIERARCHY
Belt Color Ju-Jitsu Rank (All) Judo Rank (Junior) & Time in Grade
Judo Belt Colors start at yellow belt
USJA Judo Jr Rank 1st, 2
nd, & 3
rd Degree
8th & 9
th Kyu – 2 months 7
th Kyu 4 months
USJA Judo Jr Rank 4th, 5
th, & 6
th Degree
6th,
5th,
& 4th
Kyu – 4 months
USJA Judo Jr Rank 7th, 8
th, 9
th Degree
3rd
, 2nd
, 1st Kyu – 6 Months
Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo Yudansha (16 & Up)
Shodan (Under 16, Shodan – Ho), Nidan, Sandan
1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Yondan & Godan
4 years, 5 years
Shihan
Rokudan, Shichidan, Hachidan
Kudan & Judan
_________________________________________________ Awarded by the Director of Nokido Ju-Jitsu
TITLES OF NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO INSTRUCTORS
Senpai – (sin-pae) - senior student / assistant instructor / coach
Sensei – (sin-sae) – teacher Shihan – (she hon) – master teacher
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO – BELT AND UNIFORM DRESS CODE
Mudansha (under black belt ranks) may wear a solid white or blue gi (uniforms) for
class/testing/tournaments and formal events. White gi should be purchased first due to tournament
standards.
Mudansha shall wear the appropriate belts for class and testing and will not wear another person’s
belt or a belt from a different club/school. If student forgets his/her belt they shall wear a belt
provided by the instructor.
Mudansha and Yudansha that are Storm Team members may wear the chosen color and style of gi.
They may also mix and match the tops and bottoms of their white and blue gi. The head instructor
will determine the gi type and color. They may also wear their designated patches on their sleeves
and/or backs to indicate Storm Team status.
Yudansha (black belt ranks) may wear white, blue and black gi’s Yudansha may wear a plain black
belt (1 ¾ “or 2” in width) or a black belt with gold embroidery.
Yudansha 4th dan and higher may have red or gold embroidery. Yudansha that are 4th and 5th dans
may wear a black/red panel belt. Stripes are not allowed on panel belts.
Yudansha that are 6th – 8th dan may wear a red/white panel belt. Stripes are not allowed on panel
belts. Senior Masters 9th & 10th dan may wear special red belts.
The uniform may have the organizational patches and embroidery in the appropriate locations, the
following are descriptions of the locations while wearing the gi.
BLUE/WHITE/BLACK GI: Right Chest – Nokido Ju-Jitsu Patch/Embroidery
BLUE/WHITE/BLACK GI: Left Chest – Organizational Patch - USJJF, USJA, JA
The patches and placement is below for the student uniforms;
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
KUKYU (GREY BELT, 9th KYU) Beginner Student: 1st Degree USJA Jr Judo Rank
BLACK STRIPE - General Terminology, Japanese Phrases, General Knowledge & Principles
English Japanese Pronunciations & Titles
1. Gentle Way Judo jew - doh
2. Gentle Art Ju-jitsu jew – jit - sue
3. Teacher Sensei sin - saa
4. School Dojo doh - joo
5. Bow Rei ray
6. Big O oh
7. Hook or Block 8. Arm 9. Uniform 10. Hold 11 Way 12. U.S. Founder of Nokido 13. Founder of Judo, in 1882 14. Same Hand, Same Foot 15. Palm Open, Bowed Arm
Gake Ude Gi Osae Do Andrew Gruenwald Jigoro Kano Te, Ashi Te, Ude
ga - kay oo -day gee oh – say doh Shihan School – Kodokan Principle Principle
RED STRIPE
NAGE WAZA – Throwing, Takedown - Techniques,
1. Big outside reap 2. Big outside leg block 3. Big outside drop
Osoto Gari Osoto Gake Osoto Otoshi
oh-so-toe – gar-ee oh-so-toe-ga-kay oh-so-toe – oh- toe- she
KUZUSHI WAZA – Off Balancing, TAI SABAKI – Body Movement, DACHI – Stances, FURIMI - Avoidance Techniques:
1. Basic Judo Grip Kumikata kee-me-kah-tah
2. Off Balancing (4 Directions - +) 3. Normal Walking (Match Feet) 4. Basic Movement (1-4) X 5. Attention Stance
Kuzushi Ayumi Ashi Furimi Kiotsuke
koo-zoo-she ah –you – me – ah – she fer- ree- me key-yoh-sue-kay
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfall Techniques:
1. Back Breakfall Ushiro Ukemi you-she-row oo-keh-meh
2. Side Breakfall Yoko Ukemi Intro yoh-koh oo-keh-meh
BLUE STRIPE
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
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1. Scarf Hold Kesa Gatame keh-sah gah-tah-meh
2. Straddling Hold (Mount) Tate Shiho Gatame tah-teh she-hoe gah-tah-meh
3. Mount Defense Leg Cross / Triangle Tate Shiho Gatame Goshin Jitsu tah-teh she-hoe gah-tah-meh go-shin
KATAME /NE WAZA/ DRILLS – Grappling & Ground Techniques:
1. Bridge (Upa) Hashi ha - she
2. Guard Do Jime doh-jim-ee
3. Judo Shrimp 4. Half Guard 5. Leg Whirl 6. Stand up from ground
Judo Ebi Kata Do Jime Ashi Guruma Ritsu Ne
jew – doh – ee- bee kah-tah- do- jim-ee ah-she- ger-oo-mah writ- su- nae
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
1. Introduction to Choking & Defense 2. Hollywood Choke 3. Tap out
Shime Waza Morote Jime Maiite
shim – ee wah-zah more- oh – tae- jim-me my- eat- ah
KANSETSU WAZA - Joint Locking, GOSHIN JITSU WAZA – Self Defense Techniques:
1. Standing Arm lock Hold 2. Turn Towards Thumb
Ude Osae Kote Hazushi
oo-day oh-say ko- tae- ha- zoo- she
3. Head Lock Escape Atama Gatame ah-tah-mah gah-tah-meh
BROWN STRIPE
ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
1. Forward Punch Seiken Tsuki say-ken zoo-key
2. Reverse Punch Ushiro Tsuki you-she-roh zoo-key
3. Uppercut Strike Awase Tsuki ah-wah-say- zoo-key
4. Hook Punch Mawashi Tsuki mah-wah-she zoo-key
5. Punches 1-4 in Kata Tsuke Kata zoo-key kah-tah
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
1. High Jodan Jo - dahn
2. Middle (Inside, Outside) Chudan choo - dahn
3. Low Gedan geh - dahn
GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
1. Front Kick Mae Geri may- geh- ree
2. Side Kick Yoko Geri yoh- koh- geh- ree
3. Back Kick Ushiro Geri you- she- roh- geh- ree
Introduction to Randori
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
HACHIKYU (YELLOW BELT, 8th KYU) Beginner Student: 2nd Degree USJA Jr Judo Rank
BLACK STRIPE - General Terminology & Japanese Phrases, General Knowledge, & Principles
English Japanese Pronunciations & Titles
1. Attention Kioutsuke kee-oot-sue-kay
2. Begin Hajime hah-jah-may
3. Stop Matte mah-taa
4. Formal Exercise Kata kah-tah
5. Technique Waza wah-zah
6. Reap or Sweep Gari gar-ee
7. Way of the Spirit, Gentle Art 8. Ready Position 9. Sit Crossed Leg 10. Sitting on Knees 11. Side 12. Outside 13. Choke 14. 4 Corners 15. Normal 16. Parts of a Judo Throw 17. Basic Ju-jitsu History 18. Sit up and meet 19. Stay on Feet
Nokido Ju-Jitsu Yoi Anza Seiza Yoko Osoto Shime/Jime Shiho Nami Kuzushi, Tsukuri, Kake
no – kee – doh jew-jit-sue yo-ee on- za say-za yo-koh oh-so-toe shim-ee Jim-me she-hoe nam-ee koo- zoo- she Principle Principle Principle
RED STRIPE
NAGE WAZA – Throwing, Takedown - Techniques:
1. Big Hip Throw Ogoshi oh-go- she
2. Floating Hip Uki Goshi oo-kee go- she
3. Lifting Hip/Belt 4 Hip Wheel 5. Throw Defense
Tsuri Goshi Koshi Guruma Bogyo
sir- ee go-she koh-she- ger-oo-mah bog-yoh
KUZUSHI WAZA – Off Balancing, TAI SABAKI - Body Movement, DACHI – Stances, FURIMI - Avoidance Techniques:
1. Off Balancing (8 Directions + - x) 2. Sleeve Grip 3. Avoidances Side to Side ( <-> )
Happo No Kuzushi Sode Kumi Kata Furimi
hap- oh no koo- zoo-she soh-day koo-me-kah-tah fer-ree- me
4. Ready Stance 5. Guarded Stance Non Threatening 6. Defensive, Offense Stance
Yoi Shinzen Hontai Jigo Hontai
yoh-ee shin-zen hon-tie jee-go hon-tie
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfall Techniques:
1. Standing Back Breakfall Ushiro Ukemi you-she-row oo-keh-meh
2. Standing Side Breakfall Yoko Ukemi yoh-koh oo-keh-mee
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3. Standing Front Breakfall Mae Ukemi mah-eh oo-keh-mee
BLUE STRIPE
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
1. Suffocation Hold Kata Gatame kah-tah gah-tah-meh
2. 4 Corner Side Hold 3. Rear Mount
Yoko Shiho Gatame Ushiro Tate Shiho Gatame
yoh-koh she-hoe gah-tah-meh you-she-row tah-tay- she-ho gah-tah-meh
KATAME /NE WAZA/ DRILLS – Grappling and Ground Techniques:
1. Escape from Mount, Guard, Side 2. Bridge and Thread 3. Jiu-Jitsu Shrimp
4. Thread to Knee, Get to Knee, Hop 7. Duck Walk 10. Good Posture
5. Hip Switch 8. Anza to knee, Lean FWD. & Pop Ups 11. Posting Arms and legs
6. Elbows In 9. Make a Frame 12. Bicep Hold Escape/Pummel
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
1. Normal Cross Choke Nami Juji Jime nah-meh jew-jee jim-ee
2. Naked Choke Hadaka Jime hah-dah-kah jim-ee
KANSETSU WAZA - Joint Locking, GOSHIN JITSU WAZA – Self Defense Techniques:
1. Wrist and Elbow Lock Kote Mawashi koh-teh mah-wah-shee
2. Wrist and Forearm Lock Osoto Osae or Nikyo oh-so-toe oh-say
3. Wrist Lock Kote Gaeshi koh-teh guy- ee-she
4. Bent Wrist and Arm Lock 5. Cross Arm Lock (Near & Far Arm)
Kote Jime Juji Gatame
koh-teh jim-me jew-g-gah-tah-meh
6. Bear Hug Forward and Back Mae /Ushiro Daki Tori dah-keh-to-reh
(Arms In & Arms Out) Ude Uchi / Ude Soto oo-day oo-chee / sew-toe
BROWN STRIPE
ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
1. Palm Strike 2. 1-5 Strikes, Put Together
Shotei Tsuke Kata
show-tay zoo- key kah-tah
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
1. Tap Block Nagashi Uke na-ga-she oo-key
GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
1. Roundhouse Kick Mawashi Geri ma-wah-she geh-ree
Basic Sparring and Grappling
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
SHICHIKYU (ORANGE BELT, 7th KYU) Beginner Student: 3rd Degree USJA Jr Judo Rank
BLACK STRIPE - General Terminology & Japanese Phrases, General Knowledge, & Principles
English Japanese Pronunciations & Titles
1. Assistant Instructor Senpai sen- pie
2. Push On 3. Performing Technique
Osu Tori
oo-sue tore-ee
4. Receiving Technique Uke oo-kay
5. Throw Nage nah-gay
6. Breakfall 7. Entanglement 8. Hold or Lock 9. Stance 10. Mount- Top 4 Corner Hold 11. Guard 12. Foot/Leg 13. Knee 14. Ridge Hand 15. Slide or Send 16. Basic Dojo Rules 17. Nokido & Shihan Gruenwald History 18. Never On Back, Always Moving 19. Feet Between You And Uke 20. Push, Pull / Pull Push
Ukemi Garami Gatame Dachi Tate Shiho Gatame Do Jime Ashi Hiza Haito Okuri
u-keh-meh gar- rom-ee gah-tah-meh da-chee tah-tay-she-hoe gah-tah-meh doh jim-me ah-she he-za hi-toe oh-ker-ree Gen. Knowledge Gen. Knowledge Principle Principle Principle
RED STRIPE
NAGE WAZA – Throwing, Takedown - Techniques:
1. Floating Drop Uki Otoshi oo-key oh-toe-she
2. Knee Wheel 3. Supporting Lift Pull foot
Hiza Guruma Sasae Tsuri Komi Ashi
he-zah-ger-oo-mah sa-say-sir-ee koh-meh ah-she
4. Advancing Foot Sweep 5. Retreating Foot Sweep
De Ashi Harai Ushiro Ashi Harai
deh-ah-she-har-eye you-she-row ah-she har-eye
6. Counter Foot Sweep Tsubame Gaeshi su-bah-me guy-ee-she
7. Assisting foot Sweep Okuri Ashi Harai o-ku-re ah-she har-eye
8. Valley Drop Tani Otoshi tan-ee oh-toe-she
KUZUSHI WAZA – Off Balancing, TAI SABAKI – Body Movement, DACHI – Stances, FURIMI - Avoidance Techniques:
1. Circle Off Balance 2. Avoidances – (x, <->) 3. Front Stance 4. Left Grip
Guruma Kuzushi Furimi Zenkutsu Dachi Hidari Kumi Kata
ger-oo-mah koo-zoo-she fer-ree-me zen-koo-su-dah-chee he-dar-ree kew-me-kah-tah
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfall Techniques:
Front and Back Shoulder Rolls Zempo Kaiten Mae & Ushiro zem-poh kahee-ten may you-she-row
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BLUE STRIPE
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
1. Pillow Scarf Hold Makura Kesa Gatame mah-ker-ah keh-sah gah-tah-meh
2. Knee To Stomach & Defense 3. Mounted Position (Ride & Keep It)
Hiza Hara Gatame (Uki Gatame) Tate Shiho Gatame
oo-key gah-tah-meh tah-teh she-hoe gah-tah-meh
KATAME /NE WAZA/ DRILLS – Grappling and Ground Techniques:
1. Knees in / Beach Ball Drill 2. Open Guard 3. Spider Guard, Drill, & Sweep
4. Knee on Stomach, on Chest 5. Cross Mount 6. Grapevine
7. Take the Back, Rear Mount & Guard 8. Out the Back Door Mount Escape 9. Problem Creating Drill
10. Intro to Sprawling & Drill 13. Double Ankle Sweep from Guard
11. Wrestling Sit Outs 14. Two Foot Shrimp
12. Introduction to Sweeping 15. Butterfly Guard
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
1. Reverse Cross Choke Gyaku Juji Jime ge-ah-koo jew-jee jim-ee
KANSETSU WAZA - Joint Locking, GOSHIN JITSU WAZA –Self Defense Techniques:
1. Escort Arm Lock (Spiral Takedown) Oshi Taioshi / Ikkyo oh-she tie-oh-she eek-yoh
2. Escort Arm Lock Ni (Elbow up Push) Oshi Taioshi / Ni oh-she tie-oh-she knee
3. Escort Arm Lock San (W/ Step Over) Oshi Taioshi / San oh-she tie-oh-she sahn
3. Arm Entanglement Ude Garami oo-day gah-rah-meh
4. Arm Elbow Lock Ude Gatame oo-day gah-tah-meh
5. Shoulder Lock (Hammer),Calf Strike 6. 2 Hand Wrist Escape, 1& 2 Hand Hold
Ushiro Ude Garami Ryote Dori
you-she-row oo-day gah-rah-meh rye-oh-tae door-ee
BROWN STRIPE
ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
1. Ridge Hand Haito-Uchi hahee-toh oo-chee
2. Knife Hand (Inside, Outside, Down) Shuto-Uchi shoo-toh oo-chee
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
1. High, Middle, Low Spear block Gedan, Chudan, Jodan Uke oo-key
GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
1. Outside and Inside Crescent Mikazuki Geri me-ka-zoo-key geh-ree
Introduction to Sparring and Grappling in Phases 1, 2, & 3
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
HACHIKYU (GREEN BELT, 6th KYU) Intermediate Student: 4th Degree USJA Jr Judo Rank
BLACK STRIPE - General Terminology & Japanese Phrases, General Knowledge, & Principles
English Japanese Pronunciations & Titles
1. In Front Shomen show-men
2. Hand Te tah
3. Large Inside Ouchi oh-oo-chee
4. Small Inside Kouchi koh-oo-chee
5. Hip Koshi/Goshi koh-she
6. Elbow Empi em-pee
7. Lift Tsuri sue-ree
8. Pull Komi koh-me
9. Upper Kami kah-me
10. Wheel Guruma ger-oo-mah
11. Small Ko koh
12. Hammer Fist 13. Posture 14. Triangle Base - Knees Wide Feet Close
Kentsui Shisei
kent-sue-ee she-say Principle
RED STRIPE
NAGE WAZA – Throwing, Takedown Techniques:
1.Lift Pull Hip Tsuri Komi Goshi soo-ree koh-mee-go-she
2. Large Inside Sweep Ouchi Gari oh-oo-chee-ga-reh
3. Minor Inner Reap 4. Front Face Push (Inside) 5. Front Face Push (Outside)
Kouchi Gari Shomen Ate Aigemae Ate
koh-oo-chee-ga-reh show-men-ah-teh eye-gee-may-ah-teh
6. Hand Wheel Te Guruma tae- ger-oo-mah
KUZUSHI WAZA – Off Balancing, TAI SABAKI – Body Movement, DACHI – Stances, FURIMI - Avoidance Techniques:
1. Red Line, Green Line Off Balance 2. 4 Corners Avoidances [ ] 3. T or L Stance 4. Under Arm Grip
Kuzushi Furimi Reinoji Dachi Ude Kumi Kata
koo –zoo –she fer-ree-me reh-noh-gee-da-chee oo-day koo-me-kah-tah
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfall Techniques:
1. Shoulder Rolling Breakfalls Zempo Kaiten Ukemi zen-poh kahee-ten oo-keh-meh
BLUE STRIPE
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
1. Upper Four Corner Hold Kami Shiho Gatame kah-me she-hoe gah-tah-meh
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KATAME /NE WAZA/ DRILLS – Grappling and Ground Techniques:
1. Knee Across Thigh Same Side 4. Turnovers, All
2. Knee Across Thigh Cross Side 5. Shake with Guard Pass
3. Spear Sprawl (High, Middle, Low) 6. Arm Under Leg Sweep
7. Hooks In and Escape 10. N/S Pull Up Into Rear Mount 13. Guard Pass Knees Together 16. Knee Through Shrimp
8. Hip Switch Escapes, Butterfly, Open 11. Bad Posture Sweep 14. N/S Walking Escape 17. Scissors Drill
9. Knees Together Ankle Sweep 12. Leg Circle Guard Pass 15. N/S Pendulum Escape 18. Hands Behind Back Guard Pass
19. Punch From Mount and Guard 20. Intro To Position Drill 21. Side Control, If Push On Hips, Hip Switch
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
1. Half Cross Choke 2. Choke Defense for All Chokes
Kata Juji Jime Jime Goshin Jitsu
kah-tah jew-jee jim-ee jim-ee go-shin jit-sue
KANSETSU WAZA - Joint Locking, GOSHIN JITSU WAZA – Self Defense Techniques:
1 Wrist Lock/ Throw and Variations Kote Hineri/Sankyu koh-teh hi-neh-reh
2. Push Head Down Arm Lock Gyaku-Gamae Ate ga-koo gah-meh ah-teh
3. Step Behind Push Backward Gedan Ate gay-don ah-teh
4. Standing & Sitting Arm Lock Waki Gatame wack-ee gah-tah-meh
5. Over Under/Pacman Arm Lock 6. Hooks In, Crossed Feet Ankle Lock
Maki Ude Gatame Juji Ashi Gatame
mack-ee oo-day gah-tah-meh jew-jee ash-ee gah-tah-meh
7. Pottery Up and Turn Wrist Escape 8. Curl Weights Wrist Escape 9. Sleeve Grab Escape 10. Lapel Grab Escape
Morote Kote Tsuri Komi Ude Kote Tsuri Komi Sode Gatame Eri Gatame
more-oh-teh koh-teh sue-ree- koh-meh
oo-day-koh-teh sue-ree koh-meh sew-day gah-tah-meh air-ree gah-tah-meh
BROWN STRIPE
ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
1. Hammer Fist Kenttsui Uchi kent-soo-ee oo-chee
2. Back Fist Uraken Uchi oo-rah-kehn oo-chee
3. Elbow Strike Empi Uchi em-pee oo-chee
4. Spear Hand Nukite new-key-teh
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
1. Leg Ashi Uke aa-she oo-key
2. Catch Kumi Kata Uke koo-me kah-tah oo-key
3. Blocking Kata Uke Kata oo-key kah-tah
GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
1. Hook 2. Knee Strike 3. Ax
Gyaku Mawashi Geri Hiza Geri Kakato Geri
gee-ah-koo mah-wah-shee geh-reh hee-zah geh-ree kah-kah-toe geh-ree
Randori and Kumite All Phases
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
GOKYU (BLUE BELT, 5th KYU) Intermediate Student: 5th Degree USJA Jr Judo Rank
BLACK STRIPE - General Terminology & Japanese Phrases, General Knowledge, & Principles
English Japanese Pronunciations & Titles
1. Palm Hand Shotei show-tae
2. Sweep Harai har-eye
3. Knife Hand Shuto shew-toe
4. Sleeve Sode sew-deh
5. Self Defense Goshin-Jitsu go-shin jit-sue
6. Right Migi me-gee
7. Left Hidari hi-dar-ee
8. Minor Outside 9. Full Point 10. Half Point 11. Small Point 11. Collar/Lapel 12. Body 13. Releases 14. Backward 15. Elbows In (Standing & Ground) 16. Tori moves Equal & Opposite
Kosoto Ippon Waza Ari Yuko Eri Tai Hazushi Ushiro Empi Uchi
koh-sew-toe ih-pon wah-zah-ree you-koh ee-reh tie ha-zoo-she you-she-row Principle Principle
RED STRIPE
NAGE WAZA – Throwing, Takedown Techniques:
1. Supporting Pulling Lifting Hip Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi sew-day sir-reh koh-meh go-she
2. Sweeping Hip Throw Harai Goshi har-eye go-she
3. Body Drop Tai Otoshi tie oh-toh-she
4. Small Outside Hook Kosoto Gake koh-sew-toe gah-kay
5. Step Behind Pull Shoulders 6. Kicking Foot Sweeps
Ushiro Ate Geri Ashi Gari
you-she-roh ah-teh geh-reh ah-she gar-ee
7. Lifting Pulling Hip Foot throw Harai Tsuri Komi Ashi har-eye sur-ee ko-me ah-she
KUZUSHI WAZA – Off Balancing, TAI SABAKI – Body Movement, DACHI – Stances, FURIMI - Avoidance Techniques:
1. Off Balance, 8 Directions, Moving Kuzushi Waza koo-zoo-she wah-zah
2. Grip Around Neck 3. Same Hand Same Foot Avoidances
Kubi Kumi Kata Te-Ashi Furimi
koo-bee koo-me kah-tah tah-ah-she fer-ree-me
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfall Techniques:
1. Cartwheel Breakfalls 2. Jumping Breakfalls
Ukemi Tobi Ukemi
oo-keh-meh toe-bee oo-keh-meh
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BLUE STRIPE
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
1. Shoulder Hold Variant Kuzure Kata Gatame & Ushiro kah-zur-ee kah-tah gah-tah-meh
2. Scarf Hold Variant 3. Position Drill
Kuzure Kesa Gatame & Ushiro Osae Komi Drill
kah-zur-ee kae-sah gah-tah-meh oh-say koh-meh
KATAME/NE WAZA/ DRILLS – Grappling and Ground Techniques:
1. Shrimping to Create Space Drill 2. Jump Over Pass 3. Back In Pass
4. Get to Knees Drill 5. Shin Across Pull to Guard 6. Elevator Sweep
7. Knee Push Replace Guard Drill 8. Full/Half Nelson Holds & Turnovers 9. Triangle Shrimp
10. Rear Mount Escapes 11. Clock Drill 12.Triangle Drill
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
1. Sliding Lapel Choke Okuri Eri Jime oh-ker-ee eh-reh jim-me
2. All Rear Mount Chokes Ushiro Shiho Jime you-she-row she-hoh jim-me
3. Guillotine Choke (Standing) 4. Arm Triangle Choke From Guard
Kuzure Hadaka Jime Ude Sangaku Jime Do-Jime
koo-zur-eh hah-dah-kah jim-me oo-day san-gah-kew-jim-me doh-jim-me
KANSETSU WAZA - Joint Locking, GOSHIN JITSU WAZA – Self Defense Techniques:
1 Arm Entanglement Variant Kuzure Ude Garami, Yoko & Kami Shiho koo-zur-eh oo-day gah-rah-meh
2. Elbow Wrap – Key Lock Kanuki Gatame Single & Double Arm kah-new-key gah-tah-meh
3. Chicken Wing Sode Ude Garami so-day ew-day gah-rah-meh
4. Forearm Push Yonkyo yawn-key-oh
5. Leg Locks Intro 6. Releases Mirror & Cross Hand 7. Hair Grab Defense
Ashi Gatame Hazushi Atama Goshin Jitsu
ah-she gah-tah-meh ha-zoo-she ah-tah-ma go-shin-jit-ew
BROWN STRIPE
ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
1. All Strikes In Kata Tsuke Kata zoo-key kah-tah
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
1. Crowding Block 2. Kick Catching
Uchi Uke Geri Uke
ew-chee ew-kay geh-ree ew-kay
GERI WAZA - Kicking Techniques:
1. Flying Kicks 2. Hip Checks
Tobi Geri Koshi Geri
toe-bee geh-ree koh-she geh-ree
Reality Sparring
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
YONKYU (PURPLE BELT, 4th KYU) Intermediate Student: 6th Degree USJA Jr Judo Rank
BLACK STRIPE - General Terminology & Japanese Phrases, General Knowledge, & Principles
English Japanese Pronunciations & Titles
1. 1-10 in Japanese Ichi ni san shi go rokku shichi hachi ku ju Japanese counting
2. Head Atama ah-tah-mah
3. Joint Lock Kansetsu kan-seht-soo
4. Vital Point Striking Atemi ah-teh-me
5. Hold Down Broken Toketa toe-keh-tah
6. Spring Hane hah-neh
7. Neck Kubi koo-bee
8. Chest Mune muh-neh
9. Strike Tsuke zoo-key
10. Kick 11. Two Hands 12. Heel 13. Dead Tree 14. Triangle 15. Keep Moving, Tread Water
Geri Morote Kibisu Kuchiki Sangaku
geh-ree more-oh-teh ke-bee-sue kew-chee-key san-ga-koo Principle
RED STRIPE (Must start to assist in instruction during classes)
NAGE WAZA – Throwing, Takedown Techniques:
1. One Arm Shoulder Throw Ippon Seoi Nage ih-pon see-oh-ee nah-gay
2. Two Hand Shoulder Throw Morote Seoi Nage moo-roe-teh see-oh-ee nah-gay
3. Drop Shoulder Throw Seoi Otoshi / Nage see-oh-ee oo-toh-shee nah-gay
4. Two Hand Double Leg Takedown Morote Gari more-oh-teh gar-ee
5. Dead Tree Drop / Single Leg Kuchiki Taioshi kew-chee-key tie-oh-she
6. Corner Pull Down Sumi Otoshi (Ju-Jitsu & Judo) soo-me oh-toe-she
7. Arm Twist Propeller Throw Juji Nage joo-jee nah-gay
8. Ankle Pick Reversal Kibisu Gaeshi ke-bee-sue guy-ee-she
9. Leg Entanglement Kawazu Gake kah-wah-zoo gah-kay
KUZUSHI WAZA – Off Balancing, TAI SABAKI – Body Movement, DACHI – Stances, FURIMI – Avoidance Techniques:
1. All Grips Left Handed 2. Belt & Leg Grab Grips 3. Cat Stance
Hidari Kumi Kata Obi and Ashi Kumi Kata Neiko Ashi Dachi
hi-dar-ee koo-me kah-tah oh-bee ah-she koo-me kah-tah knee-koh ah-she-dah-chee
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfall Techniques:
1. Round Off Breakfalls Guruma Morote Ashi Ukemi ger-oo-mah more-ow-teh ah-she
BLUE STRIPE
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OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
1. Side Four Corner Hold Variant Kuzure Yoko Shiho Gatame kah-zur-ey yo-koh she-hoe gah-tah-meh
2. Upper Four Corner Hold Variant Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame kah-zur-ey kah-me she-hoe gah-tah-meh
KATAME /NE WAZA/ DRILLS – Grappling and Ground Techniques:
1. Push Ankles Pass 2. Cartwheel Pass 3. Stacking, Roll Over, Defense
4. Elbow Mount Escape 5. Grapevine Sweeps & Escapes 6. Exploding Bridges
7. Sit Up Post Bump Sweep 8. Pull Up Leg to Guard 9. Butterfly Guard Drill
10. Heavy Legs Turnover 11. Stacking to Boston Crab 12. Knee Across Neck, Triangle Choke Def.
13. Spin To Guard From Standing N/S 16. Change Shape
14. Same Hand, Foot, Entry Pull, Pass 17. Forward Shrimp
15. Reverse Stack, Roll, Leg Lock 18. Stack, Roll, Single Leg Takedown
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
1. Single Wing Choke Kataha Jime kah-tah jim-ee
2. Looping Gi Chokes Suso Jime sue-sew jim-ee
3. Guillotine Choke (Ground) Kuzure Hadaka Jime kah-zur-ey hah-dah-kah jim-ee
4. Two Fist Choke Ryote Jime rye-oh-teh jim-ee
5. Triangle Choke Intro # 1 Sangaku Jime san-gah-koo-jim-ee
6. Arm Crush Triangle Ude Sangaku Gatame oo-day-san-gah-koo gah-tah-meh
KANSETSU WAZA - Joint Locking, GOSHIN JITSU WAZA – Self Defense Techniques:
1 Wrist Pull to Stomach Lock Age Kote Gatame ah-gay koh-teh gah-tah-meh
2. Rolling Forward into Leg Lock Zempo Kaiten Ashi Gatame zen-poh kahee-ten ah-she gah-tah-me
3. Knee Lock 4. Leg Lock Variation / Boston Crab
Hiza Gatame Kuzure Ashi Gatame
he-zah gah-tah-meh kah-zur-ey ah-she gah-tah-me
4. Stomach Arm Lock 5. Head Twist (Stand and Ground) 6. Rear Shoulder Grab Defense
Hara Gatame Atama Osae Ushiro Kata Goshin Jitsu
har-ah gah-tah-meh ah-tah-mah oh-say you-she-roh kah-tah go-shin jit-sue
BROWN STRIPE
ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
1. Grab Strikes Kumi Kata Tsuke koo-meh kah-tah zoo-key
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
1. Block / Strike Sashite sah-she-teh
GERI WAZA- Kicking Techniques:
1. Kicking Kata Geri Kata geh-ree-kah-tah 2. Hip Check Block/Kick Koshi Uke / Geri koh-she-oo-key geh-ree
Hand Randori
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
SANKYU (BROWN BELT, 3rd KYU) Advanced Student: 7th Degree USJA Jr Judo Rank
BLACK STRIPE - General Terminology & Japanese Phrases, General knowledge, & Principles
English Japanese Pronunciations & Titles
1. Spirit Yell Kiai kee-eye
2. Free Practice Randori ran-door-ee
3. Sparring Kumite kew-meh-teh
4. Low Gedan geh-dahn
5. Middle Chudan chew-dahn
6. High Jodan joo-dahn
7. Black Belt Dan dahn
8, Down Otoshi oo-toe-shee
9. Rising Age ah-gee
10. Shoulder Kata kah-tah
11. Style Ryu roo
12. Belt 13. Return / Recover (Stop) 14. Triangle Theory
Obi Yame
oh-bee yah-may Principle
RED STRIPE (Must assist in instruction during classes and coaching at tournaments)
NAGE WAZA - Throwing Techniques:
1. High Lift Dakiage die-key-ah-gay
2. Scooping Throw Sukuinage (Judo & Ju-Jitsu) sue-koo-ee nah-gay
3. Backward Throw Ura Nage er-rah nah-gay
4. Minor Outer Reap Kosoto Gari koh-sew-toe gar-ee
5. Belt Drop Throw Obi Otoshi oo-bee oh-toe-she
6. Inner Thigh Uchi Mata oo-chee-mah tah
7. Spring Hip Hane Goshi hah-neh go-she
8. Shoulder Wheel Kata Guruma (Standing and Knee) kah-tah ger-oo-mah
KUZUSHI WAZA – Off Balancing, TAI SABAKI – Body Movement, DACHI – Stances, FURIMI – Avoidance Techniques:
1. Figure Eight Avoidances (8) 2. Back Stance 3. Horse Stance
Furimi Kokutsu Dachi Shiko Dachi
fer-ree-me koh-kewt-sue da-chee she-koh da-chee
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfall Techniques:
1. Handstand Ukemi Te- Ukemi tay-oo-keh-meh
BLUE STRIPE
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
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1. Chest Hold Mune Gatame me-oo-ney gah-tah-meh
KATAME /NE WAZA/ DRILLS – Grappling and Ground Techniques:
1. Half Guard Standing Pass 2. Standing Guard Passes - All 3. Submission Drill
4. Lift and Cut Sweep – Buck and Scissor 5. Push Hip Sweep 6. Twister
7. Fish Hooking, Biting, Eye Gouging 8. Leg to Thigh Push Sweep 9. Cartwheel to take back of sit up
10. Grapevine Escapes from Mount and Guard 11. Half Guard Scissor Sweep 12. R Knee Across, L Shin across
13. Leg Hug, Crawl Up Legs Pass 14. Juji Gatame held, lean back 15. Juji Gatame Held, Heel Break
16. Reach To Open Guard, Triangle or pass 19. Get To Knees From All Positions
17. Makura Grip Same Side Elbow Across Collar choke
18. Right Shin Across, Hip Switch Pass
20. Roll and Spin to Guard From All 4’s 21. Bridge and Thread Shrimp 22. Leg Lock & Heel Hook Defenses
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
1. One Hand Thrust / Grab Katate Jime kah-tah-teh jim-ee
2. Triangle Choke # 2 3. Under Arm Wrap Lock Collar Choke 4. Sleeve Wheel choke 5. Parallel Choke With Spin
Sankaku Jime Ni Kanuki Gatame Eri Jime Sode Guruma jime Ryote Ni Jime
sahn-kah-koo jim-ee kah-new-key gah-tah meh ee-ree jim-ee soh-day ger-roo-mah jim-ee rie-oh-teh nee-jim-ee
6. Clock Choke Jigoku Jime gee-go-koo jim-ee
KANSETSU WAZA - Joint Locking, GOSHIN JITSU WAZA Self Defense Techniques:
1 Armpit Arm Lock Ude Waki Gatame oo-deh wah-kee gah-tah-meh
2. All Finger and Thumb Locks/Spreads Yubi Osae you-bee oh-say
3. Ankle Lock/ Toe Hold Kuzure Ashi Garami kah-zur-ey ah-she gah-rah-meh
4. Reverse Arm Throw Shiho Nage she-hoe nah-gay
5. Shoulder Lock (Oma Plata) Ashi Sangaku Garami ah-she sahn-gah-koo gah-rah-mee
6. Heel Hook Lock Ashi Kakato Gatame ah-she kah-kah-toh gah-tah-meh
BROWN STRIPE
ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
1. Center Knuckle Punch Nakadaka Ippon Ken nah-kah-dah-kah ih-pon ken
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
1. Blocking Drill 2. Forearm Blocks 3. Tough Blocks
GERI WAZA – Kicking Techniques:
1. Spinning Kicks 2. Kicking From The Ground (On Back & On All Fours)
Randori / Kumite Goshin-Jitsu
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
NIKYU (BROWN BELT, 2nd KYU) Advanced Student: 8th Degree USJA Jr Judo Rank
BLACK STRIPE - General Terminology & Japanese Phrases, General Knowledge & Principles
English Japanese Pronunciations & Titles
1. Useful Japanese Expressions On Vocabulary Sheet
2. Hold Down Osae Komi oh-say koh-me
3. Japanese Warrior Samurai sah-moo-rie
4. Escape Fusegi foo-seh-gee
5. Reverse Gyakyu gee-yah-koo
6. Application of Technique Bunkai bun-kie
7. Class Ranks Kyu key-oo
8. That is All 9. Freeze 10. Continue 11. Sacrifice Techniques 12. Penalty 13. Circular Theory
Sore Made Sono Mama Yoshi Sutemi Shido
so-reh mah-day so-no mama yoh-she sue-teh-me she-doh Principle
RED STRIPE (Must assist in instruction during classes and coaching at tournaments)
NAGE WAZA - Throwing Techniques:
1. Corner Reversal Sumi Gaeshi sue-me guy-ee-she
2. Stomach Circle Throw Tomoe Nage toe-moh-ee nah-gay
3. Floating Technique Uke Waza oo-key wah-zah
4. Side Drop Yoko Otoshi yoh-koh oh-toh-she
5. Side Separation Yoko Wakare yoh-koh wah-kah-reh
6. Side Wheel Yoko Guruma yoh-koh ger-oo-mah
7. Side Drop/Dash Yoko Gake yoh-koh gah-kay
8. Rice Bag Reversal 9. Back Fall Reversal
Tawara Gaeshi Hikikomi Gaeshi
tah-wah-rah guy-ee-she hick-ih-koh-me guy-ee-she
KUZUSHI WAZA – Off Balancing, TAI SABAKI – Body Movement, DACHI – Stances, FURIMI – Avoidance Techniques
1. Double Lapel or Double Sleeve Grip 2. Shoulder Width Stance 3. Opposite Hand Opposite Foot
Ryo Eri / Sode Heiko Dachi Kuzure Furimi
ry-oh air-ee so-day hi-koe- dah-chee kah-zur-ey fer-ree-me
UKEMI WAZA - Breakfall Techniques:
1. Summersault Breakfall Forward Tobi Guruma Ukemi toby-ger-oo-mah oo-kem-ee
BLUE STRIPE
OSAE WAZA - Holding Techniques:
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1. Backwards Mount Position Ushiro Tate Shiho Gatame you-she-roh tah-teh she-hoe gah-tah-me
KATAME /NE WAZA/ DRILLS – Grappling and Ground Techniques:
1. Guard Submission Drill 2.Oma Plata Counter To Triangle 3. Peruvian Neck Tie
4. Half Guard Knee Lock Triangle 7. Hand Pass Go Behind
5. Arm Triangle From All Fours 8. Pummel Drill
6. Sickle Sweep 8. Guillotine Choke Guard
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
1. Looping Gi Choke # 2 Suso Gi Jime Ni sue-soh gee jim-ee knee
2. Triangle Choke # 3 3. Hell Strangle # 2
Sankaku Jime San Jigoku Jime Ni
sahn-kah-koo jim-ee gee-goh-koo-jim-ee
4. One Hand Thrust Across Choke Tsukkomi Jime soo-koo-mee jim-ee
5. Foot Neck Strangle (Go Go Plata) Ashi Kubi Jime ah-she koo-bee jim-ee
KANSETSU WAZA - Joint Locking, GOSHIN JITSU WAZA Self Defense Techniques:
1 Knee Arm Lock Hiza Ude Gatame he-zah oo-deh gah-tah-meh
2. Rear Bear Hug Step Behind Throw Kakae Dori ka-kay door-ee
3. Straight Arm Under Elbow Mae Otoshi meh-ah oh-toe-she
4. Rear Straight Arm Under Elbow Ura Otoshi oo-rah oh-toe-she
5. Outside and Inside Arm Keylock Soto Hiji Gatame soh-toe he-gee gah-tah-meh
6. Scarf Hold Arm Lock 7. Arm Lock From Top 4 Corner Hold 8. Arm Entangle From Top 4 Corner
Kesa Juji Gatame Kami Shiho Gatame Juji Jime Kami Shiho Gatame Ude Garami
kay-sah joo-jee gah-tah-meh kam-ee she-ho-gah-tah-meh joo-jee jim-ee kam-ee she-ho-gah-tah-meh oo-day gah-rah-meh
9. Triangle Choke Arm Lock 10. Knife and Club Defense
Sangaku Jime Ude Gatame Kobudo Goshin Jitsu
son-ga-koo jim-ee oo-day gah-tah-meh koh-boo-doh go-shin jit-sue
BROWN STRIPE
ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
1. Punch Away from Walls 2. Ground Striking All Positions 3. Parry Push Down / Strike
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
1. Low Sweeping Block Gedan Barrai gay-dan burr-eye
GERI WAZA – Kicking Techniques:
1. Groin Kick With Instep Kin Geri kin-geh-ree
Must have good attendance in their class and support school functions and events
Must Be a Member and Register Rank with the National Organization(s) - i.e. USJJF / USJA
Randori / Kumite with Multiple Attackers - Standing
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NOKIDO JU-JITSU & JUDO OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
IKKYU (BROWN BELT, 1st KYU) Advanced Student: 9th Degree USJA Jr Judo Rank
BLACK STRIPE - General Terminology & Japanese Phrases, General Knowledge, & Principles
English Japanese Pronunciations & Titles
1. Know Dojo Motto & Mission Statement Patience, Courtesy, Perseverance, Self Control
2. Martial Way Budo boo-doh
3. Martial Art Bujitsu boo-jit-soo
4. School Kan kahn
5. Reversal Gaeshi guy-ee-she
6. Punch Tsuke soo-keh
7. Block Uke oo-keh
8. Throw For Throw Sute Geiko sta-gay-koh
9. Fitting In Uchi Komi oo-chi koh-me
10. Japan Nihon nee-hoe-n
11. Center Hara ha-rah
12. Basic Kihon keh-hoe-n
13. Variation 14. Heel 15. Counter Throw With Same Throw
Kuzure Kakato
koo-zur-ey kah-kah-toe Principle
RED STRIPE (Must instruct classes and coach at tournaments)
NAGE WAZA - Throwing Techniques:
1. Reverse Large Outer Sweep Osoto Gari Gaeshi oh-so-toe guy-ee-she
2. Reverse Large Inner Sweep Ouchi Gari Gaeshi oh-oo-chee gar-ee guy-ee-she
3. Reverse Small Outer Sweep Kosoto Gaeshi koh-soh-toh guy-ee-she
4. Reverse Small Inner Sweep Kouchi Gaeshi koh-oo-chee guy-ee-she
5. Reverse Hook Osoto Gake Gaeshi oh-sew-toe gah-kay guy-ee-she
6. Arm Reversal Ude Gaeshi oo-day guy-ee she
7. Inner Thigh Counter Uchi Mata Gaeshi oo-chee mah-tah guy-ee-she
8. Hip Spring Reversal Hane Goshi Gaeshi han-eye-goh-shee guy-ee-she
9. Hip Sweep Reversal Harai Goshi Gaeshi har-eye-goh-shee guy-eh she
10. Arm Entanglement Reversal Ude Garami Gaeshi oo-day gah-rah-meh guy-eh-she
11. Arm Lock Reversal Ude Gatame Gaeshi oo-day gah-tah-meh guy-eh-she
12. Big Outside Wheel Osoto Guruma oh-so-toe ger-oo-mah
13. Transfer Hip Throw Utsuri Goshi oo-sir-ee go-she
14. Wrist lock Reversal Large Kote Gaeshi O koh-tay guy-ee-she oh
KUZUSHI WAZA – Off Balancing, TAI SABAKI – Body Movement, DACHI – Stances, FURIMI – Avoidance Techniques
1. Reverse Front Stance 2. Cut the Angle of Attack
Gyaku Zenkutsu Dachi Tai Sabaki
gee-yah-koo zen-koot-sih dah-chee tie-sah-bah-key
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UKEMI WAZA - Breakfall Techniques:
1. Jumping Falls Tobi Ukemi toe-bee oo-keh-mee
BLUE STRIPE
KATAME/NE WAZA - Grappling Techniques:
1. Double Arm Hug/Lock - Mount and Guard Morote Ude Gatame more-oh-teh oo-day gah-tah-meh
SHIME WAZA - Choking Techniques:
1. Neck Cranks (Guard, Mount, Rear Mount, Yoko Shiho, Kami Shiho)
2. Spinal Cranks 4.Hooks in Back Attack Triangle
3. Superman, Leg Pull Up, Rear Mount 5. All 4’s Triangle Attack
6. Pants Leg Choke 7. Belt Chokes 8. Looping Gi Lapel Ends Choke
KANSETSU WAZA - Joint Locking, GOSHIN JITSU WAZA – Self Defense Techniques :
1 Rear Mount Chin Lift Ushiro Tate Shiho Gatame Komi you-she-row tah-the she-hoe gah-tah-meh koh-meh
2. Arm Neck Throw Kubi Gatame koo-bee gah-tah-meh
3. Indian Knee Lock Anza Gatame on-zah gah-tah-meh
4. Triangle Choke with Arm Entagle Ude Hishigi Sankaku Garami oo-deh he-she-gee sahn-kah-koo gah-rah-meh
5. Bicep Lock Kuzure Ude Gatame koo-zoo-ray oo-day gah-tah-meh
6. Monkey Drop Ude Gatame Otoshi oo-day gah-tah-meh oh-toe-she
7. Step in Front Roll Up Knee Shizumi Otoshi shee-zoo-me oh-toe-she
8. Banana Split and Variant Knee Uchi Ashi Hiza Gatame oo-chee ah-she he-zah gah-tah-meh
9. Rolling Leg Lock (Death Roll) Zempo Ashi Gatame zen-poh ah-she gah-tah-meh
10. Ankle Lock w/ Foot to Groin Kuzure Ashi Gatame kah-zur-ey ah-she gah-tah-meh
11. Ankle Knee Lock (Heel Hook) Ashi Hiza Gatame ah-shee hee-zah gah-tah-meh
12. Elbow Lock From Sit Out Waki Gatame Osoto wak-ee gah-tah-meh oh-so-toe
ATE WAZA - Striking Techniques:
1. Punch the Punch or Block Tskue Tsuke zoo-keh
UKE WAZA - Blocking Techniques:
1. Cross Block Juji Uke jew-gee oo-kay
GERI WAZA – Kicking Techniques:
1. Kick the Kick Geri Geri geh-ree
Must have good attendance in their class and support school functions and events
Must Be a Member and Register Rank with the National Organization(s) - i.e. USJJF / USJA
Randori / Kumite with Multiple Attackers – On Ground
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Quick Reference Terminology and Waza Divisions
Numbers: One- Ichi Eleven- Ju Ichi Walking (Furimi)
Two- Ni Twelve- Ju Ni X Angle
Three- San Thirteen- Ju San Side to Side
Four- Shi Fourteen- Ju Shi Corners
Five- Go Fifteen- Ju Go Same Hand Same Foot
Six- Rokku Sixteen- Ju Rokku Figure Eight
Seven- Shichi Seventeen- Ju Hichi Opposite Hand Opposite Foot
Eight- Hachi Eighteen- Ju Hachi
Nine- Ku Nineteen- Ju Ku Judo Principles
Ten- Ju Twenty- Ni Ju Jita Kyoei – Mutual Welfare & Benefit
Seirokyo Zenyo- Max. Efficiency Min. Effort
Blocks (uke) High- Jodan Shin- Kin Releases (hanasu)
Middle- Chudan In & Out Buttefly- Morote Barrai Cross Hand Palm Down
Low- Gedan Forearm- Soto/Kakete Cross Hand Palm Down
Tap/Parry- Haraite Block/Strike -Sashite Mirror Hand Palm Up
Spear- Nukite Low Sweeping- Gedan Barrai Mirror Hand Palm Down
Cross Block - Juji Uke
Strikes (tsuke) Breakfalls (ukemi)
Forward- Choku Outside Chop- Shuto Back- Ushiro
Reverse- Gyaku Downward Chop- Shuto Side- Yoko
Uppercut- Awase Hammer Fist-Kentsui Front- Mae
Hook- Kage Backfist- Uraken Squating to Standing/Rising- Age
Palm Heel- Shotei Elbow- Empi Rolling Front & Back- Zempo Kaiten
Ridgehand- Haito Spear Hand – Nukite Round off, Cartwheel, Handstand
Inside Chop- Shuto Knuckle – Ippon Ken Summersault, Jumping
Kicks (geri) Shrimp Front- Mae Stomp- Kekomi Judo Ju-Jitsu
Side-Yoko Hook- Kage 2 Foot Knee Through
Back –Ushiro Knee- Hiza Forward 1 Foot
Roundhouse- Mawashi Ax- Ashi Otoshi Bride & Thread Brine
Cresent (In & Out)- Mikazuki Flying- Tobi Triangle Leg Whirl
Directions (also for kuzushi) Bridges
Left- Hidari Cross- Juji Back Left/Right
Right- Migi Rising- Age Upside down Exploding
Front- Mae Upper- Kami Triangle Thread to knees
Rear- Ushiro Down- Otoshi Bridge & Thread Sit Out
Side- Yoko Tate- Mount
Principles Same hand same foot Sit up and meet
Stances (dachi) Stay on feet Palm open, arm bowed
Attention- Kiotsuke Ready- Yoi Feet in between uke Always on side, no back
Shinzen Hontai- 1st defense Jigo Hontai- Defensive Offense Red line green line Move equal and opposite
Front- Zenkutsu Back- Kokutsu Head over hands Elbows in
Horse- Shiko Cat- Neiko Ashi Keep moving Hook or Grab
Shoulder Width- Seiko Parallel (Shoulder Width)- Heiko Circle & Triangle Throw with throw counter Push Pull / Pull Push
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Terminology A-Z
Age- rising
Ashi- foot
Awase- uppercut
Atama- head
Atemi- vital points
Anza- sit cross legged
Ayumi Ashi- normal walking
Budo- martial way
Bujitsu- martial art
Bunkai- kata application
Bogyo- defense
Chudan- middle
Dachi- stance
Dan- black belt grade
Do- way
Dojime- guard
Dojo- training hall
Domo Arigato- thank you
Empi- elbow
Eri- collar, lapel
Furimi- walking
Fusegi- escape
Gaeshi- counter
Gake/Kage- hook
Garami- entanglement
Gari- reaping
Gatame - hold
Gedan- downward
Geri- kick
Gi- uniform (Nokido Shrine Ema)
Goshi (or koshi)- hip
Goshin- self defense Guruma- wheel
Gyaku- reverse
Hadaka- naked / no gi
Hai- yes
Haito- ridge hand
Hajime- begin
Hane- spring
Hansoku Make- disqualify
Hanosu/Hazushi- release
Hantei- decision
Hara- center
Harai- sweeping
Haishu- backhand
Hidari- left
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Hiza- knee
Iie- no
Ippon- one point
Irimi- entering
Jigotai- defensive posture
Jita Kyoei- mutual benefit
Jodan- head, upper
Judo- gentle way
Juji- crossed
Jujitsu- gentle art
Kage- hooked
Kaisho- open hand
Kaiten- open turn
Kakato- heel
Kake- complete/execution
Kami - upper
Kansetsu- joint manipulation
Karate- empty hand
Kata- formal exercise
Kata- shoulder
Katame- grappling
Kawazu Gake- illegal entanglement
Kekomi- thrust
Ken- fist
Kentsui- hammer fist
Ki- spirit
Kiai- spirit yell
Kihon- basic
Kiotsuke- attention
Ko-little
Kosoto- minor outside (Nokido Shrine Tori) Komi- pull
Kote- wrist
Kouchi- minor inside
Kubi- neck
Kumite- spar, fight
Kuzure- variation
Kuzushi- off blalnce
Kyu- color belt under black
Maai- distances
Mae- front
Makikomi- spiral
Matta- thigh
Matte- stop
Mawashi- round
Migi- right
Mikazuki- cresent
Morote- two handed
Mune- chest
Mudansha- color belts
Nage- throw
Nami- normal
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Ne Waza- ground techniques
Nidan- double
Nukite- spear
Nokido- way of the spirit
O- big, large, major
Obi- belt
Okuri- to send or slide
Osae- hold
Osoto- major outside
Osaekomi- hold down
Osu- push on
Otoshi- downward
Ouchi- major inside
Randori- free practice
Rei- formal bow
Renraku Waza- combination techniques
Ryu- style
Sangaku- triangle
Sashite- block strike
Seiza- formal sitting
Seirokyo Zenyo- maximum efficiency
Sempai- senoir student
Sensei- instructor
Shido- penalty
Shiai- tournament
Shihan- senior instructor
Shiho- four corner
Shime/Jime- choke
Shinzen Homtai- basic posture JU-JITSU KANJI
Shisei- posture
Shomen- front
Shotei- palm heel
Shuto- knife hand
Sode- sleeve
Sono Mama- freeze
Sore Made- that is all
Soto- outside
Sutemi- sacrifice
Tai- body
Tai Sabaki- body placement
Tatami- mat
Tate Shiho Gatame- mount
Tap Out- signal of submission
Te- hand
Tobi-flying
Toketa- hold down broken
Tori- performing technique
Tsugi Ashi- follow foot walking
Tsuke- punch
Tsukuri- enter
Tsuri- lift
Tsuri Komi- lift pull
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Uchi- inside, inner
Uchi Komi- fitting in
Ude- arm
Uke- receiving technique
Uke- block
Ukemi- falling
Ura- reverse
Ushiro- rear
Wake (waki)- armpit
Waza- technique
Waza-Ari- half point
Yame- recover, return
Yoi- ready position
Yoko- side
Yoko shiho Gatame- side 4 corner hold
Yoshi- continue
Yubi- finger JUDO KANJI Yudansha- black belt holder
Yuko-1/3 point
Za Rei- kneeling bow
Zempo Kaiten Ukemi- forward rolling breakfall
Useful Japanese Expressions & Stance Expressions
Ohayo- good morning Konnichiwa- good afternoon
Kondanwa- good evening Soyonara- goodbye
Daumo Arigato- thank you Dozo- please
Do Itashimashite- you are welcome Gomennasai- I am sorry
Wakarimasen- I don’t understand Onegaishimasu- once more slowly please
Hai- yes Iie- no
Kiotsuekete- take care Youkoso- your welcome
Kudasai- can I have Hajimemashite- nice to meet you
Ei go- English Nihon go- Japanese
Tuka Reta- I am tired Mukukashiidesu- it is difficult
Iie kekkou desu- no, that’s ok Kochira- me too
Kai- floors Itadakimasu- I great fully receive
Sumimasen- excuse me Gohisosame- thank you for the meal
Ready Stance (Yoi) - Ready to take action Sensei
Attention Stance (Kiotsuke) – To focus my mind, body, and spirit; Sensei
Bow Stance (Rei) – To show respect and discipline Sensei
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Nokido Ju-Jitsu & Judo Position / Submission Drills
Position Submission
Mount Position – Tate Shiho Gatame Cross Arm Lock – Juji Gatame
Side Position – Yoko Shiho Gatame Entangled Arm Lock (Up) – Ude Garami
Scarf Hold – Kesa Gatame Straight Arm Lock – Kesa Juji Gatame
Shoulder Hold – Kata Gatame Suffocation – Ude Sangaku Jime
North/South Hold – Kami Shiho Gatame Entangled Arm Lock – Ude Garami
Reverse Scarf Hold – Ushiro Kesa Gatame Entangled Arm Lock – Ude Garami
Side Position – Yoko Shiho Gatame Entangled Arm Lock (Down) – Ude Garami
Knee To Stomach – Hiza Hara Gatame Knee To Chest – Hiza Mune Gatame
Mount Position – Tate Shiho Gatame Cross Choke – Nami Juji Jime
Guard (Do Jime) Submission Drill
Leg Knee Lock – Ashi Hiza Gatame R
Cross Choke – Nami Juji Jime N
Arm Wrap Lock Collar Choke – Kanuki Gatame Eri Jime L
Loop Choke – Suso Jime R
Guillotine Choke – Kuzure Hadaka Jime N/L
Foot Leg Choke (Left Side) – Kuzure Ashi Gatame (Go-Go Plata) L
Triangle Choke – Sangaku Jime R
Cross Arm Lock – Juji Gatame N/L
Arm Triangle Choke – Ude Sangaku Jime L
Arm Entanglement – Ude Garami (Kimura) R
Shoulder Lock – Ashi Sangaku Garami N/R
Arm Crush Triangle - Ude Sangaku Gatame N/R
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