Yellow Belt Syllabus
10th & 9th Kyu
Pre-requisites
- A financial member of the Kyushin Ryu School of Jujitsu
- A person of good moral character
- Possession of a gi, with a white belt
- Participation in 10 active training sessions at the dojo
Satisfactory completion of Parts A & B of this curriculum are required for advancement to 10th Kyu, while Parts C & D are required for advancement to 9th Kyu.
Part A – Theoretical Knowledge
A.1
Demonstrate basic knowledge of dojo etiquette and Japanese terminology appropriate to the dojo
A.2
Demonstrate standing and kneeling bows – tachi-rei, zarei
A.3
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the three phases of throwing techniques – Kuzushi, tsukuri, kake
A.4
Demonstrate basic and defensive standing postures – with and without a partner
A.5
Demonstrate and explain the use of kiai to distract and open up an opponent
Part B – Practical Knowledge
B.1
Demonstrate basic break-falling techniques – to the rear and side
B.2
Demonstrate the effective application of the following:
- 1 Hip Throw
- 1 Leg Throw
- 1 Shoulder Throw
- 1 Hand Throw
- 1 Takedown
- 1 Target Area
- 1 Punch
- 1 Kick
- 1 Block
- 1 Arm Lock
- 1 Leg Lock
- 1 Strangle
- 1 Head Lock
- 1 Standing Restraint Hold
- 1 Ground Restraint Hold
Part C – Technical Knowledge
C.1
Demonstrate and explain the correct method for indicating a submission to a painful technique
C.2
Explain the immediate action to be taken in times of an injury to a partner in the dojo
C.3
Explain the principles of assessment of an injured person – history, symptoms, signs
Part D – Application of knowledge
Demonstrate the use of the Practical Knowledge requirements in Part B to address grasps and punches from the front and rear while in a standing position. Attacks should include: wrist grasps, straight arm strangles and punches to the head