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 Armlock
• 1 Leglock
• 1 Strangle
• 1 Headlock
• 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
• punches to the head

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