Ball State Judo

General Requirements - Yellow Belt

1. Good moral character and maturity.
2. Regular practice and attendance.
3. Minimum of 6 months time in grade. Knowing Japanese and English terminology along with demonstrating techniques.

One Yellow tip (Dojo Rank)

1. Ritsu Rei ....................................................................................... Standing Bow
2. Za Rei ............................................................................................ Kneeling Bow
3. Ukemi Waza ................................................................................. Break Falling Technique
4. Chugari (Korean) or Zempo Kaiten Ukemi (Japanese) ........... Judo Tumbling
5. Shisen Tai .................................................................................... Natural Posture
6. Jigo Tai ......................................................................................... Defensive Posture
7. Tai Sabaki .................................................................................... Body Movement
8. Tsugi Ashi .................................................................................... Foot Work
9. Kuzushi Waza ............................................................................. Off Balancing Technique
10. Happo no Kuzushi ................................................................... Eight forms of unbalancing
11. Ippon Seoi Naga ....................................................................... One Arm Shoulder Throw

Two Yellow tips (Dojo Rank)

1. O-Goshi ........................................................................................ Major Hip Throw
2. Tai Otoshi .................................................................................... Body Drop Throw
3. O-uchi Gari .................................................................................. Major Inner Reaping Throw
4. O-soto Gari .................................................................................. Major Outer Reaping Throw
5. Kesa Gatame ............................................................................... Scarf Lock

Yellow Belt (Dojo Rank)

1. Kata Gatame ................................................................................. Shoulder Lock
2. Kami Shiho Gatame ..................................................................... Upper Quarter Lock
3. Yoko Shiho Gatame ...................................................................... Side Quarter Lock
4. Tate Shiho Gatame ....................................................................... Vertical Quarter Lock
5. Tsuri Komi Jime ............................................................................. Push-Pull Strangle