Vocabulary
Techniques
Other


Vocabulary Terms for Yonkyu

Ichi Ni San Shi Go
Rokku Shishi Haichi Ku Ju
Dojo Rei Hajime Sonomama Yoshi
Matte Ippon Wazari Gi Obi
Osae-waza Shime-waza Kansetsu-waza Koshi-waza Te-waza
Ashi-waza Ma-sutemi-waza Yoko-sutemi-waza Kata Randori
Kuzushi Tsukuri Kake Seiryoku Zen'yo Jita Kyoei
tori uke ju do judogi
  tachi rei   zarei  

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Techniques for Yonkyu

Throwing Techniques

De ashi harai O goshi Tai Otoshi O soto gari O uchi gari
Ippon Seoinage Ko soto gari Ko uchi gari Hiza guruma Sasae tsurikomi ashi
Uki goshi Harai goshi Uchi mata Tomoe nage Koshi guruma
Okuri ashi harai Tsuri komi goshi Ko soto gake Tsuri goshi Yoko otoshi

Hold-down Techniques

Kesa gatame Kata gatame Kami shiho gatame
Yoko shiho gatame Kuzure kami shiho gatame Tate shiho gatame

Constriction Techniques

Kata juji jime Gyaku juji jime Nami juji jime
Hadaka jime Okuri eri jime Kata ha jime

Escape Techniques

Two escapes from kesa gatame Two escapes from kata gatame Two escapes from yoko shiho gatame
Two escapes from Kami shiho gatame   Two escapes from Kuzure kami shiho gatame

Self Defence Techniques

Escape from a rear arm pin Counter from right lapel grab Wrist lock
Hip throw from side position   Tomoe nage from a two handed choke

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Other Requirements for Yonkyu

You should be able to answer questions about the history of Judo
You should be able to answer questions posed about the nature of the student's judo career and hopes
Who is Dr. Jigoro Kano What is your sensei's name

Knowledge of Kata

Memorizing the throws, in order, of the Nage no Kata
Memorizing the moves, in order, of the Katame no Kata
Practice, as uke all five sections of the Nage no kata

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