Judo Terminology

Beginning judo - H. Nishioka

1. Founder of judo Dr. Jigoro Kano

2. Founded in 1882 in Tokyo, Japan
3. Important Concepts professed by Jigoro Kano:
A. The body is the instrument for the purpose of life.
B. The Three maxims of judo:
1). Jiko no kansei Self Perfection
2). Jita kyoe Mutual Welfare and Benefit
3). Seiryoku zenryo Maximum efficiency, minimum effort
4. Small Judo mindful of the techniques of judo.
5. Large Judo mindful of the concepts gleaned from the practice of judo.
6. Judoka A practitioner of judo
7. Sensei Instructor
8. Seito Student
9. Senpai Senior person
10. Kohai Junior person
11. Shiro obi White belt novice
12. Cha obi Brown belt intermediate
A. San kyu 3rd degree brown belt
B. Ni kyu 2nd degree brown belt
C. Ik kyu 1st degree brown belt
13. Kuro obi Black belt advance
A. Sho dan 1st degree black belt
B. Ni dan 2nd degree black belt
C. San dan 3rd. degree black belt
D. Yo dan 4th degree black belt
E. Go dan 5th degree black belt
F. Roku dan 6the degree black belt, optional red and white belt
G. Shichi dan 7th degree black belt, optional red and white belt
H. Hachi dan 8th degree black belt, optional red and white belt
I. Ku dan 9th degree black belt, optional all red belt
J. Ju dan 10th degree black belt, optional all red belt
14. Ki oh tsuke Attention
15. Rei Bow or salutation
16. Dojo The place to learn the way or work out area
17. Tatami Mat
18. Nage waza Throwing techniques:
A. Te waza Hand generated throws:
1). Ippon seoi nage one arm shoulder throw
2). Morote seoinage two arm shoulder throw
3). Tai otoshi Body drop
B. Koshi waza Hip generated throws:
1). O goshi Hip throw

2). Harai goshi Hip sweep

3). Sode tsurikomi goshi Hanging sleeve hip throw
4). Uchi mata Inner thigh throw
C. Ashi waza Foot generated throws:
1). O soto gari Major outside reap
2). O uchi gari Major inside reap
3). Ko uchi gari Minor inside reap
4). Okuri ashi barai Chasing foot sweep
5). Sasai tsurikomi ashi Propping foot throw
D. Sutemi waza Sacrifice throws:
1). Tomoe nage Stomach throw
2). Yoko guruma Side wheel throw
E. Kaeshi waza Counter throw:
1). Ushiro goshi Reverse hip throw
F. Renraku waza Combination techniques:
19. Ne waza Mat techniques:
A. Katame waza Pinning techniques:
1). Kesa gatame Scarf hold
2). Kata gatame Shoulder hold
3). Tate shiho gatame Face to face four quarter hold
4). Yoko shiho gatame Side four quarter hold
5). Kami shiho gatame Upper four quarter hold
20. Shime waza Choking techniques:
1). Hadaka jime Naked arm choke
2). Okuri eri jime Sliding lapel choke
3). Kata ha jime Shoulder hold choke
4). Juji jime Cross arm choke
5). Tsukkomi jime poking choke
21. Kansetsu waza Arm bar techniques:
1). Juji gatame Cross arm bar
2). Ude gatame Arm twist
3). Ude garami Arm crank
22. Junbi Taiso prepatory exercises including ukemi or proper falling drills.
23. Uchikomi Entry drills, stationary, moving linear, moving randomly, speed
24. Nagekomi or Sute geiko Throwing drills, stationary and moving.
25. Half randori scrimmage without finishing the throw completely, no resisting.
26. Randori Scrimmaging, both participants attack and defend randomly.
27. Shiai Tournament or contest
28. Judo is an Olympic sport and the three main organizations in the US are the
United States Judo Federation, United States Judo Association and USA Judo.
29. The local affiliate is The Southern California Judo Federation.
30. Kanjo Counting in Japanese:
Ichi = 1
Go = 5
Ku = 9
Ni ju = 20
Ni = 2
Roku = 6
Ju = 10
San ju = 30
San = 3
Shichi = 7
Ju ichi = 11
Go ju shichi = 57
Shi = 4
Hachi = 8
Ju ni = 12
Hachi ju ku = 89

Syllabus Judo 1
Instructor:
H. Nishioka
Course Description:
Judo 1 is a beginning course in which the student will learn about its history,
philosophy, customs, rules of competition, techniques of throwing, pinning,
strangulation submissions, and arm bars of this cross cultural Olympic sport.
Content:
Students will not only learn but also experience first hand this unique Olympic
sport of Japanese origin. The international language of judo is Japanese and is
used throughout the world. Unknown to many in the United States judo is the
second largest participant sport in the world next to soccer. The following areas
are what will be covered this semester.
History:
How judo came to be. Who invented judo and why. Judo as a modern world wide
sport. Judo development in other countries, Judo in the United States.
Philosophy:
Small judo, large judo, the body, the three maxims of judo, show of respect,
ancillary benefits of judo i.e. determination, focus, courage, physical and mental
toughness, perseverance, etc.
Customs:
Bowing
Rules of Competition: The competition area, the uniform, time limits, scoring
a full point, half points, advantage wins, penalties, types of competition.
Techniques of judo:
15 throwing techniques, 5 pinning techniques, 5 strangulation techniques, 3 arm
bar techniques. (see judo terminology)
Equipment:
Judogi (judo uniform) is a must and must also be kept clean.
Pen and journal in which the student keeps a record of what they have learned
that day, e.g. a technique or idea in judo.
Lockers are provided; however, you must provide your own lock and towel.
Please keep your body clean as well. Also students are advised to keep their
finger and toe nails trimmed to avoid injuring yourself as well as others.
Books (The Judo Textbook by Nishioka and West), charts, videos, are optional.

Grading:
Grading is determined on the results of the mid-term and final examinations,
which include a written portion (100 questions total for the semester) as well as a
practical section where the student must demonstrate the techniques of judo; 15
throws, 5 pins, 5 chokes, 3 arm bars.
A 5 point scale is used. 5 points if executed at demonstration quality, 4 points if
executed but there is a slight misstep or positioning, 3 points if there is an
extreme of deterioration of the technique, 2 points if the technique is barely
recognizable, 1point if the student attempts the technique but is not recognizable
as the technique, 0 points if no attempt is made to execute the technique. Extra
credit is given for the submission of ones judo journal and a dojo report not to
exceed 20% of the written and practical section.
Attendance:
Students with excessive absences, usually 4 unexcused absences may be
dropped from the class. Students are responsible for their own voluntary
withdrawal from the class.
Possible Problems:
If for any reason you are indisposed in any way due to illness, personal
problems, previous injury, or physical condition please notify the instructor either
in class or by contacting the instructor at (323) 953-4000 ext. 2860.