All techniques from previous sections.

Soto Gake:
This throw is built on ko soto gake from the orange to green syllabus. However, this time the throw is completed by raising your blocking leg up to block the upper part of your partners leg behind their knee. There should also be more impetus on the initial breaking of balance.

Harai Tsuri Komi Ashi:
Many judoka at this level say that this is one of the most difficult techniques as it relies on balance and timing. It can be done as both a standing technique such as sasae tsuri komi ashi or as a walking technique similar to ko uchi gari. One of the most difficult parts of this throw is being able to make your partner step forward, whilst stepping forward on the same side. This will leave you clear to sweep the other foot behind the weight-supporting foot.

O Soto Gari:
This can be one of the fastest throws in the syllabus, so it must be done with control. The act of sweeping your partners leg can make them hit the ground with a high velocity, so breakfalling is very important. When executing this sweep, the sweeping leg should be kept straight. If it is hooked, it could get tangled with your partners which could lead to injury.

Sumi Otoshi:
Many students will recognise this throw as a basic counter-one. The reason it is kept until now is due to the power that this throw can generate. It has three different versions; to the front and to both sides. It should be conducted as a single swift movement.

Hiji Otoshi:
This technique should be conducted in the same fashion as sumi otoshi. The difference in this throw is the movement of the hand from lapel to arm. By controlling both ‘wings’ of a person, you gain more control over their balance.

Hane Goshi:
The only way to do this throw correctly is to practice, practice, practice. For a student to use this throw successfully you need to be truly comfortable with lifting your partner onto your hip, and to “spring’” them off. The entrance for this throw is the most important part, if a student does not get in close enough to their partner, the technique will not work.

Kata Guruma:
This technique is not often seen outside of kata as it requires perfect control and position. It is also a very slow throw which does not lend itself to fast randori. The key to this throw is to get your entire body underneath your partners centre of gravity. When the lift is attempted, if your partners belt is not on the back of your neck then their balance will not be centred on your shoulders.

Osaekomiwaza (Groundholds):
Groundholds from ALL the previous gradings plus the following two holds.
Kazure Kami Shiho Gatame – Broken Upper Four-quarters Hold
Hon Tate Shiho Gatame – Straight Locking Four-quarters Hold

Remaining Syllabus Grading Criteria

Han Sutemiwaza (Half-sacrifice Techniques):
Half-sacrifice techniques to be performed to the right and left.
Kubi Nage
Ashi-gake
Tai Otoshi
Kata Seoi
Uki Goshi
Kata Nage
(Morote) Seoi Nage
Hiki Tai

Renzokuwaza (Yon) (Combination Throws):
A technique four to each standing technique to the right and left.

Kaeshiwaza (Ichi) (Counter Throws):
A counter one to each standing technique to the right and left.

Kaeshiwaza (Ni) (Counter Throws):
A counter two to each standing technique to the right and left.

Kaeshiwaza (Ni x Ni) (Counter Two-by-twos):
A counter two-by-twos to be demonstrated to the right and left.

Nage-Osakomiwaza (Throws to Groundhold):
Demonstration of throws to groundholds will be performed to the right and left.

Sutemiwaza (Sacrifice Techniques):
The following full sacrifices will be performed to the right and left sides.
Yoko Wakari – Side Separation
Uki Waza – Floating Throw
Sumi Gaeshi – Corner Throw
Tomoe Nage – Circular Throw
Yoko Guruma – Side Wheel
Tani Otoshi – Valley Drop
Towara Gaeshi – Rice Bale Throw

Kaeshi Sutemi (Counter Sacrifices):
Demonstration of sacrifice counters to both right and left sides.

Han Sutemiwaza (Ni) (Half-sacrifice Twos):
Demonstration of half-sacrifice twos to both right and left side.

Sutemiwaza (Ni) (Sacrifice Twos):
Demonstration of sacrifice twos to both right and left side.

Randori (Free Practice):
Students will show the standing techniques, combination techniques and counters on the move.

Shiai (Contest):
Students will show the standing techniques, combination techniques and counters in a contest situation.