ITKJ OFFICIAL RANK REQUIREMENTS MANUAL FOR DAN GRADES
Technical Excellence in Martial Arts training is one of MAIF-ITKJ’s top priorities. As Leaders in the Martial Arts, it is our sacred responsibility to ensure that all our students receive the best possible "Mentoring" both in technique and philosophy of the Martial Arts.
Martial Art Training is the cornerstone of knowledge and the basis for credible self-defense skill and the perfection of human character. Training in a comprehensive taxonomy of Traditional Kodokan Judo Skills & Techniques is the "Key" by which the MAIF-ITKJ’s Members develop their Martial Art Proficiency and exercise the collective capabilities required in self-defense or competition. Traditional Kodokan Judo Training builds Character Development and, when necessary, prepares the Judoka - to "Win" in competition or when confrontation (or combat) cannot be avoided.
While Senior Yudansha determine the direction and goals of training, it is the Dojo Sensei (& Assistant Sensei) who ensure that every training activity or class is well planned and rigorously conducted. These Rank Requirements are designed to guide and assist the Sensei to accomplish his or her goals in teaching the TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO ® system. The ITKJ ® Rank System is divided into twelve separate divisions of training to include:
Breakfalling Techniques - Ukemi Waza
Body Movement Techniques - Taisabaki Waza
Striking & Blocking Techniques - Atemi & Uke Waza
Joint Locking Techniques - Kansetsu Waza
Combination Techniques - Renraku Waza
ChokingTechniques - Shime Waza
Grappling Techniques - Katame Waza
Throwing Techniques - Nage Waza
Self-Defense Techniques - (counter, escapes, avoidance)
Goshinjutsu Waza - (Kaeshi, Fusegi, Furimi)
Formal Exercise - Kata
Free Practice - Randori
International Traditional Kodokan Judo (ITKJ) & Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF), have established the training doctrine & guidance. The Dojo Sensei should apply these guidelines and assist the USJJF Leadership in the further development & conduct of ITKJ ® Training.
We are pleased to present this Official ITKJ ® "detailed" Rank Requirements Manual for DAN GRADES as a outstanding "Companion Resource" to the multiple TKJ Training Resource Books which clearly illustrate the Skills & Techniques of TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO ®.
This Manual For Dan Grade Ranks includes the 1st Dan thru 10th Dan Rank Requirements.