Small Circle Jujitsu

Yellow Belt (Hachikyu)

Rules of Safety at the Dojo pg 11

Form of Salutation

1. Standing Bow (Tachi Rei)

A. Entering and Exiting Mat Bow

2. Kneeling Bow (Za Rei)

A. Opening and Closing of Class

Wrist Exercises

1. Vertical Wrist Extension pg 40-41

2. Vertical Palm Wrist Extension

3. Horizontal Wrist Extension

4. Horizontal Palm Wrist Extension

5. Rotational Wrist Extension pg 42-43

6. Reverse Rotational Wrist Extension A & B

7. Wrist Lock Stretch

8. Bent Elbow Wrist Lock Stretch pg 45

9. Goose Neck Wrist Stretch pg 46

10. Thumb-Wrist Entry Exercise pg 47

11. Hand-Wrist Radius Exercise pg 156-157

Wrist Escapes

1. Wrist Grip Escapes

A. Wrist Grip Escape A

B. Wrist Grip Escape B pg 238-239

2. Cross Wrist Grip Escapes

A. Cross Wrist Grip Escape A pg 234-235

B. Cross Wrist Grip Escape B

3. Thumb-Index Finger Wedge Out Release pg 238-239

4. Overhand Grip Escape

5. Two Hand Holding One Wrist Grip Escape

6. Inside Two Hand Wrist Grip Escape

7. Outside Two Hand Wrist Grip Escape

8. Clapping Two Hand Wrist Grip Escape

9. Two Hand Thumb-Index Finger Wedge Out Release pg 240-241

Front Naked Choke Releases

1. Duck Under Arm Release A & B pg 194-195

2. Double Wedge Out Release

3. Single Wedge Out Release pg 196-197

Falling and Rolling Exercises

1. Slapping Exercises pg 34-35

2. Side to Side Exercise pg 34-35

3. Back Falls

A. From Sitting

B. From Squatting

C. From Standing pg 28-29

D. Walking Backwards

E. Walking Forward

4. Front Fall

5. Forward Shoulder Roll PG 30-31

6. Backward Shoulder Roll pg 32-33

7. Backward Recovery Exercise

8. Forward Roll with Slap

9. Proper Landing Exercise pg 36-37

Throwing Techniques

1. Hip Throw pg 122-123

2. Shoulder Throw pg 134-135

Written Test

1. What are the Rules of Safety?

2. Explain what should be done about students that feel no pain or have high pain tolerance.

3. Explain Tori-Uke relationship.

4. Why is it important to learn how to fall? (prevent injuries)

5. Why are slapping the arms important?

6. Explain the First Principle of Small Circle Jujitsu.

7. Give a brief history of Prof. Wally Jay and the history of Small Circle Jujitsu.

8. Where is the Small Circle Jujitsu Hombu (headquarters)? (Alameda, California)

Orange Belt (Shichikyu)

Joint Locks

1. Index Finger Lock pg 88-89

2. Finger Locking Exercises

3. Index Fingertip Lock

4. Index Finger Lock to Index Fingertip Lock Exercise

5. Lying Index Finger Lock

6. Two Hand Wrist Lock Throw pg 124-125

7. Reverse Wrist Lock

8. False Handshake into:

A. Wrist Lock pg 74

B. Regular Armbar

C. Shoulder Armlock

9. Wrist Lock-Reverse Wrist Lock Exercise A & B

10. Chest Shove - Elbow Locks

A. All Finger Lock

B. Chest Shove Hand and Elbow Lock

C. Chest Shove Elbow Lock pg 192-193

11. Chest Shove - Reverse Armbar

A. Chest Shove Reverse Armbar pg 102

B. Chest Shove Reverse Elbow Armbar pg 100-101

12. Full Nelson

A. American Full Nelson

B. Kawachi Full Nelson

C. Japanese Full Nelson

13. Leg Takedown

A. Elbow Strike Leg Takedown

B. Shoulder Leg Takedown pg 112-113

14. Inside Leg Takedown

A. Elbow Strike Inside Leg Takedown

B. Shoulder Inside Leg Takedown

15. Lying Locks

A. Lying Cross Body Armbar

B. Lying Cross Body Shoulder Lock

16. Lying Headlock

17. Lying Headlock Arm Strangle

Throwing Techniques

1. Hook Foot Sweep pg 140-141

2. Double Sleeve Throw pg 132-133

3. Drop Leg Shoulder Throw

Written Test

1. What are the ranks of Small Circle Jujitsu?

2. Define the Kodenkan Jujitsu theme:

A. Kokua

B. Ohana

3. Explain the symbol of the Four Corner Post of the Dojo.

4. Who was Prof. Henry Seishiro Okazaki and what were his accomplishments?

5. What is the difference between Kodenkan Jujitsu and Danzan Ryu?

6. What is the principle of "Avoid head-on collision of forces"?

Purple Belt (Rokkyu)

Pressure Points

Triple Warmer 2, 3, 11 Lung 9 Large Intestine 5

Small Intestine 5

Pivoting

1. Pivoting Movement Exercise pg 52-53

Joint Locks

1. Confrontation - Triceps Tendon Armbar pg 106-107

A. Meeting Resistance (shock & dislocate elbow

if necessary)

B. Meeting Resistance (push forward & pull back

on triceps tendon)

2. Hammer Lock

A. From Shove

B. Bully Position pg 110-111

C. Palm Hammer Lock

3. Lying Headlock Techniques

A. Lying Headlock/Squeezing Leg Armbar

B. Lying Headlock/Leg Shoulder Lock

C. Lying Headlock/Lying Sleeve Choke

4. Leg Bar Techniques

A. Standing Leg Bar pg 114-115

B. Sitting Leg Bar

Front Choke Releases

1. Front Choke Releases

A. Front Choke Index Knuckle Release pg 198

B. Front Choke Upward Knuckle Release pg 199

2. Wide Grip Choke Release

A. Front Choke/Armbar

Falling Exercise

1. Front Fall with Roll to Side

Throwing Techniques

1. Inside Reaping Throw pg 148-149

2. Outside Reaping Throw pg 150-151

Written Test

1. Explain the Small Circle Jujitsu's Two-Way action. (tighter action)

2. Explain Create-A-Base.

A. Why?

B. How?

C. Where?

D. When?

3. List four of the Pressure Points learned for Purple Belt.

4. Explain the First Principle of Small Circle Jujitsu.

5. Explain Two-Way Action.

Note: Must know all requirements of lower belts.

Green Belt (Gokyu)

Pressure Points

Spleen 6, 10 Heart 3 Bladder 56, 57 Gall Bladder 41, 42

Joint Locks

1. Triceps Tendon Armbar Takedown and Submission Applications

A. Knuckle Rub pg 104-105

B. Knee Stomp

C. Foot Armbar pg 104-105

D. Foot Stomp pg 108-109

2. Standing Armbar with Knee Press

3. Chicken Wing

A. Standing Position pg 86-87

B. Ground Position

4. Lying Cross Body Vertical Triceps Tendon Armbar

5. Lying Techniques

A. Lying Quick Armbar (from choke)

B. Lying Neck Break

C. Lying Figure 4 Strangle

Chokes

1. Standing Chokes

A. Front Naked Choke pg 158-159

B. Rear Naked Choke pg 160-161

C. Rear Interlocking Choke pg 162-163

D. Finger Choke pg 164-165

Falling Exercise

1. Forward Fall Landing Exercise pg 38-39

Throwing Techniques

1. Lapel Shoulder Throw

2. Arm Lift Throw pg 204-205

Written Test

1. Explain Fulcrum, Lever and Base.

2. List four of the Pressure Points learned for Green Belt.

3. Explain Take Away Space.

4. Who was Ken Kawachi and what was his contribution to Small Circle Jujitsu?

5. Explain the First and Second Principles of Small Circle Jujitsu.

Note: Must know all requirements of lower belts.

Blue Belt (Yonkyu)

Pressure Points

Stomach 5 Bladder 10 Triple Warmer 17

Conception Vessel 22 Gall Bladder 20, 31 Lung 1, 2

Joint Locks

1. Index Finger Cuticle Lock

2. Cuticle Transition Exercise

3. Transitional Index Finger Lock

A. The Palm Theory

4. Chest Base Submission

5. Upper Leg Base Submission

6. Wall Search

7. One Hand Wrist Lock Throw

8. One Hand Cross Wrist Lock Throw pg 76

9. Alternating Wrist Lock Exercise

10. Handshake Wrist Lock Throw

11. Palm Press Wrist Lock Throw

12. Bent Elbow Wrist Lock pg 77

A. Indian Burn

B. Radial Nerve Press (Si 8)

C. Wrist Bone (Si 5)

D. Inside Scoop

E. Chest Locking

Chokes

1. Double Lapel Standing Choke pg 168-169

2. Double Lapel Mat Choke - fingers in

3. Double Lapel Mat Choke - thumbs in

4. Armlock Choke pg 168-169

5. Cross Lapel Choke (single hand grab to lapel)

Thumb-Wrist Entries on:

1. Chokes pg 51

2. Armbars pg 48-49

3. Leg Bars pg 50

Throwing Techniques

1. Knee Lock Throws

A. Front Knee Lock pg 142-143

B. Inside Knee Lock pg 144-145

C. Sitting Knee Lock pg 146-147

D. Rear Knee Lock

Written Test

1. What is Kuzushi?

2. Why do you need to focus on the smallest point possible?

3. What is the purpose of Thumb-Wrist Entry in techniques?

4. List four of the Pressure Points learned for Blue Belt.

5. Explain Grounding.

6. Explain Tightening Circle.

7. Explain the Third and Fourth Principles of Small Circle Jujitsu.

Note: Must know all requirements of lower belts.

Brown Belt (Sankyu)

Pressure Points

Large Intestine 10, 11 Stomach 25 Conception Vessel 17

Bladder 1 Pericardium 3

Kuzushi - Balance

1. Eight Directions of Breaking Balance

Joint Locks

1. Two Finger Bent Elbow Wrist Lock

2. Extended Wrist Lock pg 78-79

3. Two Finger Extended Wrist Lock

4. Bent Elbow Wrist Lock to Palm Press Exercise

5. Underhand Wrist Lock pg 84-85

6. Underhand Wrist Lock From A Back Choke pg 216-217

7. Vertical Wrist Lock pg 86-87

8. Goose Neck Hold pg 80-81

9. Reverse Goose Neck Hold pg 82

10. Pistol Grip pg 96-97

11. Cross Hand Lock (cross grab) pg 236-237

12. Outside Hand Lock (opposite grab)

13. All Fingertip Lock

14. Reverse All Finger Lock

15. Compress All Finger Lock pg 95

Grappling

1. Hip Throw-Japanese Armbar (1 leg over)

2. Shoulder Throw-Japanese Armbar (Both knees bent)

3. Leg Bar-Leg Split Techniques

A. Standing Leg Bar-Leg Split

B. Sitting Leg Bar-Leg Split

4. Standing Leg Bar-One Leg Step Over pg 116

5. Leg Takedown - Toe Hold

Standing Choke Counters

1. Cross Arm Lapel Choke/Armbar pg 206-207

2. Cross Arm Lapel Choke/Reverse Armbar pg 208-209

Throwing Techniques

1. Stomach Throw

A. Kneeling Stomach Throw

B. Standing Stomach Throw pg 152-153

2. Back Leg Block/Sweep

3. Shoulder Two Leg Takedown

Written Test

1. What is the most important principle in Small Circle Jujitsu?

2. What is the purpose of metacarpal press?

3. Explain mental resistance and distraction.

4. What is the application of the Head of the Radius?

5. List four of the Pressure Points learned for Brown Belt(Sankyu).

6. Explain Cut Through Center Line.

7. Explain Stay Relaxed/Responsive.

8. Explain Power Lead Foot.

9. Explain the Fifth and Sixth Principles of Small Circle Jujitsu.

Note: Must know all requirements of lower belts.

Brown Belt (Nikyu)

Joint Locks

1. Two Finger Lock pg 91

2. Reverse Two Finger Lock pg 94

3. Ring Finger Hold pg 90

4. Lapel Grab Defense

A. Straight Arm Lock pg 218-219

B. Bent Elbow Wrist Lock

5. Lapel Grab Defense-Thumb Lock pg 220-221

6. Handshake Thumb Lock

7. Overhead Strike/Shoulder Lock pg 186-187

8. Overhead Strike/Reverse Armbar pg 184-185

9. Reverse Armbar Against A Straight Strike pg 182-183

10. Regular Eviction Armbar pg 98-99

11. Neck Grab

A. Reverse Armbar pg 230-231

B. Knuckle Press pg 220-221

C. Head of Radius pg 220-221

D. Kawachi Armbar

12. Front Bear Hug/Turning Wrist Armbar pg 224-225

13. Rear Chest Grab/Finger Lock

14. Rear Underarm Waist Grab/Finger Lock

15. Rear Underarm Grab/Vertical Finger Lock

16. Cross Reverse Armbar

17. Standing Figure 4 Armbar pg 202-203 & 178-179

18. Smother/Spinning Reverse Armbar pg 212-213

19. Overhand Wrist Grab Release pg 242

20. Double Hand Wrist Grab Release pg 243

21. Wrestler Interlocking Fingers pg 92-93

A. Outside Counter

B. Inside Counter

C. Bent Elbow Wrist Counter

22. Wrist Lock Throw-Lying Shoulder Lock

23. Wrist Lock Throw-Triceps Tendon Submission

24. Wrist Lock Throw-Lying Cross Body Triceps Tendon Armbar

25. Head and Arm Control Hold (Armbar or Goose Neck)

26. Boston Crab

Chokes

1. Sleeve Choke Exercise pg 44

2. Sleeve Choke pg 166-167

3. Lapel Wing Choke pg 174-175

A. Lapel Wing Choke Combination

4. Wall Choke pg 174

Throwing Techniques

1. Headlock Throw

2. Winding Throw pg 138-139

3. Throw-Armbar and Strangle

4. Underhand Wrist Lock Throw pg 246-247

Written Test

1. Why is safety on the mat important?

2. Why is the principle of Rotational Momentum a major movement in Small Circle Jujitsu? (transition)

3. Explain why mobility and stability are important in the application of technique.

4. Why is it important to use your force discreetly in a fighting situation?

5. Explain Elbows to Bridge Position.

6. Explain Startle.

7. Explain Forward Pressure.

8. Explain the Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Principles of Small Circle Jujitsu.

Note: Must know all requirements of lower belts.

Brown Belt (Ikkyu)

Joint Locks and Self-Defense

1. Front Bear Hug/Inside Reaping Throw pg 222-223

2. Rear Bear Hug/Turning Back Throw pg 226-227

3. Rear Bear Hug/Sitting Knee Break/Leg Screw

4. Wrist Lock/One Finger Lock

5. Wrist Lock Throw/Two Finger Lock

6. Wrist Lock Throw/Reverse Two Finger Lock

7. Hammer Lock Against A Chest Shove pg 190-191

8. Trapped Arm Shoulder Lock with Knee pg 200-201

9. Standing Headlock Defenses

A. Standing Headlock Defense

B. Standing Headlock Knuckle Press Defense

10. Standing Headlock SI-18

11. Handcuff Cuticle

12. Foot Hammer Lock

13. Belt Grab/Armbar pg 228-229

14. Sitting Eviction/Lapel Bar pg 108-109

15. Sitting Eviction/Head Control pg 108-109

16. Wall Choke into Armbar

17. Wide Wall Choke into Armbar

18. Armbar to Spinning Reverse Armbar

19. Thumb-Wrist Entry Armlock From A Strike pg 48-49

20. Biceps Elbow Lock From A Strike pg 180-181

21. Defense Against A Kick

22. Standing Leg Bar-One Leg Step Over-Leg Lock pg 118-119

Chokes

1. Lapel Noose Choke pg 170-171

2. Hawaiian Choke pg 172-173

3. Dragon Choke

Throwing Techniques

1. Flying scissors pg 154-155

2. Over-The-Shoulder Throw

A. High Over-The-Shoulder Throw pg 136-137

B. Low Over-The-Shoulder Throw

3. Trapped Arm Shoulder Throw pg 134-135

4. Armbar Throw From A Single Arm Grab pg 130-131

5. Underhand Wrist Lock-Armbar Throw

6. Mule Kick Throw

Written Test

1. Explain the most important principle in all sports and every day life (balance).

2. Why is it important to learn the weaknesses of the human body?

3. Explain energy transfer in the application of Small Circle Jujitsu.

4. Explain the importance of the triceps tendon in the application of technique.

5. Explain Loose and Springy Limbs.

6. Explain Keep Hands and Elbows in Safety Zone.

7. Explain Control; Biceps Line.

8. Explain Using Your Front Center Line.

9. Explain all Ten Principles of Small Circle Jujitsu.

Note: Must know all requirements of lower belts.