1 Jiu-Jitsu/SD exam regulations 2 General regulations These regulations are the basis and part of the Jiu-Jitsu/SD training in the WKU & GCO and include the equality of gender. Tests may include peculiarities appropriate to the age, with the demonstrable examination program as basis. 3 Examinations The examinations are carried out in a review of learned skills and abilities after a relevant valid examination program; the queried are included in the corresponding examination program of the Jiu-Jitsu/SD Kyu- or Dan-grades. An examination is a check of the technical groups in the Kyu- and Dan-area, up and including the 5 th Dan-grades; wherein the 5 th Kyu-grade and the 1 st Dangrade is generally taken by examination. Awarding of Kyu- or Dan-grades is regulated in section 16. All should be shown demonstratively but always under the aspect of self-protection. The character of self-protection has to be recognizable and the completion of the practices or combinations has to be taken into account. The shown defence or the aggressive self-protection must comply with the proportionality of the attack (reason of justification self-defence / emergency ). The examinee itself chooses its partner among the participants, in an exceptional case the examiner or the exam commission decides after application. Does an examinee hurt its partner heavily so that he/she cannot take his/her own examination, the examinee is excluded from the further testing his/her examination is not passed. Does an examinee hurt himself by its own fault, he decides independently about the progress of the examination; but the examiner or the examining commission holds the authority. Within the examination to the 5 th Kyu-grade at least one single change of partners has to take place. The examinations have to be registered with the leader of the relevant section of Jiu-Jitsu/SD, examination documents have to be ordered. The original signed examination lists have to be handed over to the leader of the relevant section, but not later than 21 days after the test. 4 Knowledge For each examination (except to the 5 th Kyu) the already gained and checked skills and knowledge are reviewed randomly. This is done by the examiner or the examination commission. 5 Falling Falling are permanent parts of all Kyu examinations. Within the first two Dan-grades falling should be mastered to perfection (Priorities are: falling over obstacles and under the influence of the ). 6 Jiu-Jitsu/SD In each level of education the listed Jiu-Jitsu/SD which are required for the aimed belt are demonstrated by the examinee in a freely selectable attack in combination. It is important, that the examinee expresses the character of selfdefence more and more depending on the aimed belt. From the 3 rd Kyu the 1
examinee must reflect the nature of self-defence to greater account, this includes the appropriate power breathing with a controlled final technique. Within the examination the examiner will review the self-protection and the safety as an own subject. All demonstrated have to be shown in their basic form and largely in combination, but the nature of self-defence must be given special consideration. Useful transport have to be demonstrated respecting self-protection. In defending against attacks with weapons they have to be neutralized absolutely and fundamentally (under the aim of a useful self-defence and to their possibilities), to be controlled, to be removed from the attacker preferably and to be used against the attacker himself. 7 Combination of All Jiu-Jitsu/SD must be demonstrated within combination of (useful strings of self-defence ) in compliance with selfprotection. That means the attack is fought in the sense of self-defence. With the help of meaningful actions the attacker has to be made unable to attack and fight and by means of a final technique or control technique the attacker has to be set to control or incapacitate (these can be done as a throw, a joint lock or through atemi- or in conjunction with each of these ) 8 Counter Counter are which are necessary to avert an attack action. Defence means that the own repulse as a Jiu-Jitsu/SD technique anticipates the actual attack. The defence has to be demonstrated dynamically and targeted; in which throws, joint-locks and atemi- and their combinations must be used (possibly in conjunction with nerve pressure ) (see also section 6) 9 Continuing /combinations Here the first defence technique which has been disturbed by the attacker is continued by a second defence technique. It is important that the second defence technique (the so called continuing technique), starts in a meaningful way after the reaction of the attacker (see also section 6). 10 Free self - defence The free self-defence against announced attacks is already part of the examination for the 5 th Kyu-grade. The learner should be able to react to realitybased attacks very early and proof his/her previously acquired motor functions, his/her responsiveness and his/her skills. In the further training the attacks are no longer announced but the examinee shows his/her skills in the field Free self-defence against free attacks which culminates in the examinations to the Dan-grades. In this section the Free self-defence against attacks with weapons has also to be mentioned. It is important to pay particular attention to the own risk, which must be kept as low as possible. All defence should be performed fast, powerful and smoothly according to the attack (defence : evade, derive or stopping). Atemis- are primarily focused on vital- and nerve 2
pressure points, strangle holds have to be solved immediately after the agreed sign. With the help of throwing the attacker should be brought out of balance operatively, in which the own balance must be used or kept reasonable. All joint locks must comply with the relevant lever principle (effects must be shown), all locked and unlocked forms must be immediately solved at the agreed sign. Generally the defence must appear appropriate to the attack (proportionality). 11 Armed attacks (with stick, knife, handgun, movable and other objects) In attacks with weapons, such as with a stick or other weapons or items, should de demonstrated, that the examinee is willing and able to ward off these weapon attacks. The stick length of Hanbo should be applicable as a rule for attacks with sticks; but other stick lengths and items that are similar to sticks can be included as offensive weapons. All weapons should be used at the end of the defence action against the attacker himself in a sensible way if possible. For examinations for the Dan-grades sticks, knives and other items that are referred as weapons have to be used for defence and aggressive self-defence or to incorporate them into the defence act. 12 Assessment of The reviews are classified in, in + and in 0. corresponds to serious errors; worse overall impression 0 corresponds to a few errors; satisfactory overall impression + corresponds to correct performance; minor failing; good to very good overall impression 13 Examiner Examinations up to the and including the 2 nd Kyu can be held by an authorized person who owns a Dan-grade; for the examinations for the 1 st Kyu two authorized persons who possess a Dan-grade must carry out the examination (one of these persons must belong to another and foreign club for the examinee) (see rules of examination procedure). Dan-examinations are carried out at state level. The examination committee is composed of three authorized persons who possess a Dan-grade. Examiners are appointed as an examination committee by the executive board of the WKU & GCO. 14 Examination requirements of the Kyu- and Dan-examinations Examination requirements are: a valid passport of the WKU & GCO with a valid year s sight mark, minimum age, active membership in a club of the WKU & GCO and the consent of the club or state board. Each examinee has to prove at least one course at state or federal level per year of preparation time 15 Passing or failing examinations The examination subjects must be evaluated with mark 1 to 6 and the average of marks has to be calculated. An average mark 4 in one of the examination subjects will result in an immediate termination of the examination. The total average mark for a Kyu-examination shall not be lower than mark 3. 3
The total average marks for a Dan-examination shall not be lower than 2.5. The principle of majority is true; that means, are two of the three present examiners for passing this exam the examination is considered as passed, do two of the present examiners not agree with the shown performances the examination is considered as not passed or failed. The examination list must be duly completed and with the signature of the examiner/ examiners handed over to the person responsible for the examination system. The member s passport has to be completed and certified by signature and stamp of the examiner. The examination certificate must be presented at the end of the examination. If the aim of the examination was not achieved it has to be recorded in the examination list indicating the reasons; an entry in the passport is not allowed. After completion the examination changes on the examination list are forbidden. A failed Kyu-examination can be repeated after a waiting period of two months. The repetition of a failed Dan-examination is possible only after a waiting period of at least four months. 16 Examiner licence The granting of licenses is regulated by the executive board of the WKU & GCO in connection with the person responsible for the examination system, after participating in an examiner s licence course. The right to get an examiner s licence does not exist. Each holder of a licence must be a holder of a Dan-grade, must be a full member of the WKU & GCO, must be actively engaged in the martial arts and has to attend training courses and licence courses offered by the WKU & GCO. At least one course a year has to be finished. For serious offences against the examination rules, when not attending compulsory courses or when the behaviour is harmful to the association the examiner s licence can be removed. 17 Awarding of Kyu- und Dan-grades Special merits within the WKU & GCO are conditions for awarding a Kyu- or Dangrade. The preparation time must be kept, exceptions to this rule are possible in exceptional cases only and then only from the 2 nd Dan-grade for this a resolution of the executive board of the WKU & GCO must be available. An application for award with reasons and a positive decision of the executive board of the WKU & GCO are decisive for an awarding. The right to get an award does not exist. The order of honour regulates this process. 18 Appreciation of Kyu- and Dan-grades There is the possibility to appreciate Kyu- or Dan-grades of other, but related species of self-defence systems. An appreciation is generally carried out by a technical review; a right to get an appreciation does not exist. 4
19 examination scheme 19.1 basic : Contents of the Kyu- and Dan-examinations in Jiu-Jitsu/SD in the WKU & GCO 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Kyu Dan-grade Kyu Kyu Kyu Kyu preparation time one year each 19.1.1. falling- and 3 6 -the entire falling rolling 19.1.2 evading 2 3 4 5 8 12 19.1.3. blocking 2 4 6 8 8 10 19.1.4. striking 2 4 6 8 8 20 19.1.5 kicking 1 2 4 5 7 12 19.1.6. throwing 2 4 6 8 10 & 2 combinations (Renzokuwaza)/3 counter (Kaeshiwaza) 25 &3 combinations (Renzokuwaza)/3 counter (Kaeshi-waza) 19.1.7. joint lock 2 4 6 8 10 30 19.1.8. strangling 2 4 6 8 10 15 (choking) 19.1.9. fixing 1 2 3 4 6 12 19.1.10. of 1 2 3 4 5 10 transportation 19.2. defence - against: 19.2.1. hand or arm grabbing 1 4 6 8 10 20 19.2.2. collar grabbing 2 4 6 7 8 15 19.2.3. hair pulling 1 2 3 3 3 10 19.2.4. strangling 2 4 6 7 8 15 19.2.5. chest chinches 2 4 6 7 8 15 19.2.6 head chinches 1 2 3 4 5 10 19.2.7. Nelson/double nelson 1 2 3 3 19.2.8 foot attacks 1 2 4 6 8 15 19.2.9. fist attacks 1 2 4 5 6 15 19.2.10. stick attacks 1 2 4 6 8 15 5
19.2.11. knife attacks 2 4 6 8 10 19.2.12 movable objects 1 2 4 4 19.2.13. handguns 1 2 4 5 5 19.3 free protection - against: 19.3.1 announced attacks with contact 19.3.2 announced attacks without any contact 19.3.3 announced attacks with weapons (stick, knife, chain, other objects, pistol) 19.3.4 free attacks with contact 19.3.5 free attacks without any contact 19.3.6 free attacks with weapons (stick, knife, chain, other objects, handgun) one 18.4 examination program 1 st Dan Jiu-Jitsu/SD Conditions : - see the rules of the examination procedure Knowledge: - master the entire technical scheme of the Kyu-grades on a high level (according to a master s grade) Defence : - parry a free attacking. The s change at least 3 times. Up to 60 should be demonstrated. Throwing : - show 25 throwing from the Gokyo self defence 3 combinations (Renzoku-waza)/3 counter (Kaeshiwaza) Teaching qualification: - should be furnished by a teaching qualification certificate or a trainer`s licence Theory: - presentation of the legal provisions you have to follow when using Jiu-Jitsu/ SD and explanation of the etiquette 18.5 examination program 2 nd Dan Jiu-Jitsu/SD Conditons - see the rules of the examination procedure 6
Knowledge: - master the entire technical scheme of the Kyu-grades and the 1 st Dan-grades on a high level (according to a 2 nd master s grade) Defence : - parry a free attacking. The s change at least 3 times. The main focus is on the defence against weapons and dangerous objects. Up to 50 should be demonstrated. - parry 2 free attacking s with or without any weapons. Up to 40 should be shown. Attacks should be run on both sides. Throwing : 5 combinations (Renzoku-waza)/5 counter (Kaeshi-waza) Teaching qualification: - should be furnished by a teaching qualification certificate or a trainer s licence 18.6 examination program 3 rd Dan Jiu-Jitsu/SD Conditions: - see the rules of the examination procedure Knowledge: - master the examination scheme up to the 2 nd master s grade on the highest level (according to the technical level of the 3 rd Dangrade) Defence : - examples of defence series against multiple s - 4 defensive actions of free choice in emergency situations - 15 defence with a stick Throwing : - show 25 throwing from the Gokyo/SD 3 combinations (Renzoku-waza)/3 counter (Kaeshiwaza) Kyusho- and Ate-waza: Demonstration and explanation (the dangerousness and their effects on the human body). 18.7 examination program 4 th Dan Jiu-Jitsu/SV Conditions: - see the rules of the examination procedure - Evidence of two independently done courses on state level Defence : - a demonstration of self-defence from different Budo-disciplines (at least 30 should be shown and explained). Teaching qualification: instructor licence - F Theory: 15- minute lecture on the nature and history of the Budodisciplines 7
18.8 examination program 5 th Dan Jiu-Jitsu/SD Conditions: - see the rules of the examination procedure - evidence of 3 independently done courses on at least state level - active participation in the WKU/GCO, at least on state level. Defence : - a freely elected special program in theory and practise should be demonstrated. The practical part should comprise at least 60 minutes 19 Supplement These exam regulations were decided by the working session of the bureau of WKU & GCO. signed: The committee of the WKU & GCO Examination commission 8