ATJA Judo Program - Judo Knowledge and Vocabulary Exam - Ver. 1.8

Sep 29, 2026

Judo Knowledge and Vocabulary Exam for ATJA Judo Program, requiring candidates to answer knowledge questions and write Japanese equivalents for vocabulary items on separate answer sheets. The knowledge section covers Judo history and founder details, Kodokan principles by Dr. Kano, throwing and mat-technique structures, ranking milestones, and referee-defined scoring concepts. The vocabulary section targets core body parts, technique categories, movements, throws, holds, referee calls, and common training terms with precise Japanese word responses.

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Knowledge questions

Judo history and fundamentals

Throwing techniques divisions

Sacrifice and mat techniques

Kodokan Judo principles and goals

Vocabulary questions

Body parts and basic terms

Throws, holds, and techniques

Referee calls and scoring

ATJA Judo Program Judo Knowledge and Vocabulary Exam Name: Current Rank: Date: All must answer the following for both the Knowledge section and the Vocabulary section on a separate answer sheet. Answer in order until directed to stop for the level being tested for is reached. Make sure you type your name clearly on the answer sheet. Knowledge questions. All Start Here: 1 .Who was the founder of Judo? 2. What is the name of the school he founded? 3. What is the date of the founding of Judo? 4. What was unarmed combat called in Japan before Judo? 5. How long have unarmed combat martial arts been practiced in Japan? 6. What is the name of your Judo club? JR01 Stop Here 7. Name the three parts of a Judo throw in English, and Japanese. 8. Name the three parts of unarmed combat in English and Japanese. JR02 and 6K Stop Here 9. Name the two divisions of throwing techniques in English and Japanese. JR03 Stop Here 10. Name the three divisions of standing throwing techniques in English and Japanese. 11. Name the two divisions of sacrifice techniques in English and Japanese. JR04 and 5K Stop Here 12. Name the three divisions of mat techniques in English and Japanese. 13. Name three of the six men who attained the rank of 10th Degree Black Belt. JR05 Stop Here 14. What are the two principles ofKodokan Judo as defined by Dr. Kano? 15. What is the ultimate goal of Judo as defined by Dr. Kano? All Stop Here for knowledge portion of exam Vocabulary Questions (write the Japanese word for the following): 1. Knee 2. Hip or waist 3. Hand 4. Foot 5. Big or major 6. Little or minor 7. Lock or hold 8. Falling methods or ways 9. Wheel 10. Begin! 11. Stop! 12. Hold-down! (Referee’s call) 13. Hold-down broken! (Referee’s call) 14. Don't move! (Referee’s call) 15. Continue! (Referee’s call in the case of two contestants who have been frozen by the ref. with the command "Don't move!") 16. Knee Wheel throw 17. Major Hip throw 18. Scarf Hold JR01 Stop Here Ver. 1.8 1 ATJA Judo Program Judo Knowledge and Vocabulary Exam 19. Shoulder 20. Side 21. Throw 22. Reap 23. Corners (as in hold-downs) 24. Inside 25. Outside 26. Fundamental or basic 27. Natural 28. Defensive 29. Time is up! (ref.'s call) . 30. I surrender! 31. Fundamental natural posture 32. Fundamental defensive posture 33. Shoulder throw 34. Major Outside Reaping throw 35. Side Hold 36. Sixth class (kyu) Judo rank JR02 and 6K Stop Here 37. Sweep 38. Forms of off balancing 39. Forms of gripping one's opponent 40. Note! (Slight penalty given by referee) 41. Caution! (Moderate penalty given by referee) 42. Warning! (Severe penalty given by referee) 43. Loss by violation of the rules! (Referee’s call) 44. One point! (Referee’s call) 45. Almost one point! (half-point. Referee’s call) 46. Almost one-half point! (Referee’s call) 47. Slight superiority! (Referee’s call) 48. Normal walking 49. Sliding foot walking 50. Sitting on the knees 51. Sitting cross-legged 52. Advanced Foot Sweep throw 53. Major Inside Reaping throw 54. Upper Corners Hold JR03 Stop Here 55. To float 56. Lower prop 57. Lift 58. Pull 59. Defense (to an attack) 60. Escape (from a hold-down) 61. Modified (as in hold-downs) 62. Right 63. Left 64. Back falls 65. Forward falls 66. Decision! (ref.'s call for judge's decision) 67. Win by decision! (Referee’s call l) 68. Entry methods into mat work 69. Floating Hip throw 70. Foot Stop throw (literally Lower Prop Lift Pull Foot) 71. Modified Scarf Hold 72. Fifth class (kyu) Judo rank JR04 and 5K Stop Here Ver. 1.8 2 ATJA Judo Program Judo Knowledge and Vocabulary Exam 73. Body 74. Rolling 75. Front rolling falls 76. Drop 77. Valley 78. Body movement 79. Pivoting or turning the body 80. Technique 81. Counter techniques 82. Attention! 83. Bow! 84. Teacher 8

FAQs

What format is required for the exam answers?

Knowledge answers and vocabulary answers must be completed on a separate answer sheet. Items must be answered in order until the level being tested is reached.

What topics are included in the Knowledge section?

The Knowledge section covers Judo history and founder details, Kodokan Judo principles defined by Dr. Kano, the structure of throwing and mat techniques, and specific ranks and technique categories.

How should candidates complete the Vocabulary section?

For each vocabulary item, candidates must write the corresponding Japanese word. Items include body-part terms, movements, throws, holds, referee calls, and training practice phrases.

Sep 29, 2026

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