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It is expressly limited to this purpose only. Nothing contained herein should be construed by the user as constituting a rank standard for promotion different from the published USJF standard.  \nUSJF students and others are encouraged to use this booklet as a study aid when preparing for promotion to the rank indicated on the cover. The USJF Board of Examiners believes that individuals choosing to use this study aid will benefit by increased knowledge of Kodokan Judo and in their preparation for promotion.  \nThe official promotion procedures and senior rank standards used by the United States Judo Federation can be found online at [http://](http://)[ ](http://)[www.usjf.com/public/rank_requirement.pdf](www.usjf.com/public/rank_requirement.pdf. These)[. These](www.usjf.com/public/rank_requirement.pdf. These) rank standards are the definitive documents concerning criteria for rank and promotion procedures for the United States Judo Federation. For further information or clarification as to applicable minimum rank standards, please visit the website or check with your dojo sensei or yudanshakai board of examiner representative.  \nThe photographs used in this study guide are the property of Mr. Bob Brink of the Anchorage Dojo and are used by permission. The cover photo, of the belt, is the property of Mr. Bill Beebe of Ozark Judo and is used by permission.  \nCOPYRIGHT 2008 BILL BEEBE AND THE USJF.  \nThis body of work was authorized and approved by the USJF Board of Examiners on April 9, 2008. Credit for the final product goes to these four USJF sensei’s: Bob Harder, Ad Hoc committee chairman; Eiko Shepherd; Tom Sheehan and to Bill Beebe the principle draftsman and concept originator. The work product can not be modified or altered in any way without the prior written permission of Sensei Bill Beebe and the United States Judo Federation, Inc.  \n\n| | Page 51 | United States Judo Federation |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nStudent Notes  \n\n| Shodan | Page i |  | |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction  \nGeneral Information 1  \nGeneral Eligibility 2  \nPromotion Tasks  \nSuggested Knowledge 3  \nSuggested Reading 4  \nTokui-Waza 5  \nAbility to Demonstrate 6  \nCompetition  \nCompetitive Knowledge 17  \nTime In Grade  \nGeneral Requirements 19  \nShodan Requirements 19  \nTime In Grade Reductions 20  \nPractice Time 20  \nVocabulary  \nGeneral Requirements 43  \nVocabulary Words 44  \nStudent Notes  \nClinics, Classes, Special Training Activities 47  \nGeneral Student Notes 51  \n\n| | Page 1 | United States Judo Federation |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nIntroduction  \nGeneral Information  \nShodan is the first rank in Kodokan Judo where the judoka wears a Black Belt. This is one of the major transition ranks in Kodokan Judo. The Judoka at this rank is finally considered to be a “Student” of Kodokan Judo. The student will be expected to be a leader in the class  \nand may have to teach independently of higher ranked instructors. Because of this he/she must maintain a demeanor that will instill respect and cause the beginners to imitate his/ her practice techniques  \nand dedication. 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