Shingitai jujitsu in jefferson city

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this syllabus is to provide a fundamentally sound basis of passing knowledge,
skill and ability in Shingitai Jujitsu to anyone who wishes to learn.

The color of one’s belt or accumulation of dan grades is of less importance than the skill one possesses. Ability is more important than belt rank, but belt rank is a useful tool as a method of external motivation in learning. This syllabus can also serve as an organized plan of teaching technical skills in judo. 

Rank Levels

The Shingitai Jujitsu Association (SJA) uses the following system for rank promotions in jujitsu. 

Rank Name Belt for 15 and under

• Mudansha (Ungraded)
• 7 Class Shichikyu - White
• 6 Class Rokkyu - Yellow
• 5 Class Gokyu - Orange
• 4 Class Yonkyu - Green
• 3 Class Sankyu - Blue
  • Exceptional judoka may be promoted to Senior Sankyu at the minimum age of 14 years old. 
• 2 Class Nikyu - Purple
• 1 Class Ikkyu - Brown 

Rank Name Belt for 16 and older

• Mudansha (Ungraded)
• 7 Class Shichikyu - White
• 6 Class Rokkyu - Yellow
• 5 Class Gokyu - Green
• 4 Class Yonkyu - Blue
• 3 Class Sankyu - Brown
• 2 Class Nikyu - Brown
• 1 Class Ikkyu - Brown

Yudansha (Graded)

• 1 Grade Shodan Black minimum age for Shodan is 16 years old
• 2 Grade Nidan Black minimum age for Nidan is 18 years old
• 3 Grade Sandan Black minimum age for Sandan is 21 years old
• 4 Grade Yondan Black minimum age for Yondan is 26 years old
• 5 Grade Godan Black minimum age for Godan is 35 years old

Rank Promotion Authority

Generally, a coach or instructor must be a minimum of two (2) ranks higher than the rank to which he is promoting a student. In all cases, a coach or instructor must be a minimum rank of Shodan to promote students. Brown belts are not permitted to promote students. 

Coach’s Rank Authority to Promote 

• Shodan - Nikyu
• Nidan - Ikkyu
• Sandan - Shodan
• Yondan - Nidan
• Godan - Sandan (with approval of Promotion Board)
• Jujitsuka seeking ranks of Yondan or higher are required to apply to the SJA Headquarters. 

Time in Grade

Time in grade refers to the active time a jujitsuka spends at a specific rank level. Being away from jujitsu does not count as time in grade. An example is if someone earns his Shodan, and then stops practicing or even being  involved with Shingitai Jujitsu, this person is not active and the time he is away from active participation in jujitsu or jujitsu activities does not count toward “time in grade” for his next promotion. If a person can’t physically practice jujitsu for some reason, but stays involved as an active supporter, then he is considered active. Time in grade is important for the development of the jujitsuka. It takes time and a lot of hard work during that time to mature,
gain confidence and develop the technical ability to progress on to the next rank level. 

Skip Promotions

A “skip promotion” takes place when a jujitsuka passes over or skips one or more ranks. In other words, being promoted from Shodan to Sandan and skipping Nidan or being promoted from Nikyu to Shodan and skipping over Ikkyu. Under no circumstances will skip promotions be allowed or used.