Blue Belt Syllabus Complete - Japanese Jui-Jitsu

Описание: Students working through the Japanese Ju-Jitsu Blue Belt Syllabus:)

Chapters

00:00 Intro
00:03 Hip Wheel Throws
01:15 Head, Hip & Know Throw
01:39 Escapes From Head Chanceries
02:48 Escapes from Being Garotted
03:26 Strangles & Chokes on the Ground
05:16 Dropping Version of Body Drop
06:35 Scissor & Naked Chokes
07:00 Spring Hip Throws
07:55 Indian Death Locks
08:57 Sleeper Holds
09:21 Front & Rear Scoops
10:02 25 Hold Down & Locks
14:45 Development of Blocks
15:42 Round House Kicks

The Japanese Ju-Jitsu Blue Belt syllabus represents a significant step forward in a student’s development, moving beyond basic awareness into applied technical skill and controlled effectiveness. At this level, students are expected to demonstrate increased confidence, coordination, and an understanding of how individual techniques link together under pressure.

The syllabus builds on the fundamentals learned at earlier grades, refining blocking, striking, and movement. Blocks are performed with greater precision and correct body alignment, often followed immediately by effective counter-attacks. Striking techniques include controlled punches, kicks, and knee strikes aimed at recognised target areas, emphasising balance, posture, and recovery after each action.

A key focus of the Blue Belt syllabus is grappling and groundwork. Students learn a range of strangles, chokes, and holds, along with clearly defined escape techniques. These include responses to head chanceries, sleeper holds, and other common controlling positions, both standing and on the ground. Safety, control, and correct application are heavily emphasised, ensuring techniques are executed responsibly while remaining realistic for self-defence.

Throws and takedowns become more dynamic at this level, with students expected to off-balance an opponent before applying technique. Transitions from standing techniques into groundwork are introduced, encouraging fluid movement rather than static practice. Locks to the wrist, elbow, and shoulder are also expanded upon, showing how pain compliance and leverage can be used to control an opponent effectively.

The Blue Belt syllabus also reinforces self-defence principles, including awareness, distancing, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of using martial arts skills. Overall, the Blue Belt represents a shift from learning individual techniques to understanding timing, flow, and adaptability, preparing students for the more advanced technical and tactical demands of higher grades.