Etiquette in the Dojo

As well as good technique being important in the spirit of Judo, equally important is good etiquette. Below are some points of etiquette that should be observed whilst in the Dojo (training hall).
Upon entering or leaving the Dojo it is good etiquette to do a standing rei (bow) . This should also be practised before joining or leaving the tatami (mat) and before and after addressing the Sensei (instructor). Also towards any partner at the beginning and end of a training session. A Judoka (student) must seek the Sensei’s permission before stepping onto the tatami if he/she is late joining the class or if leaving the tatami during the class.
At no time must a Judoka (or anyone else) walk upon the tatami unless their feet are bare (socks may be worn with Sensei’s permission). Feet must be clean and shoes and socks must be taken off at the edge of the tatami so that the Judoka steps straight onto the mat without their feet touching the floor. This is practised to prevent the tatami becoming dirty and is also a sign of respect. To make this easier many Judoka wear zoris (a kind of flip flop slipper).
It is customary and respectful, as well as hygienic, for all Judoka to wear clean judogi (suit). Only female Judoka are allowed to wear a top under their judogi and this should be plain white in colour. All Judoka must have fingernails and toenails trimmed short to avoid injury to themselves and others. For similar reasons no jewelry or hair ornaments should be worn on the tatami. Plasters should cover newly pierced ears. Long hair should be tied back.

Remember – good etiquette goes towards making a good judoka!

Juvenile,


Grading system,

Club grading will take place at approximately every four months or at the discretion of the senior instructor.

All students may be promoted by more than one grade, but this will depend upon the knowledge, quality and experience, as well as good attendance.

Grades that require Kata, it must be understood that the grading will not take place if the Kata has not been demonstrated. Kata can be demonstrated and signed off prior to the date of the grading

Results of Shiai do not count for Juveniles

Juveniles will wear a red Obi (belt) 7th Kyu, and all grades awarded will be shown by coloured Bars.
Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown and Black




7th Kyu Red Obi

1 Yellow Bar

1. Demonstrate Breakfalls
2. Demonstrate Standing Bow
3. Demonstrate Kneeling Bow
4. Name of Mat
5. Name of Hall
6. Name of Instructor

2 Yellow Bars

1. O Soto Gari
2. Kesa Gatame
3. Two ways of Kuzushi
4. Demonstrate tying of the Obi

3 Yellow Bars

1. O Goshi
2. O Uchi Gari
3. Any two Ukemi
4. Randori

1 Orange Bar

1. Tai Otoshi
2. Kata Gatame
3. Kuzure Kesa Gatame
4. Translate the following – Obi, Dojo, Tatami, Randori

2 Orange Bars

1. Ippon Seoinage
2. Muni Gatame
3. Makura Kesa Gatame
4. One link technique

3 Orange Bars

1. Four holds
2. One combination
3. One counter
4. One escape

1 Green Bar

1. Hari Goshi
2. Morote Seoinage
3. Hiza Garuma
4. Shiai against three

2 Green Bars

1. Hani Goshi
2. Tate Shiho Gatame
3. Yoko Shiho Gatame
4. Shiai against three

3 Green Bars

1. De Ashi Barai
2. Morote Gari
3. Ko Tai Otoshi
4. Shiai against three

1 Blue Bar

1. Escape From Three ground holds
2. Counter to Tai Otoshi
3. Show Kata ability
4. Shiai against three

2 Blue Bars

1. Combination to Ouchi Gari
2. Counter to O Goshi
3. Two link technique
4. Show Kata ability
5. Shiai against three

3 Blue Bars

1. Demonstrate five Throws
2. Demonstrate two arm locks
3. Demonstrate two strangles
4. Show Kata ability
5. Shiai against three

1 Brown Bar

1. Hadari Tai Otoshi
2. Hadari O Soto Gari
3. Demonstrate one sacrifice technique
4. Show Kata ability
5. Shiai against three

2 Brown Bars

1. Uchi Mata
2. Yama Arashi
3. Eri Seoinage
4. Show Kata ability
5. Shiai against three

3 Brown Bars

1. Sode Tsuri Comi Goshi
2. Seoi Otoshi
3. Tai Otoshi
4. Show Kata ability
5. Shiai against three

1 Black Bar

1. Explain referees hand signals
2. Show ability of Nage No Kata
3. Demonstrate first set of Katame No Kata
4. Answer any question asked by the examiner

2 Black Bars

1. Demonstrate and name ten Ground holds
2. Show ability of Nage No Kata
3. Demonstrate first two set of Katame No Kata
4. Answer any question asked by the examiner

3 Black Bars

1. Demonstrate and name twelve throws
2. Show ability to lead a class
3. Show ability of Nage No Kata
4. Demonstrate full Katame No Kata
5. Answer any question asked by the examiner







Junior,


Grading system,

Club grading will take place at approximately every four months or at the discretion of the senior instructor.

All students may be promoted by more than one grade, but this will depend upon the knowledge, quality and experience, as well as good attendance.

Grades that require Kata, it must be understood that the grading will not take place if the Kata has not been demonstrated. Kata can be demonstrated and signed off prior to the date of the grading

Results of Shiai do not count below 3rd Kyu

Juniors Will wear a coloured Obi (Belt) to complement there grade with coloured bars

Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue,Brown, Black.



6th Kyu White Obi, 1Yellow bar

1. Demonstrate Breakfalls
2. Demonstrate Standing Bow
3. Demonstrate Kneeling Bow
4. Name of Instructor, Hall, Mat, and Belt
5. Demonstrate Kuzushi

6th Kyu White Obi, 2Yellow bars

1. O soto gari
2. O Goshi
3. Keas Gatame
4. Muni Gatame
5. Demonstrate Tying of the Obi

5th Kyu Yellow Belt

1. De Ashi Barai
2. Ippon Seoinage
3. Kata Gatame
4. Yoko Shiho Gatame
5. Shiai against two

5th Kyu Yellow Belt, 1 Orange Bar

1. Tai Otoshi
2. Ko Uchi Gari
3. Kuzure Kesa Katame
4. Tate Shiho Gatame
5. Shiai against Three

5th Kyu Yellow Belt, 2 Orange Bars

1. O Uchi Gari
2. Harai Goshi
3. Kami Shiho Gatame
4. Makura Kesa Gatame
5. Shiai against Three

4th Kyu Orange Belt

1. Hiza Guruma
2. Waki Gatame
3. Hadaka Jime
4. Show Kata ability
5. Shiai against three

4th Kyu Orange Belt, 1Green Bar

1. Uchi Mata
2. O Guruma
3. Ude Guruma
4. Show Kata ability
5. Shiai against three

4th Kyu Orange Belt, 2Green Bars

1. Eri Seoinage
2. Tani Otoshi
3. Kata Guruma
4. Demonstrate two escapes
5. Show Kata ability
6. Shiai against three

3rd Kyu Green Belt

1. Koshi Guruma
2. Combination and counter to No.1
3. Gyaku Juji Jime
4. Juji Gatame
5. Show Kata ability
6. Shiai against four

3rd Kyu Green Belt, 1 Blue Bar

1. Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi
2. Nami Juji Jime
3. Link Five grand holds maintaining full control
4. Makikomi (any)
5. Show Kata ability
6. Shiai against four

3rd Kyu Green Belt, 2 Blue Bars

1. Sumi Gaeshi
2. Hani Goshi
3. Demonstrate four Armlocks
4. Demonstrate four Strangles
5. Show Kata ability
6. Shiai against four

2nd Kyu Blue Belt

1. Show combinations to – Tai Otoshi, O Goshi, O Uchi Gari
2. Show counters to – Tai Otoshi, Seoinage, O Soto Gari
3. Show 4 link techniques
4. Show Kata ability
5. Shiai against five

2nd Kyu Blue Belt, 1 Brown Bar

1. One set of Nage No Kata
2. One set of Katame No Kata
3. Demonstrate four combinations
4. Demonstrate four counters
5. Shiai against six

2nd Kyu Blue Belt, 2 Brown Bars

1. Show two sets of Nage No Kata
2. Show two sets of Katame No Kata
3. Demonstrate all ground holds
4. Escape from six holds
5. Shiai against six

1st Kyu Brown Belt

1. Three sets of Nage No Kata
2. Full Katame No Kata
3. Basic refereeing skills
4. Show armlocks and strangles as asked for by the examiner
5. Shiai against six

1st Kyu Brown Belt, 1 Black Bar

1. Four sets of Nage No Kata
2. Four self defence techniques
3. Demonstrate holds as asked by the examiner
4. Demonstrate throws as asked by the examiner
5. Answer any question asked by the examiner

1st Kyu Brown Belt, 2 Black Bars

1. Show aptitude to leadership
2. Demonstrate six self defence techniques
3. Answer any question from any where in the syllabus
4. Answer any question asked by the examiner

1st Kyu Brown Belt, 3 Black Bars

1. Demonstrate full Nage No Kata
2. Demonstrate full Katame No Kata
3. Demonstrate any throw from the syllabus and explain its vital points
4. Teach a class a throw of your choice
5. Answer any question asked bythe examiner







Senior,


Grading System,

Club grading will take place at approximately every six months or at the discretion of the senior instructor.

All students may be promoted by more than one grade, but this will depend upon the knowledge, quality and experience, as well as good attendance.

Grades that require Kata, it must be understood that the grading will not take place if the Kata has not been demonstrated. Kata can be demonstrated and signed off prior to the date of the grading

Results of Shiai do not count below 3rd Kyu

Seniors Will wear a coloured Obi (Belt) to complement there grade
White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown and Black.



6th Kyu White Belt

Demonstrate Ukemi
Demonstrate Kuzushi
Demonstrate Kneeling Bow
Demonstrate Standing Bow
O Uchi Gari
O GoshiKesa
GatameKata
GatameJuji Gatame


5th Kyu Yellow Belt

O Soto Gari
Ko Soto Gari
Muni Gatame
Kami Shiho Gatame
Yoko Shiho Gatame
Ude Garame
Gyaku Juji Jime
Nami Juji Jime
Nage Waza Randori




4th Kyu Orange Belt

Ko Soto Gaki
Morote Seoinage
Harai Goshi
Ushiro Kesa Gatame
Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame
Kuzure Muni Gatame
Kata Juji Jime
Hadaka Jime
Ude Gatame
Show Kata ability
Shiai Against Three


3rd Kyu Green Belt

Tsuri Komi Goshi
Ko Uchi Gari
De Ashi Barai
Sasae Tsuri Komi Ashi
Tate Shiho Gatame
Kuzure Kesa Gatame
Kuzure Yoko Shiho Gatame
Okuri Eri Jime
Sode Guruma
Kata Ha Jime
Show Kata ability
Shiai Against Three




2nd Kyu Blue Belt

Two sets of Nage No Kata
One set of Katame No Kata
Eri Seoinage
Tani Otoshi
Ushiro Goshi
Escape from four ground holds
Ude Hishigi Ashi Gatame
Two Renraku Waza
Two Kaeshi Waza
Shiai Against four


1st Kyu Brown Belt

Three sets of Nage No Kata
Two sets of Katame No Kata
Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi
Yoko Wakare
Four Renraku Waza
Four Kaeshi Waza
Explain Referee’s Hand Signals
Escape from four ground holds specified by the Examiner
Shiai Against four


Contest Syllabus For Shodan

1st Dan Black Belt

Students wishing to enter this examination must show proof of holding the grade of 1st kyu for a minimum of 12 months

Part 1
Demonstrate full Nage No Kata
Demonstrate full Katame No Kata
O Guruma
Uchi Mata
Hani Goshi
O Soto Gari
Renrku Waza to all of the above
Kaeshi Waza to all of the above
Four Osaekomi Waza and one counter or combination to each
Three Shime Waza and one counter or combination to each
Three Kansetsu Waza and one counter or combination to each
Demonstrate Basic Refereeing
Answer any question asked by the examiner

Part 2
The senior examiner on the day will decide in which form this part of the examination will take,
either a pool system or a line-up of Kyu grades will be used,
depending on the attendance on the day.




NAGE-NO-KATA



Explanation of the Forms of Throwing.

The Nage-No-Kata is one of the Randori-No-Kata or forms of Free Exercise. In this form some fifteen representative techniques are chosen from among the many throwing techniques. They were selected as model techniques to aid the study of the theory of methods of throwing. They consist of five sets of techniques: -

· Tewaza, the hand techniques
· Koshi Waza, the loin or hip techniques
· Ashi-Waza, the foot and leg techniques
· Ma-Sutemi-Waza, the throwing with ones back on the ground
· Yoko-Sutemi-Waza, the throwing with ones side on the ground

Each set consisting of three techniques.
(15 techniques, left handed and right handed)

1st Set, Te-Waza (hand techniques)

· Uki Otoshi
· Ippon Seoinage
· Kata Guruma

2nd Set, Koshi-Waza (hip techniques)

· Uki Goshi
· Harai Goshi
· Tsuri Komi Goshi

3rd Set, Ashi Waza (leg techniques)

· Okuri Ashi Barai
· Sasae Tsuri Komi Ashi
· Uchi mata

4th Set, Ma Sutemi Waza (rear sacrifice throws)

· Tomeo Nage
· Ura Nage
· Sumi Gaeshi

5th Set, Yoko Sutemi Waza (side sacrifice techniques)

· Yoko Gaki
· Yoko Guruma
· Uki Waza



KATAME-NO-KATA

Explanation of the Forms of Grappling

Fifteen model techniques have been chosen from the Arts of Grappling to constitute these forms they were selected as the most pertinent examples to explain the theory and practice of the art of grappling. The Katame-No-Kata is divided into three sets: -

· Osaewaza, the art of holding or hold downs
· Shimewaza, the art of strangle holds
·Kansetsu Waza, the art of bending and twisting the joints

five model techniques being chosen from each set.
(15 techniques)

1st Set, Osae Waza

· Kuzure Kesa Gatame
· Kata Gatame
· Kami Shiho Gatame
· Yoko Shiho Gatame
· Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame

2nd Set, Shime Waza

· Kata Juji Jime
· Hadaka Jime
· Okuri Eri Jime
· Kata Ha Jime
· Gyaku Juji Jime

3rd Set, Kansetsu Waza

· Ude Garame
· Juji Gatame
· Ude Gatame
· Hiza Gatame
· Ashi Gatame