Grade by grade
Syllabus
We start with the basics and build on them as you climb the grades, adding variation and complexity. Open a grade to see what you'll learn for it.
01Novice to White7 techniques · 5 areas
Novice to White
7 techniques · 5 areas
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
- O Soto GariMajor Outer Reap
- O Uchi GariMajor Inner Reap
- Tai OtoshiBody Drop
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
- Kesa GatameScarf Hold
- Mune GatameChest Hold
- Yoko Shiho GatameSide Four Quarter Hold
- Kami Shiho GatameUpper Four Quarter Hold
Terminology
- ReiBow
- YamaeStop and listen
- SenseiTeacher
- HajimeStart / Go
Safety and Etiquette
- Demonstrate the correct grip of the partners gi
- Bow when entering the Dojo
- Submit by tapping
- Wear suitable footwear when off the tatami
- Remove all jewellery before training
- Address teachers as Sensei
- Have respect for your partners' safety
Senior Expectations
- Punctual
- Clean and tidy gi
- Listen when asked
02White to Yellow7 techniques · 5 areas
White to Yellow
7 techniques · 5 areas
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
- O GoshiHip Wheel
- Ippon Seoi NageOne Arm Shoulder Throw
- Koshi GurumaLarge Hip Wheel
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
- Kata GatameShoulder Hold
- Kuzure Kesa GatameBroken Scarf Hold
- Makura Kesa GatamePillow Scarf Hold
- Kuzure Kami Shiho GatameBroken Upper Four Quarter Hold
Terminology
- Judo GiJacket and Trousers
- DojoTraining Space
- SeizaKneel
- ToriThrower
- UkiFaller
- KyuShinDoThe style of Judo we practise
- Kenshiro Abbe SenseiDeveloper of KyuShinDo
Safety and Etiquette
- Keep nails short
- Keep gi clean
- Start learning how to tie your belt
- Practicing throws from the side of the tatami
- Bowing correctly before practicing
- Sitting with legs back whilst watching demonstrations
Senior Expectations
- Ask questions and be curious about your training
- Be mindful of safety and etiquette
03Yellow to Orange8 techniques · 5 areas
Yellow to Orange
8 techniques · 5 areas
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
- De Ashi BaraiAdvancing Foot Sweep
- Ushiro GoshiBackweards Hip Throw
- Morote Seoi NageTwo Handed Shoulder Throw
- Tsurikomi GoshiLift-Pull Hip Throw
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
- Tate Shiho GatameStraight Four Quarters Hold
- Kuzure Yoko Shiho GatameBroken Side Four Quarters Hold
- Juji GatameCross Lock
- Nami Juji JimeNormal Cross Strangle
Terminology
- IpponFull Point
- Waza-ariHalf Point
- TatamiJudo Mat
- ZoriJudo Sandal
Application of Technique
- Turning your partner over during ground fighting
- Escaping from ground holds
- Following a throw straight into a ground hold
- Combination of ground holds
Senior Expectations
- Demonstrate throws on the right and the left side
- Set example to younger judoka during teaching
04Orange to Green9 techniques · 5 areas
Orange to Green
9 techniques · 5 areas
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
- Eri Seoi NageLapel Shoulder Throw
- Sasae Tsurikomi AshiSupporting Foot Lift-Pull Throw
- Hiza GurumaKnee Wheel
- Harai GoshiSweeping Hip Throw
- Uki OtoshiFloating Frop
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
- Ushrio Kesa GatameBackwards Scarf Hold
- Gyaku Juji JimeReverse Cross Strangle
- Kata Juji JimeHalf Cross Strangle
- Ude GarameArm Entaglement
Terminology
- KuzushiOff Balance
- Uchi KomiRepetition Training (Practising throwing motion)
- RandoriFree Practice
- JigotaiDefensive Stance
- ShizentaiNeutral Stance
Application of Technique
- Demonstrate Combination of Throws
- Demonstrate Counters to Throws
- Demonstrate Combinations of Groundholds
Senior Expectations
- Take ownership of your own training
- Begin to be creative with techniques, play with them to find how they best suit you
05Green to Blue10 techniques · 5 areas
Green to Blue
10 techniques · 5 areas
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
- Hane GoshiSpringing Hip Throw
- Tani OtoshiValley Drop
- Tomoe NageCircular Throw
- Uki GoshiFloating Hip Wheel
- Yoko GurumaSide Wheel
- Kata GurumaShoulder Wheel
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
- Okuri Eri JimeSliding Collar
- Kata Ha JimeSing Wing Strangle
- Ude GatameStraight Arm Bar
- Hadaka JimeNaked Strangle
Terminology
- KataSet Form
- ObiBelt
- TskuriEntry
- KakeLifting
- NageThrow
Application of Technique
- 1st Set of Nage No Kata (Right and Left for Seniors)
- 1st Set of Katame No Kata
- Demonstrate 3 Counters, Combinations and Self Defence Techniques
Senior Expectations
- Be conscious of all judoka's safety (Yours, Uki's and those around you)
- If possible, help on classes with warm-ups, demonstrations etc. and set an example to younger judoka
06Blue to Brown12 techniques · 5 areas
Blue to Brown
12 techniques · 5 areas
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
- Utsuri GoshiSwitching Hip Throw
- Okuri Ashi BaraiDouble Foot Sweep
- Yoko WakareSide Separation
- Uchi MataInner Thigh Reap
- Tsuri GoshiLifting Hip Throw
- Ko Soto GakeMinor Outer Hook
- O Soto GurumaMajor Outer Wheel
- Sumi GaeshiCorner Reversal Throw
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
- Ude Hishigi Hiza GatameKnee Arm Lock
- Tsukkomi JimeThrusting Strangle
- Sankaku JimeTriangle Strangle
- Sode Guruma JimeSleeve Wheel Strangle
Terminology
- HidariLeft
- MigiRight
- MaeForward
- UshiroBack
- UkemiBreakfall
Application of Technique
- 1st & 2nd Set of Nage No Kata (Right and Left for Seniors)
- 1st & 2nd Set of Katame No Kata
- Demonstrate 5 Counters, Combinations and Self Defence Techniques
Senior Expectations
- Create a positive training environment
- Help others with etiquette
07Brown to Black14 techniques · 4 areas
Brown to Black
14 techniques · 4 areas
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
- Soto MakikomiOuter Wraparound Throw
- Sode Tsuri Komi GoshiSleeve Lift-Pull Hip Throw
- Sumi OtoshiCorner Drop
- Yoko GakeSide Hook
- Yoko OtoshiHolding Side Body Drop
- Ura NageRear Throw
- Uki WazaFloating Hip Throw
- O Soto OtoshiMajor Outer Drop
- Ko Soto GariSmaller Outer Reap
- Ko Uchi GariSmaller Inner Reap
- Moroto GariTwo Hands Reap
- Kani BasamiScissors Throw
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
- Ude Hishigi Hara GatameArm Lock with Stomach
- Ude Hishigi Waki GatameArm Lock with Armpit
Black Bars
- All 5 sets of Nage No Kata (Right and Left for Seniors)
- All 3 sets of Katame No Kata
- 8 Counters, Combinations and Self Defence Techniques
- Teaching (Helping on at least 10 sessions and leading a session from start to finish un-aided)
- Contest
- Technical (All Nage and Katame Waza from Novice to Black)
Senior Expectations
- Dictate your own training and grading
- Train to a level that makes you proud
- Encourage and lift all others in their training
- 1st Dan presentationAs part of going in for your 1st Dan grading, a presentation of something special that furthers your development or improvement of the club as a whole
- that furthers your development or improvement of the club as a whole
Gradings happen twice a year. How gradings work