Novice to 1st Mon (8 to 10 yrs)

1. Ushiro Ukemi = Reverse (back) breakfall 2. Osoto-otosh = Large outer Drop

3. Kesa-gatame = Scarf Hold

4. Kesa-gatame = Scarf Hold 5. Escape Kesa-Gatame by trapping the leg.

PERFORMANCE SKILLS Combination Techniques:• Osoto-otoshi into Kesa-gatame

Ne-waza:• escape from Kesa-gatame by ‘trapping Uke’s leg

PERSONAL CHOICE Candidates are required to: demonstrate two of their favourite waza

TERMINOLOGY AND SUPPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE Candidates are required to: know the common English translations and meaning of all Japanese terminology used in this section translate the following Japanese words into their common English names and where appropriate explain their meaning:

Rei = Standing bow, Hajime = Begin (start), Matte = Wait (stop) answer the question

In which country was judo devised? Answer: JapanNOTES

(A) For the personal choice element, the judoka is required to demonstrate their favourite waza which may be demonstrated either to the right or to the left with any suitable grip.

1st Mon to 2nd Mon (8 to 10 yrs)

1. Yoko Ukemi = Side Breakfall 2. Za-rei = Kneeling bow and Tachi-rei = Standing bow

3. De-Ashi-Bari = Advancing foot sweep. 4. Mune-Gatame = Chest hold

5. Escape mune-gatame by Bridging and rolling

Performance Skills

Combination technique• De-ashi-barai into Mune-gatame

Ne-waza:• escape from Mune-gatame using a ‘bridge and roll’ action

Personal choice

demonstrate two of their favourite waza

Terminology and Suplementry Knowledge

know the common English translations and meaning of all Japanese terminology used in this section translate the following Japanese words into their common English names and where appropriate explain their meaning:

1. Osaekomi = Hold is on. 2. Toketa = Hold is broken. have knowledge of the judo code demonstrate the correct bowing procedure for Tachi-rei and Za-rei

answer the question Who is the founder of modern judo?(A) Jigaro Kano

NOTES 1. For the personal choice element, the judoka is required to demonstrate their favourite waza which may be demonstrated either to the right or to the left with any suitable grip.

2ND MON to 3RD MON (AGE RECOMMENDATION 8-10)

1. Correct wearing Judogi 2. Mae Mawari Ukemi 1 = Forward roll Breakfall

Tachi-Waza Osaekomi-Waza

3. Uki-goshi = Floating Hip 4. Kuzure-kesa-gatame = Broken Scarf Hold

PERFORMANCE SKILLS

1.Uki-goshi into Kuzure-kesa-gatame

2. Kuzure-kesa-gatame escape using “sit-and-push”

PERSONAL CHOICE Candidates are required to: demonstrate two of their favourite waza

TERMINOLOGY AND SUPPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE Candidates are required to: know the common English translations and meaning of all Japanese terminology used in this section and knowledge of the judo code demonstrate the correct wearing of the judogi and tying of the obi. translate the following Japanese words into their common English names and where appropriate explain their meaning: Dojo = Hall, Judogi = Suit & Zori = Slippers

NOTES 1. For the personal choice element, the judoka is required to demonstrate their favourite waza which may be demonstrated either to the right or to the left with any suitable grip.

3rd Mon TO 4TH Mon (8 to 10 yrs)

1. Standard grip – Sleeve/Lapel grip 2. Mae Mawari Ukemi II – Forward rolling Breakfall

3. Tai-otoshi – Body drop 4. Yoko-shiho-gatame – Side four quarters

Performance skills:1. Tai-otoshi to Yoko-shiho-gatame

2. Yoko-shiho-gatame escape “trap-bridge-roll”

3. Turnover into Yoko-shiho-gatame

Players choice: Demonstrate two tachi-waza and one osaekomi-waza

Kumi-Kata – Grip: demonstrate the right and left standard grip

TERMINOLOGY AND SUPPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGECandidates are required to: know the common English translations and meaning of all Japanese terminology used in this section and knowledge of the judo code

NOTES1. For the personal choice element, the judoka may select any waza from the JudoScotland Technical Grading Syllabus but it is recommended that less advanced techniques are chosen at the stage.

4th Mon to 5th Mon (8 to 10 yrs)

1. Alternative grip (Kumi-Kata option) 2. Mae Mawari Ukemi III – forward roll Breakfall

3. Ippon-seoi-nage – one arm shoulder throw. 4. Kami-shiho-gatame – upper four quarters

Performance skills:1. Ippon-seoi-nage into Kami-shiho-gatame

2. Kami-shiho-gatame escape using action-reaction

3. Turnover into Kesa-gatame: Uke on all foursKumi-kata: • demonstrate alternatives to the right and left standard grips

PERSONAL CHOICE Candidates are required to: demonstrate two of their favourite waza

TERMINOLOGY AND SUPPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE Candidates are required to: know the common English translations and meaning of all Japanese terminology used in this section and knowledge of the judo code

NOTES 1. For the personal choice element, the judoka is required to demonstrate their favourite waza which may be demonstrated either

to the right or to the left with any suitable grip.

5th Mon to 6th Mon (8 to 10 yrs)

1. Any alternative to standard grip – Kumi-Kata 2. Mae Ukemi – forward Breakfall

2. Ouchi-gari – Major inner leg sweep 4. Tate-shiho-gatame – Lengthwise four quarter hold

Performance skills: 1. Ouchi-gari into Tate-shiho-gatame

2. Tate-shiho-gatame escape using “clamping action”

3. Turnover into Mune-gatame: Uke on all fours

4. Demonstrate a light Randori (as Nage-komi (repetitive throwing) on the move)

Kumi-kata:

• demonstrate alternatives to standard grips e.g. right against left, double lapel and high collar

Randori:

• Demonstration of Nage-komi (repetitive throwing) in light Randori with a co-operative partner

PERSONAL CHOICECandidates are required to: demonstrate two of their favourite waza

TERMINOLOGY AND SUPPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE Candidates are required to: know the common English translations and meaning of all Japanese terminology used in this section and knowledge of the judo code

give two examples of actions against the contest rules

NOTES 1. Nage-komi (repetitive throwing) is introduced for this grade. It is to be demonstrated in the form of light randori which will be of approximately two minutes2. Kumi-kata is a requirement for this grade and the judoka is required to demonstrate the standard grips and alternatives. 3. For the personal choice element, the judoka is required to demonstrate their favourite waza which may be demonstrated either to the right or to the left with any suitable grip.

6th Mon to 7th Mon (9 to 11 yrs)

Fundamental skills:

1. Tsurikomi-goshi = Drawing Hip 2. O-goshi = Major Hip 3. Ko-uchi-gari = Minor Inner Reaping

Performance Skills:1. O-uchi-gari into Ko-uchi-gari 2. Ko-uchi-gari into O-soto-gari3. O-uchi-gari countered by Tsuri-komi-goshi

4. Kesa-gatame “bridge-and-roll” escape

5. Escape into Kesa-gatame from between Uke’s legsRandori: • demonstration of light Randori with a co-operative partner

PERSONAL CHOICE Candidates are required to: select and demonstrate two tachi-waza and one osaekomi-waza from the BJA Technical Grading Syllabus

TERMINOLOGY AND SUPPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE Candidates are required to: know the common English translations and meaning of all Japanese terminology used in this section give two examples of actions against the contest rules translate the following Japanese words into their common English names and where appropriate explain their meaning:

Uke = Defender, Tori = Attacker & Waza-ari-awasete-ippon - Two seven point scores making one full Ippon demonstrate the proper procedures for coming onto and leaving the mat during a contest

NOTES

1. Randori is introduced for this grade. It is to be demonstrated in the form of light randori of approximately three minutes duration. The examiner will expect to see a variety of waza and kumi-kata and, if possible, throws to both right and left sides. Although there are no specified requirements the judoka should understand and observe the simple regulations and terminology governing Randori, including the correct method for signalling submission. 2. For the personal choice element, the judoka may select any waza from the BJA Technical Grading Syllabus but it is recommended that less advanced techniques are chosen at the stage.

7th Mon to 8th Mon (9 to 11 yrs)Fundamental Skills:

1. Ko-Soto-Gari – Minor outer reaping 2. Ko-Soto-Gake – Minor outer Hook 3. Morote-Seoi-Nage – Two Handed Shoulder Throw

Performance skills: Attack and Defending in Randori (free practise) Combination Techniques: Counter Techniques: 1. Ko-uchi-gari into Morote-Seoi-Nage. 2. Ko-uchi-gari countered by Tsuri-komi-goshi

4. Escape into Yoko-Shiho-Gatame from between Uke’s legs.

5. Turnover into Tate-Shiho-Gatame from beneath Uke.

Player’s Choice: Demonstrate three favourite techniques Demonstrate: Shido - Penalty, Hansokumake - Disqulification, Matte – Stop/Wait, Osae-komi – Hold is on, Toketa – Hold is broken, Adjusting Judogi. Contest Rules: Two actions against rules

JudoScotland Grading Programme

8 th MON - 9th MON

Fundamental Skills

1. Seoi-otoshi – Shoulder Drop 2. O-soto-gari – Major outer reapingPerformance Skills 1. Attacking and defending in free practice (Randori) 2. Selected combinations with Ko-Uchi-gake and Seoi-otoshi

3. Ippon-seoi-nage – One Arm shoulderthrow into Ko-uchi-gake – Minor inner hook

4. Armroll – Uke at side of Tori into Ushiro-Kesa-Gatame – Reverse Scarf Hold

5. Armroll – Uke in front of Tori into Ushiro-Kesa-Gatame – Reverse Scarf Hold

Player’s Choice: demonstrate three favourite techniques Terminology: Hikiwake - Draw, Hantei – Win by Referees Decision Contest Rules: two examples of grips against the rules