Within the wjabja there are 6 kyu grades which are indicted by the following coloured belts. The technical drawing syllabus, previously included in the industrial arts syllabus, is now published under its own cover. British judo association news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2010 learn how. Study of the judoscotland technical grading syllabus tgs and other resources will be highly beneficial see page 6 for further information. The bja technical grading syllabus tgs referred in this document is a separate publication which may be purchased directly from the bja. British judo association technical grading syllabus a. Promotion within the mon and kyu grades is based on technical ability. See fast tracking on page 5 and fast track policy is for exceptional circumstances 2. Grading test success is registered at bja head office within 7 days by completing the grade registration sheet. This series is designed to help you as a parent ensure that your child feels confident they know all they need to know before attending a grading. This syllabus, effective from 1 april 2008, supersedes all previously published syllabi. Judoka may be promoted to and within the british judo association bja dan grades as follows. The british judo association bja is the governing body for the olympic sport of judo in the united kingdom.
I am a 2nd kyu lower brown belt and want to fight for my 1st kyu. It is important to remember that judo is a pathway, on which the judoka is always learning and improving. Bjc grading cards primary june 2015 bjc grading cards junior june 2015 bjc grading cards senior june 2015 bjc full syllabus february 2014 provisional bjc club grading assessor questionnaire and application. Players will be selected to be graded depending on age, ability, attendance, date last graded, and behaviour on the mat. The tgs is a photographic guide which is intended to act as a memory aid to assist candidates prepare for grading examinations. To be awarded each new grade, students must fulfil the following criteria, academic and technical requirements. Roy received his 1st dan from trevor leggett in 1969, and in 20 he was awarded 9th dan of the international judo federation.
Grading syllabus the official website of the british judo council. See fast tracking on page 5 and fast track policy for exceptional circumstances 2. A british judo association mon grading is for boys and girls aged 8 to 15 years who hold wjabja membership and is an examination to determine the judo ability of the candidate instructions to grading candidates you must complete the theory section before entering the competitive section of any grading. British judo association official website british judo associations guide to the technical grading syllabus. Please remember to bring your bja record book to club gradings and ensure that. Information and documents on the processes and organisation of british judos grading systems can be found on this page. I am translating the book into book format and adding and expanding the content to make it a full book. Grading competitions can be found around the country. Judoka can choose whether to enter the technical or competitive dan grade scheme, under the same current rules. Study of the bja technical grading syllabus tgs and. This syllabus, effective from 1st october 20, supersedes all previously published syllabi.
Below are some images and words that may help you understand what is being described above so you can help your child learn the requirements for their next judo belt. All previously taken theory examinations higher than the contest grade are no longer valid. Coloured belts are worn during training to reflect this to your sensei and training partners so that they are aware at a glance of your level. British judo association bja 5th mon to 6th mon junior. British judo association technical grading syllabus book. Sho grading under 8 years old for players aged 57 years old, ford judo club will now be grading under the bja sho grade scheme. Under 8s grading syllabus to be awarded each new grade, students must fulfil the following criteria, academic and technical requirements. Such an examiner must be a bja senior examiner, a bja examiner, a bja advanced coach, a bja senior coach or a bja club coach authorised by an area to examine the kyu grade theory syllabus. The british judo association value all of their members, given this, we recognise the need for a development programme focuses specifically on the 5 7 year age group. Promotion within the mon and kyu grades is based on technical ability, knowledge and understanding, together with japanese terminology and supplementary knowledge.
Technical dan gradings include a theory and a kata element. Educational judos unofficial guide to the bja 1st kyu brown belt syllabus, featuring paul ajala and matt glossop. Kyu mean a senior student of 16 years or over who has attained a grade denoted by a coloured belt. You must learn and demonstrate to the examiner three items for each mon grade one throw. An examination of a candidate s technical understanding and knowledge of specific. Candidates are required to select and demonstrate two tachiwaza and one osaekomiwaza from the bja technical grading syllabus. Jim somerville, bja national dan grade registrar, 83 whittle street, walkden, manchester m28 3nx section 7 passmark 180 from possible 300 pass fail exempt r l r l r l 1st set tewaza ukiotoshi kataseoi kataguruma.
He was the british judo association national coach for over 15 years and coached at 4 olympic games. He was an international competitor for 12 years, winning two british open titles, trained in japan under isao okano and ran fairholme judo club for 30 years. These grading sessions are open to all adult kyu grades in the area majority of the grading is expected in the yellowgreen belt range so if you are an adult kyu grade in southampton, please do some along and we shall test you. Bja senior kyu grade syllabus 2010 version 5 free download as pdf file. 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. The british judo association bja is the governing body for the olympic sport of judo in the. The bja have produced a reference book for the techniques in the new technical syllabus which provides a range of photos of all techniques.
When you are invited to grade please book a date with the club or competition secretary at reception. Be sure to bring your bja record book usually referred to as your licence to your grading, as the coach examining you will need to sign inside it to. Study of the bja technical grading syllabus tgs and other resources will be highly beneficial see page 5 for further information. British judo association technical grading syllabus, a. Many clubs are working with young players in this age group, therefore, it is an ideal opportunity to develop these players both generically and sports specifically to deal. Age 15 is also the minimum age they can register for promotion to 1st dan as specified in the dan grade syllabus. For any recognition of overseas gradings you should complete the first page of the grading application, provide a judo biography and all certificates andor letters from the grading authority.
British judo association technical grading syllabus book british judo association technical grading syllabus a photographic guide it is a requirement of the british judo association grading syllabus, that candidates of all ages have knowledge of and be able to demonstrate a variety of judo techniques. Please note that although the training manual is available to all bja members you will need to create a login to access it. A grading is a test of your progress of an achieved level of knowledge, skill and spirit. Judo belts are considered to be the originator of the belt systems we see in many martial arts today. British judo association j mon grade promotion syllabus. Jul 10, 2014 educational judos unofficial guide to the bja 5th kyu yellow belt syllabus, featuring paul ajala and matt glossop. Bja senior kyu grade syllabus 2010 version 5 judo east. Scarfhold personal choice from the bja technical grading syllabus select and demonstrate 1 osaekomewaza 1 tachiwaza knowledge terminology know the common english translations escape from kamishihongatame using action and reaction and meaning of all japanese terminology upper four quarters hold used in this section. Within the british judo association bja there are six kyu grades. Please ensure that your bja membership is kept in date, if this expires you are ineligible for gradings, remember to bring your bja record book to club gradings. Escape from munegatame using a bridge and roll action players choice 3. British judo association mon grade promotion syllabus 2nd mon fundamental skills 1.
The online downloads have increased 68% since 2012, and this growth continues year on year with recent figures showing an increase in the usage. All previously taken theory examinations for 718 mon higher than the contest grade are no longer valid. The junior judoka should be able to complete the mon grade syllabus and attain the grade of. Please check your bja licence book or ask pete or lloyd for. Such club coaches are permitted to examine up to one grade below the grade they hold themselves. Apr 10, 2015 educational judos unofficial guide to the bja 2nd kyu blue belt syllabus, featuring paul ajala and matt glossop. Junior judoka holding the grade of 1st kyu, aged 14, can collect promotion points towards their dan grade in point scoring competitions, but are not able to enter dan gradings until the age of 15. There are two routes available to grade to your black belt with the british judo association. After this free taster session the course fully begins on the 25th september at 8pm 9.
According to this site judo belts didnt have the wide variety of colours as we see today, in fact, the founder of judo jigoro kano only started a formal ranking procedure in 1883 when he awarded 2 of his students the rank of shodan 1st dan in 1883. British judo association s k grade promotion syllabus. British judo association technical grading schemes for mon. British judo association mon grade promotion syllabus. Affiliated to the british judo association click to view telephone. Promotion within the kyu grades is based on technical knowledge and. Roy inman was born 30 april 1946 in hounslow, london. Below are the techniques required to achieve each grade of the kyu grade syllabus. Inman started judo at the budokwai in london in 1964. This provides the child with membership of the british judo association, the national. Bja sho, mon and kyu grading charges are included in your monthly club fees. British judo association technical grading syllabus a photographic guide by roy inman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Demonstrate four techniques from bja technical grading syllabus individually and then as series of two combinations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The under 8 development scheme is a new ninestep process comprising of nine award levels designed to help coaches reward young players while they develop their fundamental physical, technical, social and psychological skills before moving on to the mon grading scheme at 8 years of age. Welcome to another in this series on the bja british judo association mon grade syllabus. Supplemented with contest rules and grading syllabus. The new system replaces the previous contest element with requirements for a. British judo association kyu grade promotion syllabus page 3 of 16 note level 1 and level 2 coaches that qualify from january 20, must attend the appropriate technical grading coach revalidation module in order to be able to grade judoka. British judo association m grade promotion syllabus. Record book, not from when the grade registration sheet is received by bja office. Promotion within the bja mon and kyu grade system is based on technical. Traditional formal gradings are held on average every three months. British judo association senior kyu grade promotion syllabus page 3 of 16 administration all candidates must hold current bja individual membership. In april 2008 the british judo association bja announced a significant overhaul of the grading syllabus for kyu grades, the coloured belt system that leads to the black belt dan grade. Within the british judo association bja there are 18 mon grades.
Grading judoscotland scotlands governing body for judo. Demonstrate two of their favourite techniques waza. British judo associations guide to the technical grading syllabus. Buy british judo association technical grading syllabus, a photographic guide by roy inman isbn. Dan grade promotion syllabus detailed booklet competitive dan gradings high wycombe 2019. British judo association kyu grade promotion syllabus. British judo association s kyu grade promotion syllabus. British judo association grading system the belt system is a distinctive feature of judo. The grades are indicated by the following coloured belts. The syllabus was revised in 2000 for first examination in 2002. The bja represents the united kingdom internationally and is a member of the international judo federation, the european judo union, the judo confederation of the european union, the british olympic association, the central council of physical.
However, we feel that the kai grade syllabus that the club has been following previously, allows the players to display their knowledge of a judo technique at each grade sho system does not and therefore adds more value to their achievement. Bja hampshire judo holds one at awe in feb, april,august and october. From 1st kai to 10th dan, a judokas belt should reflect their knowledge and ability. New bja mon grade syllabus 2014 pages 1 21 text version. Although there is no contest requirement in this promotion syllabus, judoka are encouraged to participate in. The traditional method of gaining promotion based on skill in contest, theoretical knowledge and ability to demonstrate specific techniques. He was an international competitor for 12 years, winning two british open titles, trained in japan under isao okano and ran fairholme judo club for 30 years he was the british judo association national coach for over 15 years and. Although there is no contest requirement in this promotion syllabus, players are encouraged to. This can be avoided if you have one of the bja student voucher books, which contain a voucher for one free grading. The major amendments are indicated by vertical lines. Roy inman obe was a british judoka, coach and author. Both adults and juniors grade through a series of belts leading to the coveted black belt dan grade of which there are 10.
Grading syllabus tests are held four times a year to allow students to demonstrate their potential for promotion at each level within kuk sool won tm. The grading becomes official only when you receive your jfa certificate, which will generally be presented at a jvi tournament. Kyu grade promotion syllabus page 3 of 19 novice to 5th kyu bja level 1 coach see note novice to 1st kyu bja level 2 coach see note bja level 3 coach bja senior examiner note level 1 and level 2 coaches that qualify from january 20, must attend the appropriate technical grading coach revalidation module in order to be able to grade judoka. As part of the bja summit judo club perform gradings according to the bja syllabus click here. Bja record book under record of judo events attended, before entering a competitive dan grading. British judo 201112 annual report by british judo issuu. The syllabus is the same for adults as well as juniors although each belt is split into 3 stripes for the juniors known as. British judo association technical grading syllabus, a photographic guide. With the launch of bja education, we will be aiming to commission articles from an increasing number of international experts, we have also recently added international editors to our editorial board. Roy received his 1 st dan from trevor leggett in 1969, and in 20 he was awarded 9 th dan of the international judo federation. British judo association grading system gradings bishops.
The british judo council 37 high street, stalham, norfolk, nr12 9ah. At every testing students have to demonstrate their ability from the white belt syllabus up to their current training level to enable them to advance to the next belt within the grading system. Novice to 1st kyu bja level 2 coach see note bja level 3 coach bja senior examiner. Educational judos unofficial guide to the bja 2nd kyu blue belt syllabus, featuring paul ajala and matt glossop. Study of the bja technical grading syllabus tgs and other resources will be highly beneficial see page 6 for further information. This week southampton city judo club will be doing technical kyu gradings tuesday, wednesday and thursday nights 8pm, 1214 december 2017. Bja technical dan grade examination sheet bja technical dan grade examination guidelines powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Please note the technical dan grade minimum age has been reduced and is posted on the promotions page of the bja website under bjaejuijf requirements. British judo association bja 6th mon 7th mon grading. Study of the bja technical grading syllabus tgs and other resources will be. This fee is used for the administration and development of the bjas grading schemes and must be forwarded to the bja along with the completed grade registration sheet. List of bja dan gradings 2019 last updated feb 22nd 2019 samurai technical dan grading weekend oct 5th and 6th 2019. Links to the syllabus and requirements for both technical and competitive dan grade can be found in the links. British judo association mon grade promotion syllabus 1st mon fundamental skills 1.