JUNIOR SYLLABUS FOR WHJC

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6TH KYU to 6TH KYU WITH 1 YELLOW TAB

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ritsu-rei & Za-rei Zempo-kaiten-ukemi Kata-gatame
How to walk with a partner Mae-ukemi Turnover from all fours
Ushiro-ukemi Kumi-kata De-ashi-barai
Yoko-ukemi Hon-kesa-gatame Ippon-seoi-nage

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

When to submit (demonstrate how to tap at least twice with your hands, feet or shout maitte), you must stop when Matte is called, you should behave sensibly in the Dojo.

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Hajime, Matte, Sensei, Tatami, Dojo

 

6TH KYU WITH 1 YELLOW TAB to 6TH KYU WITH 2 YELLOW TABS

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi Hon-kami-shiho-gatame
Yoko-ukemi O-goshi Turnover from all fours
Zempo-kaiten-ukemi Hon-Yoko-Shiho-Gatame Tai-Otoshi

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

We do ukemi for safety, You should inform Sensei of any medical problems, before or duing a session, make sure all jewellery is removed prior to getting onto the tatami.

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Kiotsuke, Tori, Migi, Sore-made, Obi

 

KATA:

KATAME-NO-KATA

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame

 

6TH KYU WITH 2 YELLOW TABS to 6TH KYU WITH 3 YELLOW TABS

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi Uke-goshi
Yoko-ukemi Kuzure-kesa-gatame O-soto-gari
Zempo-kaiten-ukemi Turnover from flat Kuzure-yoko-shiho-gatame

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

Rei: in & out of the Dojo, on & off the tatami, partners, Sensei & Kamiza, you should not put your hands or your feet in your partners face, you should treat Sensei with courtesy and respect.

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Uke, Hidari, Maitte, Ritsu-rei, Judogi

 

KATA:

KATAME-NO-KATA

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame, 2. Kata-gatame

 

6TH KYU WITH 3 YELLOW TABS to 5TH KYU

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi Koshi-guruma
Yoko-ukemi Ushiro-kesa-gatame Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame
Zempo-kaiten-ukemi Turnover from flat Ko-soto-gari

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

Line up: higher grades to your right, lower grades to your left, Do ALL chokes, strangles and arm-locks slowly and with care, your nails should be clean and cut short.

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Ukemi, Judo, Za-rei, Osae-komi, Kodokan

 

KATA:
KATAME-NO-KATA

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame, 2. Kata-gatame, 3. Hon-kami-shiho-gatame

 

NAGE-NO-KATA

Set 2: 1. Uke-goshi

 

5TH KYU to 5TH KYU WITH 1 ORANGE TAB

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi Morote-seoi-nage
Yoko-ukemi Mune-gatame Kuzure-mune-gatame
Zempo-ukemi Attack from between Uke's legs O-uchi-gari

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

To leave the tatami: ask for permission, if given rei off the tatami and step into your Zori, your body and Judogi should be clean and free from odour, you should sit crossed legged or kneel up on the tatami.

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Toketa, Ippon, Zori, Tatami, Randori

 

KATA:
KATAME-NO-KATA

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame, 2. Kata-gatame, 3. Hon-kami-shiho-gatame, 4. Hon-yoko-shiho-gatame

 

NAGE-NO-KATA

Set 2: 1. Uke-goshi, 2. Harai-goshi

 

5TH KYU WITH 1 ORANGE TAB to 5TH KYU WITH 2 ORANGE TABS

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi Ko-uchi-gari
Yoko-ukemi Tate-shiho-gatame Hadaka-jime
Zempo-kaiten-ukemi Attack from between Uke's legs Tsuri-komi-goshi

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

Zori placed neatly at edge of tatami, Judo was developed from Ju-jitsu, demo how to tie your Obi

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Uchi-komi, Kuzushi, Tsukuri, Kake, Nage

 

KATA:
KATAME-NO-KATA: Set 1

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame, 2. Kata-gatame, 3. Hon-kami-shiho-gatame, 4. Hon-yoko-shiho-gatame,
5. Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame

 

NAGE-NO-KATA: Set 2

Set 2: 1. Uke-goshi, 2. Harai-goshi, 3. Tsuri-komi-goshi

 

5TH KYU WITH 2 ORANGE TABS to 5TH KYU WITH 3 ORANGE TABS

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi Ashi-guruma
Yoko-ukemi Okuri-eri-jime Kata-ha-jime
Zempo-kaiten-ukemi Moving round the head (osae-komi)  O-guruma

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

Demo Ref's signal for Matte, Dr. Jigoro Kano founded Judo, When a high grade enters the Dojo, the Sensei will stop the class, introduce the visitor and then instruct you all to rei to them, before continuing.

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Sono-mama, Jigotai, Osae-komi-waza, Waza-ari, Hantei

 

KATA:
KATAME-NO-KATA: Set 1

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame, 2. Kata-gatame, 3. Hon-kami-shiho-gatame, 4. Hon-yoko-shiho-gatame,
5. Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame

Set 2: 1. Kata-juji-jime

 

NAGE-NO-KATA: Set 2

Set 2: 1. Uke-goshi, 2. Harai-goshi, 3. Tsuri-komi-goshi

Set 3: 1. Okuri-ashi-barai

 

5TH KYU WITH 3 ORANGE TABS to 4TH KYU

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi Harai-goshi
Yoko-ukemi Nami-juji-jime Gyaku-juji-jime
Zempo-kaiten-ukemi

Moving round the head (osae-komi)

 Hane-goshi

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

Demo Ref's signal for Yuko & Osae-komi, BJC = British Judo Council, our President is Mr Robin Otani.

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Kansetsu-waza, Yoshi, Renraku-waza, Yuko, Shizentai

 

KATA:
KATAME-NO-KATA: Set 1

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame, 2. Kata-gatame, 3. Hon-kami-shiho-gatame, 4. Hon-yoko-shiho-gatame,
5. Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame

Set 2: 1. Kata-juji-jime, Hadaka-jime

 

NAGE-NO-KATA: Set 2

Set 2: 1. Uke-goshi, 2. Harai-goshi, 3. Tsuri-komi-goshi

Set 3: 1. Okuri-ashi-barai, Sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi

 

4TH KYU to 4TH KYU WITH 1 GREEN TAB

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi Hiza-guruma
Yoko-ukemi Kata-juji-jime Wake-gatame
Zempo-kaiten-ukemi Attack with Uke between legs  Uchi-mata

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

Demo Ref's signal for Toketa, only allowed to lock elbow joint, Judo originated in Japaan.

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Kaeshi-waza, Gokyo, Seiza, Joseki, Tai-sabaki

 

KATA:
KATAME-NO-KATA: Set 1

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame, 2. Kata-gatame, 3. Hon-kami-shiho-gatame, 4. Hon-yoko-shiho-gatame,
5. Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame

Set 2: 1. Kata-juji-jime, Hadaka-jime, Okuri-eri-jime, 

 

NAGE-NO-KATA: Sets 2 & 3

Set 2: 1. Uke-goshi, 2. Harai-goshi, 3. Tsuri-komi-goshi

Set 3: 1. Okuri-ashi-barai, Sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi, Uchi-mata

 

4TH KYU WITH 1 GREEN TAB to 4TH KYU WITH 2 GREEN TABS

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi Okuri-ashi-barai
Yoko-ukemi Ude-hishigi-juji-gatame Ude-hishigi-ude-gatame
Zempo-kaiten-ukemi Attack with Uke between legs Sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

Demo Ref's signal for Waza-ari, you should treat everyone with courtesy & respect, you should train at a Registered BJC Club with a Registered BJC Coach.

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Hikite, Tsurite, Shime-waza, Shiai, Nage-waza

 

KATA:
KATAME-NO-KATA: Set 1

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame, 2. Kata-gatame, 3. Hon-kami-shiho-gatame, 4. Hon-yoko-shiho-gatame,
5. Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame

Set 2: 1. Kata-juji-jime, Hadaka-jime, Okuri-eri-jime, Kata-ha-jime

 

NAGE-NO-KATA: Sets 2 & 3

Set 2: 1. Uke-goshi, 2. Harai-goshi, 3. Tsuri-komi-goshi

Set 3: 1. Okuri-ashi-barai, Sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi, Uchi-mata

Set 1: Uki-Otoshi

 

4TH KYU WITH 2 GREEN TABS to 4TH KYU WITH 3 GREEN TABS

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi Tsuri-goshi
Yoko-ukemi Ude-garami Gyaku-ude-garami
Zempo-kaiten-ukemi Table Official (paperwork) Morote-seoi-otoshi

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

Demo Ref's signal for Hiki-wake & Ippon, Red area in a contest mat is the danger area, signallying you are going out of the contest area

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Katame-waza, Hiki-wake, Uwegi & Zubon, Kata, Nage-komi

 

KATA:
KATAME-NO-KATA: Set 1 & 2

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame, 2. Kata-gatame, 3. Hon-kami-shiho-gatame, 4. Hon-yoko-shiho-gatame,
5. Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame

Set 2: 1. Kata-juji-jime, Hadaka-jime, Okuri-eri-jime, Kata-ha-jime, Gyaku-juji-jime

 

NAGE-NO-KATA: Sets 2 & 3

Set 2: 1. Uke-goshi, 2. Harai-goshi, 3. Tsuri-komi-goshi

Set 3: 1. Okuri-ashi-barai, Sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi, Uchi-mata

Set 1: Uki-Otoshi, Kata-seoi-nage

 

4TH KYU WITH 3 GREEN TABS to 3RD KYU

 

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Each hold to have an escape, each throw to have a counter and combination.

 

Ushiro-ukemi Mae-ukemi 3 x tachi-waza
Yoko-ukemi Examiners' choice of: Attack & Defense
Zempo-kaiten-ukemi 3 x osae-komi waza  Refereeing

 

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE (answer questions to ascertain you know the following):

Kamiza is the honoured place within the Dojo, usually situated opposite the main entrance and has photos of our Founders of the BJC: Kenshiro Abbe & Mastaro Otani. Kyu-shin-do means 'circles'.

 

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Examiners' choice of: contest terminology, groups of techniques, Judo terms, Clothing

 

KATA:
KATAME-NO-KATA: Set 1 & 2

Set 1: 1. Kuzure-kesa-gatame, 2. Kata-gatame, 3. Hon-kami-shiho-gatame, 4. Hon-yoko-shiho-gatame,
5. Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame

Set 2: 1. Kata-juji-jime, Hadaka-jime, Okuri-eri-jime, Kata-ha-jime, Gyaku-juji-jime

 

NAGE-NO-KATA: Sets 1, 2 & 3

Set 1: Uki-Otoshi, Kata-seoi-nage, 3. Kata-guruma

Set 2: 1. Uke-goshi, 2. Harai-goshi, 3. Tsuri-komi-goshi

Set 3: 1. Okuri-ashi-barai, Sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi, Uchi-mata

 

GRADING NOTES:

All gradings up to and including 3rd kyu will have a minimum of 2 x randori.

ANY previous syllabus can be re-tested at any grading.

Refereeing & Table Officiating required for higher grades

 

Kata: a working knowledge is required: ie. bowing start & finish, correct sequence.

Subject to Kata can be awarded - if no Kata is demonstrated to the required standard within 1 month, theory will be re-tested the next grading.

 

6TH KYU (WHITE BELT)