6TH KYU to 1 - 3 RED TABS

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Bow, take a basic sleeve/lapel grip and posture (Kumi-kata).

Demonstrate how to walk with a partner.

Take a breakfall when thrown by partner.

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

When to submit, you must stop when Matte is called, when to rei, that you breakfall for safety

Who you should inform of any medical problems, how you should behave in the Dojo

JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY (be able to translate the following):

Matte, Hajime, Kiotsuke, Sensei

6TH KYU 3 RED TABS to 1 - 3 ORANGE TABS

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Bow, take a basic sleeve/lapel grip and posture (Kumi-kata).

Demonstrate how to walk with a partner.

Take a breakfall when thrown by partner.

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

You are not allowed to put your hands / feet on someone's face, you should treat Sensei with courtesy and respect, that all jewellery etc. is removed before stepping onto the mat

Correct way to line up, that you should apply strangles and arm locks slowly and with care

JAPANESE TERMS (be able to translate the following):

Tori, Uke, Ukemi, Migi

6TH KYU 3 ORANGE TABS to 1 - 3 GREEN TABS

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Bow, take a basic sleeve/lapel grip and posture (Kumi-kata).

Demonstrate how to walk with a partner.

Take a breakfall when thrown by partner.

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

Zori should be placed at the edge of the mat, nails must be kept short and clean, body must be kept clean, that you must ask for permission to leave the mat before you bow off the mat and step into your Zori.

JAPANESE TERMS (be able to translate the following):

Hidari, Judo, Tatami, Maitte

KATA: (progressive through the grades)

6th Kyu 2 Green tabs: 1st technique of the 1st set of Katame-No-Kata

6th Kyu 3 Green tabs: 1st and 2nd techniques of the 1st set of Katame-No-Kata

6TH KYU 3 GREEN TABS to 1 - 3 BLUE TABS

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Bow, take a basic sleeve/lapel grip and posture (Kumi-kata).

Demonstrate how to walk with a partner.

Take a breakfall when thrown by partner.

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

Demonstrate the Referee's signal for 'Matte'

If you have a medical problem before you get on the mat you must inform your Sensei.

Correct way to sit on a judo mat is either crossed-legged or kneeling

JAPANESE TERMS (be able to translate the following):

Obi, Za Rei, Ritsu Rei, Dojo

KATA: (progressive through the grades)

6th Kyu 1 blue tab: 1st, 2nd and 3rd techniques of the 1st set of the Katame-No-Kata

6th Kyu 2 blue tabs: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th techniques of the 1st set of the Katame-No-Kata

6th Kyu 3 blue tabs: 1st set of the Katame-No-Kata

6TH KYU 3 BLUE TABS to 1 - 3 BROWN TABS

TECHNIQUES (to be demonstrated both Migi & Hidari):

Bow, take a basic sleeve/lapel grip and posture (Kumi-kata).

Demonstrate how to walk with a partner.

Take a breakfall when thrown by partner.

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

Judogi should be kept clean, demonstrate how to tie your obi, demonstrate Referee Signal for 'Osae-komi'.

JAPANESE TERMS (be able to translate the following):

Sore-made, Judogi, Osae-komi, Toketa, Kodokan

KATA: (progressive through the grades)

6th Kyu 1 brown tab: Katame-No-Kata: 1st set. Nage-No-Kata: 1st technique of the 2nd set

6th Kyu 2 brown tabs:Katame-No-Kata: 1st set. Nage-No-Kata: 1st & 2nd technique of the 2nd set

6th Kyu 3 brown tabs:Katame-No-Kata: 1st set. Nage-No-Kata: 2nd set