Oxfordshire Judo Clubs - Junior Judo Syllabus
Grading is a form of test used to measure a pupil’s progress and ability in Judo. The Teacher is not only looking at their basic Judo skills in Throwing and Groundwork but also at various other important aspects i.e. breakfalling, behaviour, attitude, knowledge of terminology, manners and respect towards their fellow Judo players. Other criteria are also taken into account, such as age, size and experience.
We follow a syllabus constructed by the British Judo Council and adhere to their guidelines of particular Grade achievements at certain ages. If a child was to gain grades quickly at a very young age they could effectively run out of grades before their sixteenth birthday. At sixteen they become seniors and by sticking to our system we have found that, the 16 year olds ability will be the same as other seniors of the same grade.
The primary grades start with a white belt and then progress through different colour stripes, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown and sometimes Black. As children approach 10 years of age they can expect to be obtaining Yellow stripes that in turn lead to a Yellow Belt. As Juniors they will then progress through the coloured belts, Yellow, Orange and finally Green all with stripe increments. Children will only be awarded their Green belt at the age of 12 years or older. When a junior has attained their Green belt only the stripes are changed. i.e. Blue, Brown and Black.
The grades are recorded in a Grading book and for that there are two options. Either our own Oxfordshire Judo Clubs Licence at a cost of £12 and annual membership renewal of £2; or the British Judo Council scheme at a cost of £26 and annual membership renewal of £23. The British Judo Council scheme is advisable for Seniors and those Juniors that perform at a very high level.
Your child will be given the appropriate form a week or two before their first grading and once filled in and returned they will receive their Grading book. Please ensure this is safely kept as it will be needed at each grading they take part in.
Judo Gradings are awarded for several reasons:-
Knowledge of the Judo Syllabus
Behaviour during the class
Attendance record
Usually there are three gradings a year, however additional grades may be given at area events.
White Belt - Orange Stripes
Throws Rear Breakfall Ushiro-Ukemi
and Breakfalls Side Breakfall Yoko-Ukemi
Major Hip Throw O-Goshi
Groundwork Scarf Hold Kesa-Gatame
Escapes - Scarf Hold
General Judo Hall Dojo
Judo Mat Tatame
The Japanese terms in bold should be known
White Belt - Green Stripes
Throws Forward Breakfall Jenpo-Kaiten-Ukemi
and Breakfalls Shoulder Throw Ippon Seoi-Nage
Groundwork Side Four Quarters Yoko-Shiho-Gatame
Escapes - Side Four Quarters
Contest Terms Start Hajime
Break Matt
Holding Osaekomi
General All Orange Stripe syllabus
The Japanese terms in bold should be known
White Belt - Blue Stripes
Throws Body Drop Tai-Otoshi
Groundwork Shoulder Hold Kata-Gatame
Escapes - Shoulder Hold
Balance Breaking Technique
Contest Terms Hold Broken Toketa
End of Contest Sore-Made
Winning Technique Ippon
General "Performer" Tori
"Receiver" Uki
All Green Stripe syllabus
The Japanese terms in bold should be known
Throws Major Outer Reap O-Soto-Gari
Groundwork Upper Four Quarters Kami-Shiho-Gatame
One Turnover Technique
Escapes - Upper Four Quarters
General Judo Suit Judogi
Judo Player Judoka
Correct way to tie a Belt
The Japanese terms in bold should be known
All Blue Stripe syllabus
White Belt - Yellow Stripes
Throws Sweeping Loin Harai-Goshi
Groundwork Figure Four Armlock Ude-Garami
Escapes - Figure Four Armlock
Contest Terms Near Winning Technique Waza-ari
Referee's Decision Yusei-gachi
Draw Hikiwake
Yellow Belt All previous syllabus to a higher standard
Yellow Belt - Orange Stripes
Throws Counter throws to :-
O-Goshi
O-Soto-Gari
Balance breaking techniques
The importance of hand holds
Groundwork 3 turnover techniques
Balance breaking techniques
Orange Belt All previous syllabus to a higher standard
Orange Belt - Green Stripes
Throws Leg Wheel Ashi-Garuma
Major Wheel O-Garuma
Drawing Ankle Tsuri-Komi-Ashi
Sweeping Ankle De-Ashi-Hari
Groundwork Straight Arm Lock Ude-Hishigi-Juji-Gatame
Arm Crush Ude-Hishigi-Ude- Gatame
Broken Upper Four Quarters Kazure-Kami-Shio-Gatame
Naked Choke Hadaka-Jime
Sliding Collar Okuri-eri-jime
Single Wing Choke Kata-Ha-Jime
General All Japanese Terms so far
Green Belt All previous syllabus to a higher standard
Throws Knee Wheel Hiza-Garuma
Rear Wheel O-Soto-Garuma
Springing Hip Hane-Goshi
Major Inner Reap O-Uchi-Gari
Minor Outer Hook Ko-Soto-Gake
Groundwork Reverse Scarf Hold Ushiro-Kesa-Gatame
Green Belt - Blue Stripes
Throws Minor Inner Thigh Taki-Uchi-Mata (O-Uchi-Mata)
2 Arm Shoulder Throw Marote-Seio-Nage
Minor Inner Reap Ko-Uchi-Gari
Three Counter Throws
Two Combination Throws
Groundwork Three Strangle Techniques Shime-Waza
Vertical Over Hold Tate-Shiho-Gatame
Green Belt - Brown Stripes
Competent in Refereeing
Green Belt - Black Stripes
Competent in Refereeing
