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BJA Junior Grading Syllabus

Next Westcroft Judo Club Grading after this one to be advised
 

These are the details of the next grading at Westcroft Judo Club which will be held at Westcroft Leisure Centre

Grading Date:
 
Sunday 29th March
Final Registration Date
to book your grading:
 
Friday 27th March  All gradings must be pre booked by completing the grading registration form and handing this along with full payment to your training coach by the given date. Entries will not be accepted on the day...
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Registration Time
 
08:45 to 11:30
Grading session time 09:00 to 12:00
NOTE:
  • All grading assessments will be undertaken using the new BJA Technical Grading Syllabus as set out below and on the BJA website
  • You will need to know everything from novice up to the grade you wish to attain.
  • You will only be allowed to demonstrate a technique once. (unless the Examiner requests you to repeat the technique.)
  • All current grades will be transferred across to the new system as per the BJA guidelines 
Don't forget to bring along your
in-date Black Licence book
 
No in-date Licence book - No Grading
Novice to 18th Mon £10   (Cheques payable to Westcroft Judo Club)

INTRODUCTION  
This syllabus, effective from 1 April 2008, supersedes all previously published syllabi. All previously taken theory  examinations for 7-;18  Mon  are  no longer  valid. A pictorial guide to the new (effective 1 April 2008) syllabus is available online by clicking on the grade below, or www.britishjudo.org.uk and click “Technical” and then “Gradings”. Players are expected to revise for their next grade at home, especially Japanese words, etiquette and names of techniques. Red, yellow and orange grades are tested each term in class. Green, blue and brown grades are tests twice a year (June and December) in class and dates will be advised well in advance.

Promotion within the Mon grades is based on technical knowledge and understanding, together with Japanese terminology and supplementary knowledge. There is no contest requirement in the Mon Grade syllabus however there is a progressively structured Randori element at the higher grades, where at the highest level, Randori is based on open skills.
  
For grades up to and including 9th Mon, gradings must be completed within the candidate's club and can be examined by the same coach that instructed the candidate.  
For 10th Mon and above, gradings may be completed within the club but candidates may also grade at Inter club, area promotion examinations and at any other event such as a Technical Training course. For these examinations, the examiner must be a different coach/examiner to the one that instructed the techniques.


With regular study and training, the judoka should be able to complete the syllabus by the age of 18 (the keen judoka may complete it as early as 15 years of age). It is, however, vitally important that all they follow the progressive study of techniques detailed in this syllabus and attempt promotion to ext grade at regular intervals.  


All judoka are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their technical development as they progress through the grades and it may be necessary for them to undertake supplementary study and training in addition to that which is available at the juokas club. Study of the BJA Technical Grading Syllabus (TGS) and other resources will be highly beneficial.
 

Within the British Judo Association (BJA) there are 18 Mon grades. The grades are indicated by the coloured belts in the next section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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   BJA Junior Grading Syllabus  
   
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1st Mon  

Red + 1 Yellow  Tag

 

  

10th Mon  

Green + 1 Red  Tag

2nd Mon  

Red + 2 Yellow  Tags  

 

11th  Mon  

Green + 2 Red  Tags  

3rd  Mon  

Red + 3 Yellow  Tags  

 

12th  Mon  

Green + 3 Red  Tags  

             
 

4th  Mon  

Yellow  +  1  Red  Tag  

 

  

13th Mon  

Blue + 1 Red Tag

5th  Mon  

Yellow  +  2  Red  Tags  

 

14th  Mon  

Blue + 2 Red  Tags  

6th  Mon  

Yellow  +  3  Red  Tags  

 

15th  Mon  

Blue  + 3 Red  Tags  

             
 

7th Mon  

Orange + 1 Red  Tag

 

  

16th Mon  

Brown + 1 Red  Tag

8th Mon  

Orange + 2 Red  Tags  

 

17th Mon  

Brown + 2 Red  Tags  

9th  Mon  

Orange + 3 Red  Tags  

 

18th  Mon  

Brown + 3 Red  Tags  

Important  Notes:    
1.   Candidates  can  only  be  graded  one  grade  at  a  time.  (See  Fast  Tracking  on  Page  5)  

2.   Although  there  is  no  contest  requirement  in  this  promotion  syllabus,  judoka  are  encouraged  to  participate  in  competition  of  the  appropriate level  for  their  age  and  experience.  There  are  many  competitive  opportunities  which  can  be  used  to  supplement  the  judoka’s  technical development.

MINIMUM  AGE  
The  minimum  age  a  judoka  may  attempt  promotion  is  5  years  of  age.  The  recommended  maximum  grade  that  can  be  held  before  the  age  of 8  is  6th  Mon.  Judoka  may  choose  to  seek  promotion  under  the  Senior  Kyu  Grade  syllabus  on  reaching  14  years  of  age.  
 
Important  Note:   
Judoka  aged  14  and  15  years  of  age  choosing  to  seek  promotion  under  the  Senior  Kyu  Grade  Syllabus  are  not  required  to  take  out  senior membership  of  the  JA.  Players  are  encouraged  seek  advice  from  their  coach  on  whether  they  should  seek  promotion  under  the  Senior  Kyu Grade  Syllabus.
  
ADMINISTRATION
All  candidates  must  hold  current  ;BJA  Individual  Membership:  this  membership  number  will  be  recorded  on  the  Grading  Registration  Sheet  
Grading  test  success  is  registered  at  BJA  Head  Office  within  7  days  by  completing  the  Grade  Registration  Sheet  in  accordance  wih  the instructions  on  the  sheet.


BRITISH  JUDO  ASSOCIATION   JUNIOR  MON  GRADE  PROMOTION  SYLLABUS     

GRADING  FEES
The  BJA  charges  a  grading  fee  of  £5.00  for  all  gradings  (including  transfers).  This  fee  is  used  for  the  administration  and  development  of  the BJA’s  grading  schemes  and  must  be  forwarded  to  the  BJA  along  with  the  completed  Grade  Registration  Sheet.   

The  BJA  recognises  that  organisers  of  gradings  may  require  to  add  a  surcharge  to  the  £5.00  grading  fee  to  cover  additional  costs  such  as  venue hire,  examiner’s  expenses  etc.  The  BJA  recommends  a  surcharge  of  £5.00  but  recognises  that  grading  organisers  may  charge  more  or  less depending  on  circumstances.  Any  surcharge  should  be  retained  by  the  grading  organiser  and  not  sent  to  the  BJA.  

AUTHORITY  TO  GRADE
The  following  may  conduct  examinations  in  accordance  with  the  Memorandum  and  articles  of  the  association  and  Bye
-;Laws  of  the  association. They must  have  either  a  current  valid  coach  or  examiner’s  card,  hold  current  individual  membership  and  are  the  only  ones  authorised  to  submit  a completed  grading  sheet:- 

Novice  to  18th  Mon
BJA  Senior  Examiners,  BJA  Examiners, BJA  Senior  Coaches, UKCC  Level  2  Coaches, UKCC  Level  3  Coaches, BJA  Club  Coaches  

TIME  REQUIREMENTS/FREQUENCY  OF  PROMOTIONS

Novice  up  to  and  including  6th  Mon  ages  5-7

Candidates  may  be  promoted  one  Mon  every  3  calendar  months.   

Novice  up  to  and  including  6th  Mon  —  ages  8-17
Candidates  may  be  promoted  one  Mon  every  calendar  month.  

This  allowance  for  ages  8-17  is  because  it  is  known  and  accepted  that  at  this  age  range  young  people  have  a  greater  capacity  for  learning  and therefore  mre  able  to  undertake  examination  at  shorter  interval.   

From  7th  Mon  and  above  —  all  ages
Candidates  are  limited  to  one  promotion  every  two  calendar  months.  

The  recommended  minimum  time  period  between  attempts  at  any  promotion  for  7th  Mon  and  above  is  four  weeks,  however,  there  is  no  limit to the  number  of  attempts  to  gain  promotion.  A  month  is  a  calendar  month  e.g.  a  candidate  can  be  examined  any  date  in  January  and  then any date  in  March.  This  means  a  candidate  can  enter  a  maximum  of  six  gradings  per  year,  following  a  learning  pathway  of  continuous  progress however  it  is  anticipated  they  would  go  up  1  belt  colour  per  year  

NOTES  ON  THE  TECHNICAL  REQUIREMENTS
For  promotion  to  all  grades,  candidates  are  required  to  know  the  common  English  names  and  meaning  of  all  Japanese  terminology  used  for  the grade  and,  where  appropriate,  must  be  able  to  discuss  with  the  examiner  the  reasons  for  their  choice  of  technique,  grip  etc.  

Techniques  must  be  demonstrated  in  an  appropriate  practical  situation  and  is  intended  that  the  exam  process  should  be  become  grater  in depth  as  the  candidate  progresses  through  the  grades  and  acquires  greater  knowledge  and  understanding  of  Judo  

Some  terminology  has  been  included  in  the  earlier  grades  to  ensure  that  the  candidate  is  conversant  with,  for  example,  the  main  terms  used in  refereeing.  

From  7th  Mon  (juniors)  and  above  there  is  no  specific  Ukemi  requirement.  The  candidate  may,  however,  be  required  to  act  as  Uke  and  must be able  to  demonstrate  the  level  of  Ukemi  required  by  the  grade.  

All  demonstrations  will  be  presented  in  a  formal  manner  either  static  or  on  the  move  to  the  candidate’s  preferred  side.  All  techniques  will  be demonstrated  once  only.  The  examiner  may  ask  for  further  demonstrations  and  will  also  test  that  the candidate  understands  the  key  principles involved  in  the  application  of  the  technique.  Techniques  and  applications  must  be  demonstrated  in  an  appropriate  practical  situation  that includes attacking  opportunity,  best  grip  and  movement.  

The  examiner  may  test  the  candidate  on  any  items  from  any  of  the  previous  grades  already  passed

Candidates  for  examination  must  wear  clean  judogi  and  maintain  a  high  standard  of  personal  hygiene.  Hair  must  be  secured  back,  if  it  is  long enough  to  impede  their  partner.  No  metallic  or  hard  object  may  be  worn  –  rings  must  be  removed,  it  is  not  sufficient  to  cover  them  with adhesive tape.  

Candidates  are  to  be  conversant  with  the  contest  rules  in  particular,  prohibited  acts:  

Male  and  female  candidates  may  be  examined  together  as  can  candidates  of  different  ages  and  physique.  

Candidates  achieving  18th  Mon  can  convert  to  1st  Kyu  after  the  age  of  14.  They  must  have  a  record  of  contest  activity  on  at  least  2 occasions within  the  last  24  months  recorded  in  their  BJA  record  boo  under  "Record  of  Judo  Events  Attended”  before  entering  a  competitive Dan  grading  and must  be  a  minimum  age  of  15.  

Although  there  are  no  specified  requirements,  the  candidate  must  understand  and  observe  the  simple  regulations  and  terminology  governing randori,  including  the  correct  method  for  signalling  submission.  

QUALITY  CONTROL
Club  gradings  may  be  subject  to  visits  from  the  Area  Director  of  Examiners  to  ensure  a  consistent  application  of  the  examination  criteria. These visits  will  be  selected  on  a  random  basis  as  a  means  of  sampling  a  percentage  of  the  clubs  within  the  area  

Areas  and  Club  gradings  may  be  visited  by  the  National  Director  of  Examiners,  again  to  ensure  consistent  application  of  the  exam  criteria.  

PERSONAL  CHOICE
For  each  grade  there  is  an  element  of  personal  choice.  This  element  has  been  included  to  encourage  originality  and  to  assist  the  judoka  in developing  a  personal  style  which  is  suitable  for  their  physique  and  personality.   

TERMINOLOGY  AND  SUPPLEMENTARY  KNOWLEDGE
There  is  a  limited  amount  of  supplementary  knowledge  required,  the  main  emphasis  on  the  use  of  the  correct  Japanese  terminology.  For promotion  to  all  grades,  candidates  are  required  to  know  the  common  English  names  and  meaning  of  all  Japanese  terminology  used  for  the grade and,  where  appropriate,  must  be  able  to  discuss  with  the  examiner  the  reasons  for  their  choice  of  technique,  grip  etc.   
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CONVERSION  TO  THE  SENIOR  KYU  GRADE  SYLLABUS
Judoka  of  14  years  of  age  and  above  who  hold  a  junior  (Mon)  grade  may,  if  they  wish,  convert  to  the  Senior  (Kyu)  grade.  The  following  table will be  used  for  all  junior  (Mon)  grade  conversions.  It  may  appear  that  the  junior  is  converting  to  a  lower  level  of  examination;  however  this  is to allow for  a  period  of  assimilation  into  the  Kyu  grade  system.  Judoka  holding  a  junior  (Mon)  grade  will  be  converted  to  the  senior  (Kyu) grade  on reaching 18  years  of  age.

Mon  Grade  

Kyu  Grade  

  

Mon  Grade  

Kyu  Grade  

1st  Mon  

Novice  

  

10th  Mon  

to  4th  Kyu  

2nd  Mon  

Novice  

  

11th  Mon  

to  4th  Kyu  

3rd  Mon  

to  6th  Kyu  

  

12th  Mon  

to  3rd  Kyu  

4th  Mon  

to  6th  Kyu  

  

13th  Mon  

to  3rd  Kyu  

5th  Mon  

to  6th  Kyu  

  

14th  Mon  

to  3rd  Kyu  

6th  Mon  

to  5th  Kyu  

  

15th  Mon  

to  2nd  Kyu  

7th  Mon  

to  5th  Kyu  

  

16th  Mon  

to  2nd  Kyu  

8th  Mon  

to  5th  Kyu  

  

17th  Mon  

to  2nd  Kyu  

9th  Mon  

to  4th  Kyu  

  

18th  Mon  

to  1st  Kyu  


 

CANDIDATES FROM IJF/EJU MEMBER ORGANISATIONS
It is acknowledged that there are many Judoka from foreign countries residing in the UK and joining the BJA. If they hold a grade in an association that is a member of the IJF or EJU, then that grade is accepted by the BJA. Examiners are to convert the colour belt from the original association to the higher BJA grade e.g. An IJF Mon Blue belt would become a BJA 15th Mon
 
TRANSFER OF GRADES FROM NON BJA ORGANISATIONS
In a similar way to the process for recognising IJF/EJU judoka, candidates from non BJA organisations that have joined the BJA may convert from the colour held in the previous organisation t the colour appropriate to the BJA grade. However they must undertake the examination of all the previous grades and this can be done by examining a percentage of the syllabus deemed suitable by the examiner. If the examiner is satisfied that the candidate has demonstrated the knowledge and understanding appropriate to the grade being converted he can add the candidates name to the Grade Registration Sheet annotating the "From Grade" block as initials of previous organisation e.g. British Judo Council (BJC).

FAST TRACKING
Judoka taking up the sport at the of 12 years of age and above may be ‘Fast Tracked’ in their first year of BJA membership a maximum of three Mon grades in each of their first two gradings i.e. Novice to 3rd Mon and 3rd Mon to 6th Mon.

BJA TECHNICAL GRADING SYLLABUS BOOK
The BJA Technical Grading Syllabus (TGS) referred in this document is a separate publication which may be purchased directly from the BJA. The TGS is a photographic guide which is intended to act as a memory aid to assist candidates prepare for grading examinations The 320-;page book is crammed full of coloured photographs which illustrate the basic principles of body placement and the most effective grips. Many of the techniques are additionally illustrated by contest photographs and English translations of the Japanese names are also included. This book is an essential resource for all judoka.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
The BJA is developing a range of additional resources to support candidates seeking promotion. These resources will be available to purchase or to download from the BJA website (www.britishjudo.org.uk/home/index.php).
Any queries, requests for further information should be addressed to the BJA at the address below.


British Judo Association
Suite B Technology Centre
Epinal Way
Loughborough
LE11 3GE
 
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