Brighton Structure and Grading

The Aims of Judo:

1. Physical Development (Ren Shin Ho)
2. Mental Development (Shu Shin Ho)
3. Contest Proficiency (Shou Bu Ho)

Kano - up to the age of 8:

There is no minimum age, the limit is that the youngster can understand and obey the instructor during the training session.

Kanos have a learning schedule that incorporates throws, judo etiquette and judo phrases such as Hajime and Matte.

The Kanos are awarded grades as they understand and complete each level of training. Kanos have to hold a BJA (British Judo Association) license.

Grade	Belt Colour	Mon Grade Equivalent
Kano 1	white belt + 1 yellow tag	1st Mon
Kano 2	white belt + 2 yellow tags	1st Mon
Kano 3	white belt + 3 yellow tags	1st Mon
Kano 4	white belt + 1 green tag	2nd Mon
Kano 5	white belt + 2 green tags	2nd Mon
Kano 6	white belt + 3 green tags	2nd Mon
Kano 7	white belt + 1 blue tags	3rd Mon
Kano 8	white belt + 2 blue tags	3rd Mon
Kano 9	white belt + 3 blue tags	3rd Mon

Mons - from age 8 years to 16 years:

Mons start at novice white belt, however many Mons start as Kais (the 'old' name for Kanos) so they very quickly move up the grading system.

Each grade is shown by the colour of the belt worn.

1st to 3rd Mon, red belt with a yellow flash for each grade
4th to 6th Mon, yellow belt with a red flash for each grade
7th to 9th Mon, orange belt with a red flash for each grade
10th to 12th Mon, green belt with a red flash for each grade
13th to 15th Mon, blue belt with a red flash for each grade
16th to 18th Mon, brown belt with a red flash for each grade

Grading from 1st to 6th Mon is held within the club. Other grades attend grading set up outside the club at different venues.

Seniors - 16 years and over :

Seniors are divided by intermediates or Cadets up to 21 years and those over.
Seniors grade from 9th Kyu (yellow belt) to 1st Kyu (brown belt). After which they embark on the difficult Dan grades.

White	6th Kyu
Yellow	5th Kyu
Orange	4th Kyu
Green	3rd Kyu
Blue	2nd Kyu
Brown	1st Kyu
Black	1st to 5th Dan
Red & White	6th to 8th Dan
Red	9th and 10th Dan

Brighton Judo clubs president Mick Leigh, is a 7th Dan, one of the few in the country.

The highest award in judo is the Shihan, which has never been awarded.

Fewer than 10 men have ever been awarded the red belt Judan or 10th Dan.

Basic Glossary:

Dojo	Hall where Judo or other Martial Art is practised
Judogi	Judo outfit
Obi	Belt
Zori	Foot wear
Kyu	'Step' - intermediate grades from beginner to Dan (6th Kyu yellow to 1st Kyu brown)
Dan Grade	A person who has attained Black belt or higher
Judoka	4th Dan and above - frequently used for any Judo Student
Sensei	Highest grade present or an Instructor
Tori	Person performing Judo throw or hold-down
Uki	Person being thrown or held down
Hajime	Spoken instruction to start or continue
Matte	Spoken instruction to immediately stop or wait - 'break' as in boxing
Sono-mama	Freeze! – do not move
Osae-komi	Hold down is started or ‘on’ - statement by referee that a hold is considered applied
Toketa	Hold is broken, Uki has escaped
Hantai	Spoken instruction by referee for Judges to give an immediate decision
Rei	The Japanese bow, also spoken instruction to bow
Hikiwake	Drawn Contest (no score)
Koka	Minor score (scored as 3)
Yuko	Almost Wazari (scored as 5)
Wazari	Major score, almost Ippon, (scored as 7)
Ippon	Outright win (scored as 10)
Chui	Penalty in contest for minor infringement of rules
Kata	'Form' - Standardised demonstration to preserve and clarify principles
Shiai	Formal practice, i.e. Judo contest
Randori	Informal practice of Judo techniques - similar in concept to sparring
Uchikomi	Continuous repetition of a technique to learn or improve on it
Ukemi	The break-fall technique or exercise
Sore-made	‘That is all’ – contest, demonstration, practice or lesson is terminated

A Small Selection of the Basic Techniques of Judo:

Ukemi Waza (Break-fall Techniques)

1. Ushiro (Rear)

2. Yoko (Side)

3. Mai (Front)

4. Jenpo Kaiten (Rolling)

Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)

A. Koshi Waza (Hip Techniques)
1. Uki Goshi (Floating Hip)
2. Harai Goshi (Sweeping Hip)
3. O Goshi (Major Hip)
4. Hane Goshi (Spring Hip)
5. Tsuri Komi Goshi (Lift Pull Hip)

B. Te Waza (Hand Techniques)
1. Uki Otoshi (Floating Drop)
2. Tai Otoshi (Body Drop)
3. Seoi Nage (Back Carry/Shoulder Throw)

C. Ashi Waza (Foot Techniques)
1. O Soto Gari (Major Outer Reaping)
2. O Uchi Gari (Major Inner Reaping)
3. De Ashi Barai (Advancing Foot Sweep)
4. Okuri Ashi Barai (Sliding/Following Foot Sweep)
5. Ko Uchi Gari (Minor Inner Reaping)
6. Tsuri Komi Ashi (Lift Pull Foot)
7. Hiza Garuma (Knee Wheel)
8. Uchimata (Inner Thigh)

D. Ma Sutemi Waza (Rear Sacrifice Techniques)
1. Tomeonage (Stomach or Circle)
2. Uranage (Rear)
3. Sumi Gaeshi (Corner)

E. Yoko Sutemi Waza (Side Sacrifice Techniques)
1. Yoko Gake (Side Body Drop)
2. Yoko Garuma (Side Wheel)
3. Uki Waza (Floating)

There are also variations on these techniques such as Makikomi (Winding) and Gaeshi (Counter).

Katamena Waza (Grappling\Controlling Techniques)

A. Osaekomi Waza (Immobilisation Techniques)
1. Kesa Gatame (Scarf Hold)
2. Kzure Kesa Gatame (Broken or Modified Scarf Hold)
3. Ushiro Kesa Gatame (Rear Scarf Hold)
4. Kata Gatame (Shoulder Hold)
5. Yoko Shiho Gatame (Side Fourquarters Hold)
6. Kami Shiho Gatame (Upper Fourquarters Hold)
7. Kzure Kami Shiho Gatame (Broken or Modified Upper Fourquarters Hold)
8. Tate Shiho Gatame (Vertical Fourquarters Hold)

B. Kansatsu Waza (Joint Lock Techniques)
1. Ude Garame (Arm Wrap/Figure four)
2. Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame (Arm Lock Cross Hold)
3. Ude Gatame (Arm Hold)
4. Ude Hishigi Ashi Gatame (Arm Lock with Leg Hold)
5. Ude Hishigi Hiza Gatame (Arm Lock with Knee Hold)
6. Waki Gatame (Armpit Hold)

C. Shime Waza (Strangle/Choke Techniques)
1. Hadaka Jime (Naked Strangle)
2. Okuri Eri Jime (Sliding Lapel Strangle)
3. Kata Ha Jime (Single Wing Strangle)
4. Kata Juji Jime (Single Cross Strangle)
5. Nami Juji Jime (Ordinary Cross Strangle)
6. Gyaku Juji Jime (Reverse Cross Strangle)

A Judo student will probably have some working knowledge of about 70 techniques by the time they have achieved 1st Dan (black belt) grade.