Todmorden Judo Club Grading Syllabus

A structured approach to Judo development

Introduction

This grading syllabus is designed to reflect the practical application of judo as we teach and train at Todmorden Judo Club. It’s straightforward yet effective, incorporating the key elements of traditional Japanese Judo and staying true to its core principles. This syllabus represents a clear and accessible teaching approach, providing a structured framework for instructors and students to measure progress in Judo skill development.

Grading requirements

  • Syllabus Knowledge: All instructors must ensure that students fully understand the syllabus requirements before attending a grading.
  • Membership: Grading assessments are available only to students who hold a current Todmorden Judo Club membership.
  • Grading Intervals: Gradings are recommended at five-month intervals or more for children and seniors.

Individual progress

Every student progresses differently and develops a personal style influenced by their physical attributes and personality. Instructors will take this into account during grading assessments.

Throwing techniques

All throwing techniques (Nage-waza) will be examined from stationary and moving positions.

Groundwork techniques

All groundwork techniques (Katame-waza) will be assessed on both technical demonstration and effectiveness:
  • Holding Techniques (Osaekomi-waza): The candidate must demonstrate full control of Uke, holding them down securely for a minimum of 10 seconds.
  • Joint Locks (Kansetsu-waza) and Chokes (Shime-waza): Candidates must be able to achieve a full submission.

The role of Uke

Uke will also be assessed on their ability to receive Tori’s throws and groundwork techniques safely and realistically. When assessing holding techniques, Uke must make realistic escape attempts.

Grading Syllabus

Yellow Belt Watch
01- O-GOSHI
02- O-SOTO-OTOSHI
03- DE-ASHI-HARAI
04- IPPON-SEOI-NAGE
05- KESA-GATAME
06- KUSURE-KESA-GATAME
Orange Belt Watch
01- UKI-GOSHI
02- KOSHI-GURUMA
03- SASAE-TSURIKOMI-ASHI
04- O-UCHI-GARI
05- KO-UCHI-GARI
06- TAI-OTOSHI
07- O-SOTO-GARI
08- KATA-GATAME
09- KAMI-SHIHO-GATAME
Green Belt Watch
01- HARAI-GOSHI
02- ASHI-GURUMA
03- HIZA-GURUMA
04- KO-SOTO-GAKE
05- KO-SOTO-GARI
06- SEOI-NAGE
07- UKI-OTOSHI
08- KATA-GURUMA
09- USHIRO-KESA-GATAME
10- YOKO-SHIHO-GATAME
11- SOTO-MAKIKOMI
12- TOMOE-NAGE
Nage-no-Kata
1- UKI-OTOSHI
2- SEOI-NAGE
3- KATA-GURUMA
Blue Belt Watch
01- SODE-TSURIKOMI-GOSHI
02- TSURIKOMI-GOSHI
03- O-SOTO-GURUMA
04- O-GURUMA
05- MOROTE-GARI
06- KIBISU-GAESHI
07- KUCHIKI-TAOSHI
08- TATE-SHIHO-GATAME
09- YOKO-WAKARE
10- UKI-WAZA
11- SUMI-GAESHI
12- UDE-GARAMI
13- WAKI-GATAME
14- JUJI-GATAME
15- NAMI-JUJI-GATAME
16- GYAKU-JUJI-GATAME
17- KATA-JUJI-GATAME
Nage-no-Kata
4- UKI-GOSHI
5- HARAI-GOSHI
6- TSURI-KOMI-GOSHI
Brown Belt Watch
01- HANE-GOSHI
02- HARAI-TSURIKOMI-ASHI
03- UCHI-MATA
04- OKURI-ASHI-HARAI
05- SUMI-OTOSHI
06- KUZURE-KAMI-SHIHO-GATAME
07- YOKO-GURUMA
08- HARAI-MAKIKOMI
09- TANI-OTOSHI
10- HIKIKOMI-GAESHI
11- TAWARA-GAESHI
12- HIZA-GATAME
13- HARA-GATAME
14- UDE-GATAME
15- HADAKA-JIME
16- OKURI-ERI-JIME
17- SODE-GURUMA-JIME
Nage-no-Kata
7- OKURI-ASHI-HARAI
8- SASAE-TSURIKOMI-ASHI
9- UCHI-MATA
Black Belt Watch
01- USHIRO-GOSHI
02- UTSURI-GOSHI
03- O-SOTO-GAESHI
04- O-UCHI-GAESHI
05- UCHI-MATA-SUKASHI
06- SUKUI-NAGE
07- YAMA-ARASHI
08- UKI-GATAME
09- YOKO-GAKE
10- YOKO-OTOSHI
11- HANE-MAKIKOMI
12- URA-NAGE
13- ASHI-GARAME
14- SANKAKU-GATAME
15- TE-GATAME
16- ASHI-GATAME
17- SANKAKU-JIME
18- KATATE-JIME
19- KATAHA-JIME
Nage-no-Kata
10- TOMOE-NAGE
11- URA-NAGE
12- SUMI-GAESHI
13- YOKO-GAKE
14- YOKO-GURUMA
15- UKI-WAZA
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