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07 GRADINGS

You can get a copy of the Grading Syllabus from the Club Coaches and a Judo Handbook which shows the techniques or for a quick overview of the Grading Syllabus go here for Japanese Terms go here or

You can test you knowledge with our little test here (click the question to view the answer).

1. What is the name of the Founder of Judo?
Dr Jigoro Kano.
2. What does Judo mean?
The Gentle (or Supple) Way.
3. What is the name for your instructor or teacher?
Sensei.
4. What is the difference between a Za Rei and a Ritsu Rei?
Za Rei is a kneeling bow, Ritsu Rei is a standing bow.
5. How do we submit?
Tapping the opponent or floor with the hand, foot or by calling Maitta.
6. How should we behave in the Dojo?
Sensibly.
7. What does Osae Komi mean?
Hold down secured and the timer has started.
8. How many points are awarded for the following: Ippon, Waza-ari, Yuko, Koka?
10, 7, 5, 3.
9. How should we apply an arm-lock, choke or strangle?
Safely, slowly and with care.
10. What is the correct way of sitting on the mat?
Kneeling or sitting cross legged
11. How should we treat other judoka?
With respect.
12. Who founded the BJC?
Kenshiro Abbe.
13. What is Kamiza?
The honoured place in the Dojo, usually opposite the entrance (on the left hand wall of our Dojo) and may contain a photo of the founder etc.
14. What is Randori?
Free practice.
15. Where would you wear your obi?
Around your waist, its the judo belt.
16. What is the word for breaking balance?
Kuzushi.
17. What is the difference between Jigotai and Shizentai?
Jigotai is the rigid defensive posture,  Shizentai is the relaxed posture.
18. What is the Kyu Shin Do?
Kyu Shin Do was the philosophy of Kenshiro Abbe and is the way in which Judo has been handed on to us.
19. The following are all essential parts of judo technique; what do they mean? Kuzushi, Tsukuri, Tai Sabaki, Kake
Breaking the balance, 'floating' your opponent or creating the opportunity, body movement (turning in to attack or to avoid an attack), completing the technique.
20. On the contest mat, what does the red area represent?
It is the safety area - it indicates that the competitiors are becoming close to the edge of the mat.

There was a Bucks Area Grading held on Sunday 19th October 2008. There are quite a few changes to the clubs grades:

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Judoka Old Grade New Grade
Chris Leroux
Charlie Trott
Archard Yabsley
Aimee Stratton
Christopher Hammond
Rachel Wood
Alice Richards
Jordan Nelson
Sam Taylor
Shaun Stratton
Lucy Chard
Kayleigh Hammond
Owen Richards
Joe Barlow
Ben Jones
Katrina Irwin-Sawdon
Richard Metherell (graded in club)
Ant Davies
Geoff Bennett
Mariusz Brzozka

There was very good etiquette from all members of the club, well done to all who achieved new grades.

There was a Bucks Area Grading held on Sunday 11th May 2008. There a quite a few changes to the clubs grades:

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Judoka Old Grade New Grade
Charlie Trott
Archard Yabsley
Alice Richards
Victor Smith
Jordan Nelson
Sam Taylor
Shaun Stratton
Kayleigh Hammond
Owen Richards
Joe Barlow
Ben Jones
Mariusz Brzozka

There was very good etiquette from all members of the club, well done to all who achieved new grades.

There was a Bucks Area Grading held on Sunday 27th January 2008. There a quite a few changes to the clubs grades:

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Judoka Old Grade New Grade
Chris Hammond
Louise Cullingham
Seraphine McCormick
Victor Smith
Sam Taylor
Andrew Cullingham
Lucy Chard
Ellie Hall
Kayleigh Hammond
Owen Richards
Joe Barlow
Laura Cullingham
Melanie Pell
Maurice Pell

There was very good etiquette from all members of the club, well done to all who achieved new grades.

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