Gradings
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We hold gradings during the first two session of the month at the Sir David English Sport Centre. Childrens Gradings are £8.50. Adults Gradings are £12.50. All are welcome to grade at nokémono judokwai please feel free to contact me if you have any queries Click below to see the monthly lists of our successful candidates: |
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Click on the link below to see the BJA syllabus guide
http://www.britishjudoeducation.org.uk
Gradings: Do I have to grade?
No, you don't have to grade. If you just want to enjoy the sport without the pressure of having to grade, that's fine. However if you do feel like advancing through the grades you will receive all the tuition and support you need.
What are the belts in Judo?
The belts in Judo are an indication of the skill and experience of a Judoka (Judo player). As a person becomes more experienced, he or she can choose to grade and progress to the next level – earning the right to wear a particular colour belt. The belts and grades of Judo are:
Senior grades
| Judo Grade | Belt Colour |
| Novice |  |
| 6th Kyu |  |
| 5th Kyu |  |
| 4th Kyu |  |
| 3rd Kyu |  |
| 2nd Kyu |  |
| 1st Kyu |  |
| Dan Grades | |
| 1st Dan - 5th Dan |
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| 6th Dan - 8th Dan |  |
| 9th Dan - 10th Dan |  |
How do you progress through the grades in Judo?
Progression within the Mon and Kyu grades is based on technical knowledge and application, together with the understanding of Japanese terminology (names of Judo techniques etc.) and supplementary knowledge. Gradings are done within the club at a date agreed between the student and the gradings coordinator.
Progression to 1st Dan involves a technical exam which is a demonstration of your knowledge of the Gokyo (the standard syllabus of Judo throwing techniques). Once passed you will need to fight for your black belt which means winning fights and gaining points to achieve the grade of 1st Dan and beyond.
Mon Grades (junior grades for ages 5 – 16)
| Judo Grade | Belt colour | |
| 1st Mon | Red, one yellow tab |  |
| 2nd Mon | Red, two yellow tabs |  |
| 3rd Mon | Red, three yellow tabs |  |
| 4th Mon | Yellow, one red tab |  |
| 5th Mon | Yellow, two red tabs |  |
| 6th Mon | Yellow, three red tabs |  |
| 7th Mon | Orange, one red tab |  |
| 8th Mon | Orange, two red tabs |  |
| 9th Mon | Orange, three red tabs |  |
| 10th Mon | Green, one red tab |  |
| 11th Mon | Green, two red tabs |  |
| 12th Mon | Green, three red tabs |  |
| 13th Mon | Blue, one red tab |  |
| 14th Mon | Blue, two red tabs |  |
| 15th Mon | Blue, three red tabs |  |
| 16th Mon | Brown, one red tab |  |
| 17th Mon | Brown, two red tabs |  |
| 18th Mon | Brown, three red tabs |  |