Judo Grading Syllabuses
Judo Grades
- Grading is one of the most exciting parts of judo and shows your development through the sport. From beginner to black belt we aim to teach good technical judo as we guide you through your gradings.
Sho Grades
- The Sho awards are grading awards which focus on developing fundamental movement skills for 5 to 7 year olds.
- The Sho awards are comprise 9 separate awards which are designed to help coaches reward young players while they develop fundamental physical, technical, social and psychological skills.
Once a player has turned 8 years old they move onto the Mon grading scheme
Mon Grades (Juniors)
- The Mon Grades system is a distinctive feature of judo with promotion to different coloured belts based on technical ability, knowledge and understanding as well as supplementary knowledge of Japanese terminology.
- Mon grades are aimed at 8 to 14 years olds.
- Although there is no contest requirement in the Mon Grade system there is a progressively structured randori element at the higher grades.
Kyu Grades (Seniors)
- There are six senior (learner) grades, called "KYU".
- The Kyu Grade system is a distinctive feature of judo with promotion to different coloured belts based on technical ability, knowledge and understanding as well as supplementary knowledge of Japanese terminology. Kyu grades are for athletes aged 14+
- Although there is no contest requirement in the Kyu Grade system there is a progressively structured randori (free practice) element based on open skills.
Upon succesful completion of the Kyu grade system, you can begin training for your "DAN" Black belt
