Grading Syllabus

SYLLABUS FOR JUDOKA (Judo Student)
The following Syllabus Is currently adopted by the Perseketuan Judo Malaysia (PJM), also known as Malaysia Judo Federation (MJF). Beginners will be taught the very important Break-Falls to ensure safety in later throwing techniques. Beginners will require 3-4 months to complete initial training to coloured belt, based on regularly 2 sessions a week. Practicing Judokas shall be graded from time to time to qualify for promotion, and to attain Black Belt status eventually. Many of the techniques taught by the instructors are widely used in National and International Judo Championships. In later part, when Judokas have achieved greater skills, the Syllabus embodies some 'dangerous' techniques like strangulations, arm locks, the Sutemis and Makikomi.
Qualified International Judo Federation (IJF) instructors will be available to provide the necessary expertise and training, to teach from beginners to advance classes. Every Judoka shall have the opportunity to attain competent levels of Judo until reaching the coveted Black Belt status, and go on to greater proficiency in Judo's highest Dan grades.
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Suggested Color Belt Grading
BELTS
1st DAN BROWN 1 TO BLACK Download
1st KYU BROWN 2 TO BROWN 1 Download
1st KYU BLUE TO BROWN 2 Download
2nd KYU
3rd KYU
GREEN TO BLUE
ORANGE TO GREEN
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4th KYU
5th KYU
YELLOW TO ORANGE
WHITE TO YELLOW
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PART I
REI-HO (Dojo Eitquette)History of Kodokan Judo
Dojo Rules, Manners and Attitude
Salutation-Standing and Kneeling Bow
How to wear the Judogi

UKEMI (Breakfalls)Koho Ukemi - Back Breakfall
Sokuho Ukemi - Side Breakfall
Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi - Forward Roll

SHISEI (Body Posture)Shizentai (Natural Posture)
Jigotai (Defensive Posture)

KUMI KATAVarious Forms of Holding Judogi
SHINTAI (Body Movement)Ayumi-eshi (Ordinary Walk)
Tsugi-ashi (Leading & Trailing Foot)

TAI SABAKI (Body Turning Movement)Forward
Sideways

KUZUSHIThe Eight Directions of Unbalancing

TSUKURIReadiness for Throw
KAKEExecution of Throw
NAGE WAZA (Throwing Technique)Osoto-Gari (Major Outer Reaping)
Hiza Guruma (Knee Wheel)
Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi (Propping Drawing Ankle)
De Ashi Barai (Advanced Foot Sweep)
Ogoshi (Major Hip)
Okuri Ashi Barai (Side Foot Sweep)
Ouchi Gari (Major Inner Reaping)
Ko Uchi Gari (Minor Inner Reaping)
Tsurikomi Goshi (Lift Pull Hip Throw)
Tai Otoshi (Body Drop)
Koto Soto Gari (Minor Outer Reaping)
Seoi Nage (Shoulder Throw - 2 versions)

NE WAZA (Ground Technique)Kesa Gatame (Scarf Hold)
Kuzure Kesa Gatame (Broken Scarf Hold)
Kata Gatame (Shoulder Lock)
Yoko Shiho Gatame (Side Four Quarters)
Kami Shiho Gatame (Upper Four Quarters)
Kuzure Kami Shiho (Broken Upper Four Quarters)

RENSHU (Practices)Tandoku Renshu (Self Practice)
Sotai Renshu (Practice with Partner)
Uchi Komi (Fitting Movement)
Yakusoku-Geiko (Free Throw)
Randori (Free Practice)

PART II
NAGE WAZA (Cont.)Uchi Mata (Inner Thigh)
Ko Soto Gake (Minor Outer Hook
)
Harai Goshi (Sweeping Hip)
Hane Goshi (Spring Hip)
Koshi Guruma (Hip Wheel)
Kata Guruma (Shoulder Wheel)
Tomoe Nage ("Stomach" Throw)
Uki Waza (Floating Throw)

MAKIKOMIAn explanation of its use and abuse as well as the danger arising
NE WAZA (Cont.) Hadaka Jime (Naked Choke)
Okuri Eri Jime (Sliding Collar)
Kataha Jime (Single Wing)
Nami Juji Jime (Normal Cross Arm)
Gyaku Juji Jime (Reverse Cross Arm)
Kata Juji Jime (Normal & Reverse Cross Arm)
Ude Garami (Entangled Arm Lock)
Juji Gatame (Cross Arm Lock)
Ushiro Kesa Gatame (Reverse Scarf Hold)
Tate Shiho Gatame (Vertical Four Corner Hold)

KATAS
1st Dan -Nage No Kata -Hand, Hip and Leg Technique minimum requirement.
2nd Dan -Nage No Kata -Complete
3rd Dan -Nage No Kata -Complete
-Katame No Kata -Complete
International Judo Federation - Contest Rules
NOTESTai So (free-hand exercises) to be done BEFORE and AFTER class.
A few minutes of quiet meditation may be practiced at the end of the class.


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JUDO GRADESJAPANESEBELTS


Beginner
RokyuWhite
5th KyuGokyuYellow
4th KyuYonkyuOrange
3rd KyuSankyuGreen
2nd KyuNikyuBlue
1st KyuIkkyuBrown
1st DanShodanBlack
2nd DanNidanBlack
3rd DanSandanBlack
4th DanYodanBlack
5th DanGodanBlack
6th DanRokudanRed & White
7th DanShichidanRed & White
8th DanHachidanRed & White
9th DanKudanRed
10th DanJudanRed


RULES OF THE GRADING PANEL FOR DAN GRADES

1. GRADING PANEL This is made up of Dan Grade holders nominated by their respective clubs and approved by PJM council from time to time.

2. AUTHORITY Examiners are authorised to grade as follows:-

3rd Dan Holder ................ up to 1st Kyu
4th Dan Holder ................ up to 1st Dan
5th Dan Holder ............... up to 2nd Dan
Two - 6th Dan Holder ............... up to 4th Dan
7th Dan Holder ................ up to 4th Dan
8th Dan Holder ................ up to 4th Dan
Refer to Technical Board ............... 5th Dan & Above

3. CERTIFICATES - Dan Grade certificates from the International Judo Federation will be issued to  successful candidates. PJM will also issue its own certificate.

4. GRADING FEE $50.00 For 1st Dan PJM Certificate. $50.00 + $10.00 Additional for each Dan thereafter. $100.00 For each IJF Certificate.


5. GRADING Member Clubs may conduct gradings at any time during the year. Where possible, a Grading at national level may be conducted. Combined Gradings are encouraged, eg. Melaka and N. Sembilan; Selangor and F. Territory; Sarawak and Sabah.Clubs, wishing to have the services of higher Dan Grade examiners to grade
according to their authority as indicated in Para 2 should write to the Hon. Secretary PJM (copy to Chairman of Grading Panel), to make
available an Examiner. The club concerned will meet his expenses for board, lodging and travelling.


6. RECOMMENDATIONS As a result of a grading, recommendations should be made out on the form as attached duly completed. Recommendations to be sent to the Hon. Secretary PJM with a covering letter (copy to Chairman Grading Panel) for necessary action. Such action will be taken twice a year, i.e. June and December
All recommendations must be endorsed by the President of PJM before despatch to IJF with the fees for IJF Certificates.


7. PROBLEMS Clubs facing any problems in regard to Grading, recommendations, interpretation of these Rules, should write to the ( Chairman Grading Panel ) for clarification. A meeting can be arranged, should there be any matters that needs to be brought up with the PJM Grading Panel. Five members of the Grading Panel will form a quorum. Alternatively, the views of the Grading Panel may be sought by circulation and a decision made by the majority having the same views.

8. REQUIREMENTS To qualify for promotion to Dan Grades, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

( a ) Minium Age Limit
Dan Grade 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Age 15 18 24 32 40 50

( b ) Kata
Shodan Nage-no-kata tewaza, koshiwaza, ashiwaza
2nd Dan Nage-no-kata complete 5 sets
3rd Dan Complete Nage-no-kata and Katame-no-kata
4th Dan - do -
5th Dan - do -
6th Dan Kime-no-kata or Goshinjitsu-no-kata

( c ) Contest Record
A candidate needs to score 4 points, either, in one attempt, or accumulated. Points are awarded as follows:-


Defeating an opponent of the same grade 1 point
Defeating an opponent of one grade higher 1½ points
Defeating an opponent of two grades higher 2 points
Defeating an opponent of one grade lower .5 points
Defeating an opponent of two grades lower .3 points
Draw with an opponent of the same grade .5 points
Draw with an opponent of one grade higher .75 points
Draw with an opponent of two grades higher 1 point

Candidates above 40 years of age may be exempted from contest, but must qualify for at least a " D" Rating in Randori as follows;-
" A " rating - randori 24 days a month
" B " rating - randori 20 days a month
" C " rating - randori 15 days a month
" D " rating - randori 10 days a month


Candidates above 45 years of age, are exempted from Nage-no-Kata.
( d ) Training Years


Candidates intending to take a grading, need to satisfy the time requirement as regards to the years of training as follows:-
1st Kyu to Shodan 1 year as 1st Kyu
1st Dan to 2nd Dan 3 years as 1st Dan
2nd Dan to 3rd Dan 4 years as 2nd Dan
3rd Dan to 4th Dan 6 years as 3rd Dan
4th Dan to 5th Dan 8 years as 4th Dan
5th Dan to 6th Dan 10 years as 5th Dan

9. HONORARY GRADES
For outstanding services rendered in the cause of Judo, Honorary Grades may be awarded to deserving candidates on the following basis:-


To 1st Dan No time requirement
1st Dan to 2nd Dan 4 years as 1st Dan
2nd Dan to 3rd Dan 6 years as 2nd Dan
3rd Dan to 4th Dan 8 years as 3rd Dan
4th Dan to 5th Dan 10 years as 4th Dan
5th Dan to 6th Dan 12 years as 5th Dan


10. CHAIRMAN OF GRADING PANEL
From among the members of the Grading Panel, a Chairman is to be elected to hold office for a term of 2 years. He is eligible for re-election, if he so wishes, but there is nothing to prevent the election of a new Chairman if need be. The main function of the chairman is to ensure the smooth  implementation of the Grading Rules vis-a-vis the Gradings conducted. He is at all times available for advice whenever problems crop up in consultation with the Technical Advisers. If the problems are
complicated, a meeting of the Grading Panel will be convened. Whenever convenient, members of the Grading Panel will meet for general discussion under his Chairmanship.


11. ADDENDUM AND AMENDMENT
These Grading Rules are subject to addendum and amendment as, and when the need arises on the advice of the Grading Panel in consultation with the Technical Advisers to up-date the rules.


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