BJA JUNIOR 1ST MON -> 2ND MON SYLLABUS

This is a the second in a series aimed at providing some guidance on the British Judo Association grading syllabus. In this post we shall cover the 1st Mon – 2nd Mon requirements.

Again here is the requirements from the BJA website ( TK ):

1ST MON — 2ND MON

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS

Ukemi (BreakFalls): Yoko Ukemi
Tachi-waza (throws): De-ashi-barai
Osae-komi-waza (hold downs): Mune-gatame
PERFORMANCE SKILLS
Combination Techniques: De-ashi-barai into Mune-gatame
Ne-waza: Escape from Mune-gatame using a ‘bridge and roll’ action

PERSONAL CHOICE
Candidates are required to demonstrate two of their favourite waza (techniques).

TERMINOLOGY AND SUPPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE
Candidates are required to know the common English translations and meaning of all Japanese terminology used in this section and be able to  translate the following Japanese words into their common English names and where appropriate explain their meaning:

• Osae-komi
• Toketa

Demonstrate the correct bowing procedure for Tachi-rei and Za-rei

Answer the question
Who is the founder modern judo?

NOTES
1.  For the personal choice element, the judoka is required to demonstrate their favourite waza which may be demonstrated
either to the right or to the left with any suitable grip.

And here are some some images and explanations to help you teach your child the right things:

Terminology:

Osae Komi = Hold down. This is called when you are holding your partner down on their back.
Toketa = Hold down broken/escaped. This is called when your partner escapes from your hold.
Waza = Technique. This is a generic term used to describe a group of techniques too. So Tachi Waza is standing techniques (throws), Ne Waza is ground techniques (hold downs for example).

The founder of Judo is Jigoro Kano (Kano Jigoro as the Japanese would say. Kano is his surname).