British Judo Association (BJA) 5th Mon to 6th Mon Junior Syllabus requirements and help.

Posted on February 25, 2009 by lancew

Welcome to another in this series on the BJA (British Judo Association) Mon grade syllabus. This series is designed to help you as a parent ensure that your child feels confident they know all they need to know before attending a grading. This helps ensure they have a positive experience. For more information the official BJA guidance is available at http://britishjudo.org.uk/technical/gradings_home.php

Official requirements for 6th Mon from BJA:

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
Ukemi: Mae Ukemi
Tachi-waza: O-uchi-gari
Osae-komi-waza: Tate-shiho-gatame
PERFORMANCE SKILLS
Combination Techniques: O-uchi-gari into Tate-shiho-gatame
Ne-waza:
• escape from Tate-shiho-gatame using ‘clamp and roll’ action
• turnover into Mune-gatame (Uke “all fours” position)

Kumi-kata: demonstrate alternatives to standard grips e.g. right against left, double lapel and high collar
Randori: demonstration of Nage-komi in light Randori with a co-operative partner
PERSONAL CHOICE
Candidates are required to demonstrate two of their favourite waza
TERMINOLOGY AND SUPPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE
Candidates are required to:

know the common English translations and meaning of all Japanese terminology used in this section

give two examples of actions against the contest rules

NOTES
1. Nage-komi is introduced for this grade. It is to be demonstrated in the form of light randori which will be of approximately
two minutes duration with each judoka throwing alternately. Although throws may be repeated, the examiner will expect
to see a variety of techniques and, if possible, to both right and left sides.
2. Kumi-kata is a requirement for this grade and the judoka is required to demonstrate the standard grips and alternatives.
3. 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.