BJA JUNIOR 2ND -> 3RD MON SYLLABUS

Welcome to third 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 3rd Mon from BJA:

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
Ukemi: Mae Mawari Ukemi I
Tachi-waza: Uki-goshi
Osae-komi-waza: Kuzure-kesa-gatame
PERFORMANCE SKILLS
Combination Techniques: Uki-goshi into Kuzure-kesa-gatame
Ne-waza: Escape from Kuzure-kesa-gatame using ‘sit up and push’
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.
Demonstrate the correct wearing of the judogi
Translate the following Japanese words into their common English names and where appropriate explain their meaning:

• Dojo
• Judogi
• Zori

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.

Here are some images and words that will help you ensure that your child is doing the right thing:

Words:

• Dojo = Training Hall
• Judogi = Judo Suit
• Zori = Sandals