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Throws!
Need helping keeping all those new judo throws straight in your head? This poster shows the Gokyo-no-waza, covering the 5 sets of techniques that made up the original list of standard judo throws.
Judo Basics
Judo Basics
Click the above link for some lists of some Japanese terms commonly used in the Dojo.
Tying your belt
New to judo or need a belt tying refresher? Check this video out for a few different methods.
Ukemi
Falling is part of judo, so it's important to learn how to do it right! This video shows how to properly execute some of the basic and most often used ukemi (breakfall) techniques.
Grading
Grading
Judo uses a system represented by coloured belts to signify a judoka's progress through obtaining judo skill and knowledge. The first set of belt grades are called Kyu grades, and range from White to Brown. The next step is to the Dan grades (black belt), beginning with Shodan (1st degree).
The syllabus below is a general guideline regarding the skill and fitness level a judoka should be at in order to reach each Kyu grade level. This is a guideline only, your Sensei will test you for your next belt level when you are ready and may have some additional expectations of you.
As of April 2021 a new syllabus has been provided. The poster below shows the expected nage-waza (throwing techniques) at each belt level.
KYU.pdfGood friend of Team Judo Kai Matt Short has started an Instagram page, where you can expect to see lots of great info and videos on strength and conditioning, exercise research, and breakdowns of techniques and concepts.
Matt is an experienced judoka and wrestler, so expect to see lots of great grappling related content!
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