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Syllabus
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
O Soto Gari (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80N8bRFUIVI)- Major Outer Reap
O Uchi Gari (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmEiVN3k3z4)- Major Inner Reap
Tai Otoshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmEiVN3k3z4&t=45s)- Body Drop
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
Kesa Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGB1d6jc0Mc)- Scarf Hold
Mune Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGB1d6jc0Mc&t=40s)- Chest Hold
Yoko Shiho Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGB1d6jc0Mc&t=80s)- Side Four Quarter Hold
Kami Shiho Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGB1d6jc0Mc&t=115s)- Upper Four Quarter Hold
Terminology
Rei - Bow
Yamae - Stop and listen
Sensei - Teacher
Hajime - Start / Go
Safety and Etiquette
Demonstrate the correct grip of the partners gi
Bow when entering the Dojo
Submit by tapping
Wear suitable footwear when off the tatami
Remove all jewellery before training
Address teachers as Sensei
Have respect for your partners' safety
Senior Expectations
Punctual
Clean and tidy gi
Listen when asked
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
O Goshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80N8bRFUIVI&t=50s)- Hip Wheel
Ippon Seoi Nage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80N8bRFUIVI&t=100s)- One Arm Shoulder Throw
Koshi Guruma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmEiVN3k3z4&t=102s)- Large Hip Wheel
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
Kata Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOcBGN9cCKg)- Shoulder Hold
Kuzure Kesa Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOcBGN9cCKg&t=135s)- Broken Scarf Hold
Makura Kesa Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOcBGN9cCKg&t=89s)- Pillow Scarf Hold
Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOcBGN9cCKg&t=41s)- Broken Upper Four Quarter Hold
Terminology
Judo Gi - Jacket and Trousers
Dojo - Training Space
Seiza - Kneel
Tori - Thrower
Uki - Faller
KyuShinDo - The style of Judo we practise
Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - Developer of KyuShinDo
Safety and Etiquette
Keep nails short
Keep gi clean
Start learning how to tie your belt
Practicing throws from the side of the tatami
Bowing correctly before practicing
Sitting with legs back whilst watching demonstrations
Senior Expectations
Ask questions and be curious about your training
Be mindful of safety and etiquette
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
De Ashi Barai (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YtGuSAgYAE&t=202s)- Advancing Foot Sweep
Ushiro Goshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YtGuSAgYAE&t=85s)- Backweards Hip Throw
Morote Seoi Nage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZpEkVI2vOk&t=47s)- Two Handed Shoulder Throw
Tsurikomi Goshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZpEkVI2vOk)- Lift-Pull Hip Throw
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
Tate Shiho Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5803uyT_w)- Straight Four Quarters Hold
Kuzure Yoko Shiho Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5803uyT_w&t=46s)- Broken Side Four Quarters Hold
Juji Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5803uyT_w&t=97s)- Cross Lock
Nami Juji Jime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5803uyT_w&t=144s)- Normal Cross Strangle
Terminology
Ippon - Full Point
Waza-ari - Half Point
Tatami - Judo Mat
Zori - Judo Sandal
Application of Technique
Turning your partner over during ground fighting
Escaping from ground holds
Following a throw straight into a ground hold
Combination of ground holds
Senior Expectations
Demonstrate throws on the right and the left side
Set example to younger judoka during teaching
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
Eri Seoi Nage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX-1p5GnBm8&t=103s)- Lapel Shoulder Throw
Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZpEkVI2vOk&t=96s)- Supporting Foot Lift-Pull Throw
Hiza Guruma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZpEkVI2vOk&t=140s)- Knee Wheel
Harai Goshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YtGuSAgYAE&t=146s)- Sweeping Hip Throw
Uki Otoshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YtGuSAgYAE&t=249s)- Floating Frop
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
Ushrio Kesa Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBqR2N06tH4)- Backwards Scarf Hold
Gyaku Juji Jime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBqR2N06tH4&t=52s)- Reverse Cross Strangle
Kata Juji Jime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBqR2N06tH4&t=85s)- Half Cross Strangle
Ude Garame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBqR2N06tH4&t=119s)- Arm Entaglement
Terminology
Kuzushi - Off Balance
Uchi Komi - Repetition Training (Practising throwing motion)
Randori - Free Practice
Jigotai - Defensive Stance
Shizentai - Neutral Stance
Application of Techniques
Demonstrate Combination of Throws
Demonstrate Counters to Throws
Demonstrate Combinations of Groundholds
Senior Expectations
Take ownership of your own training
Begin to be creative with techniques, play with them to find how they best suit you
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
Hane Goshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX-1p5GnBm8&t=50s)- Springing Hip Throw
Tani Otoshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX-1p5GnBm8&t=223s)- Valley Drop
Tomoe Nage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX-1p5GnBm8&t=166s)- Circular Throw
Uki Goshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX-1p5GnBm8)- Floating Hip Wheel
Yoko Guruma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX-1p5GnBm8&t=292s)- Side Wheel
Kata Guruma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YtGuSAgYAE)- Shoulder Wheel
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
Okuri Eri Jime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6qS6xEhMA8&t=23s)- Sliding Collar
Kata Ha Jime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6qS6xEhMA8&t=49s)- Sing Wing Strangle
Ude Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6qS6xEhMA8)- Straight Arm Bar
Hadaka Jime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6qS6xEhMA8&t=74s)- Naked Strangle
Terminology
Kata - Set Form
Obi - Belt
Tskuri - Entry
Kake - Lifting
Nage - Throw
Application of Technique
1st Set of Nage No Kata (Right and Left for Seniors)
1st Set of Katame No Kata
Demonstrate 3 Counters, Combinations and Self Defence Techniques
Senior Expectations
Be conscious of all judoka's safety (Yours, Uki's and those around you)
If possible, help on classes with warm-ups, demonstrations etc. and set an example to younger judoka
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
Utsuri Goshi - Switching Hip Throw
Okuri Ashi Barai (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttmRkY2d9HY&t=211s)- Double Foot Sweep
Yoko Wakare (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttmRkY2d9HY)- Side Separation
Uchi Mata (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttmRkY2d9HY&t=52s)- Inner Thigh Reap
Tsuri Goshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttmRkY2d9HY&t=99s)- Lifting Hip Throw
Ko Soto Gake (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttmRkY2d9HY&t=305s)- Minor Outer Hook
O Soto Guruma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttmRkY2d9HY&t=261s)- Major Outer Wheel
Sumi Gaeshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttmRkY2d9HY&t=152s)- Corner Reversal Throw
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
Ude Hishigi Hiza Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYPerbVuWJA&t=146s)- Knee Arm Lock
Tsukkomi Jime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYPerbVuWJA&t=108s)- Thrusting Strangle
Sankaku Jime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYPerbVuWJA&t=42s)- Triangle Strangle
Sode Guruma Jime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYPerbVuWJA)- Sleeve Wheel Strangle
Terminology
Hidari - Left
Migi - Right
Mae - Forward
Ushiro - Back
Ukemi - Breakfall
Application of Technique
1st & 2nd Set of Nage No Kata (Right and Left for Seniors)
1st & 2nd Set of Katame No Kata
Demonstrate 5 Counters, Combinations and Self Defence Techniques
Senior Expectations
Create a positive training environment
Help others with etiquette
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
Soto Makikomi (https://youtu.be/7ZO-1k64Cd0?si=uLT-m0p_cZdvn0Nl&t=112)- Outer Wraparound Throw
Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi (https://youtu.be/7ZO-1k64Cd0?si=uLT-m0p_cZdvn0Nl&t=112)- Sleeve Lift-Pull Hip Throw
Sumi Otoshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZO-1k64Cd0&t=54s)- Corner Drop
Yoko Gake (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shjALmy8qq4&t=109s)- Side Hook
Yoko Otoshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shjALmy8qq4&t=164s)- Holding Side Body Drop
Ura Nage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shjALmy8qq4&t=53s)- Rear Throw
Uki Waza (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shjALmy8qq4&t=211s)- Floating Hip Throw
O Soto Otoshi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZO-1k64Cd0&t=273s)- Major Outer Drop
Ko Soto Gari (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZO-1k64Cd0&t=218s)- Smaller Outer Reap
Ko Uchi Gari (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZO-1k64Cd0&t=177s)- Smaller Inner Reap
Moroto Gari (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shjALmy8qq4)- Two Hands Reap
Kani Basami (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shjALmy8qq4&t=270s)- Scissors Throw
Katame Waza - Holding Techniques
Ude Hishigi Hara Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c9rnY9TZYI)- Arm Lock with Stomach
Ude Hishigi Waki Gatame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c9rnY9TZYI&t=71s)- Arm Lock with Armpit
Black Bars
> All 5 sets of Nage No Kata (Right and Left for Seniors)
> All 3 sets of Katame No Kata
> 8 Counters, Combinations and Self Defence Techniques
> Teaching (Helping on at least 10 sessions and leading a session from start to finish un-aided)
> Contest
> Technical (All Nage and Katame Waza from Novice to Black)
Senior Expectations
Dictate your own training and grading
Train to a level that makes you proud
Encourage and lift all others in their training
As part of going in for your 1st Dan grading, a presentation of Something Special that furthers your development or improvement of the club as a whole

Syllabus
We start training with the basic techniques before building on these as you climb up the grades to add some variation and complexity to our judo. We have 2 forms of techniques; throwing techniques and ground holds.
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