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Competition Judo
Contest Judo (Shiai)
Judo
Competitions/contests are called Shiai in Japanese, they are used as
tests for assessing and demonstrating your Judo skill. The higher Kyu
or Dan Grade aimed
for, the higher the level of performance that will be expected. Shiai
(contest) is a test of an individual’s skill in Judo
through contest with an active opponent. Jigoro Kano considered shiai,
kata and randori as equally important elements for the practice and
study of Kodokan Judo. There are several competitions all through the
year and any points gained at competition normally count towards your
next grade for Kyu Grades. For mon grades there is now no requirment to win points up untill brown belt but practicing your skill at competition before this point will help inprove your Judo. Parents should note that it takes a lot of courage to step out onto the mat in a competition and fight someone and aim to as supportive as possible.
Shiai
will be used as means of assessing the candidates’ skillful and
effective application of Judo. Each candidate will normally receive a minimum of
three bouts. The higher the level of grade, the higher the level of performance that will be expected.
It is essential for candidates to recognize that demostration of their skill and effective
technique against a resisting opponent is vital. Wins obtained
through strength alone will not usually support the case for promotion.
A defeat, if something notable is found in it, may be considered
positively in the overall assessment.
Bear in mind that in addition to
performing well at competiotions there is a requirement to demonstrate your
judo knowledge from the Syllabus relevant to your grade.
Please see the downloads below for info about Competitive Judo.
Its worth learning the referee signals which are available here .
And some Japanese Judo Terms available here.
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Judo_competition_rules.doc [137.5K]
