Classes Our Junior Judo classes meet on a Wednesday evening Primary 4 and 5 at 6:15 -7pm  (minimum age - 8 years old) Primary 6 and 7 at 7-8pm Classes stop for the school holidays. Beginners are welcome at the start of the school term, please reserve a place by contacting the Senior Club Coach by clicking here Normal Club Nights The generic format of the class is as follows: Rei: The class register is taken then the formal bow (rei) is taken to show mutual respect between teachers and students. Warm up: Judo specific warm up to improve speed, balance and flexibility to protect the body from injury and prepare the body for learning Judo. Judo Technique: Learn a new judo throw or hold down, linking throws together or focusing on grading work based on the syllabus. Randori: Free practice fighting - to try out Judo techniques in a non competitive controlled environment. Warm down game and rei: For injury prevention and to bring the class to a ordered close.	How to tie a Judo belt video Click here to see a good video of Ukemi Waza - Breakfalls. Click here to link to the Koka kids website that has loads of info for junior players. Click here to link to Wikipedia to help with your Judo 'homework' Click here to learn what you need to do for your next belt.	Mons and Belts The colour of the belt signifies the ‘grade' or the experience of the player. Children over 8 earn ‘Mons' for which they are awarded a certificate and a badge. The requirements for the Mon grading promotions are detailed on the Grading webpage here  Progression is based on: ability technique knowledge of throws and holds understanding of  Judo Terms (Japanese)   Gradings Our technical gradings for players under 16 years are held within the club and run in conjunction with Judo Scotland, the sport's national federation.  Every club member must hold a Judo Scotland licence, there are no exceptions. This provides a record of every grading your child does as well as providing them with insurance cover. As each new grade is achieved the child receives a certificate, badge and if appropriate a new coloured belt. Club membership fees include two gradings per year, one in Spring and one in Autumn. See our grading webpage here for more information.   Useful information Judo_terminology-juniors.doc  [29K] Basic_Judo_etiquette.doc  [27K] Japanese_Terminology_Mon.pdf  [168.36K]
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