Ladies’ Invitation Training Session

Sunday July 6th 2008

Coached By: PAUL AJALAFormer Elite GBR Squad Member & National Champion

Time: 12.00 - 2.30pm cost: £6 Need: YOUR LICENCE (all accepted)
Any food/drinks that you may want.

Venue: The Budokwai, 4 Gilston Road, Kensington, London, SW10 9SL

Content:
The aim of this session is fun and enjoyment, the opportunity to practice with women of your ability and size. The intention to improve your level, make some new friends and learn some new approaches to your Judo.

General Session to include:
Techniques, Nage Komi, Uchi Komi, Tachiwaza and Newaza Drills, Gripping and Contest situations, Transition and Some Randori (NOT SHIAI). This session is intended to broaden your knowledge and challenge you. It is based on the format and level of a good county squad session, but with more fun.
(There will be a short break in the middle of the session)

Minimum Requirement:
Junior/Youth: 14years +
Must have competed at any Junior/Youth event at any weight (u48 +). Minimum 10th Mon and graded in the last 9 months.
Seniors/Masters: 16+, *7th Kyu + and competent at Ukemi, basic Tachiwaza and Newaza. Must participate in a regular weekly practice and graded in the last 12 months.

* Lower grades than requested may attend to watch (no charge). However, If you are a Senior player and think you are capable but you do not meet all the criteria, please contact Jacqui (07941 011427/ jacksu70@yahoo.co.uk or The Budokwai and leave message explaining why you think you would be able to take part and we can take it from there.

For further information and directions contact Jacqui directly.

Jacqui Lloyd

JUNIOR & MIDI JUDO EVENTS2008

Sunday 9th March
Junior Judo Grading + 6 Mon (plus)

12th – 17th May
Junior Judo Grading - 6 Mon (under)

Sunday 15th June
Budokwai Junior Judo Festival 6 ~ 13yrs

Sunday 19th October
Junior Judo Grading + 6 Mon (plus)

Sunday 16th November
Budokwai Junior Judo Festival 6 ~ 13yrs

24th – 29th November
Junior Judo Grading – 6 Mon (under)

PLEASE NOTE:

Please make sure that your child’s Judo licence is up to date if they wish to grade in the over or under 6 mon gradings.
Application forms and payment will be required in advance of the given date for the Competitions.
More detailed information will be given out nearer the time of the particular event

SHOTOKAN KARATE GRADINGS

When starting, Karate students have the facility to grade up to four times a year at Budokwai, to achieve the various coloured belts leading to the black belt level. Eligibility to grade is based upon a student training twice a week, permission to grade being given by the instructor, and three months having lapsed between gradings.

The coloured belt system is as follows;

After 1st Kyu has been achieved students then progress towards obtaining their black belt- known as Dan Grade- then there are ten levels of dan grade with the first being known as Shodan. Dan gradings are held at National venues, and not more than five times a year.
Kyu gradings are held at the Budokwai in March, June/July, September and December of each year. Gradings for 2008 will be held on the following dates at 6pm;

Gradings start promptly at 6pm and it is therefore advised for students to book in at least 30 minutes before hands. Students must have a valid JKA licence and grading fee of £15 with them. Gradings often vary in length depending on how many people are grading that day so allow at least two hours.

JKAE ENGLAND MEMBERSHIP

All students training at the Budokwai must hold a JKA England licence, which is re-newable on an annual basis. The licence provides the holder with member to member and public liability insurance cover. The licence is also required to enable students to grade and/or attend JKA England events throughout the year.

BUDOKWAI SENIOR JUDO GRADINGS

GRADING STRUCTURE

After completion of the Beginners Course students are encouraged to attend a grading. The grading structure is as follows;

8th Kyu-2nd Kyu inclusive are allowed to enter a grading every 56 days. 1st Kyu and above can grade once a month. The Dan gradings at the Budokwai are National Gradings and operate outside normal time limits.

Dan Grades (Black Belts) are graded 1st-5th Dan. Honorary grades 6th-10th Dan are awarded by the national governing body and European Judo Union.
The grading requirements involves both theory and contest elements both of which are catered for on the day but competitors are normally expected to complete the theory before the contest section.

GRADING DATES

Gradings are held on the last sunday of every month except December. Candidates are required to have an up to date BJA licence and book in time is from 11am and grading fees are set at £15. First contest starts at 12 noon.

Gradings for 2008:

WOMEN'S GRADINGS

The Budokwai will be holding gradings especially aimed at Women Judoka. These will be held on normal grading days, however particular emphasis will be on Women Judoka to encourage a good turnout. These gradings have been highlighted in red on the above dates.

The Budokwai 4 Gilston Road London SW10 9SL Tel: 020 7370 1000 Fax: 020 7370 2088