Beginners Induction

Beginners Induction

WHAT DOES THE BEGINNERS INDUCTION LOOK LIKE?

Club Judoka want to ensure that you only have a positive experience with us. As part of our responsibility over our members and beginners, we need to make sure that you are safe to practice. The JFA U.K has designed an excellent three level Beginners Induction programme that teaches basic judo etiquettes and techniques that make sure you are safe and able to participate fully in our weekly training sessions. 

The induction course will run over a three week time period, HOWEVER this can be accelerated based on your progression and previous experience (if any). This is down to your instructor’s discretion.

Week one /Level 1 

  • Explanation of Judo Etiquette

  • Understand and explain the reason for warm up/down

  • Understand and explain Kuzushi (breaking opponents balance)

  • Understand the traditional normal sleeve hold

  • Demonstrate Ukemi Waza

  • Show how and when you submit

  • Terminology: Rei, Hajime, Matte, Dojo

Week Two / Level 2

  • Recap of level 1

  • Explain the basic principal of Judo

  • Demonstrate Suri Ashi (Sliding)

  • Demonstrate Tsukuri (Floating)

  • Demonstrate Uchikomi

  • Demonstrate any one hold down

  • Terminology: Uchikomi, Judo, Tatame, Sensei, Mokoso

Week Three / Level 3

  • Recap of level 1 and 2

  • Demonstrate general movement on the mat

  • Demonstrate any standing technique using Suri Ashi and the use of Tsukuri

  • Demonstrate Kake (execution of a throw)

  • Show how Uke receives throws

  • Explain prohibited acts

  • Terminology: Ippon, Wazari, Yuko, Koka, Soremade

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I PASS?


Once you’ve completed your three beginners induction sessions you will be required to gain a judo licence, this is a legal requirement. Your judo licence is available at our club under our national governing body, JFA UK.

The licence allows all students to participate in further gradings, courses and competitions.

The licence costs £35 per year.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?


Please come in a comfortable long sleeve top and long bottoms, no zips on your clothing as these may damage our brand new mats! (tatami).

Wear clothes that you do not mind getting stretched or damaged as there is a small possibility that this could happen during the session.

Remove any piercings / jewellery, wear minimal makeup and we encourage all women to wear sports bras.