Jul 7, 2021

Yudansha Grading Schedule of Events July 17-18, 2021(UPDATED)

To: Judo Alberta Clubs, please note the changes below and forward this information to your members.

To ensure all competitive stream candidates fully meet their grading requirements, an additional kata is being conducted. In addition to Nage no Kata Saturday, we have Katame no Kata Saturday morning, Kime no Kata Saturday afternoon, and Kodokan Goshin Jutsu Sunday morning (during the practice time). Each day’s start time is 9 am.

  Mat Area 1 Mat Area 2
Sat AM Nage no Kata (Set 1 to 3) Katame no Kata
Sat PM Nage no Kata (Set 4 to 5) Waza Clinic Kime no Kata
Sun AM Kodokan Goshin Jutsu Open Practice

Please note that any judoka (not necessarily yudansha candidates) may attend these kata sessions.

If you have any questions, please contact Gord Okamura at gyokamura@gmail.com.

Thank you

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This is a summary of events scheduled for the July 17 &18 weekend at the Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club (2775 28 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB).

A. Competitive Stream Yudansha Candidates

  1. Your Yudansha Grading is scheduled for Saturday, July 17th, 2021 from 9 am to 6 pm. Competitive stream candidates will not do a traditional formal Dan grading examination. Instead, there are two components to your grading.
  2. First, there will be a kata clinic for your requirements stipulated in the National Grading Syllabus. Garry Yamashita and Gord Okamura will present the nage no kata. (Kelly Palmer and Wes Enns will present the non-nage kata)
  3. Second, there will be a Tachi-waza / Ne-waza session where you will demonstrate your favourite Nage / Katame / Shime / Kansetsu technique. Then everyone will have time to practice. A separate email will be sent to each Competitive candidate asking you to select your “Tokui waza” or favourite technique.
  4. Attendance at the full day clinic and active participation is mandatory if you are to be successful in your yudansha grading. Pass or Fail results will be announced at the end of the day.
  5. All Judoka that are recommended by their Sensei must get their Grading Forms to Judo Canada for approval no later than July 14th, 2021.

B. Technical Stream Yudansha Candidates

  1. Your Yudansha Grading is scheduled for Saturday, September 25th, 2021 starting at 10 am at the Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club (2775 28 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB). All candidates must demonstrate the nage waza and katame waza as well as perform their kata at this traditional formal Dan grading.
  2. However, two kata will be presented on July 17 in Lethbridge to help you prepare for the September Grading. For you, July 17 is only for training purposes and is not part of the Yudansha Grading. This clinic will be held simultaneously during the Competitive Stream Nage no kata clinic.
  3. Note: The start time for Technical Stream kata has been moved from 10 am to 9 am Saturday morning.
  4. The Katame no kata will start at 9 am, and Kodokan Goshin Jutsu will start in the afternoon. You are welcome to attend both.
  5. Alternatively, you can join the Nage no kata clinic, especially if you will be going for shodan or nidan in September.
  6. The Dojo is available Sunday July 18 morning starting at 9 am to practice any kata you want.  No formal clinic is being held; however, Garry Yamashita will be there to help with any questions. This open mat opportunity is for any competitive, technical or interested judoka.
  7. No fees will be charged.
  8. All Judoka that are recommended by their Sensei must get their Grading Forms to Judo Canada for approval no later than September 14th, 2021.

Please note that any judoka (not necessarily yudansha candidates) may attend these kata sessions.

If you have any questions, please contact Gord Okamura at gyokamura@gmail.com.

Thank you

Joe Meli – AGB Chair

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