Outline & Schedule

10:30 – 10:45am: Registration & Welcome

10:45 – 12:15am: Kodokan 100 Waza – Nage-waza

Nage-waza Classification, Variations & Differences
Nage-waza Practical Session

12:15 – 12:30pm: Break

12:30 to 13:30pm: Kodokan 100 Waza – Katame-waza

Katame-waza Classification, Variations & Differences
Katame-waza Practical Session

13:30 – 2:00pm: Lunch

2:00 – 3:00pm: Coaching Fundamental Skills

Nage-waza Basics
Nage-waza Coaching Points & Practical Session
Katame-waza Coaching Points & Practical Session
Transition Coaching Points & Practical Session

3:00 – 3:15pm: Break

3:15 to 4:15pm: Coaching Performance Skills

Coaching Methods & Styles
Nage-waza: Renzoku-waza, Renraku-waza & Kaeshi-waza Practical Session
Katame-waza: Combinations, Escapes, Complex entries Practical Session

4:15 to 4:30pm: Q&A

Registration via BJA website:
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/coaching-the-modernised-bja-dan-grade-syllabus-9-aug-26-york/

To celebrate the Centenary of the York RI Sports Centre we are bringing our greatest ever judo player to take a Master Class.

This is a British Judo Association Licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Sign up via the BJA website:

https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/neil-adams-mbe-9th-dan-master-class-york-15-aug-26/

This is an U8 festival and the aim is to help participants make friends and gain more mat time in a
fun and safe environment.

On the day for the participants we will teach some techniques, have some games, have competition based games and some randori time.

All participants will receive a
medal. These events can help participants to prepare for competition environments.

There are no weight categories for this event. All players will be set in to groups of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based
on weight, age and grade. All participants taking part must have an up to date Judo Licence on the
day.

Details here

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There are no weight categories for this event. All players will be set in to groups of 3, 4 or 5 based on weight, age and grade. All competitors taking part must have an up to date Judo Licence on the day.

Full detail

Chance to pick up points for respective dan grades.

We're aiming to run across 3 mats with separate sections for veterans and seniors. 

Registering (and paying) through the website attracts a £5 discount.

All 1st kyu and higher graded players welcome, men and women.

Please remember to bring with you:

• WHITE kit and blue/white belts
• Valid (in date) licence. Recreational licences are NOT acceptable for gradings.
• Proof of grade - your record book should be signed by your coach (1st kyus) or have been stamped by BJA (dan grades)
• Points cards if you have any
• Enthusiasm for winning points!

Dan grades - when registering, please enter your highest competitive grade.

Follow announcements on our Facebook page or Telegram channel

Travel

Please note parking at the venue is very limited.

We'd recommend using trains or if driving use the York park and ride to get into town (Park & Ride £4 vs more like £15-20 parking in town!). The park & ride buses stop at the rail station on one side of venue and Blossom Street the other side.

Venue is next to train station (2 minute walk) from train station.

There will be NO payment on the day (including those on waiting list)

There will be NO entry on the day for those not fully registered

Travel

Please note parking at the venue is very limited.

We'd recommend using trains or if driving use the York park and ride to get into town (Park & Ride £4 vs more like £15-20 parking in town!). The park & ride buses stop at the rail station on one side of venue and Blossom Street the other side.

Venue is next to train station (2 minute walk) from train station.

Weigh in

0830-0930 

Men: A: Seniors novice - 5th kyu (yellow belt)

Men: C: Seniors 1st kyu & dan grades (point scoring) 

1030-1100 

All ladies, seniors & veterans

Men: B: Seniors 4th kyu (orange belt) - 2nd kyu (blue belt)

1200-1230

D: Veterans 30-44 years, novice - 3rd kyu (green belt)

F: Veterans 45+ years, novice - 3rd kyu (green belt)

1330-1400

E: Veterans 30-44 years, 2nd kyu (blue belt) and higher (point scoring)

G: Veterans 45+ years, 2nd kyu (blue belt) and higher (point scoring)

Registration

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Queries / FAQS

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Chance to pick up points for respective dan grades.

Note competition the day before!

We're aiming to run across 3 mats with separate sections for veterans and seniors. 

Registering (and paying) through the website attracts a £5 discount.

All 1st kyu and higher graded players welcome, men and women.

Please remember to bring with you:

• WHITE kit and blue/white belts
• Valid (in date) licence. Recreational licences are NOT acceptable for gradings.
• Proof of grade - your record book should be signed by your coach (1st kyus) or have been stamped by BJA (dan grades)
• Points cards if you have any
• Enthusiasm for winning points!

Dan grades - when registering, please enter your highest competitive grade.

Follow announcements on our Facebook page or Telegram channel

Travel

Please note parking at the venue is very limited.

We'd recommend using trains or if driving use the York park and ride to get into town (Park & Ride £4 vs more like £15-20 parking in town!). The park & ride buses stop at the rail station on one side of venue and Blossom Street the other side.

Venue is next to train station (2 minute walk) from train station.

Chance to pick up points for respective dan grades.

We're aiming to run across 3 mats with separate sections for veterans and seniors. 

Registering (and paying) through the website attracts a £5 discount.

All 1st kyu and higher graded players welcome, men and women.

Please remember to bring with you:

• WHITE kit and blue/white belts
• Valid (in date) licence. Recreational licences are NOT acceptable for gradings.
• Proof of grade - your record book should be signed by your coach (1st kyus) or have been stamped by BJA (dan grades)
• Points cards if you have any
• Enthusiasm for winning points!

Dan grades - when registering, please enter your highest competitive grade.

Follow announcements on our Facebook page or Telegram channel

Travel

Please note parking at the venue is very limited.

We'd recommend using trains or if driving use the York park and ride to get into town (Park & Ride £4 vs more like £15-20 parking in town!). The park & ride buses stop at the rail station on one side of venue and Blossom Street the other side.

Venue is next to train station (2 minute walk) from train station.