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3.3 THE DAN GRADING PROCESS.Applicants complete in full, two (2) JFA Inc. Dan Grade Application Forms.This includes two (2) passport size photographs and the payment of therelevant grading fee. A copy of the grading form for reference and member useis included as an Appendix of this manual.Applicants need to ensure that they meet the TIME and POINTS requirementsrelevant to the grade they are seeking to attain. These are outlined in Sections4.1, 4.2, 4.3, of this manual.Applications are forwarded to the relevant State / Territory Grading Authority,generally a month prior to the grading dates. This allows sufficient time for theverification of applicant details and the organisation of a suitably qualifiedGrading Authority.The Grades Convenor will be responsible for the preparation and forwarding ofall grading documentation to the appropriate State / Territory Authority, the JFAInc. Office and National Grades Commission, where necessary.It is important to document clearly, the candidate’s results, together with theircertification request and payment details. This vital step will help all to clearlyunderstand requests for a JFA Inc. Certificate and / or the International JudoFederation Certificate.JFA Inc. certificates will be actioned via the JFA Inc. office and the chairman ofthe National Grades Commission. IJF certificates will be actioned by the JFAInc. Office via the Oceania Judo Union.3.4 PROMOTION TO 4TH DAN GRADES AND ABOVE.State / Territory Boards of Management may recommend promotion within theDan ranks up to 3rd Dan.State / Territory Boards of Management must recommend a candidatespromotion for Dan grades 4th Dan and above to the National GradesCommission for consideration and endorsement.Final ratification rests with the JFA Inc. after the applicant recommendations areforwarded from the National Grades Commission.10

3.5 NATIONAL SENIOR GRADES EXAMINERS AND GRADING PANELS.National Senior Grades Examiners and Grading Panels are authorised toconduct examinations / promotions on behalf of the JFA Inc by appointment ofthe National Grades Commission within the following criteria:a) Applicants for National Senior Grades Examiners and GradingPanels must make application to their State / Territory Board ofManagement in writing detailing the applicant’s Judo resume.b) Applicants for National Senior Grades Examiner and GradingPanels are recommended by their State / Territory to the NationalGrades Commission who in turn make their recommendation tothe JFA Inc. for approval.c) Applicants must be a minimum grade of 6th Dan.The JFA Inc. appoints successful applicants in writing.They have the authority to recommend to the National GradesCommission Dan Grade promotion up to 4th Dan within anyAustralian State / Territory via the guidelines and proceduresoutlined in this manual.This authority can only be granted for a maximum period of four years,renewable by reapplication to the NGC and then the JFA Inc. pending afavourable review of the Examiner.Examiners and Grading Panels conduct examinations in consultation with theNational Grades Commission and grade under the authority of the commission.Recommendations for Senior Dan Grades must come from the applicant’sState / Territory Board of Management and is then forwarded to the NationalGrades Commission for consideration.11

SECTION 4. METHODS OF ATTAINING A GRADE4.1 GENERALThere are five methods of obtaining promotion within the sport of Judo.They are as follows:a) Contest Points and Knowledgeb) Knowledge of the Art with Service to the Sport of Judoc) Knowledge of the Art of Judo.d) Outstanding Achievement in the Sport of Judoe) BatsuganGrading requirements for all grade and age levels are shown under Section 5,Technical Requirements For Promotion, later in this manual.The Dan Grading process aims to reflect the long-term career of a judoka.It is acknowledged that the majority of Dan grades will be obtained via,a) Contest Points and Knowledge, orb) Knowledge and Service Points, orc) Knowledge onlyGenerally, there is an expectation that judoka will grade up to San Dan via thecontest points and knowledge pathway. Judoka who undertake this pathwaymay apply (when eligible) for promotion to the grades of Roku Dan and above.Service points in the areas of Administration, Coaching, Refereeing and TeamManagement are awarded annually to recognise a member’s active contributionand further involvement in the sport of Judo. The tables following, outline themethods and allocation of points to be recognised for Dan grade promotion.Generally, members seeking promotion via the service only pathway, areeligible to grade to a maximum of Go Dan.Members who choose the knowledge only pathway for Dan grades will usuallybe eligible to grade to a maximum of San Dan.Applications to vary this requirement must first be submitted to the Stateor Territory grading authority who will decide whether it is to be submittedto the National Grades Commission for decision.Applicants should note that the grading authorities will require documentedevidence as to why the applicant should be considered for promotion outsidethe documented criteria published in this manual.By setting these parameters, the National Grades Commission togetherwith the member States and Territories, will be able to maintain theintegrity of the Dan grading process on behalf of the JFA Inc.12

4.2CONTEST POINTS AND KNOWLEDGEContest points and knowledge will be the normal way in which judoka are ableto seek promotion through the grading system.A judoka may choose to utilise service points in conjunction with competitionpoints to qualify for a grading examination. Under this method, judoka musthave a minimum of 75% of the point’s requirement gained within officiallyrecognised competitions sponsored by the relevant JFA Inc. State orTerritory Association. These competitions must be open to all State andTerritory members. Those points the judoka chooses to use outside competitionmust be gained via the service points schedule detailed under the Knowledgewith Service Grading in Section 4.3.Points are awarded for each bout contested and won. The points allocated tojudoka in competition are detailed in the table below:4.2A TABLE OF CONTEST POINTS AND TIME REQUIREMENTS.Opponent’s GradeScore AboveTwo or achi135710The table below indicates the minimum time and points requirement needed tobe eligible for consideration of progression to the next Dan grade.4.2B GRADING TIME & POINTS WITH CONTEST TABLEFor Grade ofShodanNidanSandanYondanGodanRokudanTimePoints1 year2 years2 years3 years3 years4 years4 years5 years5 years6 years7 years8 years15010015010015010015010015010015010013

4.3 KNOWLEDGE OF THE ART WITH SERVICE TO THE SPORT OF JUDO.This is the main alternative for promotion for those Judoka who are unable togain points through competition. Generally, this will be for promotion up toGo Dan and an application should be made to the State / Territory GradingAuthority and the NGC highlighting service time and points as set out in thissection.This method of attaining promotion requires the Judoka to show dedicationthrough active service via administrative, coaching, refereeing and managementappointments as well as the display of knowledge in the Art of Judo.The areas in which service points can be earned are outlined in the followingAdministration, Coaching, Refereeing and Team Management tables.4.3A KNOWLEDGE WITH SERVICE TABLEFor Grade ofTimePointsShodan3 years150Nidan4 years150Sandan5 years150Yondan6 years150Points are awarded for each year of completed active service support to thesport of Judo. The points allocated to Judoka for active service to Judo aredetailed in the table below:4.3B TABLE OF SERVICE POINTSService – Administrative teeExecutive510101515202030Example – A National Level Executive Administrator is awarded only thosepoints for the specific appointment held (30). Where other appointments areheld separately, these points can be claimed.14

4.3C TABLE OF SERVICE – COACHING APPOINTMENTSService – Coaching tant10Head15Assistant15Head20NCAS Sub Level 1Additional 5NCAS Level 1Additional 10NCAS Level 2Additional 15NCAS Level 3Additional 20Example – A National Level Head Coach is awarded only those points for thespecific appointment held (20). An additional 15 points are awarded for having aNCAS Level 2 totalling 35 points. Where other appointments are heldseparately, these points can be claimed. However, the NCAS points can beclaimed only once.4.3D TABLE OF SERVICE – REFEREEING APPOINTMENTSB - Service – Refereeing AppointmentsStateNationalOceaniaInternationalC ClassB ClassA ClassC ClassB ClassA ClassC ClassB ClassA ClassContinental UnionA Class510151520252530354050Example – An Oceania A Class Referee is awarded those points only for thehighest level held (35). Referees must have participated in at least onetournament per year at the appropriate level, and be recognised as competentby the relevant authority. If the example referee (Oceania A Class) activelyparticipated only at National Level, points received would total 25 only.15

4.3E TABLE OF SERVICE – TEAM MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTSB – Service – Team Management ample – A National Level Manager is awarded only those points for thespecific appointment held (25). Where other appointments are held separately,these points can also be claimed.4.4 KNOWLEDGE OF THE ART OF JUDOThis method of attaining promotion is to be the least common form of grading.Judoka must have a legitimate reason for not being able to participate incompetition or being of service to the sport.Such reasons must be forwarded to the relevant State or Territory Board ofManagement and then to the NGC under recommendation from a registeredDan grade.Judoka with Dan grade promotion via the Knowledge pathway will normally onlybe eligible to progress to the maximum rank of Sandan.If the judoka is eligible to sit for the examination, they must display significantknowledge of a broad range of aspects of the sport and art of Judo. This willinclude refereeing theory, practical and theoretical teaching of techniques,demonstration of the relevant Kata/s and other grading requirements outlined inthis manual that are relevant to the grade promotion being sought by thecandidate.Any member requesting an exemption from the practical components of a gradeexamination, must first seek approval from the relevant State / Territory GradingAuthority and National Grades Commission.The relevant State / Territory Grading Authority and National GradesCommission will then decide whether or not the judoka is eligible to beconsidered for promotion.16

4.5 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SPORT OF JUDO ATINTERNATIONAL LEVEL.This method of promotion is a one off grading opportunity designed to rewardthose members who have performed to an exceptional standard at anInternational level over a period of time.This provides for the recommendation to the National Grades Commission by,State or Territory Boards of Management to award the next higher grade tomembers who perform thus:a) Competitive players who gain 1st Place (Gold Medal), 2nd Place(Silver Medal), 3rd Place (Bronze), at an A Category IJFChampionship.b) Competitive players who gain 1st Place (Gold Medal) or 2nd Place(Silver Medal) at a B Category IJF Championship.c) Officials (Team Managers, Coaches, Referees, Appointees to IJFCommissions or Boards) who have served with distinction atInternational level A for a minimum period of 5 years.d) It is the responsibility of the state or territory body endorsing thenomination to provide a complete record of the member’sperformance.e) Dan grades awarded by this process are to be ratified by the NationalGrades Commission and JFA Inc.Judoka, who have made a significant contribution to the sport through theirdedicated commitment in service over a long period of time, or by a contributionthat is otherwise not recognised in this manual, may be given consideration forthe award of Ik kyu, Sho Dan or the next higher grade up to Yon Dan.Nominations for this award are to be forwarded to the National GradesCommission for their consideration and ratification. These nominations must berecommended by at least a Ni Dan and further recommended by the relevantState or Territory Technical Board.This award is a once only recognition and is not to be made inconjunction with any other grade recognition.This service award can only be granted in the following circumstances:a) The person being awarded is a recognised Judoka who haspreviously been graded to the rank of Seinen Ni Kyu.b) The award can only be to the next grade being Ik Kyu, Sho Dan orthe next higher grade to a maximum of Yon Dan.c) Meritorious or particularly noteworthy service must be in evidence asjudged by the National Grades Commission; andd) The award is only to be initiated by a third party and not progressedby the individual for whom recognition is being sought.17

4.6 BATSUGANBatsugan promotion may be attained by either:a) Tournament BatsuganFive (5) consecutive wins over the entire course of an approved JFA Inc.tournament against different opponents of the same grade or higher. Thewins must all be by Ippon.b) Kohaku Koten ShiaiFor promotion to 1st Dan: Minimum of six (6), 1st Kyu competitors.The judoka are arranged in order of promotion points and weight and theleast qualified judoka competes first, against each of the others in turn,for as long as that judoka continues to defeat them by Ippon.Contest time is five (5) minutes per match.At any time when the judoka undertaking a Batsugan does not win byIppon, the Batsugan ends and that judoka returns to the line up. Each ofthe six judoka is allowed their own Batsugan.The recognition of a Batsugan Grade involves the same application andapproval process outlined in this manual, in particular, having theappropriate time in grade eligibility.4.7MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTSKyu Grades.The following table details the minimum age requirements, which apply to all kyu grades:Age GroupMon (U/10yrs)Yonen (U/13yrs)Shonen (U/16yrs)GradeMinimum AgeNi KyuIk KyuNi KyuIk KyuNi KyuIk Kyu8 Years9 Years11 Years12 Years14 Years15 Years4.8 DAN GRADES.The following table details the minimum time requirements, which apply to DanGrades graded by the following methodsa) Contest Points and Knowledgeb) Knowledge and Service Pointsc) Knowledge onlyMembers seeking promotion via the Knowledge and Service only pathway canonly be promoted to a maximum grade of Go Dan. Refer to Section 4.3Members seeking promotion via the Knowledge only pathway can normally onlybe promoted to a maximum grade of San Dan. Refer to Section 4.318

4.9 TIME IN RANK REQUIREMENTSMinimum financial time in Rank is that period in which the Judoka must havemaintained the current grade worn before being able to be promoted to the nextgrade. This is defined in Section 4.11.The following table represents the minimum financial time in grade betweenranks.Minimum Time in RankAgea) Contest Points b) Service and c) KnowledgeGradeGroupand KnowledgeKnowledgeonlyMonYonenSan Kyu6 months6 months6 monthsNi Kyu12 months12 months12 monthsSan Kyu6 months6 months6 monthsNi Kyu12 months12 months12 months6 months6 months6 monthsNi Kyu12 months12 months12 monthsNi Kyu6 months6 months12 monthsIk Kyu12 months12 months2 yearsSho Dan1 Year3 years5 yearsNi Dan2 years4 years6 yearsSan Dan3 years5 yearsYon Dan4 years6 yearsGo Dan5 yearsShonen San KyuSeinenRoku DanShichi DanHachi rsNote 1: For Senior Dan Grades, Roku Dan and above please refer to Section9.2 for detailed explanation of the designated pathways for Master Dan Gradepromotion.Note 2: Promotion to Ku Dan and Ju Dan will follow the International JudoFederation (IJF) Guidelines.19

CONTEST SERVICE POINTS 031504150515061507150FINANCIAL CURRENCY AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION.The applicant must have a cumulative total of financial years in grade equal tothe minimum time in grade required for promotion. The member must havebeen participating in the sport of judo unless being graded by the KnowledgeOnly method.20

SECTION 5 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMOTION5.1GENERALThe technical standards of the Kodokan are the accepted standards of the JFAInc. However, the knowledge of Judo techniques is always expanding.Examiners must be cognisant of these changes and not necessarily confine theexamination to specific texts. An example of this is the acceptance andknowledge of Shimmeiso No Waza.5.2BASIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTSThe following are considered as the basic requirements for knowledge in Judo:a) Name of the Mother Schoolb) Location and the start date for Judoc) The purpose of falling - Ukemi Wazad) Dojo hygiene and etiquettee) The purpose of warming up and cooling down exercisesf) Elementary Judo terminology which is included as Appendix Ag) Wearing and folding of the judogih) The forms of sitting and salutationi) The fundamentals of and ability to demonstrate the following:(i) Forms of Unbalancing - Kuzushi(ii) Proper Grappling of the Judogi - Kumikata(iii) Posture(iv) Body Movement and Walking(v) Pivoting - Tai Sabaki(vi) Elements of a Throw – Kuzushi, Tsukuri and Kake.5.3NAGE WAZA (THROWING TECHNIQUES)It should be recognised that many throws have different forms of executionwhich depend on the physique of the judoka and the methods of instructionused by the judoka’s coach. In general, the techniques of the Go Kyo No Wazashould be examined, noting that not all techniques are contained within the GoKyo No Waza.5.4OSAE KOMI WAZA (HOLD DOWN TECHNIQUES)Osae Komi Waza Techniques to be demonstrated are those documented by theKodokan. The levels and standards to be achieved are consistent with thegrade being attempted. Senior grades must be expected to show a higherdegree of understanding when performing Osae Komi Waza.21

5.5SHIME WAZA (STRANGULATION TECHNIQUES)Shime Waza techniques to be demonstrated are those documented by theKodokan. Shime Waza is not normally taught to judoka below Seinen. Ik Kyuand Ni Kyu Shonen may be taught Shime Waza as a method of introduction toSeinen techniques. This is preferred, but care must be taken to ensure thatjunior judoka are aware of the dangers when applying these techniques. Seniorgrades must be expected to show a higher degree of understanding whenperforming Shime Waza.5.6KANSETSU WAZA (ARMLOCK TECHNIQUES)Kansetsu Waza techniques to be demonstrated are those documented by theKodokan. Kansetsu Waza is not normally taught to judoka below Seinen. Ik Kyuand Ni Kyu Shonen may be taught Kansetsu Waza as a method of introductionto Seinen techniques. This is preferred, but care must be taken to ensure thatjunior judoka are aware of the dangers when applying these techniques. Seniorgrades must be expected to show a higher d

The Judo Federation of Australia under the authority of the International Judo Federation governs the sport in Australia. Judo as devised by Professor Jigoro . Manual are the MINIMUM standards required for all Judoka applying for promotion. A grading can only be awarded if: a) The candidate is a registered member of a State/Territory body, .