GRADING SYSTEM FOR MON GRADES

INSTRUCTIONS TO CLUB GRADERS
IRISH JUDO ASSOCIATION
Grading System for Mon Grades 1 to 12
1. Skipping of grades is not permitted * see exception.
GRADING SYSTEM
FOR MON GRADES
2. No contest required but judoka, as well as passing the theory, must show good ability in
randori for both tachi waza and ne waza.
3. There must be a minimum of three months between promotions.
4. Beginners under 12 years can go straight to white /yellow (2nd Mon) but thereafter can
only proceed one grade at a time.
5. Normally children under 8 years will have a separate grading system which the club coach
can use but a 7 year old with at least a years experience can grade under the Mon system at
the coaches discretion.
Please note that although strangles and arm locks are
included in the junior mon syllabus, they should be taught
under strict supervision and at the discretion of the club
coach
Ukemi (breakfalls) is a very important part of judo and
should be taught to children as soon as possible
6. When a judoka reaches their 16th year they transfer to the senior KYU system keeping the
same colour belt e.g. a junior green belt will be a senior green (3rd KYU) and at the next grading can fight for promotion to senior blue (2nd KYU).
7. In the case of a junior brown (12th Mon) at age 16 , they can fight in the senior grading
against blue belts (2nd KYU) and if they win the required two fights and pass the theory exam
they will be promoted to senior brown (1st KYU) .
8. The club grader is responsible for accounting to the office with correctly completed grading forms and fees within two weeks of the grading. All licence books must be checked for
valid IJA membership before Grading commences
9. Only registered club graders can sign the appropriate grade in the licence books.
10. Please note that although Strangles & Arm Locks are included in the Mon Syllabus, they
should be taught under strict supervision & at the discretion of the Club Coach.
GRADING COMMISSION MEMBERS
HARRY McGUIGAN 6TH DAN CHAIRPERSON
11. Ukemi (break fall) is a very important part of Judo & should be taught to children as soon
as possible.
13. Any breach of the rules could jeopardise your status as a grader.
JACK DENNIS
6TH DAN
EXCEPTION
RAY STEARS
5TH DAN
*A judoka who is 12 year of age or more at their first grading can, at the examiners discretion
go straight to yellow (3rd Mon) but thereafter must proceed one grade at a time
WHITE BELT 1st MON
A judoka is deemed to be a White belt 1st Mon when they
have applied for an Irish Judo Association licence.
They will then prepare for their first examination for
promotion to White /Yellow 2nd Mon
WHITE/YELLOW BELT 2nd MON
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
A beginner of 12 years or more can be promoted to Yellow
belt 3rd Mon at the Club Graders discretion as long as they
have satisfied all the requirements for 2nd Mon and 3rd
Mon.
This is the only exception to the rule and Mon grades are
not allowed to be promoted more than one grade each
time.
O Goshi
Uki Goshi
O Soto Gari
Osaekomi Waza (Holding Techniques)
Kesa Gatame
Demonstrate Escape from Holds
Terminology: Rei - Hajime - Matte
Judo Etiquette: How to Bow Properly
Kuzure Kesa Gatame
YELLOW BELT 3rd MON
YELLOW/ORANGE BELT 4TH MON
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
O Uchi Gari
Ko Uchi Gari
Tai Otoshi
Ippon Seoi Nage
Morote Seoi Nage
Osaekomi Waza (Holding Techniques)
Osaekomi Waza (Holding Techniques)
Mune Gatame
Yoko Shiho Gatame
Demonstrate Escape from Holds
Demonstrate Escape from Holds
Terminology: Osaekomi - Toketa - Soremade
Terminology: Judogi - Judoka - Sensei
Judo Etiquette: Tying of Belt
Judo Etiquette: How to fold judogi
Kuzure Yoko Shiho Gatame
ORANGE BELT 5TH MON
ORANGE/GREEN BELT 6TH MON
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
Ko Soto Gari
Ko Soto Gake
O Soto Guruma
Osaekomi Waza (Holding Techniques)
Osaekomi Waza (Holding Techniques)
Kami Shiho Gatame
O Guruma
Harai Goshi
Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame
Kata Gatame
Demonstrate Escape from Holds
Demonstrate Escape from Holds
Terminology: Dojo - Tatami
Terminology: Randori
Judo Etiquette: How to enter and leave training mat
Judo Etiquette:
Ashi Guruma
GREEN BELT 7TH MON
GREEN/BLUE BELT 8TH MON
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
Hane Goshi
Uchi Mata
Osaekomi Waza (Holding Techniques)
Osaekomi Waza (Holding Techniques)
Tate Shiho Gatame
Okuri Ashi Barai
De Ashi Barai
Kuzure Tate Shiho Gatame
Ushiro Kesa Gatame
Demonstrate Escape from Holds
Demonstrate Escape from Holds
Terminology: Sona Mama - Yoshi
Terminology: Newaza - Tachi Waza
Judo Etiquette:
Judo Etiquette: How to enter and leave contest area
BLUE BELT 9TH MON
BLUE/BROWN BELT 10TH MON
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
Sasae Tsuri Komi Ashi
Osaekomi Waza (Holding Techniques)
Hiza Guruma
Ushiro Goshi
Tani Otoshi
Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi
Osaekomi Waza (Holding Techniques) Various Holds and Escapes
Shime Waza
Kansetsu Waza
Mukura Kesa Gatame
Hadaka Jime
Okuri Eri Jime
Demonstrate Escape from Holds
Terminology: Shido - Hansoku Make
Terminology: Yuko - Wazari - Ippon
Nage No Kata: First set
Judo Etiquette: Demonstrate referee hand signals
Juji Gatame
BROWN 1 BELT 11TH MON
BROWN 2 BELT 12TH MON
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Full Breakfalls (Ukemi Waza)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques)
Soto Makikomi
Sumi Gaeshi
Kata Guruma
Uki Waza
Te Guruma
Osaekomi Waza
Various Holds and Escapes
Yoka Wakare
Osaekomi Waza Various
Shime Waza
< Gyaku Jiji Jime
Shime Waza
Kansetsu Waza
Tomoe Nage
Nami Jiji Jime >
Koshi Jime
Kansetsu Waza
Ryote Jime
Ude Garami
Terminology: Score Signals - Contest Etiquette
Nage No Kata: First two sets
Waki Gatame
Ude Gatame
Terminology: Shime Waza - Kansetsu Waza
Nage No Kata: First three sets
Ashi Gatame