PLEASE READ IMPORTANT PROCESS & DATE INFORMATION BELOW

Please enter early as there may be Covid-19 related restrictions and process changes that we may need to apply in the event of large entry numbers and/or changed NSW Health advice.

DAN GRADING TECHNICAL EXAMINATION (SUN 22 Nov)

For those who have applied and meet the criteria to be examined for Dan grade promotion.

The Dan Grading will consist of the following components:

• Batsugun (subject to entries) - from 9:00AM 
• Kata Examination - will commence following the Batsugun (est from 11:00am or 9:30AM if no Batsugun)
• Technical (Waza) Examination - will commence following the Kata (est from 12:30pm)

Note - the Technical Exam will commence following the completion of the Batsugun and Kata Examination.

An area of the mat will be made available for any judoka to finalise preparation for their DAN Grading & KATA while the Batsugun is being conducted.

IK-KYU (SENIOR BROWN) GRADING

Judo NSW is now providing the opportunity to grade to Senior Brown Belt at the Dan Grading.

This is designed for candidates belonging to Clubs that are not currently able to grade to the Senior Brown Belt within their Club.

All candidates must be eligible as per the requirements of the JA Grading Policy (2017) and must provide prior approval from their relevant Club Coach. 

BATSUGUN GRADING

Open to all currently registered and eligible 1^st Kyu judoka for instant promotion to Sho Dan.

'Early-Bird' Rate ($15) applies until Wednesday 11 Nov 2020.  Standard Entry fees apply after 11 Nov 2020.

Final Entries Close Wed 18 Nov 2020.  No Batsugun Entries on the day.

Please note the Batsugun will be conducted subject to entries received (ie the event will be cancelled if there are an insufficient number of competitors).

All successful BATSUGUN applicants must also provide the completed DAN Grading Application and DAN Grading Fee to enable processing of the DAN Grade.

GRADING PANEL - Will consist of the following NSW Black Belt Register (BBR) Grades Commission members.

BBR Dan Grades Convenor - Phillip McDermott 5^th Dan

NSW Dan Grading Panel Members (TBC):

• Peter Herrmann 9th Dan
• Ivor Endicott-Davies 7th Dan
• Alan Broadhead 7th Dan
• Dale Keogh 6th Dan
• Warren Rosser 5th Dan
• Robert Ivers 5th Dan
• Morgan Endicott-Davies 5th Dan
• Ernie Wakamatsu - 5th Dan

GRADING APPLICATIONS

All Grading applications must be completed in full and submitted with the correct Grading Fee and photo to the Judo NSW office PO Box 6441 SILVERWATER NSW 2128 (or high quality scanned documents to office@judonsw.com.au) by the following dates:

Friday 2 Oct 2020 - 6 Dan & above

Friday 16 Oct 2020 - 4 Dan & 5 Dan

Friday 6 Nov 2020 - Senior Brown to 3 Dan

Wednesday 11 Nov 2020 - Batsugun 'Early Bird'

Wednesday 18 Nov 2020 - Batsugun 'Standard Entry'

The current National JA Grading Policy and relevant Grading Application Forms may be downloaded by clicking on the below links; 

The following must be provided:

• List of contest and service points claimed (must be detailed – tournament, opponent’s name and grade, details and dates of refereeing, coaching or administrative positions held)
• Two passport-sized photographs - alternatively a digital image may be provided with the application form at the time of registration for the Dan Grading.
• Two copies of the completed application forms signed by the applicant and coach. 

All Enquiries

Phil McDermott

Phone: (02) 8736 1228

Email: office@judonsw.com.au

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JA Grading Policy 2017 20200924 Application Form - 1st Kyu (Senior Brown) Grading 20200924 Application Form – 1st Dan to 3rd Dan Grading 20200924 Application Form – 4th Dan to 5th Dan Grading 20200924 Application Form for Master Grade – 6th Dan & Above 20200924