Fundamental Skills
1. Tomoe-nage - Circle throw
2. Yoko-tomoe-nage - Side circle throw
4. Okuri-eri-jime - Sliding collar strangle
Basic position for Juji-jime
5. Nami-juji-jime - Normal cross strangle
6. Gyaku-juji-jime - Reverse cross strangle
Performance Skills
1. Attacking and defending skills in free practice – Randori
2. Gyaku-juji-jime - Uke on top (between Tori’s legs)
3. Nami-juji-jime - Uke underneath (between Tori’s legs)
4. Okuri-eri-jime vs Uke’s seoi-otoshi (or other) dropping attack
5. Kumikata (gripping) skills against left handed opponents
6. Player’s Choice: demonstrate two favourite techniques as series of combinations or counters - either newaza, tachi-waza or combination of both. *See also note below
7. Terminology: to know the common English translation and meaning of Japanese terminology used in this section
*Note: It is expected that the player will select appropriate techniques. (Demonstrations must include two
combinations, two counters and two transitions into ne-waza. Combinations and counters can be either tachi-waza
or ne-waza or a combination of both. Techniques must be demonstrated in an appropriate practical situation that
includes attacking opportunity, best grip and appropriate movement).
NB. Candidates must also know the terminology from all previous gradings
Mon Grading Techniques
13th Mon to 14th Mon