Kano Club

The "Kano Award Scheme" has been developed for young judo players under the age of eight.

This non competitive award aims to provide means of incentive and encouragement for young players, and in addition develops a judo player's basic judo skills in a progressive manner.

There are 9 exciting awards to collect which can "fast track" a judo player to the relevant Mon grade when the turn 8 and become a Junior. In addition there is a wall chart with stickers awarded for regular attendance

Juniors

Junior grades are known as Mon (translated as Gate in English). There are two different groups within the 18 mons; 1st to 6th mon take part in the BJA Novice to 6th mon scheme where grades are awarded based on theory and technical ability only which are normally carried out at your club.

7th to 18th mon carry two elements; a theory and contest. Theory can be carried out by a qualified BJA Club Coach or Examiner, normally at your club. For promotion of 7th mon and above candidates up to and including 15th mon are given a minimum of two contests of two or three minutes each according to age. This increases to three contests in the case of persons holding 16th and 17th mon.