1st Kai
White belt with a red stripe · 2 techniques required at grading · Kai grades (Scotland), JudoScotland
Kai is not regulated centrally. Your club's colours may differ.
0 of 2 learned
Nage-waza · throws
Osaekomi-waza · hold-downs
The official syllabus
As printed in JudoScotland Kai Grade Syllabus (1st to 3rd, 4th to 6th, 7th to 9th Kai). Skills that are not a single technique (breakfalls, escapes, turnovers, grips, randori) are listed in the document's own words.
Breakfalls and movement
- Back breakfall from crouching position.Ushiro Ukemi (skill)
- Vertical jumping with partner.
Throws
- Throw coaches choice.
Holds, etiquette and knowledge
- Hold coaches choice.
- What does Matte, Hajime Mean?Referee commands and signals (guide)Matte (glossary)Hajime (glossary)
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Drill the names before the day
An Anki deck for each grade turns the Japanese names into quick recall.