We encourage a focus on the following, which will be supported by the Club Coach and developed by utilising games & judo activities, the Kodokan Kodomo-no-kata syllabus (grades 8, 7, 6 & 5) and the Kai & Mon grade syllabus).

Solo, then progress with compliant partner:

Postures
– Dynamic (Shizentai) & Defensive (Jigotai)

Breakfalls (ukemi):
- Backward
- Forward falling
- Sideways
- Side rolling
- Forward rolling

Step Patterns:
- Walking step (ayumi-ashi) forward and backward.
- Shuffle Step (tsugi-ashi) forward, backward, sideways, circling
- ½ Turn in pattern, ½ turn away pattern, Full turn in pattern, Full turn away pattern

Introducing throwing:
- Breaking partners balance (static > Moving)
- Throw using turn in pattern
- Throw using turn away pattern
- Throw using foot sweep
- Throw using partner initiated momentum (simple / straight line)
- Throw using own initiated momentum (simple / straight line)