Coaching the modernised BJA Dan Grade Syllabus – 9 Aug 26 – York

• Module 1. Kodokan 100 Waza – The objective of this module is to ensure that all BJA Coaches have a good understanding of the Kodokan 100 Waza. We will discuss the classification of waza, look at the differences between closely resembled waza, and practice those waza that were not present in the previous BJA Dan Grade Syllabus (exploring both the Kodokan standards and contest variations).
• Module 2. Coaching Fundamental Skills – The objective of this module is to ensure that all BJA Coaches are confident coaching fundamental judo skills. We will look at Nage-waza basics, discuss movement phases and key elements, and practice identifying and demonstrating coaching points for Nage-waza, Katame-waza and transistions.
• Module 3. Coaching Performance Skills – The objective of this module is to ensure that all BJA Coaches are confident coaching performance skills. We will discuss coaching methods and styles to promote player creativity, and practice developing combinations, counters, transitions, complex entries and escapes.

Tutor: Joe Nunn

·         6^th Dan

·         MSc Advanced Sport Coaching Practice

·         BJA L5 / 1st4Sport L4 Coach

·         IJF Undergraduate Judo Instructor

·         EJU L3 Advanced Coach

·         England Support Coach

·         BJA / 1st4Sport L3 Coach Tutor & Assessor

·         BJA Dan Grade Assessor

·         BJA National Coaching Commission Member

·         BJA Promotions & Grading Commission Member

Outline & Schedule 
10:30 – 10:45am: Registration & Welcome

10:45 – 12:15am: Kodokan 100 Waza – Nage-waza

• Nage-waza Classification, Variations & Differences
• Nage-waza Practical Session

12:15 – 12:30pm: Break

12:30 to 13:30pm: Kodokan 100 Waza – Katame-waza

• Katame-waza Classification, Variations & Differences
• Katame-waza Practical Session

13:30 – 2:00pm: Lunch

2:00 – 3:00pm: Coaching Fundamental Skills

• Nage-waza Basics
• Nage-waza Coaching Points & Practical Session
• Katame-waza Coaching Points & Practical Session
• Transition Coaching Points & Practical Session

3:00 – 3:15pm: Break

3:15 to 4:15pm: Coaching Performance Skills

• Coaching Methods & Styles
• Nage-waza: Renzoku-waza, Renraku-waza & Kaeshi-waza Practical Session
• Katame-waza: Combinations, Escapes, Complex entries Practical Session

4:15 to 4:30pm: Q&A