Grading

Bruce Lee

“If you always put limits on what you do, physical or anything else, it’ll spread over your life. It’ll spread in to your work, into your morality, into your entire being. There are no limits. There are plateaus, but you must not stay there, you must go beyond them… a man must constantly exceed his level.”

Everyone is different and therefore as individuals we progress at different rates, learn in different ways and want something unique for ourselves from the training we undertake and instruction we receive. Whether you are all about Judo or you are practicing Karate, or both, Your Path to your own personal goals will be unique, fun and challenging. Our instructors are here to guide you on your way to success and achievement and push you on that little bit further each time you train.

To help your progression members are provided with a grading syllabus and regular grading sessions are held throughout the year. our Judo is practised to the highest level, and we ensure external examiners are present for all our gradings in order to maintain these exceptional standards.

Why grade?

Grading enables you to see if you have understood the technical requirements for each grade. Grading also tests you under pressure. This is when you find out what you really know. Once you have achieved your grade you will have total confidence in your techniques and ability. Many of our students say that after passing their gradings they feel they can go on in life to do anything they choose and succeed.

How many grades to Black belt?

In Judo we have 7 belts before you reach your 1st Dan Black Belt, each belt is also divided into three MON grades. This can take you between 7 and 9 years to achieve depending on the level of effort and commitment you put in to your training. It isn’t easy, but then it’s not meant to be. You can think of your Black Belt as the Martial Arts equivalent to an Academic Degree.

Students in general should grade every 4 – 6 months. This is a rough guideline, some people will move quicker others will take longer. It’s not about getting to your goal the quickest it’s about making the most of your journey towards your goal. Always push yourself to understand your techniques and how to use them effectively, ask questions and condition your mind and body, start to see what is possible.

Merchandise

Purchase of merchandise is not compulsory but many people do like to. Here are the products we sell with payments taken through the secure PayPal.
The CLUB White and Blue Judo Suits are quality bleached white gi for general CLUB and COMPETITION use for the younger player. Black suits are also available for training use only.
Why not personalise your Gi with your surname printed on the back for a extra £2 a letter. All judo suits come with an A.S. Judo badge which can be sewed on. The badge is also available to be bought separately.

( All girls must wear a Academy white T-shirt under the GI)
Payment method cash/cheque or PayPal. Please make cheques payable to Alan Scott.

Panda Club Gi

Sizes

110cm £35.00 120cm £35.00 130cm £35.00

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A.S. Academy WHITE Gi

Sizes

130cm £30.00 140cm £35.00 150cm £40.00 160cm £45.00 170cm £45.00

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A.S. Academy BLUE Gi

Sizes

130cm £35.00 140cm £40.00 150cm £45.00 160cm £50.00 170cm £50.00

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Panda Club T-Shirt

Sizes

5-6yrs £12.00 7-8 yrs £12.00

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A.S. Judo T-Shirts

Sizes

7-8yrs £12.00 9-11 yrs £12.00 12-13yrs £12.00 Adult S £12.00 Adult M £12.00 Adult L £12.00

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Our A.S. Judo T-Shirt is ideal for wearing under the GI and has our new buddies logo on the front. It is available in a range of sizes

Cost – £12.00

Judo Belts

Some people have their name embroidered on the belt but others have other words too!

Personalisation

None £5.00 English £22.00 Japanese £25.00 English and Japanese £37.00

Colour

White Red Yellow Orange Green Blue Brown

Text for Personalisation

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The A.S Judo Academy Junior Syllabus

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• What you need to bring

  • A packed lunch and drinks for the day
  • Outdoor and indoor training kit and shoes
  • Most importantly, your Gi

Holiday Camps

Our holiday camps are designed to be seriously fun.Through an intensive training programme students will develop their physical skills and knowledge. The camps are dedicated mainly to the development of Judo but will also incorporate other activities.

Children from 5-16 novice or competitive players are all welcome and you can come to as many as you like! 9am – 3pm each day our camps have every child thirsty for more with a smile on their face.

All our professional instructors are highly qualified and experienced, holding all required CRB checks, first aid and insurance cover.

Please click here to view our upcoming camps and to book online.

• Judo Training :

  • Randori Sessions
  • New Techniques
  • Flexibility & Agility
  • Newaza & Tashiwaza
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Self Discipline & Self Control

• Other activities may include :

  • Sumo Games
  • Football
  • Basket Ball
  • Tag Rugby
  • Running
  • Rounders

Testimonials

I just wanted to thank you for the great time my son has had on the training camps. It goes to show that a more intensive training opportunity can still be great fun.

Even just one day, is the equivalent of about a month and a half of once a week club nights if you think about it. However, the students are also having a great chance to improve their fitness. This is through other activities on the camps like running (Hare and hounds) plus the many other games you play. These also teach team work and the value of cooperation. I think this is important because Judo is not just a sport for the individual.

The camps have certainly had an impact on my son’s game. I have just renewed his BJA licence and in one year he has been through 6 grades and that is a fact! I can’t believe you are now ready to grade him again. Ironically, I teach students the importance of “Progression Routes” and I see that there is a clear Judo syllabus and a clear pathway for all ages that allows the younger players to have fun but also take their training seriously. All of these things are lessons for life.

The other thing you do is expose the students to an amazing talent pool via other instructors who are champions in their own right. My son often talks about his coaching from you, Ben, Gavin, Ron, Sam, Peter and Neil and others. A good role model is a powerful motivator. No surprise then that he wants to watch the Judo at the 2012 Olympics in person!

I would honestly recommend to any parent, the benefits of the training camps at The A.S.Judo Academy of Excellence.

Bob Digby. B.A.(Hons)., Cert.Ed
Educational Projects Manager

“As a professional martial artist and coach I have to say it was a pleasure watching and experiencing Alan coaching a group of novices in the art of Judo. He is a great communicator and extremely knowledgeable about Judo, its techniques and applications. I would advise anyone who is interested in taking up this effective and fun martial art to contact Alan Scott. Ben Richardson 2nd Dan and Instructor in KUGB Shotokan Karate. Can Do Martial Arts. …..Martial Arts For Everyone.” (January 2006).

A.S. Judo in Schools

A.S. Judo provides excellent coaching practice, popular teaching methods and a fun yet effective training sessions. We are proud to be teaching over 30 schools and approximately 500 children across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire.

• Train with champions and coaches of excellence
• Classes tailored for children
• Develop fitness, confidence and amazing skills
• Competitive and non-competitive training programmes
• Excellent self-defense
• Our instructors are professional, CRB checked and 1st Aid qualified

Teaching Self Defence, Self Control and Self Confidence

Judo is an Olympic sport rather than purely a martial art, players learn not only the technical and highly effective skills of self-defence but also life skills of respect, perseverance and self control. All of which helps build self confidence and helps children feel more ambitious about achieveing their goals in life.

Fitness and Flexibility

The Alan Scott Judo Academy is professionally designed curriculum to teach judo skills in a fun, exciting and enriching environment, where each player is encouraged to achieve his or her full potential. each highly structured class incorporates age appropriate physical activity and coordination exercises along with Judo techniques, holds and throws.

We offer a 10 week introductory course of judo as a before school, lunchtime or after school activity.
Before school starting at 8.00am which provides a great stimulant to the start of the day.
Lunchtime which can be taken before or after lunch and last 30 minutes.
All equipment such as mats and judo kits are provided and we are able to take a maximum of 20 boys and girls per class.

Find out more

Get in touch with Alan Scott on 07776442963 or email alan@asjudoacademy.co.uk to find out more and to discuss your school’s requirement. Arrange a date for a free demonstration of judo. This lasts up to 20 minutes and is normally during assembly time.
A letter which details the activity and has a parental consent reply slip will be brought to the demo to be distributed to the children
Names are listed on a supplied register (20 maximum)
School or myself notifies children that they have been accepted onto the course.

Welcome to A.S. Judo Academy

A.S. Judo provides excellent coaching practice, popular teaching methods and a fun yet effective training sessions. We are proud to be teaching over 30 schools and approximately 500 children across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire.

• Train with champions and coaches of excellence
• Classes tailored for children
• Develop fitness, confidence and amazing skills
• Competitive and non-competitive training programmes
• Excellent self-defense
• Our instructors are professional, CRB checked and 1st Aid qualified
• Free Trial Period – no obligation to join…but you’ll want to!

IAPS (Boys 8-9 yrs) 10th May 08
High Wycombe Judo centre

u27 kg Jake Robbins – Silver
Harvey Rumbol – 5th place

u30kg Adam Stone – Silver
James Noble – 5th place

u34kg Kristian Curtis – Bronze
Clem Brady – 5th place

u38kg Jamie Robb – Silver
Jake Easton – Bronze

u42kg Marco Nisco – Gold

u46kg James Withers – Silver

WINNING SCHOOL GATEWAY

Max Rumbol u30kg Bronze
Trishul Patel u30kg Silver

Elite Player of the year – Max Rumbol (Gateway school)
Cadet Player of the year – Jack Clark (Gateway school)

Most Improved Elite player – Todd Wallis (Chartridge school)
Most Improved Cadet player – Niall Dearsley (St,Pauls CofE school

Alan Scott Award Elite – Kristin Curtis (Chesham Prep)
Alan Scott Award Cadet – Gethin Ross (Gateway school)

High Attendance Award – Harvey Rumbol (Gateway school)
High Attendance Award – Jamie Robb (Gateway school)