DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Instruction and practice in the basic skills of the Sport: Judo.  Course will cover the terminology, etiquette along with throwing, grappling and submission techniques, with integration of various Katas (forms) and Randori (free exercise).  

 COURSE CONTENT:
History
Tai-sabaki (Use of the feet in movement)
Use of Strength (Composure)
Kuzushi (Disturbing balance)
Ukemi (Breakfall)

Tachi-Waza (Throwing Techniques)
O-Soto-Gari    (Big outside reap)
Ko-Soto-Gari  (Small outside reap)
Ashi-barai        (Foot sweep)
Harai-goshi (Lifting pull throw)
Koshi Guruma (Hip throw)

Osae-Waza (Grappling Techniques)
Kesa-Gatame  (Regular scarf hold)
Kami-Shiho-Gatame   (Upper four direction hold)
Kuzure Yoko-Shiho-Gatame  (Modified side hold)

Shime-Waza (Submission Techniques)
Okuri-Eri-Jime  (collar strangle)
Kata-Ha-Jime  (single wing strangle)
Gyaku-Juji-Jime (reversed cross strangle)

Tournament Management
Elements of a Judo Tournament
Methods of Scoring and Timekeeping in a Judo Tournament
Tournament Elimination Systems: Pool Sheet

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Judo-gi: Approximate cost $47‑$50 (depending on size).  The Physical Education Judo Classes will make a bulk purchase of Judo-gi's.  You may purchase the judo-gi's from your instructor.  The prices quoted are the wholesale price.  Used judogi's are usually $35 per set.                    
• KARATE OR TAE KWON DO UNIFORMS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• Participation in the CCSF Invitational Judo Tournament
• Competitor, and/or Scorekeeper/Timer/Pool Recorder

GRADING:

Grading will be based on participation (60%)
CCSF Invitational Judo Tournament (20%)
Knowledge test (20%)

• Demonstration: Throws/Pins/Chokes
• Tournament Management: Pool Recording
• Referee’s Hand Signals
• Scoring a Judo Match

Attendance Grade:
Absences will accumulate from beginning of semester until last class meeting.
Attendance: Midterm Grade = Abs.
A - 3
B - 5
C - 7
D - 9
F – 10+
Final:   Grade = Abs.
A - 3
B - 4
C - 5
D - 7
F - 9+

Make-up classes will only be acceptable in other Judo Classes or by arrangement with Instructor.