BBR News 2008

BBR news articles from 2007 and prior years.

5 Nov 2008, Last Dan Grading for 2008 at the Olympic Park on 13 Dec

The last Dan grading for 2008 will be held on 13 Dec at North Hall in the Sydney Olympic Park.  Please submit your completed Dan application form, appropriate supporting documents, and fee to the JFA office at PO Box 6441, Silverwater, NSW 2128 by 5 Dec.  Please refer to Judo NSW web site for the JFA Dan Grade requirements.  For further information, please Email to the BBR office at bbrjudo@gmail.com.

Dan grading will consist of Examination and explanation of Kata, throws, ground work, and ukemi, as well as a general knowledge of the Judo competition rules.    
Judokas attempting their Dan grades are encouraged to come to the BBR Academy session on Tuesday night from 7:30pm and practice their Katas.  Instructors will be available to provide advice.

Days Schedule, 13 Dec 2008
12:30pm: Doors open for registration.
1:00pm: KATA examination
3:00am (approx): Dan grading
5:00pm: Closing

2 Oct 2008, Spring Kata Course JFA Judge-Examiner Results, Ivor Endicott-Davies

Please find below the results for Judge/Examiner certification taken from the recent OJU Spring Kata Course held at Olympic Park Sydney on 26 Sep 2008. The OJU Kata Commission would like to thank you for supporting the course and especial those who came from Interstate and from overseas. I have since received a letter from Sato-sensei, the Senior Sensei of the Kodokan group, who wanted to have their sincere regards and complements passed on to all participants. They were especially complimentary about your Dojo manners and dedication to the learning of kata.

The Kata Commission has spent a lot of time since in establishing a fair outcome given such tremendous effort. We realize that the judging system was new to most of you and the majority of the group handled the learning and application very well.
Some of you may be disappointed with your results, however this should not detract from your effort and at the very least has given you a sound understand as to what is required to be a Judge or Examiner in JFA Australia. We encourage you all to continue to master the various kata and the judging procedure and invite you to represent yourselves at the very next opportunity. 

Judge/Examiner Results
To be considered for an OJU/Continental Judges Certification the incumbent will be expected to have a judging score consistently within the 10% band of the average score taken from the Judges, judging the same Pairs. Those who have current OJU rating were based on their consistent average scores over 2008, at OJU, Australian Nationals and the Spring Kata Course.

Included below are the JFA Judge/Examiner ratings. JFA State rating certifies the person to sit on examination panels at the invitation of a State Dan Grade Commission and examine Kata up to 3rd Dan. JFA National rating is required to Examine 4th Dan and above. These JFA ratings remain current for as long as the incumbent continues to Judge at JFA/IJF Kata events. If after two years the incumbent has not been rated then their rating may expire. The level of Dan Grade required to sit on a Dan Grade Examination Panel is outlined in the JFA Dan Grading Syllabus. The Judge/Examiner rating is recommended within the following bands listed below. However those who have given low scores may have their rating up graded where knowledge of the Kata is evident but the scoring has been deemed to be harsh.

• 10% band within 95% to 105% OJU
• 20% band within 90% to 110% National
• 40% band within 80% to 120% Sate/Provincial

The judging examination had many candidates from around Australia. The below table shows those successful candidates their rating for NSW only. For the complete list, please contact Ivor Endicott-Davies.

24 Sep 2008, Spring Kata Course Pairs Results, Ivor Endicott-Davies

Dear Kata participants,

Thank you all again for making the first OJU Spring Kata Course the success that it was.

I have since had a letter from Sato-sensei from the Kodokan on behalf of the Kodokan Sensei's, who were extremely impressed with the diligence, dedication,and the respect and discipline the participants showed during the fours and wanted his personal congratulations passed on to all, and to remind everyone this is just a beginning with greater things to come.

The following are the results from the recent OJU Spring Kata Course held at Olympic Park Sydney, from August 28th to the 31st

The rating for competition and or performance evaluation is the averaging of the medium scores from the Judging panel. The recommended ratings/scores are within the following bands.

• GOLD band within 90.1% to 100%
• SILVER band within 80.1% to 90.0%
• BRONZE band within 70.0% to 80.0%

Sep 2008; BBR Dan Grading on Sunday Sep 28th at Olympic Park

The main focus will be on contest 1st Kyu and 1st Dan who wish to do a grading by Batsugun and or by examination with time in Grade and contest points. KATA and examination will follow strait after the Batsugun. Fee schedule and application forms are online.

The Grading will commence at 9:30am Sunday the 28th of September 2008.

Please ensure your paper work is submitted before this date, completed with two passport sized photos, the and grading fee or to the Judo office.

KATA practice and tuition will be available at Olympic Park, Tuesdays at the BBR Academy 7:30 to 9pm and Saturdays from 10 to 12 noon.

27 Sep 2008; BBR and BBRA AGM; Olympic Park

The BBR officer and members met on 27 Sept 2008 at Homebush and the meeting minutes may be reviewed by clicking here; Chris Pointer; 29 Oct 2008.

2 SEP 2008; BIG NIGHT AT THE BBR ACADEMY

The three KODOKAN Instructors have been sent by the Kodokan to teach at the OJU Spring Kata Course in Sydney which ends August 31st.

The BBR has invited Sato-sensei 8th Dan, Hasegawa-sensei 8th Dan from the Keishi Cho (Tokyo Metropolitan Police) and Nagai-sensei 7th Dan, professional Instructor at Kodokan, to stay on in Sydney and be the BBRA very special guests at the BBR Academy on Tuesday night September 3rd 2008 focusing on Contest/Randori Judo, and Nagai-sensei will be specific for “Joshi Judo”, Women’s Judo in particular.

Aren’t they old KATA etc?
NO, both Sato and Hasegawa-sensei are full time Professional Judo Teachers and as professional Police Judoka have exemplary contest backgrounds.

• Sato-sensei, 3-time champion at the All Japan Police Team Judo Tournament. Read Bio Attached.
• Hasegawa-sensei Metropolitan Police Department Judo Professor and full time professional Judo Instructor at the “Keishi Cho” Metropolitan Police Main Dojo in Tokyo. Read bio attached.
• Nagai-sensei is a professional Instructor at the Kodokan, 4 times Champion at the Tokyo Women’s Judo Championships 1978 – 1982 (-56Kgs) 2nd Place at the All Japan Women’s Judo Championships (-57Kgs) July,1978 2nd Place at the All Japan Women’s Judo Championships (-56Kgs) May, 1981 2nd Place at the Pacific Judo Championships (-56Kgs) February Women’s Int’l National coach of All Japan Judo Federation April 1986 – March 1989. Read the Bio attached.

This is a great night for both Male and Female Judo, Randori and contest’s devotees alike. A great chance to hear from, be instructed and viewed by three elite Judo Instructors from Japan. Entry fee will be $15 going toward BBRA Judoka Development projects.

28-31 Aug 2008; Kata and Kata Judging Seminar; Olympic Park

Just a reminder.

Please ensure you are practicing your chosen KATA before  the course. This makes it a lot more enjoyable, easier to learn, when you can follow the instructors. 

Only wear WHITE (Clean) JUDOGI at the course which is the standard KATA uniform.

Bring your own weapons for your Master Kata, Kime and Goshin.
Kodokan Kata does not permit the use of live Katana so all wood please. 

Dinner Booking
There is an official KATA Dinner run in conjunction with the BBR annual Dinner, Saturday August 30th, please ensure you book early, either directly with the BBR as on the flyer, or let me know and I will book for you.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Sydney,

Best regards,
Ivor Endicott-Davies
OJU KATA Commission