LITTLE DRAGONS
Judo style fun, for your little one!
We started Little Dragons in January 2008. Our Little Dragons class is specifically for ages 3-5 years and is a fun, friendly introduction to martial arts, teaching basic martial arts skills. This helps build their confidence and provides them with the opportunity to make new friends in a safe and friendly environment.
Little Dragon students can work towards their own badge scheme preparing them for when they can join the older class. They have a unique grading system so they can show they have a basic understanding of Japanese terms used in martial arts and some basic judo techniques.
Spaces in our Little Dragons class are limited so please contact us to arrange your free first session and to book your child's place for the term!
All our Little Dragon Instructors and assistants are fully Enhanced DBS cleared.
Little Dragons Grading Awards.
An outline of what our Little Dragons need to do to earn each award is shown below. Gradings take place twice a year so make sure you are ready by using the guide!
Badges in order of achievement.
What you need to know!
7th Ko-Kyu - Yellow Tab - Positive Attitude Badge
sensei teacher
hajime start/ go
matte stop
tachrei standing bow
ushiro-ukemi back breakfall
7th Ko-Kyu - Orange Tab - Spirit Badge
seiza kneel/ sit
dojo judo hall
migi right / right handed
hidari left / left handed
yoko ukemi side breakfall
demonstrate front tripping throw.
7th Ko-Kyu - Green Tab - Focus badge
tatami mat
domo thank you
ichi one (the number)
zempo Ukemi forward roling breakfall
demonstrate backwards tripping throw
demonstrate kicking K hold.
7th Ko-Kyu - Blue Tab - Concentration Badge
ni two (the number)
san three (the number)
shi four (the number)
toketa hold broken
demonstrate octopus throw
demonstrate L hold
7th Ko-Kyu - Brown Tab - Dedication Badge
7th Ko-Kyu - Black Tab - Excellence Badge
Know all the above to achieve our top award.