8-12 years, intermediate : yellow, orange, orange/green

Schedule:

Technical:

All the standing throwing techniques
Yellow-orange-green belt level grips (see exam notes) standing and ground, favoring techniques with throws and not uchi-komis (without throws)
various grips while standing, one grip while moving
Perfecting grip techniques while moving (displacing)
5 tactical/technical combinations in Nage-waza - practice with throws versus uchi-komis (lead-in exercise without throws)
8 ground techniques: on all fours, 2 simple flips forward and backward (uke on the belly), 2 semi-nelsons, pushing the tori’s knee while on the back, ‘Leah’s’ roll (tori on all fours), flip by grabbing the belt (tori is on his/her back), Randori (free-style sparring) standing and ground, correctly (stance, flexed arms, lateral displacement)
Randoris lasting 3 minutes

Physical fitness and general motor skills (emphasizes motor skills and flexibility (non-Judo) and develops strength and endurance):

warming-up exercises learned over the years (gymnastics, bridges on shoulders and head, push-ups, wave push-ups, neck-bridges
forward and backward rolls, regular and Judo
different gymnastics salts
different, more complex ukemis (longer, higher, etc)

Judo theory :

thorough understanding of the rules of the sport (points, penalties, what is permitted or forbidden)

Introduction to competition:

participation in regional and provincial championships, follow the events calendar published by Judo Québec (provincial championships require an orange belt minimum)
be a member of a team for team competitions in Boucherville (U 11, U 13, U 15)

Psychological preparation:

Introducing: Stress management: grade exams (advancing in belt colors) and house tournament participation (in December and May)
Controlling negative emotions: discipline and self-control and resolving little conflicts between the kids

YEAR-END EVALUATION (MAY):

Objective: advance by one belt color or better
Those who are advancing quickly may be offered an earlier exam during the year if they appear ready to compete in regional competitions where an orange belt is required.