Judo Information                                        

 

What is Judo?
Judo is an Olympic Sport.  It is a system of self-defense, a physical and mental discipline that was first contested in the Olympic Games at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964. Judo is one of the best sports for boys and girls not only to develop self-confidence but as a sport that teaches skills that are transferable to all other sports.  Judo is a grappling martial art similar to jiu-jitsu, but does NOT involve punching or kicking.  Judo places emphasis on throws, pins, and submission holds such as strangles (+13 yrs. only) and arm locks (+17 years only). 

Key responsibilities:
Through judo, we aim to build self-esteem, confidence both on and off the mat while instilling discipline, and character in order for each judoka/student to reach his/her individual potential and self-actualization whether it is to become an Olympic and a World Champion, get in shape, or to just have fun.  In addition, we aim to provide in children of all ages, safe, and competitive environment through Sport Judo.

Is it Safe?
Judo is among the safest of all contact sports.  As a martial art and Olympic sport, Judo is governed by the International Judo Federation (IJF), which has set strict safety guidelines for competition.  To ensure safety at M.P.A.L. Granite State Judo, all classes are instructed by USA Judo coaches.  Most importantly however, our instructors are knowledgeable and always put safety first.

Junior and Senior Weight Divisions (male & female):

MALE
Division
Age
Weight (kg)                [ 1kg = 2.2046 lbs.]
Bantam Jr.
5
19
23
28
28+
 
 
 
 
Bantam 1
6
19
23
28
28+
 
 
 
 
Bantam 2
7
21
25
30
30+
 
 
 
 
Bantam 3
8
23
27
31
35
35+
 
 
 
Intermediate 1
 9 - 10 
26
30
34
38
43
43+
 
 
Intermediate 2
 11 - 12
28
31
34
38
42
48
53
53+
Juvenile A
13 - 14
36
40
44
48
53
58
64
64+
Juvenile B
15 - 16
51
55
60
66
73
81
90
90+
IFJ Junior
17 - 19
55
60
66
73
81
90
100
100+
Senior
17 +
55
60
66
73
81
90
100
100+
                     
 

   FEMALE
Division
Age
Weight (kg)                [ 1kg = 2.2046 lbs.]
Bantam Jr.
5
19
23
28
28+
 
 
 
 
Bantam 1
6
19
23
28
28+
 
 
 
 
Bantam 2
7
21
25
30
30+
 
 
 
 
Bantam 3
8
23
27
31
35
35+
 
 
 
Intermediate 1
 9 - 10 
26
30
34
38
43
43+
 
 
Intermediate 2
 11 - 12
28
31
34
38
42
48
53
53+
Juvenile A
13 - 14
36
40
44
48
53
58
64
64+
Juvenile B
15 - 16
40
44
48
52
57
63
70
70+
IFJ Junior
17 - 19
44
48
52
57
63
70
78
78+
Senior
17 +
44
48
52
57
63
70
78
78+

Japanese Judo vocabulary (pdf)