NATIONAL GRADING SYLLABUS - Judo Canada

4. POINT SYSTEM - RECOGNITION & DEFINITIONS
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The basic aim of the point system is to determine judoka who are eligible for
examination.
Points are awarded to judoka that are active technically as competitors, instructors,
coaches, kata evaluators, and referees; practicing randori or kata; and active in
promoting and developing the sport of judo as committee members, tournament
volunteers, etc.
Points accumulated in the present rank can only be used for promotion to the next
rank. These points can only be accumulated while a member is in good standing with
a provincial association and/or Judo Canada.
Judoka must be at least 14 years old and at least ikkyu in rank to earn points.
Candidates younger than 20 years of age need to accumulate a minimum of 1/3 of
their required points through Shiai .
The point system is divided into the following categories:
• Competitions
Shiai, kata competitions and tournament participation points
• Technical Activities
Kata demonstrations and competitions, head sensei, club instructor, club
development, NCCP certification, teaching, conducting and attending
clinics, kata evaluators, referee certification, refereeing,
• Other Activities
Active in Judo on the mat, Administration and Volunteers at Judo Events.
4.1 COMPETITIONS
4.1.1 SHIAI
Results obtained at sanctioned point tournaments will be counted with the
following conditions:
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