Kano Sticker Syllabus

With the Kano scheme, students receive a poster and stickers with their membership.

Until January 2009, Akitas had given all stickers straight to the students. However, along with the attendance badges, Akitas have now implemented a syllabus to help students see their progression in yet another way (gradings and merit badge scheme being the alternatives).

It was decided that as there were 12 stickers per pack, only one sticker could be achieved per month, in order. If the sticker of that month is not achieved then it simply rolls over to the next month. In the second year of Kano membership, the 'B' series of stickers are then available to the students.

Click here to see who's achieved their stickers!

Testing for the stickers is done without much (if any) awareness from the student; Akitas decided that this scheme would benefit more from students achieving without suffering failure as they may do in alternative schemes. The syllabus is intended to work in tandem with and support both the Kano and Mon syllabus - preparing students for their grades. However, there is a strict syllabus, as detailed below:

Sticker	Requirement
	Tie the belt correctly on own. Belt must be through both 'belts', although final knot can be twisted.
	Gyaku-ukemi, Yoko-ukemi and Mae-mawari-ukemi all safely demonstrated. Mae-mawari-ukemi can look a little awkward; as long as it is safe and resembles the correct technique.
	To show the true spirit of Judo. Students must know that Judo means 'Gentle Way'. Students must show good spirit throughout lesson (particularly randori) - no behavioural problems at all.
	To have achieved an Ippon in contest (can be in the club) and be able to explain what an Ippon is and how it can be achieved. The BBC filmed a couple of great videos with Euan Burton and Craig Fallon showing 'A Guide to Judo' and 'How to win at Judo' to help understand ;)
	To perform O-soto-gari to an acceptable standard and know the English name.
	To demonstrate Kesa-gatame to an acceptable standard and know the English name.
	To demonstrate Yoko-Shiho-Gatame to an acceptable standard and know the English name.
	Escape from a hold-down and move into tachi-waza.
	Have shown assistance to others and lower grades.
	Know how to submit if hurt, and what to do if someone 'taps-up'. Know that finger and toenails need to be cut, long hair must be up and no jewelry can be worn on the mat.
	Demonstrate 3 different throws on the move.
	To perform O-goshi to an acceptable standard and know the English name.
	No late marks in last 12 attendance stamps.
	Perform all ukemi to a good standard, knowing the Japanese names for all, including Mae-ukemi.
	To demonstrate correct rei-ing procedures at all times. Know the Japanese and English for Za-rei and Tachi-rei. Never call Sensei by another informal name. Leave/enter the hall/mat correctly at all times.
	To perform Tai-Otoshi to an acceptable standard and know the English name.
	To perform O-uchi-gari to an acceptable standard and know the English name.
	Perform the Kano 9 move: O-uchi-gari to tai-otoshi, linked to ippon-seoi-nage to ko-uchi-gari or ko-uchi-gake.
	To perform Kami-shiho-gatame to an acceptable standard and know the English name.
	To escape from being trapped between legs into kesa-gatame and yoko-shiho-gatame.
	Turn over from all fours into mune-gatame. Turn over from all fours into kesa-gatame. Arm-roll (uke from front).
	To be able to state all of the syllabus for their next Kano grade.
	Know the scores, hand signals, explain how each can be obtained. Know wazari-awasete-ippon and that yuko's accumulate differently. Know osae-komi, toketa, shido and Hansoku-make.
	Demonstrate the sticker techniques (o-soto-gari, o-goshi, tai-otoshi and o-uchi-gari) on the move.