Lesson Plan | Traditional Methodology | Judo

Objectives

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide a clear and objective overview of the learning objectives. These objectives will guide the students on what they can expect to learn during the lesson, mentally preparing them for the topics that will be covered. By establishing these objectives, the lesson gains a clear direction, and students can better focus their attention on the content presented.

Main Objectives

1. Learn the basic rules of judo.

2. Understand the belt system and scoring of the sport.

3. Learn about the history and main characteristics of judo.

Introduction

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The goal of this introduction is to provide a rich and engaging context to capture the interest of the students and prepare them for the content that will be covered. By presenting curiosities and the relevance of judo both in the sports arena and in personal development, the lesson gains a more practical and meaningful dimension for the students.

Context

Judo, a modern martial art created in Japan by Master Jigoro Kano in 1882, is more than just a sport; it is a philosophy of life that emphasizes respect, discipline, and overcoming challenges. In the educational context, judo can be a powerful tool for the physical, mental, and emotional development of students. By immersing themselves in the study of judo, students can learn valuable lessons about self-control, ethics, and resilience, which are applicable both inside and outside the tatami.

Curiosities

Did you know that judo was the first combat sport to become official in the Olympic Games, in Tokyo 1964? Moreover, judo is practiced in over 200 countries and is the national sport of Japan. In Brazil, judo is one of the sports that has brought the most Olympic medals, showcasing the excellence and dedication of Brazilian athletes.

Development

Duration: 50 to 60 minutes

The goal of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the main aspects of judo. By addressing history, rules, belt system, scoring, and main techniques, students will have a solid foundation about the sport. The proposed questions will allow students to review and consolidate the knowledge acquired, ensuring more effective learning.

Covered Topics

1. History of Judo: Explain that judo was created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano in Japan. Highlight Kano's motivation to create a sport that was accessible to everyone and that emphasized discipline, respect, and continuous improvement. 2. Basic Rules: Detail that judo is practiced on a tatami and that the objective is to throw, immobilize, or force the opponent to submit using techniques of strangulation or arm locks. Explain the main safety and conduct rules. 3. Belt System: Explain the belt grading system, which ranges from white to black, indicating the skill level and experience of the practitioner. Detail the general requirements for belt progression. 4. Scoring: Describe the different types of scoring in judo: Ippon (full victory), Waza-ari (half point), and Yuko (minor score). Explain how these scores are obtained during a match. 5. Main Techniques: Present some of the most common techniques in judo, such as throwing techniques (nage-waza), immobilization techniques (osae-komi-waza), strangulations (shime-waza), and arm locks (kansetsu-waza). 6. Importance of Judo: Discuss the importance of judo for physical and mental development, emphasizing values such as discipline, respect, self-control, and resilience.

Classroom Questions

1. Who created judo and in what year was the sport founded? 2. What are the three main types of scoring in judo and how is each obtained? 3. Explain the belt progression in judo and what each belt represents in terms of skills and experience.

Questions Discussion

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to review and consolidate the knowledge acquired by students during the lesson. Through the discussion of the proposed questions and student engagement with reflective questions, the aim is to ensure that students deeply understand the concepts addressed about judo and are able to apply them both in the sports context and in their daily lives.

Discussion

• Who created judo and in what year was the sport founded?

• Judo was created by Jigoro Kano in 1882. He developed this sport with the aim of creating a form of martial art that would be accessible to everyone, emphasizing discipline, respect, and continuous improvement.

• What are the three main types of scoring in judo and how is each obtained?

• In judo, the main scores are Ippon, Waza-ari, and Yuko. Ippon represents a full victory and is obtained when a judoka executes a perfect throw, immobilizes the opponent for 20 seconds, or forces the opponent to submit with a strangulation or arm lock technique. Waza-ari is a half point and is awarded for a throw that is not perfect but is nearly complete, or for immobilizations of 10 to 19 seconds. Yuko, a minor score, is awarded for technical actions that are not good enough for a Waza-ari.

• Explain the belt progression in judo and what each belt represents in terms of skills and experience.

• The belt system in judo ranges from white to black, indicating the skill level and experience of the practitioner. The white belt is for beginners, and the yellow, orange, green, blue, and purple belts represent intermediate levels of skill. The brown belt is for advanced practitioners, and the black belt is for those who have reached a level of mastery in judo. Each belt requires the demonstration of specific skills and a deeper understanding of judo techniques and philosophy.

Student Engagement

1. What do you think motivated Jigoro Kano to create judo with the principles of discipline and respect? 2. How do you believe that practicing judo can influence a person's life outside the tatami? 3. Which of the judo scores do you consider the hardest to obtain? Why? 4. How can belt progression help maintain motivation for judo practitioners? 5. Can you identify any value of judo that could be useful in other areas of your life? Which one and why?

Conclusion

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to review and consolidate the knowledge acquired by students, connecting theory with practice and highlighting the relevance of judo. This ensures that students leave the lesson with a clear and practical understanding of the content addressed and motivated to apply the values of judo in their daily lives.

Summary

• Judo was created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano in Japan.
• The objective of judo is to throw, immobilize, or force the opponent to submit using specific techniques.
• The belt system ranges from white to black, indicating the skill level and experience of the practitioner.
• The scoring in judo includes Ippon, Waza-ari, and Yuko, each obtained through different techniques and conditions during the match.
• The main techniques of judo include throwing techniques (nage-waza), immobilization techniques (osae-komi-waza), strangulations (shime-waza), and arm locks (kansetsu-waza).
• Judo emphasizes values such as discipline, respect, self-control, and resilience.

The lesson connected theory with practice by explaining in detail the rules, scoring, and techniques of judo and discussing how these elements apply in both sports context and the daily lives of the students. This allowed students to understand the importance of discipline and respect, not just on the tatami but also in other areas of their lives.

Judo is relevant to the daily lives of students as it promotes not only physical activity but also mental and emotional development. The practice of judo teaches fundamental values such as self-control, ethics, and resilience, which are applicable in various everyday situations. Additionally, the curiosity about judo being an Olympic sport and its global popularity highlights the cultural and sporting significance of this martial art.