Students will be a minimum of 18 years of age and of 1st Kyu (Brown Belt) grade and, following attendance of a coaching award course, will satisfy the examiners in respect of the following:

• Pass a Level I Referee award. • Demonstrate techniques from the senior syllabus of examiner's choice. • Complete a written examination on coaching techniques and coaching requirements related to club judo.

Subsequent to the above examination, the student will be assessed in a club environment and will satisfy the examiners in respect of the following:

• Take the class for exercises • Instruct a class with one technique of the examiners choice.