Shodan Exam Canada
Hey! I am in Canada and plan to do my shodan grading soon. I've had a lot if practice with the kata, but I'm having a hard time finding information on the randori and waza section of the grading.
I was wondering if somebody could answer some questions I have.
For the 3 sections, is one weighted more than another ? Eg. Kata vs waza vs randori? I see the grading sheets in the syllabus but I don't really know how it all comes together.
For the waza:
When they request you demonstrate a technique (not the kata), is it right and left or just your preferred side? Can they be performed stationary? I've been following the kodokan videos for each waza and trying to go by these.
Some of the videos show variations in grip or position e.g. mount vs seated for shime waza. Does it matter which you choose?
For randori:
Do you use the same uke as you do for kata?
Is it traditional free-flowing randori with resistance, or closer to shiai?
I'm very nervous about where to focus my energy. My sensei hasn't been involved in a grading in many years, and I come from a small town so I have limited resources. While I know a lot of the waza in theory, I haven't had a proper partner to really throw them consistently in a long time. I have been traveling to practice when I can.
Thank you!