Technical Grades at 16?

The IBF appointed a panel of Black Belt to revamp the Junior and Senior Judo Grading syllabus, one of the panel suggested Technical Grades from the age of 16 years what follows is Colin Carrot 3rd Dan panel member feelings on the subject:

I personaly don't believe you should be able to get a technical dan grade at 16, and would set the minimum age requirement at 30. Surely a 16 year old who does not compete, cannot have the full understanding of a technique. For example, to perform o-goshi either text book style, on the move, or even in randori, is completely different from trying it in competition, where your oponent does not want to be thrown and at the same time is trying to counter you.Therefore, does this not make the competitor more skillfull?If this is the case, then surely the two players should not be the same grade?However, an understanding of the sport, in all its forms, can come with more experience. As you advance in years, you look at things differently and understand why things work, as opposed to excepting that they work because the book tells you they do.Colin.

PS The minimum age was agreed at 30