Shifting down in place not recommended: it isn't? Never heard that. You *should* be downshifting as you approach a stop, but if you get to the stop is, say 3rd, it's okay to sit there and keep ratcheting down to first.
As for your shifting up being jerky - you might want to try shifting higher up - wind the engine out a bit. I'm not familiar with the redline on your bike, but it's probably fairly high, being a 250 - they love to rev. going halfway to the redline before shifting is probably a good start.
as for starting form a stop - it's all about clutch control, and practice practice practice.
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