Belt Curriculum

A structured progression from white belt to black belt. Every rank builds on the last. Throws, ground work, submissions, and combinations are layered so students develop complete judo.

Yellow BeltOrange BeltGreen BeltBlue BeltPurple BeltBrown BeltBlack Belt

Technique Requirements by Rank

Tap a belt to see the full list of techniques, video references, and promotion requirements for that rank.

Throwing TechniquesNage Waza

Uki-GoshiFloating Hip Throw
O Soto GariMajor Outside Reaping Throw
Hiza GurumaKnee Wheel Throw
Ippon Seoi-NageOne Arm Shoulder Throw
De-Ashi-HaraiAdvanced Foot Sweep

Holding TechniquesOsaekomi Waza

Kesa GatameScarf Hold
Kata GatameShoulder Hold

Holding EscapesFusegi Waza

Kesa Gatame #1Sit Up Scarf Hold Escape
Kata GatameShoulder Hold Escape

Choking TechniquesShime Waza

Hadaka JimeNaked Choke

Generalized Mat TechniquesIppan Teki Na Ne Waza

YotsunbaiTurtle
Nogare KataTurnover Techniques

Falling TechniquesUkemi Waza

Ushiro UkemiBack Falls
Yoko UkemiSide Falls
Zenpo KaitenForward Rolls

CombinationsRenraku Waza

2 combinations using throws from this level

Dan Promotions

Nidan

Full Nage-No-Kata required.

4 years time-in-grade for non-competitors. Time decreases as promotion points are collected: 1 pt per win against same rank, 2 pts for win against one rank above.

Sandan

Full Nage-No-Kata and Katame-No-Kata required.

6 years time-in-grade for non-competitors. Same promotion point system applies.

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