Grading

Members are taught judo techniques from the Judo New Zealand grading syllabus. Attaining each grade is based on capability and competency to execute judo techniques from the syllabus.

All grades are registered with Judo New Zealand and are recognised nationally and internationally by all International Judo Federation member clubs.

Costs to grade can be found here.

Grading levels and general time frames for each grade are as follows -

White Belt (6th Kyu)

No minimum period as registered Judo NZ member

Judo terms, Ukemi, Kumi Kata, Shisei, Shintai, Kuzushi, Tsukuri, Tai Sabaki, Kake, Uchi Komi, Nage Waza, Osae Waza

Yellow Belt (5th Kyu)

Minimum 2 months registered as a White Belt (6th Kyu)

Judo terms, Ukemi, Kumi Kata, Kuzushi, Uchi Komi, Nage Komi, Nage Waza, Osae Waza, Randori

Orange Belt (4th Kyu)

Recommended 3 months registered as a Yellow Belt (5th Kyu)

Judo terms, Ukemi, Shintai, Uchi Komi, Nage Komi, Nage Waza, Osae Waza, Fusegi, Randori, Revision

Green Belt (3rd Kyu)

Recommended 6 months registered as an Orange Belt (4th Kyu)

Taiso, Ukemi, Uchi Komi, Nage Komi, Nage Waza, Osae Waza, Shime Waza, Kansetsu, Fusegi, Ranraku, Competition Rules, Randori, Revision

Blue Belt (2nd Kyu)

Recommended 6 months registered as a Green Belt (3rd Kyu)

Uchi Komi, Nage Komi, Nage Waza, Kaeshi Waza, Kansetsu Waza, Katame Waza, Osae Waza, Shime Waza, Ranraku Waza, Nage No Kata, Randori, Revision

Brown Belt (1st Kyu)

Recommended 6 months registered as a Blue Belt (2nd Kyu)

Nage Waza, Kaeshi Waza, Osae Waza, Kansetsu Waza, Shime Waza, Nage No Kata, Uchi Komi, Randori, Revision

Black Belt (Shodan 1st Dan)

Minimum 1 year registered as a Brown Belt (1st Kyu)

Nage Waza, Kaeshi Waza, Osae Waza, Kansetsu Waza, Shime Waza, Kata, Uchi Komi, Randori, Kyu Grade Waza

Please note that time frames are provided as a guide only. Time frames may vary for each person depending on a range of factors including previous experience, class attendance, attitude, ability to learn and execute techniques for each grade, performance at competitions and attendance at grading sessions.

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