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Belts and Promotions
 
Achievement in Judo is recognized by awarding different color belts. In our dojo this is typically done through competition and Kata. The student ranks are called kyu. The ten black belt, or expert, ranks are called dan. Our dojos uses the following system:
Student Ranks
    White Belt White
    Yellow Belt Rokkyu (Yellow)
    Orange Belt Gokyu (Orange)
    Green Belt Yonkyu (Green)
    Brown Belt Sankyu, Nikyu, and Ikkyu (Brown)
 Dan Ranks (Black Belt)
     Shodan (1st)
     Nidan (2nd)
     Sandan (3rd)
     Yodan (4th)
     Godan (5th)
     Rokudan (6th)
     Shichidan (7th)
     Hachidan (8th)
     Kudan (9th)
     Judan (10th)
 
  
Nage No Kata Information  
   
Since Nage No Kata is required for any of the Dan rank promotions we have some useful links provided below to help with your preparation for the test.  
     Instructions (PDF Format)  
     Kodokan Video (YouTube Link)