Judo Belts and Testing Criteria

Junior Belts (Under 18)

Criteria for White Belt: Introduction to judo, basic techniques and etiquette...

Criteria for Yellow Belt: Basic throws, falls, and etiquette...

Criteria for Orange Belt: Intermediate techniques, improved skills...

Criteria for Green Belt: Advanced techniques, beginning of competitive sparring...

Criteria for Blue Belt: Comprehensive understanding of techniques, preparation for brown belt...

Criteria for Brown Belt: Mastery of techniques, sparring skills, and judo ethics, preparation for black belt...

Adult Belts

Criteria for White Belt: Introduction to judo, basic techniques and etiquette...

Criteria for Yellow Belt: Basic throws, falls, and etiquette...

Criteria for Orange Belt: Intermediate techniques, improved skills...

Criteria for Green Belt: Advanced techniques, beginning of competitive sparring...

Criteria for Blue Belt: Comprehensive understanding of techniques, preparation for brown belt...

Criteria for Brown Belt: Mastery of techniques, sparring skills, and judo ethics, preparation for black belt...

Criteria for Shodan: Proficient level of skill, understanding of judo principles...

Criteria for Rokudan and higher: Awarded for contributions to judo as a martial art, including teaching, research, and community involvement...