Grading Sheets for Mudansha
Grading is performed at the end of each session for students that meet all of the requirements for their respective level. A typical grading will have the student demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of each breakfall, throw, holddown, etc., that was learned and practiced in class. The student is also expected to attend all classes (unless ill).
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 White / Yellow Belt Grading Sheet |
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Yellow Belt Grading Sheet |
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Yellow / Orange Belt Grading Sheet |
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Orange Belt Grading Sheet |
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Green Belt Grading Sheet |
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Blue Belt Grading Sheet |
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Brown Belt Grading Sheet |
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Canadian National Grading Syllabus Judo Canada Web Site | ||||
Requirements for Mudansha Levels
In the early years of Judo, all Mudansha wore white belts. It is still common in Japan that Mudansha wear white belts right up until 1 kyu (brown).
Coloured belts weren’t introduced until 1935 by Europe, when it was first demonstrated and taught outside Japan. Our coloured belt system, recently updated in March 2006, gives students a sense of accomplishment and provides incentives for those striving to be a better judoka.
Below are the guidelines for promotion to the next belt level.
| Mudansha Grading Chart | |||||
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White | 6 kyu | Rokyu | ||
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White / Yellow | 6.5 kyu | Rokyu | ||
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Yellow | 5 kyu | Gokyu | ||
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Yellow / Orange | 5.5 kyu | Gokyu | ||
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Orange | 4 kyu | Yonkyu | ||
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Orange / Green | 4.5 kyu | Yonkyu | ||
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Green | 3 kyu | Sankyu | ||
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Blue | 2 kyu | Nikyu | ||
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Brown | 1 kyu | Ikkyu | ||
Yudansha Introduction
When Judo was first started in the late 1800s, there was no visual differentiation between Mudansha (those who did not achieve black belt status) and Yudansha (black belts). It was not until 1886 that Professor Jigoro Kano’s students began to wear the black obi, or belt.
Requirements for Yudansha Levels
Black belt promotion is conducted at a National level by the Kodakan andInternation Judo Federation. Promotion takes time and requires a greater understanding of the fundamentals of Judo. Students are also required to learn and perform Kata (forms of Judo), which our club teaches and demonstrates to better prepare you.
To view the Canadian National Grading Syllabus which lists the requirements for advancement as a Black belt, click here.