Promotion Requirements

Judoka (people who practice Judo) wear a colored belt that indicates their level of proficiency in Judo. This ranking system is divided into two major categories, kyu and dan.

Individuals just starting their journey in judo enter the kyu ranking system. This system starts at 11^th kyu (Jūichikyū) and ends at 1^st kyu (Ikkyū). Ikkyū is the final grade in the kyu ranking system before a judoka enters the dan ranking system.

Individuals who have reached sufficient competency in judo enter the dan grades and are identified by black (1^st – 5^th dan), red and white (6^th – 8^th dan), or red belts (9^th and 10^th dan).

The links in the drop-down menu for Promotion Requirements provide information on the minimum competencies required for promotion at the club.