Course Syllabus

Beginners: White Belts Kesa / Kuzure Kesa

Rokyu: Kesa / Kuzure Kesa

Gokyu: Kuzure Yokoshiho / Kuzure Kameshiho

Yonkyu: Kesa / Ura Gatame

link to koshiwaza: here

Beginning Judoka - White Belts: Kesa Gatame

Rokyu - Yellow Belts: Kuzure Kesa Gatame

Beginning Judoka - White Belts: OGoshi

Rokyu - Yellow Belts: Koshi Guruma

Gokyu: - Orange Belts: Harai Goshi

Yonkyu - Green Belts: Uki Goshi

Kodansha is the term given to the higher black belt ranks. Most often this is regarded as ranks at a minimum of 4° or higher.

Achievement of Yudansha ranks: Shodan - Sandan are fairly straightforward with a specified time in grade and a specified Kata requirement.

Beginning at Yodan the time in Grade remains specified but the Kata Requirement becomes varied.

The first thing to note is not all Katas that exist in Judo are recognized Kodokan Katas; because of this, it is recommended to study the recognized Katas first before moving onto those outside of official Kodokan Judo Catalog.

The recommended order is as follows:

Shodan: Nage No Kata