Comments on: Judo Belts and Grades. http://judo4parents.com/2009/01/judo-belts-and-grades/ Information and advice for parents of children in Judo classes and clubs, by Lance Wicks. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:10:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: LanceW http://judo4parents.com/2009/01/judo-belts-and-grades/comment-page-1/#comment-8159 LanceW Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:19:05 +0000 http://www.judo4parents.com/?p=89#comment-8159 Hi, sorry not sure exactly where you are. And sadly my knowledge of clubs is not extensive. Lance Hi,
sorry not sure exactly where you are. And sadly my knowledge of clubs is not extensive.
Lance

]]> By: Gra http://judo4parents.com/2009/01/judo-belts-and-grades/comment-page-1/#comment-6373 Gra Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:08:03 +0000 http://www.judo4parents.com/?p=89#comment-6373 Can anyone recommend a judo club for 7yr boy just starting around Dundrum/Ballinteer Can anyone recommend a judo club for 7yr boy just starting around Dundrum/Ballinteer

]]> By: John @ Electric piano Reviews http://judo4parents.com/2009/01/judo-belts-and-grades/comment-page-1/#comment-2125 John @ Electric piano Reviews Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:56:44 +0000 http://www.judo4parents.com/?p=89#comment-2125 Hello, I have just started Judo. Would also learning Freestyle Wrestling be good for my Judo, self defense and weight? Really great post, enjoyed reading it. Thanks Hello,
I have just started Judo. Would also learning Freestyle Wrestling be good for my Judo, self defense and weight?
Really great post, enjoyed reading it. Thanks

]]> By: raoul castro http://judo4parents.com/2009/01/judo-belts-and-grades/comment-page-1/#comment-1914 raoul castro Mon, 10 May 2010 04:42:23 +0000 http://www.judo4parents.com/?p=89#comment-1914 My son wanted to sign up for BJJ classes and I talked to educators and did some looking around and wasnt impressed by curriculum offered.. if any!! The school next to our place did a local news human interest story and they were showing kids 8-10 learning how to do rear naked chokes. A neighbour whose kids competed in judo explained to me the restrictions that are put during competitions and even teaching of dangerous moves in judo. I preferred the structure that judo seemed to offer over BJJ. This might be totally wrong but too much seemed 'left to discretion' of the teachers when it came to BJJ classes. Sort of like the McDojos of the 70s used to do. I will definitely pass this post along to people when Im asked more about judo, it has very good information that parents would need. My son wanted to sign up for BJJ classes and I talked to educators and did some looking around and wasnt impressed by curriculum offered.. if any!!

The school next to our place did a local news human interest story and they were showing kids 8-10 learning how to do rear naked chokes. A neighbour whose kids competed in judo explained to me the restrictions that are put during competitions and even teaching of dangerous moves in judo.

I preferred the structure that judo seemed to offer over BJJ.
This might be totally wrong but too much seemed ‘left to discretion’ of the teachers when it came to BJJ classes. Sort of like the McDojos of the 70s used to do.

I will definitely pass this post along to people when Im asked more about judo, it has very good information that parents would need.

]]> By: LanceW http://judo4parents.com/2009/01/judo-belts-and-grades/comment-page-1/#comment-1594 LanceW Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:13:42 +0000 http://www.judo4parents.com/?p=89#comment-1594 Hi, Well come to the Judo family! Sounds like you are amazingly lucky and have found a club with a great level of coach. How long it takes to attain each grade depends on your country and club... and of course on you! Work hard and attend regularly and you will progress. Normally we refer to Yellow Belt as a "Kyu" grade rather than a "Dan". Dan being for Black belt and above, but perhaps it is different when translated across from Japanese to Spanish and the into English. :-) Have fun and ask lots of questions! Lance Hi,
Well come to the Judo family! Sounds like you are amazingly lucky and have found a club with a great level of coach.
How long it takes to attain each grade depends on your country and club… and of course on you!
Work hard and attend regularly and you will progress.

Normally we refer to Yellow Belt as a “Kyu” grade rather than a “Dan”.
Dan being for Black belt and above, but perhaps it is different when translated across from Japanese to Spanish and the into English. :-)

Have fun and ask lots of questions!

Lance

]]> By: owen paterson http://judo4parents.com/2009/01/judo-belts-and-grades/comment-page-1/#comment-1588 owen paterson Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:55:10 +0000 http://www.judo4parents.com/?p=89#comment-1588 I am 9 years old my teacher is called Carlos he was in the olympics for spain. I take a serious amount of time in Judo it is my pride and joy. I have been doing Judo for 8 weeks and have already attain a "dan" and was wondering how long it is normally until you attain a "yellow belt" I am 9 years old my teacher is called Carlos he was in the olympics for spain. I take a serious amount of time in Judo it is my pride and joy. I have been doing Judo for 8 weeks and have already attain a “dan” and was wondering how long it is normally until you attain a “yellow belt”

]]> By: Ray http://judo4parents.com/2009/01/judo-belts-and-grades/comment-page-1/#comment-1277 Ray Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:13:51 +0000 http://www.judo4parents.com/?p=89#comment-1277 My name is Ray, I have been a Judoka for 18+ years. I currantly hold the Sr. rank of Sankyu (3rd degree Brown belt). I have been in Judo as a child til now. I had to take a 14 year break due to family issues, but I am in it again and I am furthering my education in Judo. I was reading this artical and I agree with most of what the writer says. But there are some things I dissagree with. First In the Jr. division there are White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple and brown. Striped belts that have a white or black stripe in the center of the entire belt from one end to the other is most commonly used for children in the girls division. If a child starts and tests at the age of 5 or 6 and stays in Judo he or she will be 1st degree Brown (Ikkyu) by the age of 15 or 16. And at the age of 17 to 18 the student may test for Shodan 1st degree Black at the teachers (sensei) descression. Second he or she stated that RED belt is used for new absolute novices. This is not true in the case of USJA the United States Judo Association and IJF the International Judo Federation and USJF the United States Judo Federation. In USJA ranks and 99% of IJF, USJF clubs, the RED belt is held by absolute masters. Masters being 9th and 10th Dans. Even thew Dr. Kano stated there is no limit to what you can accomplish, and very few have ever reached 10th Dan (15 Judokas have been recorded to reach this rank)or Kudan as it is called, that is the belt that one is permitted to wear when one reaches the rank of 9th degree Black. The first level of black belt in Japanese is called Shodan. It literally means "first level" or "beginning step". Sho (first) is an ideograph that is comprised of two radicals meaning "cloth" and or "knife". To make a piece of clothing, one first cuts out the pattern on the cloth. The pattern determines the style and look of the final product. If the pattern is out of proportion or in error, the clothes will look bad and not fit properly. In the same way, your initial training to reach black belt is very important because it determines how you will eventually turn out as a black belt. After years of training you have cut the pattern and learned the basic techniques. The promotion to black belt is a recognition of this hard work and a level of accomplishment that one can be proud of. On the other hand, Shodan is really just the beginning, the base, for learning Judo or any martial art. Earning a black belt is like graduating from high school. It indicates you have achieved a basic level of proficiency, learned the fundamental skills and can perform them in a functional manner, and you are now ready to pursue Judo on a more serious and advanced level as a professional or a person seeking an advanced degree would. Of course, the rankings also represent progress towards the ultimate objective of judo which is to improve the self not just physically, but morally as well. Around 1930 the Kodokan created a new belt to recognize the special achievements of high ranking black belts. Jigoro Kano chose to recognize sixth, seventh, and eighth degree black belts with a special obi (belt) made of alternating red and white panels (Kohaku obi). The white color was chosen for purity, and red for the intense desire to train and the sacrifices made. The colors red and white are an enduring symbol of Japan, and they have been used in Judo since Jigoro Kano started the first Red and White Tournament in 1884. Dont get me wrong there are many differant rules in each DOJO (school) but the guidelines in USJA, IJF and USJF are just about set in stone. Some clubs have inclub promotions that are not recorded in IJF, or USJA or USJF records. Many of these organizations require you to purchace a membership to there organization so they may have your rank nation wide sometimes world wide. Just as the writer stated "It is worth discussing the grading system with the coach at your child’s Judo club. There are many systems and each have their own variations. By gaining a knowledge of the system, you can help ensure your child does not have unrealistic expectations of when they will next be graded. This is a really common cause of upset so as a parent you can ensure that your child gets excited about getting a new belt at the right time, not the wrong one". Judo much like life has it's ups and downs, but if one stays with it like life they may be able to do the unexpected in anything they do. My name is Ray, I have been a Judoka for 18+ years. I currantly hold the Sr. rank of Sankyu (3rd degree Brown belt). I have been in Judo as a child til now. I had to take a 14 year break due to family issues, but I am in it again and I am furthering my education in Judo. I was reading this artical and I agree with most of what the writer says. But there are some things I dissagree with. First In the Jr. division there are White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple and brown. Striped belts that have a white or black stripe in the center of the entire belt from one end to the other is most commonly used for children in the girls division. If a child starts and tests at the age of 5 or 6 and stays in Judo he or she will be 1st degree Brown (Ikkyu) by the age of 15 or 16. And at the age of 17 to 18 the student may test for Shodan 1st degree Black at the teachers (sensei) descression. Second he or she stated that RED belt is used for new absolute novices. This is not true in the case of USJA the United States Judo Association and IJF the International Judo Federation and USJF the United States Judo Federation. In USJA ranks and 99% of IJF, USJF clubs, the RED belt is held by absolute masters. Masters being 9th and 10th Dans. Even thew Dr. Kano stated there is no limit to what you can accomplish, and very few have ever reached 10th Dan (15 Judokas have been recorded to reach this rank)or Kudan as it is called, that is the belt that one is permitted to wear when one reaches the rank of 9th degree Black. The first level of black belt in Japanese is called Shodan. It literally means “first level” or “beginning step”. Sho (first) is an ideograph that is comprised of two radicals meaning “cloth” and or “knife”. To make a piece of clothing, one first cuts out the pattern on the cloth. The pattern determines the style and look of the final product. If the pattern is out of proportion or in error, the clothes will look bad and not fit properly. In the same way, your initial training to reach black belt is very important because it determines how you will eventually turn out as a black belt. After years of training you have cut the pattern and learned the basic techniques. The promotion to black belt is a recognition of this hard work and a level of accomplishment that one can be proud of. On the other hand, Shodan is really just the beginning, the base, for learning Judo or any martial art. Earning a black belt is like graduating from high school. It indicates you have achieved a basic level of proficiency, learned the fundamental skills and can perform them in a functional manner, and you are now ready to pursue Judo on a more serious and advanced level as a professional or a person seeking an advanced degree would. Of course, the rankings also represent progress towards the ultimate objective of judo which is to improve the self not just physically, but morally as well. Around 1930 the Kodokan created a new belt to recognize the special achievements of high ranking black belts. Jigoro Kano chose to recognize sixth, seventh, and eighth degree black belts with a special obi (belt) made of alternating red and white panels (Kohaku obi). The white color was chosen for purity, and red for the intense desire to train and the sacrifices made. The colors red and white are an enduring symbol of Japan, and they have been used in Judo since Jigoro Kano started the first Red and White Tournament in 1884. Dont get me wrong there are many differant rules in each DOJO (school) but the guidelines in USJA, IJF and USJF are just about set in stone. Some clubs have inclub promotions that are not recorded in IJF, or USJA or USJF records. Many of these organizations require you to purchace a membership to there organization so they may have your rank nation wide sometimes world wide. Just as the writer stated “It is worth discussing the grading system with the coach at your child’s Judo club. There are many systems and each have their own variations. By gaining a knowledge of the system, you can help ensure your child does not have unrealistic expectations of when they will next be graded. This is a really common cause of upset so as a parent you can ensure that your child gets excited about getting a new belt at the right time, not the wrong one”. Judo much like life has it’s ups and downs, but if one stays with it like life they may be able to do the unexpected in anything they do.

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