What is a judo belt?

Judo belts are considered to be the originator of the ‘belt’ systems we see in many martial arts today.

What are the different grades in judo?

The grades are split by coloured Judo belts as you can see by our colour guide below. . Red belt (1st – 3rd Mon) Yellow belt (4th – 6th Mon) Orange belt (7th – 9th Mon) Green belt (10th – 12th Mon) Blue belt (13th – 15th Mon) Brown belt (16th – 18th Mon) .

What is a lineup in judo?

A line up is where a Judo player attends a grading and will have to fight for their grade. Each Judoka at a grading will want their 1st Dan, and this creates a very competitive environment. If you win two matches via Ippon, you will be invited to a lineup.

How do I move up the judo grades?

Judo gradings vary from country to country. Some are done entirely inside a Judoka’s club which can allow a player to quickly move up the grades. This brings its own set of problems and a 1st Kyu at one club can actually be a lot better than at another club simply down to standards.