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Kyu Grades

Kyu Grades

Colored Belts (Kyu Grades)

Kyu grades are for students before reaching black belt. As you move up, you demonstrate better technique, control, and understanding of judo principles.


Typical order (may vary slightly by country or dojo):

Kyu grades are for students before reaching black belt. As you move up, you demonstrate better technique, control, and understanding of judo principles.


Typical order (may vary slightly by country or dojo):

Some dojos may use stripes, tags, or extra colors (like red tip or white/yellow) for junior students.

Some dojos may use stripes, tags, or extra colors (like red tip or white/yellow) for junior students.

White · 6th Kyu

Rokkyu

The white belt represents purity and the beginning of a judoka's journey.

Yellow · 5th Kyu

Gokyu

The yellow belt symbolises the dawning of new knowledge.

Orange · 4th Kyu

Yonkyu

The orange belt signifies growth and energy, much like the warmth of the rising sun.

Green · 3rd Kyu

Sankyu

The green belt represents progress, much like a plant sprouting new leaves.

Blue · 2nd Kyu

Nikyu

The blue belt represents depth and the maturity of skill, like the ocean.

Brown · 1st Kyu

Ikkyu

The brown belt signifies maturity, experience, and readiness.


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