Promotional Requirements
Listed below are the Princeton Judo Club requirements for promotion. All requirements are cumulative. For example, for promotion to Yonkyu, judoka must be able to demonstrate all Gokyu, Orange Belt, and Yonkyu techniques. Promotional testing usually occurs at the end of each semester.
For promotion beyond Sankyu, consult the USJF Rank Requirements. Promotion beyond Sankyu is achieved through competition at Hudson Yudanshakai promotionals and the annual East Coast Judo Championship. All judoka must:
- Know how to fall (Ukemi).
- Demonstrate knowledge of club rules and etiquette.
- Understand terminology, including the Japanese names of techniques.
- (12 and over) Know one choking technique (Shime-waza) and one joint locking technique (Kansetsu-waza).
- Assist in teaching those with lesser knowledge.
- Show initiative in and outside class by learning about judo.
- Treat all judoka and family members as Princeton Judo Club teammates.
- Be respectful at all times.
| For Promotion To | Must Demonstrate |
|---|---|
| Gokyu (Yellow Belt) | De-ashi-barai, O-soto-gari, Uki-goshi, Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi, Seoi-nage, Hiza-guruma, O-uchi-gari, O-goshi, Kesa-gatame |
| Orange Belt (Juniors) | Ko-uchi-gari, Koshi-guruma, Uchi-mata, Ko-soto-gari, Tai-otoshi, Tsurikomi-goshi, Okuri-ashi-barai, Harai-goshi, Yoko-shiho-gatame |
| Yonkyu (Green Belt) | Ko-soto-gake, Tsuri-goshi, Hane-goshi, Harai-tsurikomi-ashi, Yoko-otoshi, Kata-guruma, Tomoe-nage, Ashi-guruma, Kami-shiho-gatame |
| Sankyu (Purple Belt (Juniors), Brown Belt 3rd Kyu (Seniors)) | Sumi-gaeshi, Hane-makikomi, Soto-makikomi, Tani-otoshi, Utsuri-goshi, Uki-otoshi, Sukui-nage, O-guruma, Kazuri-kami-shiho-gatame |