Judo belts: colors, order, grades and black belt
The judo belt order from white to red, what each color usually asks of you, black belt grading and the dan system.
Judo belt colors and order: from white belt to red belt
Judo belt colors and belt order explained: the common white to black sequence, how it changes by country, kyu and dan grades, kids' half belts and red belts.
How to tie a judo belt: step-by-step guide
How to tie a judo belt step by step: center the belt, wrap twice, tuck under both layers, finish with a square knot and keep both ends the same length.
Judo black belt grading: what the shodan exam involves
Judo black belt grading explained: kata, technical demo, contest points and time in grade, how they vary by federation and how to prepare each part.
Judo black belt: age, requirements and how long it takes
Judo black belt explained: what 1st dan means, typical minimum ages, the parts of a shodan grading and a realistic timeline to earn it.
Judo blue belt: syllabus and the step into competition
Judo blue belt guide: the typical 2nd kyu syllabus, counters and strangles, what coaches assess, and how this grade opens the door to serious competition.
Judo brown belt: the last kyu before black belt
Judo brown belt explained: what 1st kyu means, the typical syllabus, time in grade before shodan, competition points and the kata to start early.
Judo dan grades: from shodan to judan explained
Judo dan grades explained: how kyu and dan ranks work, the Japanese names from shodan to judan, who awards dan grades and how long you wait between them.
Judo green belt: the typical 3rd kyu syllabus
Judo green belt guide: the typical 3rd kyu syllabus (harai-goshi, uchi-mata, juji-gatame), how to build combinations and three drills to aim for blue.
Judo orange belt: typical syllabus and what comes next
Judo orange belt guide: the typical 4th kyu syllabus (o-uchi-gari, ko-uchi-gari, seoi-nage), new hold-downs, common mistakes and how to prepare for green.
Judo red belt: who wears it and what it means
Judo red belt explained: the red and white belt for 6th to 8th dan, the solid red belt for 9th and 10th dan, who can wear them and why they are so rare.
Judo white belt: what you learn as a beginner
Judo white belt guide: what beginners learn in the first months, how long you usually stay white, kids' white-yellow steps and the classic beginner mistakes.
Judo yellow belt: typical syllabus and what the coach checks
Judo yellow belt requirements explained: the typical syllabus (o-soto-gari, o-goshi, kesa-gatame), what coaches look for at grading and how to prepare.