Grading Information

\information Judo uses a progression system to promote participants who have attained specific skill and knowledge proficiencies.  This progression is tracked using different colors of belts. The progression system is divided in two:
  • Kyu Grades (White to Brown)
  • Dan Ranks (Black)
The Kyu grades are White, White-Yellow, Yellow, Yellow-Orange, Orange, Orange-Green, Green, Green-Blue, Blue, Blue-Brown & Brown.  These levels are designed to progressively learn the judo techniques and culture.  The Kyu grades are defined in the Kyu Grading Syllabus and are managed by the clubs throughout Canada.

The Dan ranks include the 10 degrees of the Black belt: Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan, Rokudan, Shichidan, Hachidan, Kudan & Judan.  These levels are designed to perfect judo techniques and to help develop the culture.  The Dan ranks are defined in the Dan Grading Syllabus and are managed by the Provincial/Territorial Grading Boards as well as Judo Canada’s Grading Board.
 
See the NLJA List of Black Belts for currently registered Dan level judoka in Newfoundland & Labrador

For more information about grading see:

For any questions about judo grading in Newfoundland & Labrador contact the Chair of the NLJA Grading Committee:

Gerard Humber
Email: [email protected]