The following list the promotion requirements that the UT Judo club uses:

• GOKYU: (5th Class - Yellow Belt)
• YONKYU: (4th Class - Green Belt)
• SANKYU: (3rd Class - Brown Belt)
• NIKYU: (2nd Class - Browm Belt)
• IKKYU: (1st Class - Brown Belt)
• SHODAN: (1st Degree - Black Belt)
• Translations: Japanese to English

1. Good moral character and maturity.
2. Regular practice and attendance.
3. Minimum time in grade as Rokkyu - 3 months.
4. Tournament experience - limited contest experience.  No contest points required.
5. Ability to demonstrate:
   • Ukemi, Kumikata, Kuzushi, Taisabaki.
   • The DAI-IKKYO (must know all eight throws).
   • 5 Osaekomi Waza (Kesa Gatame, Kata Gatame, Tate Shiho Gatame, Yoko Shiho Gatame, and Kami Shiho Gatame).
   • 1 Shime Waza (Mae - From front).
   • 1 Shime Waza (Ushiro - From rear).
   • 1 Attack against opponent in turtle.

1. Good moral charcter and maturity.
2. Regular practice and attendance.
3. Minimum time in grade as Gokyu
• Non-Competitor (under 35): 1 year
• Shiai Competitor: 3 months
4. Promotional points - 3
5. Ability to demonstrate:
• Ukemi, Kumikata, Kuzushi, Taisabaki
• The DAI-IKKYO and the DAI-NIKYO (must know all 16 throws).
• 6 Osaekomi Waza (Kesa Gatame, Kata Gatame, Tate Shiho Gatame, Yoko Shiho Gatame, Kami Shiho Gatame, Kuzuri Kesa Gatame, Mune Gatame, and Kuzuri Kami Shiho Gatame).
• Escapes from at least three of the above hold downs.
• 2 Shime Waza (Mae - From front).
• 2 Shime Waza (Ushiro - From rear).
• 1 Kansetsu Waza.
• 1 Renraku Waza (Combination attack).
• 2 Attacks against opponent in turtle.
• 1 Attack from between opponents legs.

1. Good moral character and maturity.
2. Regular practice and attendance.
3. Minimum time in grade as Yonkyu:
• Non-Competitor: 1 year.
• Shiai Competitor: 6 months.
4. Promotional points - 5.
5. Ability to demonstrate:
• Ukemi, Kumikata, Kuzushi, Taisabaki.
• The DAI-IKKYO, DAI-NIKYO, and the DAI-SANKYO (must know all 24 throws).
• 8 Osaekomi Waza (Kesa Gatame, Kata Gatame, Yoko Shiho Gatame, Kami Shiho Gatame, Tate Shiho Gatame, Mune Gatame, Kuzuri Kesa Gatame, Kuzuri Kami Shiho Gatame).
• Escapes from at least 4 of the hold downs.
• 3 Shime Waza (Mae - From front).
• 3 Shime Waza (Ushiro - From rear).
• 2 Kansetsu Waza.
• 1 Renraku Waza (Combination attack).
• 1 Kaeshi Waza (Counter Attack).
• 3 Attacks against opponent in turtle.
• 2 Attacks from between opponents legs.
• 1 Attack when opponent is between your legs.

1. Good moral character and maturity.
2. Regular practice and attendance.
3. Minimum time in grade as Yonkyu:
• Non-Competitor: 1 year.
• Shiai Competitor: 6 months.
4. Promotional points - 7.
5. Ability to demonstrate:
• Ukemi, Kumikata, Kuzushi, Taisabaki.
• The DAI-IKKYO, DAI-NIKYO, DAI-SANKYO, and the DAI-YONKYO (must know all 32 throws).
• 8 Osaekomi Waza (Kesa Gatame, Kata Gatame, Yoko Shiho Gatame, Kami Shiho Gatame, Tate Shiho Gatame, Mune Gatame, Kuzuri Kesa Gatame, Kuzuri Kami Shiho Gatame).
• Escapes from at least 4 of the hold downs.
• 5 Shime Waza (Mae - From front).
• 5 Shime Waza (Ushiro - From rear).
• 4 Kansetsu Waza.
• 3 Renraku Waza (Combination attack).
• 3 Kaeshi Waza (Counter Attack).
• 4 Attacks against opponent in turtle.
• 3 Attacks from between opponents legs.
• 2 Attacks when opponent is between your legs.

1. Good moral character and maturity.
2. Regular practice and attendance.
3. Minimum time in grade as Yonkyu:
• Non-Competitor: 2 year.
• Shiai Competitor: 6 months.
4. Promotional points - 12.
5. Ability to demonstrate:
• Ukemi, Kumikata, Kuzushi, Taisabaki.
• The DAI-IKKYO, DAI-NIKYO, DAI-SANKYO, DAI-YONKYO, and the DAI-GOKYU (must know all 40 throws).
• 8 Osaekomi Waza (Kesa Gatame, Kata Gatame, Yoko Shiho Gatame, Kami Shiho Gatame, Tate Shiho Gatame, Mune Gatame, Kuzuri Kesa Gatame, Kuzuri Kami Shiho Gatame).
• Escapes from at least 4 of the hold downs.
• 5 Shime Waza (Mae - From front).
• 5 Shime Waza (Ushiro - From rear).
• 4 Kansetsu Waza.
• 3 Renraku Waza (Combination attack).
• 3 Kaeshi Waza (Counter Attack).
• 5 Attacks against opponent in turtle.
• 3 Attacks from between opponents legs.
• 3 Attacks when opponent is between your legs.

1. Good moral character and maturity.
2. Regular practice and attendance.
3. Minimum time in grade as Yonkyu:
• Non-Competitor (under 35): 4 years.
• Shiai Competitor: 6 months.
4. Promotional points - 20.
5. Ability to demonstrate:
• Ukemi, Kumikata, Kuzushi, Taisabaki.
• The DAI-IKKYO, DAI-NIKYO, and the DAI-SANKYO (must know and be able to satisfactorily teach all 40 throws).
• 8 Osaekomi Waza (Kesa Gatame, Kata Gatame, Yoko Shiho Gatame, Kami Shiho Gatame, Tate Shiho Gatame, Mune Gatame, Kuzuri Kesa Gatame, Kuzuri Kami Shiho Gatame).
• Escapes from at least 4 of the hold downs.
• 5 Shime Waza (Mae - From front).
• 5 Shime Waza (Ushiro - From rear).
• 4 Kansetsu Waza.
• 3 Renraku Waza (Combination attack).
• 3 Kaeshi Waza (Counter Attack).
• 5 Attacks against opponent in turtle.
• 3 Attacks from between opponents legs.
• 3 Attacks when opponent is between your legs.

Note: There are some additional requirements for the higher level Kyu ranks and for Shodan.  For example: kata, referee certification, etc.  Check with one of our coaches, to see what those requirements are for you.