Ranks are powerful motivation devices and indicate dedication, knowledge, and responsibility. Getting a black belt is a huge life accomplishment that takes many years of work (and is well worth it).
Here's the Road to Black Belt Guide if you're curious about rank requirements for every rank.
Technique Lists
Use these as you prepare for your test. These have every technique name in Japanese and English, as well as video tutorials linked.
- Gi and Belt Tying Guide
- Ukemi Guide
- Throw List
- Pin List
- Ground Technique List
- Gripping List
- Choke List
- Armbar List
Rank Tests
Print the following tests out, complete them, and then bring them to your test for the Senseis to use.
Mini Judokas
- White & Yellow Stripe
- White & Orange Stripe
- White & Green Stripe
- White & Blue Stripe
- White & Purple Stripe
- White & Brown Stripe
- White & Black Stripe
Basic Kids Judo
Intermediate Kids Judo
Advanced Kids Judo
- High Blue
- Blue/Purple
- Purple
- High Purple
- Purple/Brown
Adult Judo