Senior Judo Ranks
Achievement in Judo is recognized by a series of ranks. The student ranks are called kyu and are usually differentiated by colored belts (obi). Different colors may be used around the world and in some countries there are more than 6 kyu ranks. The ten black belt, or expert, ranks are called dan.
Click HERE to read more about Judo Rank System.
Click HERE to read about belt colors and ranking tradition.
Click HERE to see Profiles of Kodokan 10th Dan Holders.
Click HERE to see Black Belts promoted by Sensei Louis LaPila.
The traditional Judo ranks are:
| Judo Rank | Belt Color |
|---|---|
| Rokyu |  |
| Gokyu |  |
| Yonkyu |  |
| Sankyu Nikyu Ikkyu |
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| Shodan Ni Dan San Dan Yo Dan |
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| Godan |  |
| Rokudan Shichidan Hachidan |
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| Kudan Judan |
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