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Free Beginner Judo Path: Lessons by Belt

Unit 1 / 40/6Now

Foundations

Core words, gear names, dojo calls, etiquette, and training basics that make practice easier to follow.

  1. 1

    Welcome to Judo

    Learn the first words you will hear.

    JudoJudokaDojo+1
  2. 2

    Gear

    Learn the names of the gear you will wear and use.

    JudogiUwagiZubon+2
  3. 3

    Dojo Words

    Learn the words you will hear at the start and end of training.

    SeizaReiHajime+1
  4. 4

    Etiquette

    Learn the etiquette you will use during training.

    Rei
  5. 5

    Training Basics

    Learn the basic ideas behind training with a partner.

    RandoriToriUke
  6. 6

    Review

    Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.

    DojoSenseiJudogi+7
Unit 2 / 40/5

Fundamentals II

Build on the fundamentals with belt language, Judo principles, ukemi, and major technique families.

  1. 1

    Belts

    Learn what belts represent, and that they are different between countries.

    KyuDan
  2. 2

    Principles of Judo

    Learn the basic principles of Judo.

    Kanō Jigorō
  3. 3

    Ukemi

    Learn the basics of ukemi and why it's important.

    Mae-ukemiYoko-ukemiUshiro-ukemi
  4. 4

    Waza

    Learn the different types of waza.

    Nage-wazaNe-wazaKatame-waza+1
  5. 5

    Review

    Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.

    KyuDanKanō Jigorō+7
Unit 3 / 40/5

Nage-Waza 1

Learn the structure of throwing techniques, controlled grips, Uki-goshi, and O-soto-otoshi.

  1. 1

    Nage-Waza Fundamentals

    Learn about the fundamentals of Nage-Waza.

    Nage-wazaKuzushi
  2. 2

    Grip Fundamentals

    Learn the basic way to hold the gi before throwing practice.

    Kumi-kata
  3. 3

    Uki-goshi

    Learn the basics of Uki-goshi.

    Uki-goshi
  4. 4

    O-soto-otoshi

    Learn the basics of O-soto-otoshi.

    O-soto-otoshiAshi-wazaKuzushi
  5. 5

    Review

    Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.

    Nage-wazaKumi-kataKuzushi+3
Unit 4 / 40/5

Ne-Waza 1

Learn groundwork, hold-down calls, controlled pressure, and the hold-down names Kesa-gatame and Yoko-shiho-gatame.

  1. 1

    Ne-Waza Fundamentals

    Learn the basics of groundwork and controlled practice.

    Ne-wazaMatte
  2. 2

    Osaekomi Fundamentals

    Learn what hold-downs are and how they are used in Judo.

    OsaekomiToketaOsaekomi-waza+1
  3. 3

    Kesa-gatame

    Learn the basics of Kesa-gatame and how to escape from it.

    Kesa-gatameOsaekomi-wazaMatte
  4. 4

    Yoko-shiho-gatame

    Learn the basics of Yoko-shiho-gatame and how to escape from it.

    Yoko-shiho-gatameOsaekomi-wazaMatte
  5. 5

    Review

    Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.

    Ne-wazaOsaekomiToketa+4