Yellow-Orange Belt Judo Path (8. Kyu)

Unit 1 / 50/5

Ukemi & Turn-In Nage-Waza

Learn obstacle ukemi, two turn-in nage-waza, and the movement directions that support them.

  1. 1

    Ukemi over an Obstacle

    Learn the idea of practicing ukemi over a low obstacle.

    UkemiUshiro-ukemiYoko-ukemi+1
  2. 2

    Koshi-guruma

    Learn the basics of Koshi-guruma and how it relates to O-goshi.

    Koshi-gurumaO-goshiKuzushi+1
  3. 3

    Ippon-seoi-nage

    Learn the basics of Ippon-seoi-nage and its arm position.

    Ippon-seoi-nageKuzushiTsukuri
  4. 4

    Movement Directions

    Learn how throws change with movement direction.

    KuzushiTsukuriKoshi-guruma+1
  5. 5

    Review

    Review the Yellow-Orange ukemi and throw ideas.

    UkemiKoshi-gurumaIppon-seoi-nage+2
Unit 2 / 50/2

Turn-In Defense & Counter

Learn to step out of turn-in throws and counter Koshi-guruma with Hidari-o-goshi.

  1. 1

    Stepping Out of Turn-In Throws

    Learn basic defenses against turn-in throws.

    Koshi-gurumaIppon-seoi-nageKuzushi+1
  2. 2

    O-goshi against Koshi-guruma

    Learn a counter-application against Koshi-guruma.

    O-goshiKoshi-gurumaHidari-o-goshi+1
Unit 3 / 50/4

Ne-Waza Transitions

Learn Gyaku-kesa-gatame, turn-in throw transitions, and turnovers into stable hold-down control.

  1. 1

    Gyaku-kesa-gatame

    Learn the basics of Gyaku-kesa-gatame and its relationship to Kesa-gatame.

    Gyaku-kesa-gatameKesa-gatameOsaekomi-waza+1
  2. 2

    Throw to Hold-Down

    Connect the Yellow-Orange turn-in throws to taught hold-down controls.

    Koshi-gurumaIppon-seoi-nageKesa-gatame+2
  3. 3

    Turnovers to Hold-Downs

    Learn the idea of turning uke into osaekomi-waza.

    Ne-wazaOsaekomi-wazaOsaekomi
  4. 4

    Review

    Review Gyaku-kesa-gatame and transitions into stable hold-down control.

    Gyaku-kesa-gatameKoshi-gurumaIppon-seoi-nage+2
Unit 4 / 50/2

Shiai: Area & Penalties

Learn the competition area and the penalty levels that structure a shiai.

  1. 1

    Competition Area

    Learn the parts of the competition area.

  2. 2

    Penalty Levels

    Learn how shido can build up to hansoku-make.

    ShidoHansoku-make
Unit 5 / 50/2

Judo Origins

Learn how Judo developed from its ju-jitsu roots into an international Olympic sport.

  1. 1

    Judo History

    Learn a compact timeline of Judo's development.

    Kanō JigorōJu-jitsuKodokan+1
  2. 2

    Review

    Review Judo's roots, Kodokan, and modern international development.

    Kanō JigorōKodokanJu-jitsu