Yellow Belt Judo Path (9. Kyu)

Unit 1 / 40/2

Standing Ukemi & Tsukuri

Build standing ukemi and recognize direct and indirect tsukuri.

  1. 1

    Ukemi from Standing

    Build the known ukemi directions from a standing start.

    Mae-ukemiYoko-ukemiUshiro-ukemi
  2. 2

    Tsukuri Entries

    Recognize direct and indirect Tsukuri before applying them to throws.

    TsukuriKuzushi
Unit 2 / 40/4

Nage-Waza: Timing & First Throws

Learn Ashi-waza timing, De-ashi-barai, and O-goshi after standing ukemi and tsukuri.

  1. 1

    O-goshi

    Learn the basics of O-goshi.

    O-goshiTsukuriKuzushi
  2. 2

    Ashi-Waza Fundamentals

    Learn about the fundamentals of Ashi-Waza.

    Ashi-wazaKuzushiTsukuri
  3. 3

    De-ashi-barai

    Learn the basics of De-ashi-barai.

    De-ashi-baraiAshi-wazaKuzushi
  4. 4

    Review

    Review timing, entries, and the first Yellow throws.

    Ashi-wazaKuzushiTsukuri+2
Unit 3 / 40/5

Ne-Waza: Tate, Kami & Osaekomi

Learn Tate and Kami control, when osaekomi counts, and how Yellow throws continue into hold-downs.

  1. 1

    Tate-shiho-gatame

    Learn the basic idea of Tate-shiho-gatame as mounted hold-down control.

    Tate-shiho-gatameOsaekomi-wazaMatte
  2. 2

    Kami-shiho-gatame

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

    Kami-shiho-gatameOsaekomi-wazaMatte
  3. 3

    Review

    Review Yellow hold-down control, osaekomi, and throw-to-hold-down transitions.

    Tate-shiho-gatameKami-shiho-gatameOsaekomi-waza+3
  4. 4

    Throw to Hold-Down

    Connect Yellow throws to Tate and Kami hold-down control.

    De-ashi-baraiO-goshiTate-shiho-gatame+2
  5. 5

    Osaekomi Scoring

    Learn when a hold-down counts and how the timing scores.

    OsaekomiToketaYuko+2
Unit 4 / 40/7

Shiai: Calls & Scoring

Learn throw scores, match calls, pauses, penalties, and the taught ways a match can end.

  1. 1

    Scoring Concepts

    Learn how Judo actions can score.

    IpponWaza-ariNage-waza
  2. 2

    Additional Scoring

    Learn additional scoring outcomes in Judo.

    YukoWaza-ari awasete ipponWaza-ari+1
  3. 3

    Match Calls

    Learn the main words you hear during a match.

    HajimeMatteSore-made+3
  4. 4

    Continuing the Match

    Learn the commands used to pause and resume a match on the ground.

    Sono-mamaYoshiMatte
  5. 5

    Penalties

    Learn the basic idea of penalties.

    ShidoHansoku-makeMatte
  6. 6

    Winning a Match

    Learn the basic ways a match can end.

    IpponWaza-ariOsaekomi+2
  7. 7

    Review

    Review Yellow Shiai calls, scores, penalties, and match endings.

    IpponWaza-ariYuko+10