I started doing judo before the first lockdowns kicked in. I never really bothered to have a proper look at the belt system but OMG it is hard work. My goal is not to obtain a black belt but to obtain the skill.
Craig Edwards - you will get there! As you obtain the skill (as you say is the only thing you want to obtain) the belts will come... and eventually you'll be a black belt anyway! Keep us posted!
I never had a belt test actually. I live in California, which has a different way of doing things than Canada. That may have a part to do with it. I got my yellow belt a day after a competition I had in Orange County. I got my green belt, and I guess I skipped the orange belt entirely after a different competition in Sacramento I believe, but my knee was injured, so I had to take 3 weeks off from class. I received my green belt on the day I felt good enough to continue Judo class as usual. I was surprised, because I was just a yellow belt, and I hadn't anticipated getting an orange belt let alone a green belt at all. I felt so happy, and I thanked my sensei so much that day. I'm currently working hard to go further beyond, but I don't really pay attention to belts, and I just rather become the best Judoka that I can. I might become a black belt someday, but that's not necessarily my goal.
The Kodokan revised the list of Nage-Waza a year or two ago but the Judo Canada curriculum does yet reflect this change. There are now 68 throws in Judo. Ko-uchi makikomi is now recognized as distinct from ko-uchi gari and obi-tori-gaeshi (Khaberelli) has been added. It was previously classified as a variation of hikikomi-gaeshi. Daki age has been removed from the list and is no longer recognized.
Id like to get into the contact arts as I call them. Practiced some traditional ju-jitsu years ago but would like to practice judo but there are no dojo's near me.
@@KathyHubble193 some technique from nage-waza (Te waza koshi waza and ashi waza) Sutemi waza ect.. There is examnination on table too. there is also a written review about the creation of judo, its evolution ect
Hi Kathy at last a video that explains the black belt journey, 👍very cool very useful it is similar in the uk belts are slightly different novice obviously white belt but 6th Kyu red belt for seniors 15 and older then yellow, Orange, green, blue and brown love the ‘go Kill’ term you use😂 . As a senior I’m a 4th Kyu Orange Belt the first Dan in the uk you have to take on 3 other black belts win all your fights in a row.plus the Naga no kata. I believe that’s right happy to be corrected by someone who’s done the Dan grade in the uk....watching and writing makes me miss it hope we can get back to it soon it would be amazing for mental health recovery.👍
Hi Steve! Thanks for the input about the UK! I am saying "gokyo" in the video, meaning the "syllabus of techniques" required for each belt rank... just to clarify... And hey, keep us updated on your progress as you get towards your black belt! Would love to hear!
@@KathyHubble193 Hi Kathy I did think you were saying Gokyo 😂....enclosed link below for The British system.... I found your videos were very useful for my gradings, keep up the good work They make a difference👍 www.britishjudo.org.uk/my-judo/grading/grades/?doing_wp_cron=1611005826.5612480640411376953125
Great video! I’m from the Netherlands and thinking about joining again. I competed in Judo from age 9 til 14 but duo to being a very hyperactive kid in the mits of puberty i was never able to fully understand Judo or get good at it. I’m 24 now and much more capable of understanding complex things thankfully. When i stopped doing Judo i left with a green belt belt but i will start over at white for sure its been 10 years since i did it😂 My favorite Judo champ is Dennis van der geest. Have you heard about him?
Awesome! And you usually start at where you left off as a youth. So why not start at green?(everything will come back sooner than u think…then you can be closer to black belt too!)
Hello, great video. I just registered to begin my Judo journey and I am excited. I am a 4th degree black belt in TKD, 1st in Hapkido, and 3rd in Kempo Jujitsu and I'm 34 years old. I'm hoping my experience with Hapkido will give me an edge in Judo. We do at least 20 of the Judo throws. What do you think? Do you think I would take a shorter time to reach Shodan than others or longer due to having "bad habits"? I am really curious to hear your opinion.
Yes I do think most people that have a background in some other martial art seem to obtain their shodan quicker (mainly because they have developed the work ethic required to do so...) and I look forward to hearing about your progress Kris_11!!!
Hi Kathy, would you recommend learning judo and bjj at the same time or would it decrease the speed of progress on each ? I’m 36 and fortunate enough to be retired from the work force and have a lot of free time. I’ve kept myself in shape for the past 3 years working out. Just wondering if I can avoid serious injuries training these sports, I know the importance of rest, stretching and conditioning. Thank you for your videos, I just subscribed !
Oh that’s awesome that you have the time to do it now… I would definitely recommend doing both at the same time! I cross train both and earning 1degree in one sport and another in the other sport… They both contribute to each other in more ways than one as well… Keep me up-to-date with your progress!
I did my NAGE NO KATA & KATAME NO KATA awards as a BROWN BELT, then accumulate points thru fighting a line up of three judoka. The maximium points needed to obtain is 100, you also need to pass the theory (BJA - United Kingdon).
To be honest, though, the BASIC JUDO BLACK BELT in Western countries is more serious than in Asia. While elite Judo training in Japan, for instance, is top of the world, the REGULAR dojos hand out black belts like cookies at a toddler party. In general, because they don't have a system for grading, Far-East judo goes from white to black, and black only means "a certain proficiency in the eyes of my teacher". As someone who only ever attained a Judo blue belt in South America, I have beaten several Asian black belts who seemed really unimpressive in their skill to me. I remember Judo black belts in South America to be scary, fast, powerful and incredibly in control -- and I think it's part of the fact that the skill introduction and the grading is strictly systematized.
For someone who’s hasn’t been involved with judo and is a senior citizen, how would one get involved and because judo is a lot of throwing techniques is it advisable to even start out?
always a pleasure to hear you when you talk about judo , you are a true master . your tutorial for keza gatame with Stefan kesting was enlightning , so simple yet so perfect . judo for ever .
You are so lucky to have these types of exams, I mean you need to accumulate points from competition. In Spain we don't have that. Once you get your brown belt, you wait for one year, you don't have to compete, and you go and do your exam. The first dan black belt is the same however. I have a question. I'm 23 yo. Currently I have a green belt but it's mainly because I missed some exams and then COVID came along and I didn't train from March till October. I had some martial arts experience when I started judo, I've also just started BJJ as well, just one month in, one stripe white belt and one day got armbarred by a 14 yo orange belt kid haha. Anyway do you think it's possible to compete and to get to high level like international competitions? I train every day even now, not just bjj and judo but extra work like jogging, calisthenics, stretching, etc.
Hi Max, Awesome you're training so hard and spreading it out to a few different martial arts, like BJJ as well... Id say everyone has a chance to make it to high levels, it's all about commitment... In judo, to make it to high levels of competition, you would have to be training 6 times a week judo plus strength and conditioning program... After 30, you can go to high-level Masters comps though, where it's more recreationally based high-level competition... In BJJ, they have World Championships for every belt level (even white belt Worlds) so you can do that... Either way, keep training and your competitions will find you... keep me posted on your progress!
@@KathyHubble193 I highly appreciate your reply! I'll try to do my best then. For now, I train 6 days a week, sometimes even 7 so it all comes down to commitment, you are absolutely right. I'll keep training and when the time comes, competitions will find me, I agree
I’m 53, male, and want to begin training in judo. I am healthy but not in as good of shape as I once was. Am I too old to learn judo? My goals are fitness, self defense and comradery. Thanks.
Great video Kathy! I’m 34 and I just started judo. How long do you think it will take to get to black belt training 2x a week? I’m think maybe 10 years? How long have you been doing Judo?
Twice a week without any hiatuses and studying hard you could do it in 7-10 years... I've been doing judo for 37 years now... Keep me posted on your progress sir!
With all due respect I am taking up Judo for self-defense only and I will be reframing from competition. Is one allowed to participate this way or is competition a necessity to a degree? I would appreciate your thoughts.
Yes absolutely William! It will take you longer but like the video said, you can earn points after you get your brown belt through: being a referee, being a tournament volunteer, taking Coaching courses, accumulating your association membership points per year, etc... I know lots of friends who have obtained black belt through these means, it just takes many many years longer than if you have competition points as well...
I think I have my Sandan practice highlights from a few years ago on the channel here.. but yes, it would be good to do a complete Kata demo (there are lots with better Kata than me you can look up tho!)LOL
Just starting! I like that Judo has a curriculum, unlike other arts I’ve considered.
Me tooooo!!!
Agree ✌🏼🤙🏼
I started doing judo before the first lockdowns kicked in. I never really bothered to have a proper look at the belt system but OMG it is hard work. My goal is not to obtain a black belt but to obtain the skill.
Craig Edwards - you will get there! As you obtain the skill (as you say is the only thing you want to obtain) the belts will come... and eventually you'll be a black belt anyway! Keep us posted!
I never had a belt test actually. I live in California, which has a different way of doing things than Canada. That may have a part to do with it. I got my yellow belt a day after a competition I had in Orange County. I got my green belt, and I guess I skipped the orange belt entirely after a different competition in Sacramento I believe, but my knee was injured, so I had to take 3 weeks off from class. I received my green belt on the day I felt good enough to continue Judo class as usual. I was surprised, because I was just a yellow belt, and I hadn't anticipated getting an orange belt let alone a green belt at all. I felt so happy, and I thanked my sensei so much that day. I'm currently working hard to go further beyond, but I don't really pay attention to belts, and I just rather become the best Judoka that I can. I might become a black belt someday, but that's not necessarily my goal.
The Kodokan revised the list of Nage-Waza a year or two ago but the Judo Canada curriculum does yet reflect this change. There are now 68 throws in Judo. Ko-uchi makikomi is now recognized as distinct from ko-uchi gari and obi-tori-gaeshi (Khaberelli) has been added. It was previously classified as a variation of hikikomi-gaeshi. Daki age has been removed from the list and is no longer recognized.
Yes can’t wait for Judo Canada to come out with that new Gokyo so I can change my posters and such... those were good changes...🙏🥋💛
Very interesting "decor" in your dojo! Keepin it Country! Love your content!
Id like to get into the contact arts as I call them. Practiced some traditional ju-jitsu years ago but would like to practice judo but there are no dojo's near me.
This videos has a lot of info I’ve been searching for thank you
Thanks for the video!.
Could you tell me where I could get that belt progression/throws chart?
Its hard to find clear answers online
Thank you so much, i have being waiting this one since your last video about brown belt. Thanks
Where are you from Samuel? What is protocol for black belt where you live?
@@KathyHubble193 from cameroon central africa. The protocol is the same only on nage no kata.
@@ndoumbesamuel5327 So besides the Nage-no-kata, what else do you do for your black belt exam in Africa? Thanks Samuel!
@@KathyHubble193 some technique from nage-waza (Te waza koshi waza and ashi waza) Sutemi waza ect.. There is examnination on table too. there is also a written review about the creation of judo, its evolution ect
@@ndoumbesamuel5327 Excellent thank you for your input! Sounds very similar to most places in the world (except the written part)
Does Kata also apply to men as well, when moving from one dan to another?
Hi Kathy at last a video that explains the black belt journey, 👍very cool very useful it is similar in the uk belts are slightly different novice obviously white belt but 6th Kyu red belt for seniors 15 and older then yellow, Orange, green, blue and brown love the ‘go Kill’ term you use😂 . As a senior I’m a 4th Kyu Orange
Belt the first Dan in the uk you have to take on 3 other black belts win all your fights in a row.plus the Naga no kata.
I believe that’s right happy to be corrected by someone who’s done the Dan grade in the uk....watching and writing makes me miss it hope we can get back to it soon it would be amazing for mental health recovery.👍
Hi Steve! Thanks for the input about the UK! I am saying "gokyo" in the video, meaning the "syllabus of techniques" required for each belt rank... just to clarify... And hey, keep us updated on your progress as you get towards your black belt! Would love to hear!
@@KathyHubble193
Hi Kathy I did think you were saying Gokyo 😂....enclosed link below for
The British system.... I found your videos were very useful for my gradings, keep up the good work
They make a difference👍
www.britishjudo.org.uk/my-judo/grading/grades/?doing_wp_cron=1611005826.5612480640411376953125
@@parcfermeautospa4745 Thanks so much sir for your kindness!
Great video! I’m from the Netherlands and thinking about joining again. I competed in Judo from age 9 til 14 but duo to being a very hyperactive kid in the mits of puberty i was never able to fully understand Judo or get good at it. I’m 24 now and much more capable of understanding complex things thankfully. When i stopped doing Judo i left with a green belt belt but i will start over at white for sure its been 10 years since i did it😂 My favorite Judo champ is Dennis van der geest. Have you heard about him?
Awesome! And you usually start at where you left off as a youth. So why not start at green?(everything will come back sooner than u think…then you can be closer to black belt too!)
Zijn er goede scholen in de regio Den haag broeder?
Is all that done for each color belt?
Hello, great video. I just registered to begin my Judo journey and I am excited. I am a 4th degree black belt in TKD, 1st in Hapkido, and 3rd in Kempo Jujitsu and I'm 34 years old. I'm hoping my experience with Hapkido will give me an edge in Judo. We do at least 20 of the Judo throws. What do you think? Do you think I would take a shorter time to reach Shodan than others or longer due to having "bad habits"? I am really curious to hear your opinion.
Yes I do think most people that have a background in some other martial art seem to obtain their shodan quicker (mainly because they have developed the work ethic required to do so...) and I look forward to hearing about your progress Kris_11!!!
Hi Kathy, would you recommend learning judo and bjj at the same time or would it decrease the speed of progress on each ?
I’m 36 and fortunate enough to be retired from the work force and have a lot of free time. I’ve kept myself in shape for the past 3 years working out. Just wondering if I can avoid serious injuries training these sports, I know the importance of rest, stretching and conditioning.
Thank you for your videos, I just subscribed !
Oh that’s awesome that you have the time to do it now… I would definitely recommend doing both at the same time! I cross train both and earning 1degree in one sport and another in the other sport… They both contribute to each other in more ways than one as well… Keep me up-to-date with your progress!
DO IT!
I did my NAGE NO KATA & KATAME NO KATA awards as a BROWN BELT, then accumulate points thru fighting a line up of three judoka. The maximium points needed to obtain is 100, you also need to pass the theory (BJA - United Kingdon).
That's a cool system
Hi! Where can one get that nice poster with all names for judo throws,pls.
I just made this one myself! Type into PDF and make one!
To be honest, though, the BASIC JUDO BLACK BELT in Western countries is more serious than in Asia.
While elite Judo training in Japan, for instance, is top of the world, the REGULAR dojos hand out black belts like cookies at a toddler party.
In general, because they don't have a system for grading, Far-East judo goes from white to black, and black only means "a certain proficiency in the eyes of my teacher".
As someone who only ever attained a Judo blue belt in South America, I have beaten several Asian black belts who seemed really unimpressive in their skill to me.
I remember Judo black belts in South America to be scary, fast, powerful and incredibly in control -- and I think it's part of the fact that the skill introduction and the grading is strictly systematized.
For someone who’s hasn’t been involved with judo and is a senior citizen, how would one get involved and because judo is a lot of throwing techniques is it advisable to even start out?
You bet! Just pick your dojo carefully and make sure they have big crash mats to practice throws on
always a pleasure to hear you when you talk about judo , you are a true master . your tutorial for keza gatame with Stefan kesting was
enlightning , so simple yet so perfect . judo for ever .
You're too kind sir!!
Thanks for the information
Does volunteering give points?
Yes it does! Score keeping and referee-ing etc at tournaments all get you points!
You are so lucky to have these types of exams, I mean you need to accumulate points from competition. In Spain we don't have that. Once you get your brown belt, you wait for one year, you don't have to compete, and you go and do your exam. The first dan black belt is the same however.
I have a question. I'm 23 yo. Currently I have a green belt but it's mainly because I missed some exams and then COVID came along and I didn't train from March till October. I had some martial arts experience when I started judo, I've also just started BJJ as well, just one month in, one stripe white belt and one day got armbarred by a 14 yo orange belt kid haha. Anyway do you think it's possible to compete and to get to high level like international competitions? I train every day even now, not just bjj and judo but extra work like jogging, calisthenics, stretching, etc.
Hi Max, Awesome you're training so hard and spreading it out to a few different martial arts, like BJJ as well... Id say everyone has a chance to make it to high levels, it's all about commitment... In judo, to make it to high levels of competition, you would have to be training 6 times a week judo plus strength and conditioning program... After 30, you can go to high-level Masters comps though, where it's more recreationally based high-level competition... In BJJ, they have World Championships for every belt level (even white belt Worlds) so you can do that... Either way, keep training and your competitions will find you... keep me posted on your progress!
@@KathyHubble193 I highly appreciate your reply! I'll try to do my best then. For now, I train 6 days a week, sometimes even 7 so it all comes down to commitment, you are absolutely right. I'll keep training and when the time comes, competitions will find me, I agree
Did they change the system I thought it was 3 brown belts before the black belt
In the US they apply that system I believe, most of the rest of the world there's just one brown belt before black.
I’m 53, male, and want to begin training in judo. I am healthy but not in as good of shape as I once was. Am I too old to learn judo? My goals are fitness, self defense and comradery. Thanks.
Perfect goals for judo! and never too old! Just find a good dojo with nice crash mats!
Great video Kathy! I’m 34 and I just started judo. How long do you think it will take to get to black belt training 2x a week? I’m think maybe 10 years? How long have you been doing Judo?
Twice a week without any hiatuses and studying hard you could do it in 7-10 years... I've been doing judo for 37 years now... Keep me posted on your progress sir!
@@KathyHubble193 Wow 37 years!! Awesome Kathy thank you! I will keep you posted.
With all due respect I am taking up Judo for self-defense only and I will be reframing from competition. Is one allowed to participate this way or is competition a necessity to a degree? I would appreciate your thoughts.
Yes absolutely William! It will take you longer but like the video said, you can earn points after you get your brown belt through: being a referee, being a tournament volunteer, taking Coaching courses, accumulating your association membership points per year, etc... I know lots of friends who have obtained black belt through these means, it just takes many many years longer than if you have competition points as well...
Surely there is no more Canadian dojo than that with deer heads on the wall!
You should do a kata demo video
I think I have my Sandan practice highlights from a few years ago on the channel here.. but yes, it would be good to do a complete Kata demo (there are lots with better Kata than me you can look up tho!)LOL
Nice one
Your dojo is scary with those animal heads lol
Too much work.......
You are so beautiful 😍