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Learn how our grading system works.
The Judo Australia grading system is designed to recognize each student’s progress in skills, knowledge, and time commitment. We hold gradings four times per year (approximately every 3 months), inviting eligible members to demonstrate their skills and earn their next belt. Below, you’ll find the details on grading requirements and progression for juniors, seniors, and adaptive judo members.
Senior members follow the Judo Australia kyu grading system, starting with white belt and progressing through the colors as follows:
Note: Competition points are earned through eligible events throughout WA and Australia, based on our contest points table (see the table below).
Junior students progress through both full-color belts and half-belts, with the following minimum ages:
The minimum time-in-grade is 6 months for each belt, with exceptions for White to Yellow, where the progression may be faster for enthusiastic and skilled judokas.
When juniors reach 15, they move into the Senior grading system, keeping their full-color belts up to Green. Half-belt colors revert to the lower full-color belt. For example:
This transition ensures juniors have a strong foundation for senior-level skills, such as arm locks, strangles, and kata.
Adaptive Judo provides a tailored grading system for our special needs members, ensuring an accessible and inclusive approach. Each member’s pathway is individually designed to focus on progress and personal achievements.
During each grading, students will demonstrate skills appropriate to their next belt level, including:
For a detailed list of required techniques for each grade, please refer to our junior and senior grading evaluation sheets available here.
To be eligible for grading, members must:
The cost of attending a grading session is $25, which covers the facility and coach time. New belts are $15.
Successful candidates receive their new belt along with an official Judo Australia Grading Certificate.
