Rank

Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi

Komi ashi

Harai-goshi-gaeshi

Uki-otoshi

Ude garami

Judo – 3rd Sankyu (Blue Belt)

Official USA Judo Program

Dynamo Sports Center – Judo School in Miami
Aventura – North Miami – Sunny Isles

3rd Sankyu (Blue Belt)

The 3rd Sankyu (Blue Belt) level represents an advanced stage within the USA Judo development system. At this level, judoka demonstrate a solid technical foundation, improved coordination, and a deeper understanding of balance, timing, and control in both standing judo and groundwork.

At Dynamo Sports Center, all judo classes are conducted strictly according to USA Judo standards, ensuring safe, structured, and long-term athlete development for both children and adults.

Fundamentals of Standing Judo (Tachi-waza)

At the 3rd Sankyu level, students are expected to demonstrate:

• correct posture and stability
• controlled movement and footwork
• coordinated use of hands and feet
• effective balance breaking (kuzushi)

Throwing Techniques (Nage-waza)

Ashi-waza – Foot Techniques

• Sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi

Koshi-waza – Hip Techniques

• Harai-goshi

Te-waza – Hand Techniques

• Uki-otoshi

Kata-waza

• demonstration of correct form and technical principles

Fundamentals of Judo Floor (Ne-waza)

Fundamentals of Judo Floor

• Output armlock

At this stage, students demonstrate an understanding of basic armlock mechanics as part of groundwork, including proper body positioning, control of uke, and safe application of pressure.

Katame-waza – Holding Techniques

• fundamental control positions

Kansetsu-waza – Joint Lock Techniques

• Ude-garami

3rd Sankyu Promotion – USA Judo

The Blue Belt confirms that the judoka:

• understands USA Judo terminology
• demonstrates correct movement in both standing and groundwork
• applies techniques with control and awareness
• is prepared to progress to the next level of the USA Judo program