7th Shichi Kyu (orange belt) 8th Kyu RQ
Rank
Shintai tai sabaki
Renraku waza (combinations)
Koshi guruma
Ippon seoinage
Kuzure kami shiho gatame
Kuzure kami siho gatame Escapes
Kami siho gatame Escapes
Kami shiho gatame
ORANGE BELT
Kids Judo Program
Dynamo Sports Center, Neuro, MI
(Based on curriculum posters)
🔸 Technical Requirements (4th–3rd Kyu, Kids)
Ground Techniques (Osaekomi-waza):
• Kuzure-makura-kesa-gatame
• Kuzure-mune-gatame
• Ushiro-kesa-gatame
• Kuzure-yoko-shiho-gatame
• Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame
• Kuzure-tate-shiho-gatame
• Tate-shiho-gatame
Throwing Technique (Nage-waza):
• O-uchi-gari
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🔸 Physical Conditioning Requirements
At the Orange Belt level, students are expected to demonstrate solid physical preparation, including:
• Hanging on a rope
• Rope climbing
• Pull-ups using the gi
• Pull-ups on a horizontal bar
• Barbell squat
• Bench press
• Walking on hands
• Handstand push-ups
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🔸 What the Orange Belt Represents in Kids Judo
The Orange Belt marks a stage where students:
• control opponents confidently on the ground
• begin applying throws with understanding
• develop strength, coordination, and endurance
• show discipline, focus, and safe training habits
This level bridges basic fundamentals and advanced technical development.
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🔸 The Dynamo Sports Center Approach
• Structured belt-by-belt progression
• Age-appropriate and safe instruction
• Emphasis on technique quality and control
• Building character alongside judo skills
At Dynamo Sports Center, the Orange Belt is earned through skill, effort, and consistency.
Kuzure-mesa-gatame
Makura-kesa-gatame
Kuzure-kesa-gatame
Ushiro-kesa-gatame Escapes
Kesa-gatame
Kesa-gatame Escapes
Ushiro-kesa-gatame
Ushiro-kesa-gatame Escapes
Kesa-gatame
Yoko-shiho-gatame Escapes
Yoko-shiho-gatame
Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame
Kuzure-kami-siho-gatame Escapes
Kami-shiho-gatame
Kami-siho-gatame Escapes
Kuzure-tate-shiho-gatame
Tate-shiho-gatame
O-uchi-gari
