Ranks (Dan / Kyu) in Kudo

Promotion for Dan and Kyu for members of Kudo Federation is conducted by means of grading / skills examination.

Belt Colors

As a rule, new student has no Kyu when starting (white belt). When a student complies with the requirements concerning attendance and physical readiness, he/she is granted the right to take belt promotion exam where his/her skills level will be assessed and respected belt is awarded. 1st Kyu takes promotion exam for Shodan and a black belt is awarded upon successful completion of exam. Upon Nidan and above golden stripes are added to the black belt.

Belt Promotion Exam Content

Kihon Keiko

Performing punches and Kicks from static position, keeping good balance during performance, using body motion in all techniques while maintaining good form.

Click here for official KIF kihon instructions.

Ido Keiko

Perform Kihon form while moving.
* Senior belts (Yellow and above) do kicks with punches combination.

Yakusoku Kumite

In Yakusoku Kumite, both the attacking partner and defending partner are examined. The purpose is to demonstrate ability to control the distance, maintain good form, and execute defense basics.

In defense the one can use blocks, parries, slips, ducks, sways, step-backs, clinches, pushing and front stopping kicks.

Nagewaza

White belts are expected to demonstrate descent breakfall (ukemi) techniques for personal safety.
Green belts demonstrate throwing entries (Uchikomi) only, brown belts demonstrate full throws (Nage) in motion.
Green belts are required to demonstrate basic ground work attacking techniques(Newaza), brown belts required to be able to escape or perform ground attacks from the-bottom position.

Sparring