Dynamo Sports Center
4th Yonkyu (green/blue belt)
JUDO RANK PROMOTION EXAM
# 4ᵗʰ Yonkyu (green/blue belt)
| Fundamentals of standing judo | Ashi Waza | Koshi Waza | Te Waza | Kata Waza | Fundamentals of judo floor | Sutemi Waza | Katame Waza | Kansetsu Waza | Shime Waza |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakari geiko | Soto makikomi | Hane goshi | Base armlock | Ude hishigi
Juji gatame |
Kakari geiko
Soto makikomi
Hane goshi
Hane-goshi-gaeshi
Ude-hishigi-juji-gatame
Ude-hishigi-hiza-gatame
Ude-hishigi-hara-gatame
Ude-hishigi-te-gatame
The 4th Yonkyu (Green/Blue Belt) represents an advanced stage in the children's judo belt ranking system. At this level, students demonstrate a high degree of technical proficiency, body control, and tactical awareness. They are expected to execute techniques with precision while showing confidence in both standing exchanges and groundwork.
Training emphasizes refining advanced throwing techniques, improving movement during randori, and developing a deeper understanding of transitions between standing judo and ne-waza. Students also begin learning the fundamentals of joint-lock techniques while continuing to strengthen their overall technical consistency.
To earn the 4th Yonkyu (Green/Blue Belt), students demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Fundamentals of Standing Judo: Kakari Geiko.
- Ashi Waza (Foot Techniques): Soto Makikomi.
- Koshi Waza (Hip Techniques): Hane Goshi.
- Fundamentals of Judo Groundwork (Ne Waza): Basic arm lock concepts and control.
- Kansetsu Waza (Joint Lock Techniques): Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame.
These techniques help students develop more advanced technical skills, improve transitions between standing and groundwork, and strengthen their understanding of timing, control, and leverage. Mastering these techniques prepares young judoka for the final kyu ranks before earning the Purple Belt.
At Dynamo Sports Center, students follow a structured curriculum with clearly defined objectives for every belt level. Promotion to the 4th Yonkyu (Green/Blue Belt) is based on technical proficiency, safe execution of techniques, discipline, attendance, consistent effort, and a thorough understanding of judo principles.
The 4th Yonkyu (Green/Blue Belt) is an important milestone that demonstrates advanced technical ability, increased tactical awareness, and readiness to progress toward the highest levels of the children's judo belt ranking system.
