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ČSJu system (kyu student grades)

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ČSJu system (kyu student grades)IJF system (dan grades)

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The student grades of the Czech Judo Federation under its Examination Rules, part I, in force from 1 June 2025: ten levels from white to brown belt, including half belts. Examinations can be taken from age 6, with at least six months between them. From age 16 only full belts are taken, but the examination also covers the techniques of the half belt. Examinations are conducted by a registered examiner of the federation. Since 2026 dan grades follow the rules of the International Judo Federation (IJF).

6th kyu – white belt

Rank #1

6th/5th kyu – white-yellow belt

Rank #2
Federation minimum: 6 months

5th kyu – yellow belt

Rank #3
Federation minimum: 6 months

5th/4th kyu – yellow-orange belt

Rank #4
Federation minimum: 6 months

4th kyu – orange belt

Rank #5
Federation minimum: 6 months

4th/3rd kyu – orange-green belt

Rank #6
Federation minimum: 6 months

3rd kyu – green belt

Rank #7
Federation minimum: 6 months

3rd/2nd kyu – green-blue belt

Rank #8
Federation minimum: 6 months

2nd kyu – blue belt

Rank #9
Federation minimum: 6 months

1st kyu – brown belt

Rank #10
Federation minimum: 6 months