Ichi = One
These three grades are followed in order by:
Junior, 10 to 16 years
Ni = Two
San = Three
RED tabs
(Red only used here to indicate under 10 years)
Ichi, Ni, San, (One, Two, Three)
ORANGE, GREEN, BLUE and BROWN tabs.
(Total of 16 possible grades, including the first basic White Belt).
6th Kyu White Belt + Ichi, Ni, San - Yellow tabs.
5th Kyu Yellow Belt + Ichi, Ni, San - Orange tabs.
4th Kyu Orange Belt + Ichi, Ni, San - Green tabs.
3rd Kyu Green Belt + Ichi, Ni, San - Blue tabs.
+ Ichi, Ni, San - Brown tabs.
+ Ichi, Ni, San - Black tabs.
Transferring from Primary to Junior Grade
This is a general guide exceptional students may be transferred to an appropriate higher grade.
Red tabs White + 1 Yellow tab
Orange tabs White + 2 Yellow tabs
Green tabs White + 3 Yellow tabs
Blue tabs 5th Kyu ( Yellow Belt )
Brown tabs 5th Kyu + 1 Orange tab

Yorkshire Otanikwai – B.J.C. Syllabus Grading Sheets © B.J.C. and Syd Moyle Feb. 2000
To contact Syd Moyle by email
judo@blueyonder.co.uk