① Join Annual Membership
$120 / year
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Gatame Kosen Judo
Black Belt System
A clear path from white belt to black belt.
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YOUR FIRST 14 DAYS
With Annual Membership
100+ Kosen Judo technique videos
Groundwork and transitions
Sankyu curriculum access
$1000 → $200 for members
Qualify for promotion
keeps you eligible to submit promotion evaluations.
Structured Kosen Judo training
White belt to black belt
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HOW IT WORKS
How the Black Belt System works
② Purchase Curriculum
Monthly or One-time
Learn. Follow a structured rank path.
③ Evaluation
$200 / Video submission
Technique reviewed. Detailed feedback.
④ Promotion
Rank promotion. Official certification.
START POINT & LEARNING MODEL
Choose where you begin. Choose how you progress.
Choose your starting rank.
Start at the rank that matches your experience. Then choose Monthly or One-time based on how you want to progress. Keep Annual Membership active when you apply for promotion.
Start at the level that matches your experience.
First, choose your starting rank.
Kyukyu
Beginner start
- Who it's for No prior Judo, BJJ, or grappling experience
- Where you start Kyukyu (white belt)
- Why choose this path Build a strong foundation from the first rank
- What you learn 5 Techniques + 5 Knowledge tests
Sankyu
Experienced start
- Who it's for Judo Black Belt, BJJ blue belt+, experienced grapplers
- Where you start Sankyu (blue belt)
- Why choose this path Advanced techniques. Faster path to black belt
- What you learn 15 Techniques + 15 Knowledge tests
The full rank pathway
Kyukyu
Hachikyu
Nanakyu
Rokukyu
Gokyu
Yonkyu
Sankyu
Nikyu
Ikkyu
Shodan
Nidan
Sandan
Sandan requires an in-person evaluation in Japan.
Monthly Plan
$60 / month
- Evaluation Included in the plan
- Best for Consistent long-term progress
- Ideal if You want steady, structured progress
- Save $1,090 by reaching Shodan
One-time Curriculum
$100~ / One-time
- Evaluation $200 each
- Best for Self-paced rank-by-rank progress
- Ideal if You want to progress faster and keep access to what you buy
Choose your starting rank, then select your learning model.
STARTING RANK
Kyukyu
STARTING RANK
Sankyu
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