Path to Black Bel
Follow a structured path from Sankyu to Shodan.
60-Technique Curriculum
Learn 60 techniques from Sankyu through Shodan.
Knowledge Curriculum
Build the knowledge required at each level from Sankyu to Shodan.
Video Evaluation
Get personally evaluated by Joichi Hirao with no additional evaluation fee.
Technique Evaluated by Joichi Hirao
Submit your techniques by video, receive a direct evaluation, and get personalized feedback to improve.
Rank evaluations are included with no additional fee.
Review
Hayden
“The Gatame Kosen curriculum exceeded my expectations. The instruction was clear, detailed, and well organized, while the techniques were presented as part of a complete system rather than as isolated movements.
The evaluation process was professional, fair, and valuable. The feedback at each rank encouraged continued growth and improvement.”
Hiram José Irizarry Osorio
“I wanted to learn and practice more Judo, with the added bonus of an objective measure of my progress.
The process has deepened my understanding of judo and given me greater confidence as both a practitioner and instructor. It is a clear and flexible system.”
