The Dragon is for boys and girls between
the ages of 5 and 7 years. Players receive a standard licence and an additional
Dragon Club Membership Card.
The Dragon Syllabus is split into five separate levels and each sections gives
details of practical and theory requirements for that level.
Each player is examined by their own coach and awarded a purple stripe and
certificate for passing each section.
When the player has passed all 5 stages they are entitled to wear a Purple Belt.
When a player reaches the age of 8 year they join the normal grading system.
If they have achieved Purple Belt status they keep their belt and attach red
stripes on it until they have reached Yellow Belt status.
One Dragon Award
| Demonstrate | Terms | Prohibited Acts |
| Line Up | Matte | Hygiene |
| Bow | Hajime | Hitting |
| Breakfall Right & Left Side | Sona Mama | Kicking |
| Forward Rol | Yoshi | |
| Backward Roll | Sensi |
Two Dragons Award
| Demonstrate | Terms | Prohibited Acts |
| As One Dragon plus | Osaekomi | Jewellery |
| Tie Belt | Toketa | Nails |
| Right & Left Rolls | Dojo | |
| Breakfall Front & Back | ||
| One Throw | ||
| One Hold |
Three Dragons Award
| Demonstrate | Terms | Prohibited Acts |
| As Two Dragons Award plus | Ippon | Passivity |
| Forward Roll (no hands) | Wazari | Area (Stepping Out) |
| Side Breakfalls (when thrown) | Uki | |
|
Two Throws (different from2 dragons) |
Tori |
Four Dragons Award
| Demonstrate | Terms | Prohibited Acts |
| As Three Dragons Award plus | Shido | Dropping On Kees |
| Running Rolls | Chui | Holding Belt longer than 5 secs |
| Cartwheels | ||
| Two Throws (different from 3 Dragons) | ||
| One Hold (different from 3 Dragons) |
Five Dragons Award
| Demonstrate | History of Judo |
| As Four Dragons Award plus | Name of Jigoro Kano |
| Any 5 Throws | About Kodokan |
| 2 Counters | |
| 3 Hold Downs | |
| 3 Escapes | |
| 2 Turnovers |
Copyright © 2002 Chris Hooke, Imperial Judo Club