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 |
Prohibted Acts |
|---|---|---|
| Line Up | Matte | Hygiene |
| Bow | Hajime | Hitting |
| Breakfall Right & Left Side | Sona Mama | Kicking |
| Forward Roll | Yoshi | |
| Backward Roll | Sensi |
Two Dragons Award
Demonstrate |
Terms |
Prohibted 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 |
Prohibted Acts |
|---|---|---|
| As Two Dragons Award plus | Ippon | Passivity |
| Forward Roll (No Hands) | Wazari | Area (stepping out) |
| Side Breakfalls | Uki | |
| Two Throws (Different From 2 Dragons) | Tori |
Four Dragons Award
Demonstrate |
Terms |
Prohibted Acts |
|---|---|---|
| As Three Dragons Award plus | Shido | Dropping on kees |
| Running Rolls | Chui | Holding belt longer Than 5 seconds |
| Cartswheels | ||
| 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 |