Iowa Judo Incorporated Promotion Requirements
| For promotion to ... |
Minimum points: |
Minimum time: |
| Yonkyu |
3 |
3 months |
| Sankyu |
5 |
6 months |
| Nikyu |
7 |
6 months |
| Ikkyu |
12 |
6 months |
| Shodan |
20 |
6 months |
| Nidan |
28 |
2 years |
| Sandan |
36 |
3 years |
| Yodan |
42 |
4 years |
Shiai points
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1 point for entering a tournament
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½ point for defeating a competitor of lower rank
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1 point for defeating a competitor of equal rank
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1½ points for defeating a competitor of higher rank
Officiating points
One point will be given to any official who participates fully and actively
in designated
judo tournaments. The capacity of participation in the tournament
shall be as follows:
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Referee or Judge
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Master Scorer (pairing)
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Mat Scorer
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Mat Timer
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Tournament Director
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General Coordinator
Other points
Consideration for promotion will be given in attending clinics, training
camps, and teachers'
institutes at the rate of one point per day. One point per day
may also be given for
hosting a clinic. Five points will be given for attending a week
long judo camp.
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