An Overview of the Goju Ryu Karate Belt System

An Overview of the Goju Ryu Karate Belt System

This is an overview of the Goju Ryu karate belt and ranking system with detailed grading requirements for each grading. Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Goju Ryu did not believe in belts and ranking. He was quoted as saying “If your karate is good enough you do not...
Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus for 9th Kyu

Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus for 9th Kyu

This post is the first in a series covering the Goju Ryu grading syllabus from 9th kyu (white belt with a black stripe) to shodan. There are many Goju Ryu organizations around and each has its own curriculum and grading requirements which can vary substantially. The...
Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Yellow Belt (8th Kyu)

Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Yellow Belt (8th Kyu)

This post provides a summary of the Goju Ryu grading syllabus for the 8th kyu (yellow belt) based on the grading syllabus of the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation (IOGKF). The post covers the following requirements at this level: This is your first...
Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Orange Belt (7th Kyu)

Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Orange Belt (7th Kyu)

This post provides a summary of the Goju Ryu grading syllabus for the 7th kyu (orange belt) based on the grading syllabus of the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation (IOGKF). The post covers the following requirements at the 7th kyu (orange belt)...
Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Green Belt (6th Kyu)

Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Green Belt (6th Kyu)

This post provides a summary of the Goju Ryu grading syllabus for the 6th kyu (green belt) based on the grading syllabus of the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation (IOGKF) and my personal experience. As every Goju Ryu organization has its own grading...
Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Blue Belt (5th Kyu)

Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Blue Belt (5th Kyu)

This post provides a summary of the Goju Ryu grading syllabus for the 5th kyu (blue belt) based on the grading syllabus of the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation (IOGKF) and my personal experience. As every Goju Ryu organization has its own grading...