Kyu-exams
At Budo Gouweleeuw, we organise exams twice a year to earn a new belt or slip. Youth members up to 12 years old can participate every time and always earn a new slip or belt. From age 13 onwards, we generally work per belt. This means that you no longer take exams twice a year, but only when you are ready for a new belt. Therefore, for a belt exam from age 13 onwards, you need permission from your teacher*. Wondering what you need to study for the next belt? Take a good look at the exam requirements below, ask your teacher, and start practicing!
Exam Requirements
The exam requirements for each belt are listed on the exam forms below. We follow the JBN kyu exam guidelines. Always check the requirements for the next belt, even if you are taking an exam for a slip.** So, if a child has a white belt with a yellow slip, check the yellow belt requirements. If you have an orange belt and want to earn a green belt, check the green belt requirements.
Requirements yellow belt / 5e kyu
Requiremenets orange belt / 4e kyu
Requirements green belt / 3e kyu
Requirements blue belt / 2e kyu NB, including 2nd series of nage-no-kata!
Requirements brown belt / 1e kyu NB, including 1st and 2nd series of nage-no-kata!
The exam requirements for black belt / 1st dan and higher can be found on the JBN-website. Please note that you must have been a JBN member for at least four years to register for a dan exam.
*However, it is possible to fail the exam for the 13+ age.
**For a new slip, the child is not expected to have mastered all the techniques for the next belt, as they are on their way towards the next belt colour.
