Techniques
The Power of Seoi-nage
The shoulder throw is one of Judo's most popular techniques. Learn the mechanics that make it devastating.
4th Kyu • Yonkyu • 四級
Daidai Obi • 橙帯
The orange belt represents the warming sun—your technique is beginning to mature and take shape. At this stage, you expand your throwing repertoire and begin to understand combination attacks and counters.
Orange belt training introduces more complex techniques including sacrifice throws and advanced groundwork. You'll learn to chain techniques together and read your opponent's reactions.
4th Kyu Requirements
Throwing Techniques
Combination Techniques
Learn to flow from one technique to another. When your first attack is blocked, use your opponent's reaction to set up the second.
Sacrifice Techniques (Introduction)
Sacrifice throws require giving up your standing position. They're powerful but must be executed with full commitment.
Ground Techniques
Continuous technique—the art of linking attacks in rapid succession. When one technique fails, immediately flow into the next. Never give your opponent time to recover.
Counter techniques—turning your opponent's attack against them. Learn to recognize attack patterns and respond with perfectly timed reversals.
Variation and adaptation. At this level, start developing your own variations of techniques to suit your body type and preferences.
Deepen your orange belt knowledge
The shoulder throw is one of Judo's most popular techniques. Learn the mechanics that make it devastating.
How to chain techniques together effectively. Make your attacks unpredictable and unstoppable.
Sutemi-waza requires commitment and courage. Learn when and how to use these powerful techniques.
Your favorite technique should become your specialty. Learn how to develop an unstoppable tokui-waza.
Take the orange belt quiz to prepare for your 4th Kyu examination.
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