Ippon System Help

Grade Requirements

Define what members need to achieve for each grade promotion.

Set clear criteria for each belt promotion. Requirements help you track which members are eligible for their next grade and ensure consistent standards across your club.

Viewing Requirements

Go to Grading → Requirements to see and edit the requirements for each grade:

3rd Kyu (Green Belt) Requirements

Minimum Time at Previous Grade

6 months at 4th Kyu

Minimum Class Attendance

50 classes since last promotion

Technical Requirements

Demonstrate 5 throws, 3 pins, 2 chokes

Competition Experience

Recommended but not required

Setting Requirements

1

Select a grade

Choose which grade you want to set requirements for from the list.

2

Configure time requirements

Set the minimum time a member must spend at the previous grade before being eligible for promotion.

3

Set attendance requirements

Specify the minimum number of classes or training hours required since their last promotion.

4

Add technical requirements

List the techniques, kata, or skills members must demonstrate. These are tracked manually during gradings.

5

Save requirements

Click "Save" to apply the requirements. The system will automatically track time and attendance criteria.

Types of Requirements

Time at Previous Grade

Minimum months or years the member must hold their current grade. Automatically tracked from promotion date.

Class Attendance

Number of training sessions attended since last promotion. Automatically tracked via the attendance system.

Minimum Age

Some grades (especially Dan ranks) have minimum age requirements. The system checks this automatically.

Technical Requirements

List of techniques, throws, holds, or kata. These are displayed as a checklist during grading assessment.

Competition Experience

Optional requirement for competition participation. Mark as required or recommended.

Checking Eligibility

The system automatically tracks which members meet the requirements for their next grade:

  • Go to Grading → Ready for Promotion to see eligible members
  • Filter by specific grade to see who's ready for that level
  • View each member's progress toward requirements from their profile

Promote Member

SJ

Sarah Johnson

Currently: 4th Kyu (Orange)
Start with your federation's recommended requirements, then adjust based on your club's standards and training schedule.
Requirements are guidelines to help track eligibility. Instructors always have final discretion on promotions.
If you change requirements, it only affects future eligibility checks. Members who were already promoted keep their grades.

Frequently Asked Questions