This is a resource site of Jendo, a Filipino martial arts system originated in Mandaluyong being introduced both as self-defense and a combative sport under its international governing body, the International Jendo Federation (IJF).
Jendo Ranking System and Uniform
Ranking System
Varied styles of martial arts like judo, tae kwon do or karate have their own grading system, each denote student’s length of practice, individual proficiency and exposures in competitions or exhibitions.
Ranks in Jendo, aside from all the things stated above are also based on an individual’s character, seminars and written examinations set forth by the association’s promotions board.
Practitioners of Jendo wear sash with different colors to signify their ranks. Aside from the sash, the association also issue courses and promotions certificates and JRB (Jendo Record Book) to record their achievements.
These certificates are only obtainable from the board of promotions of the Philippine Jendo Association base in the city of its origin, the City of Mandaluyong, which is presently headed by the founder himself and can only be issued by him or by a recognized and accredited Jendo instructors, institutions and / or associations. Ranks in Jendo are as follows:
Students (Mag-aaral)
White /Puti (Sash/Belt) – Bagong Mag-aaral (New Student)
Yellow /Dilaw (Sash/Belt) – Bagong Mag-aaral (New Student)
Green/Luntian (Sash/Belt) – Mag-aaral
Blue/Bughaw (Sash/Belt) – Mag-aaral
3rd Class Brown/Kayumanggi (Sash/Belt)– Mag-aaral
2nd Class Brown/Kayumanggi (Sash/Belt) – Mag-aaral
Junior Instructors (Baguhang Tagapagturo)
1st Class Brown (Sash/Belt) – Junior Instructor/Sinasanay Magturo
Plain Black (Sash/Belt) – Junior Instructor / Baguhang Tagapag-turo
Instructors (Tagapagturo)
1st Degree Black (Sash/Belt) – Instructor / Tagapag-turo
2nd Degree Black (Sash/Belt) – Instructor / Tagapag-turo
3rd Degree Black (Sash/Belt) – Instructor / Tagapag-turo
4th Degree Black (Sash/Belt) – Instructor / Tagapag-turo
Senior Instructors (Nakatataas na Tagapagturo)
5th Degree Black (Sash/Belt) – Instructor / Tagapag-turo
6th Degree Black (Sash/Belt) – Instructor / Tagapag-turo
7th Degree Black (Sash/Belt) – Instructor / Tagapag-turo
Young Master's Grade (Bihasang Tagapag-turo)
8th Degree Black (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
Master's Grade (Bihasang Tagapag-turo)
9th Degree Black ((Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
Senior Master's Grade (Bihasang Tagapag-turo)
10th Degree Black (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
Successors (Mga Tagapagmana)
1st Degree Red (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
2nd Degree Red (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
3rd Degree Red (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
4th Degree Red (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
5th Degree Red (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
6th Degree Red (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
7th Degree Red (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
8th Degree Red (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
9th Degree Red (Sash/Belt) – Master / Gurong Dalubhasa
Founder of the Style (Nagtatag)
10th Degree Red (Sash/Sash) – Grandmaster / Kataas-taasang Punong Nagtatag
Jendo Uniform
The Jendo uniform is called “Badok”. Badok is a term derived from a Filipino Ilocano word“bado” which means clothe.
Badok design was patternedto “Barong” an upper formal clothing worn by Filipino men especially politicians and government officials during especial occasions. It is considered to be the national clothing of the Filipinos.
The Jendo uniform was designed to be a distinguishingmark of a Filipino Jendo practitioner in the global festivities and competitions in the field of martial arts.
The title of a person wearing the Jendo Badok can be easily recognized through the colorful stripes embroidered on the two sleeves and the right part of the body of the uniform.Aside from exhibitions and competitions, Badok was designed for a variety of formal occasions, gatherings like anniversaries, wedding ceremonies and meetings.