The Grades
The following pages detail the grading syllabus required for each level. If you have any questions, ask the sensei at your local club.
Kyu Gradings
JKS Syllabus – 10th Kyu to 9th Kyu (White Belt to Orange Belt)
JKS Syllabus – 9th Kyu to 8th Kyu (Orange Belt to Red Belt)
JKS Syllabus – 8th Kyu to 7th Kyu (Red Belt to Yellow Belt)
JKS Syllabus – 7th Kyu to 6th Kyu (Yellow Belt to Green Belt)
JKS Syllabus – 6th Kyu to 5th Kyu (Green Belt to Purple Belt)
JKS Syllabus – 5th Kyu to 4th Kyu (Purple Belt to Purple & White Belt)
JKS Syllabus – 4th Kyu to 3rd Kyu (Purple & White Belt to Brown Belt)
JKS Syllabus – 3rd Kyu to 2nd Kyu (Brown Belt to Brown & White Belt)
JKS Syllabus – 2nd Kyu to 1st Kyu (Brown & White Belt to Brown & 2 White Belt)
Dan Gradings
JKS Syllabus – 1st Kyu to Shodan (Brown & 2 White Belt to Black Belt)
JKS Syllabus – Nidan
JKS Syllabus – Sandan
JKS Syllabus – Yondan