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
First Grade – 10th Kyu to 9th Kyu (White Belt to Orange Belt)
Second Grade – 9th Kyu to 8th Kyu (Orange Belt to Red Belt)
Third Grade – 8th Kyu to 7th Kyu (Red Belt to Yellow Belt)
Fourth Grade – 7th Kyu to 6th Kyu (Yellow Belt to Green Belt)
Fifth Grade – 6th Kyu to 5th Kyu (Green Belt to Purple Belt)
Sixth Grade – 5th Kyu to 4th Kyu (Purple Belt to Purple & White Belt)
Seventh Grade – 4th Kyu to 3rd Kyu (Purple & White Belt to Brown Belt)
Eight Grade – 3rd Kyu to 2nd Kyu (Brown Belt to Brown & White Belt)
Ninth Grade – 2nd Kyu to 1st Kyu (Brown & White Belt to Brown & 2 White Belt)
Dan Gradings
10th Grade – 1st Kyu to Shodan (Brown & 2 White Belt to Black Belt)
11th Grade – Nidan
12th Grade – Sandan
13th Grade – Yondan