Kyu Grades (10-1)
Colored belts representing the journey from beginner to advanced student, each with progressively demanding requirements.
The kyu system
Belt Progression System
The journey from white to black belt represents not just technical mastery, but personal transformation and spiritual growth.
Each belt color symbolizes a stage in your development, with specific requirements in techniques, kata, physical conditioning, and sparring.
Grades in total
12
Kyu grades
10 → 1
Black belt opens at
1st Dan
At a glance
Complete Belt System
From beginner to master - explore each rank's requirements and philosophy
Dan Grades (1-10)
Black belt degrees marked with gold stripes, representing mastery levels from Shodan (1st) to Judan (10th).
Complete Syllabus
Each belt includes detailed requirements for stances, strikes, blocks, kicks, kata, combinations, and kumite.
In order
White to black, one grading at a time
Read from the top down. Every rung is a single grading taken in this order, and the syllabus of any grade assumes that everything below it is already yours.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Every black belt was once a white belt who never gave up. Start your training today and progress through the ranks with dedication and perseverance.