US JU-JITSU RANK SYSTEM
In order to establish an adequate
progressive achievement system for junior and senior level Ju-Jitsuka, the Ten Class or
"Kyu" and the Ten Degree or "Dan" ranks are provided in the United
States Ju-Jitsu Federation Rank System.
Mudansha Levels (below Black Belt)
| RANK |
BELT COLOR |
| New Student |
White Belt |
| Tenth Class Rank (Jukyu) |
Yellow Belt |
| Ninth Class Rank (Kukyu) |
Yellow Belt |
| Eighth Class Rank (Hachikyu) |
Blue Belt |
| Seventh Class Rank (Shichikyu) |
Blue Belt |
| Sixth Class Rank (Rokyu) |
Green Belt |
| Fifth Class Rank (Gokyu) |
Green Belt |
| Fourth Class Rank (Yonkyu) |
Purple Belt |
| Third Class Rank (Sankyu) |
Purple Belt |
| Second Class Rank (Nikyu) |
Brown Belt |
| First Class (Ikkyu) |
Brown Belt |
| NOTE: The above are the
recommended USJJF Mudansha Belt Colors. Sensei may vary these lower grade belt colors in
accordance with individual Dojo traditions. |
Yudansha Levels (Black Belt)
| RANK |
BELT COLOR |
| First Degree (Shodan) |
Black Belt |
| Second Degree (Nidan) |
Black Belt |
| Third Degree (Sandan) |
Black Belt |
| Fourth Degree (Yondan) |
Black Belt |
| Fifth Degree (Godan) |
Black Belt |
| Sixth Degree (Rokudan) |
Black Belt or Red & White
Belt |
| Seventh Degree (Shichidan) |
Black Belt or Red & White
Belt |
| Eight Degree (Hachidan) |
Black Belt or Red & White
Belt |
| Ninth Degree (Kudan) |
Black Belt or Red Belt |
| Tenth Degree (Judan) |
Black Belt or Red Belt |
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