UNITED STATES JU-JITSU ® NATIONAL BELT 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)
Orange 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)

NOTE: The above Belt Colors 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

Black Belt
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 & Black Belt
Ninth Degree (Kudan) - Black Belt or Red Belt
Tenth Degree (Judan) - Black Belt or Red Belt