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Adelaide Dojo / Gradings
Gradings
Kyu Levels
These are the beginning levels of Aikido understanding. There are eight
kyu levels: 8th Kyu being the lowest and 1st Kyu being the highest.
Dan Levels
These are the senior levels of Aikido understanding. Dan means setp, Shodan
being the first step, Nidan the second, Sandan the third, Yondan the fourth
and so on. There are 10 dan levels in Aikido. Students who have achieved
black belt level are called Yudansha.
Minimum requirements
The table below shows the minimum training requirement before you can
be considered for grading. Once you achieve Shodan, your progress is measured
in years of dedicated training, rather than the number of classes you
attend. In each case, the minimum requirement listed is in addition to
the previous level achieved. It is cumulative, so for example, there is
a minimum of 90 classes before being considered for 4th Kyu grading.
Grading
| Grade |
Minimum Requirements |
| 7th kyu (white belt) |
15 classes |
| 6th kyu (white belt) |
20 classes |
| 5th kyu (yellow belt) |
25 classes |
| 4th kyu (orange belt) |
30 classes |
| 3rd kyu (green belt) |
35 classes |
| 2nd kyu (brown belt) |
45 classes |
| 1st kyu (brown belt / hakama) |
70 classes |
| Shodan (black belt) |
100 classes |
| Nidan |
2 years |
| Sandan |
3 years |
Grading is optional and is offered by your instructor
when you have showed enough progress. There is no requirement to grade,
however you may find that it helps you consolidate what you have learned
as to progress.
You can find details of the grading syllabus in the
student guide included in the Resources
section of the Aikido Yuishinkai web site.
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