The Grading System

Belts

• 10th Kyu White belt Beginner (you automatically start at this level)
• 9th to 1st Kyu Green belt As graded by instructor
• 1st to 4th Dan Black belt As graded by instructor
• 5th Dan & above Black belt As graded by Hatsumi Sensei

There is no formal syllabus, and students study the art in its entirety from day one. However, any student who is graded should be familiar with the techniques listed in the Techniques Section

As a rough guide a student who trains hard would be expected to attain 1st dan (black belt) in 3 to 4 years.