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Exams
Overview of ranks and requirements
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In aikido, students progress through a system of kyu (student) and dan (master) ranks. Exams are taken before a panel and include a demonstration of the required techniques.
| Rank | Belt | Requirement | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th kyu | White belt | approx. 60 training sessions | Basic breakfalls, grabs, first techniques |
| 5th kyu | Yellow belt | approx. 80 sessions after 6th kyu | Expanded techniques, better ukemi |
| 4th kyu | Orange belt | approx. 100 sessions after 5th kyu | Smoother techniques, weapons training |
| 3rd kyu | Green belt | approx. 120 sessions after 4th kyu | Advanced techniques and variations |
| 2nd kyu | Blue belt | approx. 150 sessions after 3rd kyu | High-level techniques, randori |
| 1st kyu | Brown belt | approx. 200 sessions after 2nd kyu | Preparation for the black belt |
| 1st dan | Black belt (hakama) | approx. 300 sessions after 1st kyu | The beginning of the true study of aikido |
6th kyu(White belt)approx. 60 training sessions
Basic breakfalls, grabs, first techniques
5th kyu(Yellow belt)approx. 80 sessions after 6th kyu
Expanded techniques, better ukemi
4th kyu(Orange belt)approx. 100 sessions after 5th kyu
Smoother techniques, weapons training
3rd kyu(Green belt)approx. 120 sessions after 4th kyu
Advanced techniques and variations
2nd kyu(Blue belt)approx. 150 sessions after 3rd kyu
High-level techniques, randori
1st kyu(Brown belt)approx. 200 sessions after 2nd kyu
Preparation for the black belt
1st dan(Black belt (hakama))approx. 300 sessions after 1st kyu
The beginning of the true study of aikido