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Zenbu Rank Structure and Promotion

 

Kyu Ranks (Color Belts)

 

Rokkyu   (6th Kyu) – White Belt

 

Gokyu     (5th Kyu) – Yellow Belt

 

Yonkyu   (4th Kyu) – Green Belt

 

Sankyu    (3rd Kyu) – Purple Belt

 

Nikyu      (2nd Kyu) – Brown Belt

 

Ikkyu       (1st Kyu) – Brown Belt

 

 

Dan Ranks (Black Belts)

 

Shodan Ho     – Probationary First Degree

 

Shodan           – First Degree

 

Nidan             – Second Degree

Achievement Tips For Kyu Ranks

            Kyu ranks may receive up to three achievement tips before testing for the next rank. The color of the tips should reflect the rank that a student is seeking to obtain (example: a white belt would receive yellow tips). One tip should be awarded for technical proficiency, one tip should be awarded for combative proficiency, and the third tip would signify that a student is nearly ready for an promotional exam. Tips should always be worn at the left side of the belt. Only a Zenbu Instructor may award tips.