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United States Judo Association
Judo and Ju-Jitsu Rank Structure
Kyu Grades (Beginning Levels)
| Rank |
Rank |
Belt Color |
| 7th Kyu |
Unranked |
White Belt |
| 6th Kyu |
Rokyu |
Yellow Belt |
| 5th Kyu |
Gokyu |
Orange Belt |
| 4th Kyu |
Yonkyu |
Green Belt |
| 3rd Kyu |
SanKyu |
Brown Belt |
| 2nd Kyu |
Nikyu |
Brown Belt |
| 1st Kyu |
Ikkyu |
Brown Belt |
Dan Grades (Black Belt Levels)
| Rank |
Rank |
Belt Color |
Rank Title |
| 1st Dan |
Shodan |
Black Belt |
Beginner Black Belt |
| 2nd Dan |
Nidan |
Black Belt |
Intermediate Black Belt |
| 3rd Dan |
Sandan |
Black Belt |
Advanced Black Belt |
| 4th Dan |
Yodan |
Red & Black Belt |
Beginner Instructor |
| 5th Dan |
Godan |
Red & Black Belt |
Advanced Instructor |
| 6th Dan |
Rokudan |
Red & White Belt |
Master/Expert |
| 7th Dan |
Shichidan |
Red & White Belt |
Advanced Master/Expert |
| 8th Dan |
Hachidan |
Red & White Belt |
Grand Master |
| 9th Dan |
Kudan |
Red Belt |
Advanced Grand Master |
| 10th Dan |
Judan |
Special White Belt |
Professor |
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