Shihan Ryu Rank System

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SHIHAN-RYU RANK SYSTEM

In order to establish an adequate progressive achievement system for Junior and Senior Level Martial Artists, the seven class or "kyu" and the ten degree or "dan" ranks are provided in the Shihan-Ryu rank system.

Mudansha Levels (Non-Black Belt level)

RANK	BELT COLOR
Shichikyu, Seventh Class Rank	White Belt
Rokyu, Sixth Class Rank	Yellow Belt
Gokyu, Fifth Class Level	Orange Belt
Yonkyu, Fourth Class Rank	Green Belt
Sankyu, Third Class Rank	Brown Belt
Nikyu, Second Class Rank	Brown Belt
Ikkyu, First Class Rank	Brown Belt

Yudansha (Black Belt Ranks)

*RANK*	*BELT COLOR*
*Shodan, First Degree Black Belt*	*Black Belt*
*Nidan, Second Degree Black Belt*	*Black Belt*
*Sandan, Third Degree Black Belt*	*Black Belt*
*Yondan, Fourth Degree Black Belt*	*Black Belt*
*Godan, Fifth Degree Black Belt*	*Black Belt*
*Rokudan, Sixth Degree Black Belt*	*Black or Red and White Belt*
*Shichidan, Seventh Degree Black Belt*	*Black or Red and White Belt*
*Hachidan, Eighth Degree Black Belt*	*Black or Red and White Belt*
*Kudan, Ninth Degree Black Belt*	*Black or Red Belt*
*Judan, Tenth Degree Black Belt*	*Black or Red Belt*

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