|
5. Kyu | Go kyu | 5-6 months classes |
4. Kyu | Yon kyu | 5-6 month classes after 5. Kyu |
3. Kyu | San kyu | 5-6 month classes after 4. Kyu |
2. Kyu | Ni kyu | 5-6 month classes after 3. Kyu |
1. Kyu | Sho Kyu | 5-6 month classes after 2. Kyu |
Yudansha | Master |
1. Dan | Sho dan | 1 year after 1. Kyu |
2. Dan | Ni dan | 2-3 years after 1. Dan |
3. Dan | San dan | 2-4 years after 2. Dan |
4. Dan | Yon dan | 3-5 years after 3. Dan |
Kodansha - Master |
5. Dan | Go dan | 3-5 years after 4. Dan |
6. Dan | Roku dan | 5-6 years after 5. Dan |
7. Dan | Sichi dan | honorary rank |
8. Dan | Hachi dan | honorary rank |
9. Dan | Kyu dan | honorary rank |
10. Dan | Ju dan | honorary rank |
Title |
RENSHI 錬士 |
KYOSHI 教士 |
HANSHI 範士 |
MEIJIN 名人 |
For all periods mentioned, intensive study is required. |