Promotion Requirements

6th Kyu - White Belt
Beginner

Shokyu
Requires 30 hours of Ki Development Training

5th Kyu - Orange Belt
Requires 30 hours of Aikido Training and Shokyu

4th Kyu - Green Belt
Requires 30 hours of Aikido Training and 6 months after 5th Kyu

Chukyu
Requires 30 hours of Ki Development Training beyond Shokyu Level

3rd Kyu - Blue Belt
Requires 30 hours of Aikido Training and 6 months after 4th Kyu and Chukyu

2nd Kyu - Brown Belt
Requires 60 hours of Aikido Training and 9 months after 3rd Kyu

Jokyu
Requires 80 hours of Ki Development Training beyond Chukyu Level

1st Kyu - Brown Belt
Requires 60 hours of Aikido Training and 9 months after 2nd Kyu

Shodan - Black Belt
Requires 90 hours of Aikido Training, five years from start date, and Jokyu rank

The above are minimum requirements and all tests are by invitation only.