Ranking System
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Ranking History
not exist thirty or forty years ago. It is generally understood that Jigoro
Kano, the inventor of Judo, started the practice of using belts for different
Students wore white belts for many years before being privileged with the
rank of black belt. Later, colors such as brown and green were added.
years. Since most training took place outdoors, it is not hard to imagine a
belt being stained by grass, ground and blood over time going from
yellow, orange, green, brown and finally black. Most modern schools
have formalized this color progression in their belt ranking systems.
Kano, the inventor of Judo, started the practice of using belts for different
Students wore white belts for many years before being privileged with the
rank of black belt. Later, colors such as brown and green were added.
years. Since most training took place outdoors, it is not hard to imagine a
belt being stained by grass, ground and blood over time going from
yellow, orange, green, brown and finally black. Most modern schools
have formalized this color progression in their belt ranking systems.
Our System
In The Rising Son - The Way there are ten levels of belts before reaching
black belt. These ten levels are grouped into different "colors" to
distinguish levels of skill and maturity, although traditionally all belts
before black are considered “white”. The levels of white belt are shown in
the chart below:
black belt. These ten levels are grouped into different "colors" to
distinguish levels of skill and maturity, although traditionally all belts
before black are considered “white”. The levels of white belt are shown in
the chart below:
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10th Kyu. The term “Kyu” means "child" or non-matured. This applies
even to adults who enroll because it does not refer to age, but experience.
It simply shows that one who begins the learning process in the system
and style is starting out as a child and later attains "adulthood" in the
black belt.
This concept of becoming a child in order to mature is critical in the
martial arts. The literal translation of the word “karate” is empty hand.
One of the underlying meanings of the word is empty self. The idea is that
one must become empty and humble so that the martial arts training will
have its full benefits. There is no better analogy than that of a child . To
advance in the Rising Son, the student must empty themselves of pre-
conceived notions and ego.
As the student begins working on techniques such as punches, kicks and
blocks, he/she will be promoted to higher levels as skill and positive
attitude are demonstrated. It must be emphasized that along with the
physical aspects the student is expected to learn the philosophy of the
system. It is important to understand why things are taught and how it
integrates into our lives.
After 10th Kyu yellow comes 9th Kyu Orange and then on to 8th Kyu
Blue. These are the beginner stages of the system. The basics and
fundamentals of martial arts are being taught which provide the
foundation for all the levels which follow. After 8th Kyu the student
moves into another level of ranking. For 7th and 6th Kyu, the belt is
green. 7th Kyu Green is the first entry into the Intermediate levels . Green
is a traditional color in many styles for these levels of skill.
As the student progresses up through the Kyu levels, his or her
techniques are becoming more refined as the foundation is becoming
stronger. The student is gaining in wisdom and experience. The
understanding increases and they leave behind the foolishness or
awkwardness of incorrect technique performed as a beginner.
The next ranking level is the purple belt . The belt covers the ranks of 5th
and 4th Kyu.
The brown belt is the last level of white belt before reaching black. This is
the Advanced stage of the “white” levels. The brown belt covers 3rd, 2nd
and 1st Kyus.
As the student has progressed through the different Kyu levels, their
understanding of the style and their skill has been gradually increasing.
Once the student reaches brown belt, this understanding and skill is
becoming mature. The student has learned all of the basic techniques and
has demonstrated a strong foundation in all of the forms which belong to
the style.
After 1st Kyu Brown you go into the Dan rank ("adulthood" rank or
degree) . There are 8 different levels of Dan rank or black belts; First
Degree Black Belt (Shodan) up to 8th Degree Black Belt (Hachidan).
The Dan rank is the black belt. The first level of black belt is the 1st degree
and the levels increase up to 8th degree. In the 1st degree black belt (in
Japanese, Shodan), the martial arts student has matured in the basics of
the style and can now begin to apply this knowledge.
even to adults who enroll because it does not refer to age, but experience.
It simply shows that one who begins the learning process in the system
and style is starting out as a child and later attains "adulthood" in the
black belt.
This concept of becoming a child in order to mature is critical in the
martial arts. The literal translation of the word “karate” is empty hand.
One of the underlying meanings of the word is empty self. The idea is that
one must become empty and humble so that the martial arts training will
have its full benefits. There is no better analogy than that of a child . To
advance in the Rising Son, the student must empty themselves of pre-
conceived notions and ego.
As the student begins working on techniques such as punches, kicks and
blocks, he/she will be promoted to higher levels as skill and positive
attitude are demonstrated. It must be emphasized that along with the
physical aspects the student is expected to learn the philosophy of the
system. It is important to understand why things are taught and how it
integrates into our lives.
After 10th Kyu yellow comes 9th Kyu Orange and then on to 8th Kyu
Blue. These are the beginner stages of the system. The basics and
fundamentals of martial arts are being taught which provide the
foundation for all the levels which follow. After 8th Kyu the student
moves into another level of ranking. For 7th and 6th Kyu, the belt is
green. 7th Kyu Green is the first entry into the Intermediate levels . Green
is a traditional color in many styles for these levels of skill.
As the student progresses up through the Kyu levels, his or her
techniques are becoming more refined as the foundation is becoming
stronger. The student is gaining in wisdom and experience. The
understanding increases and they leave behind the foolishness or
awkwardness of incorrect technique performed as a beginner.
The next ranking level is the purple belt . The belt covers the ranks of 5th
and 4th Kyu.
The brown belt is the last level of white belt before reaching black. This is
the Advanced stage of the “white” levels. The brown belt covers 3rd, 2nd
and 1st Kyus.
As the student has progressed through the different Kyu levels, their
understanding of the style and their skill has been gradually increasing.
Once the student reaches brown belt, this understanding and skill is
becoming mature. The student has learned all of the basic techniques and
has demonstrated a strong foundation in all of the forms which belong to
the style.
After 1st Kyu Brown you go into the Dan rank ("adulthood" rank or
degree) . There are 8 different levels of Dan rank or black belts; First
Degree Black Belt (Shodan) up to 8th Degree Black Belt (Hachidan).
The Dan rank is the black belt. The first level of black belt is the 1st degree
and the levels increase up to 8th degree. In the 1st degree black belt (in
Japanese, Shodan), the martial arts student has matured in the basics of
the style and can now begin to apply this knowledge.
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The Hanshi ranks are only given by other Hanshis. The minimum age
requirement is that the individual be over 50 . They must be a person of
the highest character. Their home must reflect the quality of their rank by
showing respect and love for the wife and children. They must be an
example to others.
requirement is that the individual be over 50 . They must be a person of
the highest character. Their home must reflect the quality of their rank by
showing respect and love for the wife and children. They must be an
example to others.