Non-Ceremonial Belts: Black Belt
| Yudanshu | Rank | Belt |
|---|---|---|
| Kohai Shodan | Junior First Degree | Brown & Black Panels |
| Kohai Nidan | Junior Second Degree | Brown & Black Panels |
| Shodan-Ho | Recommended for Black Belt | Plain Black Belt |
| Shodan | First Degree | Black w/ one stripe |
| Nidan | Second Degree | Black w/ two stripes |
| Sandan | Third Degree | Black w/ three stripes |
| Yondan | Fourth Degree | Black w/ four stripes |
| Godan | Fifth Degree | Black w/ five stripes |
| Rokudan | Sixth Degree | Black w/ six stripes |
| Nanadan | Seventh Degree | Black w/ seven stripes |
| Hachidan | Eight Degree | Black w/ eight stripes |
| Kudan | Ninth Degree | Black w/ nine stripes |
| Judan | Tenth Degree | Black w/ ten stripes |
Non-Ceremonial Belts: Non-Black Belt
| Mudanshu | Rank | Belt |
|---|---|---|
| Jukyu | Tenth Kyu | White |
| Kukyu | Ninth Kyu | White w/ one stripe |
| Hachikyu | Eigth Kyu | Yellow |
| Nanakyu | Seventh Kyu | Orange |
| Rokkyu | Sixth Kyu | Blue |
| Gokyu | Fifth Kyu | Green |
| Yonkyu | Fourth Kyu | Green w/ one stripe |
| Sankyu | Third Kyu | Purple |
| Nikyu | Second Kyu | Brown |
| Ikkyu | First Kyu | Brown w/ one stripe |
-- Please Note --
Striped Belt down the center: indicates junior ranks
A single stripe or multiple stripes on the ends: indicate advanced grade at that rank
Ceremonial Belts
Kenryukan allows for specialized ceremonial belts that may be worn at functions or at the discretion of the holder. At the sandan level the tri-colored belt may be worn with the black side predominantly facing outward. At the yondan level, the same belt may be worn with the white stripe facing outward and up. At the godan level a black and red striped belt may be worn. The same belt may be worn at the rokudan, however, the holder may opt for the more formal red and white, which is also worn at nanadan and hachidan levels. kudan and judan practitioners only may wear the red belt.
| Yudansha/Black Belt | Belt Color |
|---|---|
| Kohai Shodan | Black/brown panels |
| Kohai Nidan | Black |
| Shodan | Black |
| Nidan | Black |
| Sandan or Sensei | Tri-color (Black, White, Red) |
| Yondan or Tashi | Red/Black panels |
| Godan or Renshi | Red/White panels |
| Rokudan or Renshi | Red/White panels |
| Nanadan or Kyoshi | Red/White panels |
| Hachidan or Kyoshi | Red/White panels |
| Kudan or Hanshi | Red |
| Judan or Hanshi | Red |
The red panels are larger than the white as the rank progresses.
| Stitching on Solid Black Belts | |
|---|---|
| Shodan to Yondan | Godan to Judan |
| Gold | Red/Black |