Belt Ranking System
for
Shorinji Ryu Karate & Kobudo
12 Kyu - White Belt
11 Kyu - Yellow Belt
10 Kyu - Orange Belt
9 Kyu - Blue Belt
8 Kyu - Blue Belt
7 Kyu - Purple Belt
6 Kyu - Purple Belt
5 Kyu - Green Belt
4 Kyu - Green Belt
3 Kyu - Brown Belt
2 Kyu - Brown Belt
1 Kyu - Brown Belt
Jr. Black Belt (under 18 years)

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Black Belt (18 years & older)

1st degree - Shodan
2nd degree - Nidan
3rd degree - Sandan
4th degree - Yondan
5th degree - Godan
6th degree - Ryokudan
7th degree - Nanadan
8th degree - Hachidan
9th degree - Kyudan
10th degree - Judan