What is difference between Dan Kyu?

Kyu ranks are considered student ranks, whilst dan ranks are considered master ranks. Especially in amateur play, these ranks facilitate the handicapping system, with a difference of one rank roughly corresponding to one free move at the beginning of the game.

What are kyu ranks?

There are ten kyu levels in Shotokan karate; in Shuto Karate Club, they correspond to the following colors, in increasing level of skill:

• 10th kyu – White belt.
• 9th kyu – Yellow belt.
• 8th kyu – Orange belt.
• 7th kyu – Blue belt.
• 6th kyu – Green belt.
• 5th kyu – Purple belt.
• 4th kyu – Red belt.
• 3rd kyu – Brown belt.

What does 4th Kyu mean?

Purple belt
5th Kyu – Blue belt. 4th Kyu – Purple belt. 3rd Kyu – Brown belt. 2nd Kyu – Brown belt with white stripe (or black stripe) 1st Kyu – Brown belt with red stripe.

What is the highest kyu?

1st kyu
As they progress, they advance numerically downwards through the kyu grades. The best kyu grade attainable is therefore 1st kyu. If players progress beyond 1st kyu, they will receive the rank of 1st dan, and from then on will move numerically upwards through the dan ranks.

Who is the highest dan in karate?

The answer is that it depends on the Karate style and organization. However, in many Karate organizations, 10th dan tends to be the highest level. This rank is usually reserved for the founder or leader of a Karate style.

How many 10th Karate dan are there?

There are 10 Kyu and 10 Dan in JKA karate. To obtain certification for each rank, you must fulfill the certification requirements and complete the testing procedure.

What does Kyu mean in Aikido?

First there was the white belt, which showed the rank of a beginner or learner. These were referred to as grades or kyu. There were several kyu that a student could reach, beginning from 6th kyu and then moving up to 2nd kyu.

What is a purple belt in karate?

Purple represents the colors of dawn, so a purple belt is given to a student who is transitioning into the advanced stages of study. Focus: At this stage, students learn advanced footwork. The curriculum is similar to our adult program by this point.