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Belt Progression

Mu Kyu → 1st Kyu → Shodan

Mu Kyu

White Belt

Beginner — the empty mind, ready to learn

10th Kyu

Orange Belt

Foundation of movement and spirit

9th Kyu

Orange + 1 Stripe

Deepening basics and kata

8th Kyu

Blue Belt

Expanding technique and focus

7th Kyu

Blue + 1 Stripe

Kumite fundamentals introduced

6th Kyu

Yellow Belt

Confidence and power developing

5th Kyu

Yellow + 1 Stripe

Kata and sparring refinement

4th Kyu

Green Belt

Intermediate — deeper kata mastery

3rd Kyu

Green + 1 Stripe

Advanced sparring and control

2nd Kyu

Brown Belt

Pre-black — forging the warrior

1st Kyu

Brown + 1 Stripe

Final step before black belt

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Shodan — 1st Dan Black Belt

The black belt is not the end — it is the true beginning. Shodan marks the mastery of all kyu grades and the start of a lifelong path of martial refinement.
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