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Karl E. Geis, Hanshi 10th Dan Aikido, 9th Dan Judo U.S.J.A., 8th Dan Jyodo |
| Yonkyu Green Belt | All falling ways 1st kyo 2 hold downs and escapes |
| Sankyu Brown Belt | All of the above plus: 3 throws of the second kyo 5 hold downs and escapes |
| Nikyu Brown Belt | All of the above plus: 1st and 2nd kyo complete 5 hold downs and escapes 5 basic chokes General vocabulary and history |
| Ikkyu Brown Belt | All of the above plus: 3rd kyo complete 5 armbars |
| Shodan Black Belt | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd kyo 5 hold downs and escapes 5 chokes 5 arm bars Sections one through three of Nage No Kata |
| Nidan 2nd Black Belt | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th kyo Sections one through four of Nage No Kata 1st section of Katame No Kata; advanced knowledge of newaza knowledge of basic teaching skills |
| Sandan 3rd Black Belt | Complete Gokyo No Waza Sections one through four of Nage No Kata Sections one and two of the Katame No Kata Advanced teaching skills |
| Yondan 4th Black Belt | Complete Gokyo No Waza Complete Nage No Kata Complete Katame No Kata Advanced knowledge of newaza Further advanced teaching skills |
| Godan 5th Black Belt | Complete Gokyo No Waza Complete Nage no Kata Complete Katame no Kata Knowledge of Ju No Kata Professional ability in the areas of technique and instruction Extraordinary contribution to Judo through teaching, organization, or competition |
| Rokudan Red & White Belt | Complete Gokyo No Waza Complete Nage no Kata Complete Katame no Kata Knowledge of Ju No Kata Professional ability in the areas of technique and instruction Extraordinary contribution to Judo through teaching, organization, or competition Thorough knowledge of Goshin Jutsu and Ju No Kata Must have demonstrated the knowledge and ability required for the rank of full professor of Judo |