White (Rokyu) - Show up for class. There are no prerequisites.

Blue (Gokyu) - Rank Requirements

Green (Yonkyu) - Rank Requirements

Brown III (Sankyu) - Rank Requirements

Brown II (Nikyu) - Rank Requirements

Brown I (Ikkyu) - Rank Requirements

Black I (Shodan)

• Have descriptions for all of the techniques in the lists of Atemi, Uke Te, Keri Te, and the first ten techniques of Shinnin no Maki written in your notebook.
• Run through the list of Kiai no Maki at least once.
• Be able to demonstrate all of the techniques in the lists of Yawara, Nage Te, Shime no Te, Oku no Te, goshin Jitsu, Tanto no Maki, Tanju no Maki, Atemi, Uke Te, Keri Te, Kiai no Maki, Kappo, and the first ten techniques of Shinnin no Maki with reasonable competence and confidence.
• Be able to trace your lineage back to Master Okazaki.
• Be able to trace the lineages of the senseis of the Davis Ju-do Kai.
• Be able to recite or paraphrase Master Okazaki's Esoteric Principles.
• Take part in an AJJF sanctioned contest.
• Take part in at least two AJJF sanctioned events during the year.
• Have an idea of what shin, zanshin, fudoshin, and mushin mean to you.
• Do all the requirements for the AJJF Shodan exam.