Testing Requirements

The Greater Hartford Aikikai follows the test requirements and rank system of the U.S. Aikido Federation. The federation's ranking system has only two colored belts, white (kyu) and black (dan). White belt ranks begin at six and continue to one. Black belt ranks begin at one and continue up. The federation grants ranks above third-degree black belt by automatic promotion in recognition for continued technical development and other achievements, such as becoming an instructor and training students to black belt level.

To advance in rank, students pass a test to determine if they can do the required techniques. To be eligible for a test, students complete the specified required practice days, which begin from zero after each test.

U.S. Aikido Federation Test Requirements