**The Junior grading system differs slightly from that of adults in as much that the mid range of grades have an INTERMEDIATE level. This is because the step from one belt to the next is simply too big for most Junior grades. To help them improve and to give them confidence for the full belt, the intermediate system was devised. Psychologically, the child is rewarded for improvement and allowed to grade to the full Kyu grade colour belt after a further four months' of practice. Confidence and ability will both have improved. This practice will virtually wipe out junior grades failing grading examinations, thus eliminating distraught members and upset parents at grading time - helping to improve self-confidence and self-esteem of the student.**
Junior Grades:
 10th Kyu - White Belt
 9th Kyu - Orange Belt
 8th Kyu - Red Belt
 Intermediate 7th Kyu
 7th Kyu - Yellow Belt
 Intermediate 6th Kyu
 6th Kyu - Green Belt
 Intermediate 5th Kyu
 5th Kyu - Purple Belt
 Intermediate 4th Kyu
 4th Kyu - Blue Belt
 Intermediate 3rd Kyu
 3rd Kyu - Brown Belt
 Intermediate 2nd Kyu
 2nd Kyu - Brown 1 Stripe
 Intermediate 1st Kyu
 1st Kyu - Brown 2 Stripes
 Intermediate Junior Black
 Junior Black Belt
Adult Grades:
10th Kyu - White Belt
9th Kyu - Orange Belt
8th Kyu - Red Belt
7th Kyu - Yellow Belt
6th Kyu - Green Belt
5th Kyu - Purple Belt
4th Kyu - Blue Belt
3rd Kyu - Brown Belt
2nd Kyu - Brown 1 stripe
1st Kyu - Brown 2 Stripes
Shodan
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