Mudansha | Students 5. Kyu | 5-6 months classes 4. Kyu | 5-6 month classes after 5. Kyu 3. Kyu | 5-6 month classes after 4. Kyu 2. Kyu | 5-6 month classes after 3. Kyu 1. Kyu | 5-6 month classes after 2. Kyu
1. Dan | 1 year after 1. Kyu 2. Dan | 2-3 years after 1. Dan 3. Dan | 2-4 years after 2. Dan 4. Dan | 3-5 years after 3. Dan | Kodansha - Master 5. Dan | 3-5 years after 4. Dan 6. Dan | 5-6 years after 5. Dan 7. Dan | 6-7 years after 6. Dan 8. Dan | 7-8 years after 7. Dan 9. Dan | honorary rank 10. Dan | honorary rank
For all periods mentioned, intensive study is required. |