Japan Karate Institute Wadokai, Chiang Mai
Ranking System
| Beginner | White | |
5th Kyu | Purple | |
| 9th Kyu | Yellow | |
4th Kyu | Purple | |
| 8th Kyu | Yellow | |
3rd Kyu | Brown | |
| 7th Kyu | Yellow | |
2nd Kyu | Brown | |
| 6th Kyu | Purple | |
1st Kyu | Brown | |
Sho Dan - First Degree Black Belt
Advanced Dan Grades
After reaching Shodan (1st degree Black Belt), a person can advance to consecutive
Dan grades (i.e., 2nd Dan (Nidan), 3rd Dan (Sandan), 4th Dan (Yondan), 5th Dan (Godan), etc.)