Koga Kyu Levels

There are nine kyu levels in Koga Ninjitsu before you obtain your black belt. 

Koga has structured the kyu levels carefully to enhance your learning experience. Each kyu level from ninth to second kyu has a 3 months training period. A the end of each 3 month period if you are eligible, there is a grading held, by a panel of black belts.

First kyu to first dan (black belt) there is a year training period.

Below is a summary of the kyu levels:

• 9th Kyu - Deflections, Elements, Postures, Balance, moving around your opponent.
• 8th Kyu - Atemi jitsu, kicks, punches, elbows, knees, etc.
• 7th Kyu - Take downs, multiple attacks, stealth techniques
• 6th Kyu - Locks, ground work
• 5th Kyu - Knife, shuriken
• 4th Kyu - Koga short stick
• 3rd Kyu - Bo
• 2nd Kyu - Tonfa (PR24 baton)
• 1st Kyu - Nunchucu