Black Belt Advancement and Recognition
Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Union members who are without an instructor or organization can seek ongoing learning and further advancement.
Members who do have an instructor or belong to another organization can seek to have their rank recognized by the Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Union.
Black Belt Requirements
Below are the basic requirements for each level of Black Belt (still under development)
Shodan (1st Degree)
Minimum Age
Minimum time in grade
Normal time in grade
Color of Belt - Black Belt
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Special Requirements
Nidan (2nd Degree)
Minimum Age
Minimum time in grade
Normal time in grade
Color of Belt - Black Belt
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Special Requirements
Sandan (3rd Degree)
Minimum Age
Minimum time in grade
Normal time in grade
Color of Belt - Black Belt
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Special Requirements
Yondan (4th Degree)
Minimum Age
Minimum time in grade
Normal time in grade
Color of Belt - Black Belt or Black and Red
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Special Requirements
Godan (5th Degree)
Minimum Age
Minimum time in grade
Normal time in grade
Color of Belt - Black Belt or Red and White
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Special Requirements
Rokudan (6th Degree)
Minimum Age
Minimum time in grade
Normal time in grade
Color of Belt - Black Belt or Red and White
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Special Requirements
Shichidan (7th Degree)
Minimum Age
Minimum time in grade
Normal time in grade
Color of Belt - Black Belt or Red and White
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Special Requirements
Hachidan (8th Degree)
Minimum Age
Minimum time in grade
Normal time in grade
Color of Belt - Black Belt or Red and White
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Special Requirements
Kudan (9th Degree)
Minimum Age
Minimum time in grade
Normal time in grade
Color of Belt - Black Belt or Red
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Special Requirements
Judan (10th Degree)
Minimum Age
Minimum time in grade
Normal time in grade
Color of Belt - Black Belt or Red
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Special Requirements