Grading
We use the following grading in the Newbury school of KI Aikido. However it should be noted that we believe in sustained development of each student and do not rush through any aspect of Aikido training. Aikido is a lifetime study and the timings of gradings should only be used as a guide. The timings are the absolute minimum and are at the discretion of the instructors and grading committee.
| Colour | Designation | Length of training required |
| White | 6th Kyu | Minimum of 20 Hours training |
| Yellow | 5th Kyu | Minimum of 30 Hours from 6th Kyu |
| Orange | 4th Kyu | Minimum of 60 Hours from 5th Kyu |
| Green | 3rd Kyu | Minimum of 60 Hours from 4th Kyu |
| Blue | 2nd Kyu | Minimum of 70 Hours from 3rd Kyu |
| Brown | 1st Kyu | Mimimum of 100 Hours from 2nd Kyu |
| Black | 1st Dan | Minimum of 1 year from 1st Kyu |
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