Progression and Gradings
Aikido is non-competitive and there are no tournaments. Gradings are held approximately every six months and the instructor will invite you to grade when they believe you are ready. When you walk in off the street, you are ungraded. The first grading is 7th Kyu (pronounced 'Q'). You progress you way up to 1st Kyu before grading for your Black Belt. It takes at least three years to become a Black Belt depending on how often and diligently you train.
