HKAA follows AIKIKAI’s (Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan) Hombu Dojo Grading Examination System.
Please refer to http://www.aikikai.or.jp/eng/information/review.html for the syllabus and below tables for the prerequisite and exam / registration fee.
| Grade | #Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| 5th Kyu (Yellow Belt) | 50 days of practice |
| 4th Kyu (Orange Belt) | 40 days of practice after obtaining 5th Kyu |
| 3th Kyu (Green Belt) | 50 days of practice after obtaining 4th Kyu |
| 2nd Kyu (Blue Belt) | 60 days of practice after obtaining 3rd Kyu |
| 1st Kyu (Brown Belt) | 60 days of practice after obtaining 2nd Kyu |
| Shodan to Yondan (Black Belt) | Refer to Hombu Dojo website for minimum requirement and subject to Grading Committee advice |
| #The prerequisites above are minimum requirements, and permission to apply for gradings are subject to the advice of the Grading Committee | |
| Grade | Exam / Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| 5th Kyu (Yellow Belt) | HK$700.00 with Registration fee (Hombu) |
| 4th Kyu (Orange Belt) to 1st Kyu (Brown Belt) | HK$400.00 |
| Shodan (Black Belt) | HK$1,500.00 with fee for Yudansha Book and Annual Contribution (Hombu) |
| 2nd Dan (Black Belt) | HK$2,000.00 |
| 3rd Dan (Black Belt) | HK$2,500.00 |