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Gradings
All Martial Arts in the west follow a grading or exam system. We follow a very formalized grading syllabus designed to utilize every aspect of Aikido.
The goal for all of us is self awareness, relaxation, to learn mind, body co-ordination in every day life and to enjoy ourselves.
By following the formal syllabus, you can see how you are progressing obtaining the next coloured belt within the system. This is not obligatory, and is purely for your self development within the art of Aikido.
When you first start you have a white belt, and as you progress through the gradings so you earn different coloured belts:
- White
- Yellow
- Orange
- Green
- Blue
- Brown
- Black
When you are practicing with another student, they will know how much you have learnt by the colour of the belt you are wearing.