| Aikido Ranks: |
| Yonkyu: Fourth Kyu |
| Sankyu: Third Kyu |
| Nikyu: Second Kyu |
| Ikkyu: First Kyu |
| Shodan: First degree black belt |
| Nidan: Second degree black belt |
| Sandan: Third degree black belt |
| Yondan: Fourth degree black belt |
| Development Ranks: |
| Chukyu: "intermediate beginner" rank |
| Jokyu: "advanced beginner" rank |
| Shoden: First degree "black belt" ki development |
| Chuden: Second degree "black belt" ki development |