| Aikido & Ki Development Ranks |
| Gokyu: Fifth Kyu - Blue Belt |
| Yonkyu: Fourth Kyu - Purple Belt |
| Sankyu: Third Kyu - Purple Belt |
| Nikyu: Second Kyu - Brown Belt |
| Ikkyu: First Kyu - Brown Belt |
| 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 |