Kyu Ranks (coloured belts)

• 8th Kyu – Yellow Belt
• 7th Kyu – Orange Belt
• 6th Kyu – Green Belt
• 5th Kyu – Blue Belt
• 4th Kyu – Purple Belt
• 3rd Kyu – Brown Belt
• 2nd Kyu – Brown Belt + 1 Black Tip
• 1st Kyu – Brown Belt + 2 Black Tips

Dan Ranks (black belt)

Dan ranks in Hoshindo Karate are organised as part of Gojuryu Seiwakai and the Japan Karatedo Federation. Black belts are Japan recognised and ratified

• Shodan – 1st dan Black Belt
• Nidan – 2nd dan Black Belt
• Sandan – 3rd dan Black Belt
• Yondan – 4th dan Black Belt
• Godan – 5th dan Black Belt
• Rokudan – 6th dan Black Belt
• Nanadan – 7th dan Black Belt
• Hachidan – 8th dan Black Belt