In Kuniba-ha Shito Ryu Chikubukai, similar to other Karate do styles, there are 10 Kyu degrees before black belt and 10 Dan degrees after. Traditionally, the colours white is used for 10th Kyu, and yellow for 9, 8 and 7th Kyu separated by stripes, green for 6, 5 and 4th Kyu and finally, brown for 3, 2 and 1st Kyu, with stripes. However, the Kyu colours do not matter and the our instructors can decide different colours for the Kyu degrees.