General overview of grades

Basic Omote no Kata throwing forms kneeling/standing and Ukemi fall principles.

Koryu school founded in 17th century, direct ancestor of modern Kodokan Judo.

Hidden counter forms Ura no Kata, fluid takedowns leveraging opponent's Ki.

Deepening principle of rise and fall (Ki - to / Rising and Falling).

Full samurai armor grappling Yoroi Kumiuchi and ground immobilizations.

Secret combat techniques intended for battlefield in Sengoku period.

Official scroll of techniques. Mastery of Kito-ryu no Kata (Koshiki no Kata in Judo).

License confirming deep knowledge of ancient throwing forms.

Highest master scroll. Completion of Ryobu internal energy and lineage passing.

Menkyo Kaiden = Full keeper of the koryu tradition of Kito-ryu.