Kyu / Gup

級 / 급

Student technical grade prior to attaining the master Dan ranks.

Quick Facts

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Pronunciation/[kyoo] / [goop]/

Alternative NamesStudent rank, Colored belt grade

Definition

Kyu (Japanese) or Gup (Korean) represents student grades below black belt. Denoted by progressive belt colors (white, yellow, green, blue, brown), Kyu ranks count downward from 10th Kyu toward 1st Kyu before Dan entry.

Related Terms

Obi帯

Belt used to secure the training jacket and indicate technical rank.

Dobok도복

Traditional uniform worn in Korean martial arts.

Dan段

Advanced master rank in Asian martial arts denoting black belt status.

Associated Martial Arts

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