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What are the levels of black belt?

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There are ten levels of blackbelt in most styles of martial arts.

1st Degree - Shodan

2nd Degree - Nidan

3rd Degree - Sandan

4th Degree - Yodan

5th Degree - Godan

6th Degree - Rokodan

7th Degree - Nanadan - Usually a red and white striped belt

8th Degree - Hachidan - Usually a red and white striped belt

9th Degree - Kudan - Usually a solid red belt

10th Degree - Judan - Usually a solid red belt

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