| Shodan-ho | 16 | -- |
|---|---|---|
| Shodan | 18 | -- |
| Nidan | 19 | 1 year after Shodan |
| Sandan | 21 | 2 years after Nidan |
| Yondan | 24 | 3 years after Sandan |
| Godan | 28 | 4 years after Yondan |
| Rokudan | 33 | 5 years after Godan |
| Shichidan | 39 | 6 years after Rokudan |
| Hachidan | 46 | 7 years after Shichidan |
| Kudan | 55 | 8 years after Hachidan |
| Judan | 65 | 9 years after Kudan |
Zen Nihon Koden Budo Renmei does not issue ranks of 8th – 10th Dan upon any individual who does not meet the Minimum Age and Time-In-Grade requirements.