| Level | Belt | Description |
| 10th Dan | Red | Great Teacher / O-Sensei |
| 9th Dan | Red | Great Teacher / O-Sensei |
| 8th Dan | Red/White/Red | Master Instructor / Shihan |
| 7th Dan | Red/White/Red | Master Instructor / Shihan |
| 6th Dan | Red/White/Red | Master Instructor / Shihan |
| 5th Dan | Black | Teacher / Sensei |
| 4th Dan | Black | Teacher / Sensei |
| 3rd Dan | Black | Teacher / Sensei |
| 2nd Dan | Black | Teacher / Sensei |
| 1st Dan | Black | Teacher / Sensei |
| 1st Kyu | Brown | Assistant Instructor |
| 2nd Kyu | Purple | Advanced Student |
| 3rd Kyu | Blue | Intermediate Student |
| 4th Kyu | White | Beginner Student |
Grading in the Gaijin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu System is based on individual ability. This ability is usually measured by knowledge, dedication, conduct and sometimes proficiency in tournament competition.
Differences in grading are shown by the colored belts that are worn with the gi/kimono.
All students start off with a White Belt. After White comes Blue, Purple, and Brown. These are all student levels known as Kyu (grade) ranks.
After Kyu ranks come Dan (degree) ranks. These are referred to as Instructor levels. From 1st Dan to 5th Dan, all Instructors wear a plain black belt. Instructors of 6th, 7th and 8th Dan wear a special red and white belt. Instructors of 9th and 10th Dan wear a plain red belt.
Note: Ranking in Gaijin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu is only available exclusively through the World Combat Arts Federation.
