Each organization has a kyu-and-dan grading system, so that a performer who works hard, performs kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.) and ultimately passes a certain audition and examination (whether it is written or oral depends on the organization) can receive a dan-i (qualification of rank) or a title such as Hanshi (the top rank), Kyoshi (prestigious title) or Renshi (senior teacher).
それぞれの団体において段級位制があり精進を重ね、形を演武し所定の審査と試験（筆記、口頭かは各団体により異なる）を経て段位及び範士、教士、錬士という称号を授かる。