Rank in Judo are ranked in ascending numerical order. The ninth ("kudan") and tenth degree black belt ("jūdan") and, theoretically, those higher, have no formal requirements. Only 15 individuals have been promoted to the rank of Kōdōkan 10th dan. On January 6, 2006, three individuals were promoted to this rank simultaneously: Daigo Toshirō, Ichirō Abe, and Ōsawa Yoshimi. This is the most ever at the same time, and the first in 22 years. No one has ever been promoted to a rank higher than 10th "dan", but in theory the Judo rank system is not limited to 10 degrees of black belt. The
Judo in Canada syllabus calls "6th+ "kyū""). The first five "dan" grades ("shodan" to "godan") are represented by a black belt. Judoka ranked sixth to eighth "dan" may wear a red and white belt, and those ranked ninth or tenth "dan" may wear a solid red belt, but this is not required and the black belt remains the standard for all "dan" grades. In the past women's belts would include a white stripe in the centre of the length of the belt to differentiate them from men, but this is much less common now. Promotions are regulated by Judo Canada using guidelines set