RANKS & BELTS
These are minimum training periods before a student may be considered for grading. The instructor decides when a student is ready, based on class performance and consistent participation.
Some instructor courses may affect grading timelines. Younger students or students who train less frequently may need more time.
Yellow Belt
Six months from the start of training
Orange Belt
Eight months from the previous belt
Green Belt
One year from the previous belt
Blue Belt
One year from the previous belt
Brown Belt
One year from the previous belt
BLACK BELT 1st Dan
Eighteen Months from the previous belt.
BLACK BELT 2nd Dan
Three years from the previous belt
BLACK BELT 3rd Dan
Five years from the previous belt
BLACK BELT 4th Dan
Five years from the previous belt
BLACK BELT 5th Dan
Five years from the previous belt
RED-WHITE BELT 6th Dan
Five years from the previous belt
RED-WHITE BELT 7th Dan
Five years from the previous belt
RED BELT 8th Dan
Five years from the previous belt
RED BELT 9th Dan
Five years from the previous belt
RED BELT 10th Dan
Five years from the previous belt