Belt Ranking System
Belt ranks are earned by satisfying the promotional requirements at each level of training. Students are graded on knowledge, skill, attitude and attendance. Adult tests are four times per year. Children's tests are held monthly, twelve times per year.
During class students must dress in full uniform top and bottom. During summer hours a club t-shirt is acceptable with karate pants and belt.
Student Ranks (Gup)
Basic Beginner
10th Gup
White
Advanced Beginner
9th Gup
White
Advanced Beginner
8th Gup
White
Advanced Beginner
7th Gup
White
Intermediate
6th Gup
White
Intermediate
5th Gup
White
Intermediate
4th Gup
White
Advanced
3rd Gup
White with Red trim
Advanced
2nd Gup
White with Red trim
Advanced
1st Gup
White with Red trim
Instructor/Expert
1st Dan
White with Black trim
Instructor Ranks (Dan)
Instructor/Expert
1st Dan
White with Black trim
Instructor/Expert
2nd Dan
White with Black trim
Instructor/Expert
3rd Dan
White with Black trim
Master Instructor
4th Dan
White with Black trim
Master Instructor
5th Dan
White with Black trim
Master Instructor
6th Dan
White with Black trim
Master Instructor
7th Dan
White with Black trim
Grand Master
8th Dan
White with Black trim