TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  8th Kyu – Yellow Belt

Objective: Perform and apply fundamental external techniques with coordination and balance

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  7th Kyu – Orange Belt

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  6th Kyu – Green Belt

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  5th Kyu – Blue Belt

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  4th Kyu – Purple Belt

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  3rd Kyu – Brown Belt 1

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  2nd Kyu – Brown Belt 2

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  1st Kyu – Brown Belt 3 (Pre‑Black)

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  1st Dan (Shodan)

Objective: Integrate fundamentals with control and composure; demonstrate readiness for advanced practice

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  2nd Dan (Nidan)

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  3rd Dan (Sandan)

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  4th Dan (Yondan)

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  5th Dan (Godan)

Objective: Contribute to karate through research & instruction

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:  6th Dan (Rokudan)