Use the chart below to find the minimum classes you need to attend in order to be considered for a rank exam.
Please note; this is only a minimum attendance requirement and not in an way a guaranty that you will be able to test once you have reached this number of classes. All students still need to demonstrate consistent understanding of the techniques and behavior required for their level.
Based on our rotating class itinerary, we expect that after completing the minimum number of classes a student has had the opportunity to be shown every technique and concept they need to test at least twice. This is of course dependent on their regular attendance every week. If a student misses two or more weeks in a rotation they may be missing required content and as such not be ready to test during the current cycle unless they can make up the class through a private lesson.
| Youth Ranks | Number of Classes |
| White & White Adv. | 24/28 |
| Yellow & Yellow Adv. | 32/32 |
| Orange & Orange Adv. | 48/48 |
| Red & Red Adv. | 48/48 |
| Green & Green Adv. | 48/48 |
| Purple & Purple Adv. | 48 / 72 |
| Blue | 72 |
| Brown | 72 |
| Jr. Black | 72* Can not qualify to test for black until the reach the age of 16 |
| Adult Ranks | Number of classes |
| White | 24 |
| Yellow | 28 |
| Orange | 32 |
| Green | 48 |
| Purple | 48 |
| Blue | 56 |
| Brown / Brown I / Brown II | 96 + Practicums for all three levels |
| Black (all Dan ranks) | 208 + teaching hours |
These numbers are subject to change with the evolution of our class curriculum over time.