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 to complete before next rank exam |
White Belt | 24 |
White Advanced Belt | 28 |
Yellow Belt | 32 |
Yellow Advanced Belt | 32 |
Orange Belt | 48 |
Orange Advanced Belt | 48 |
Red Belt | 48 |
Red Advanced Belt | 48 |
Green Belt | 48 |
Green Advanced Belt | 48 |
Purple Belt | 48 |
Purple Advanced Belt | 72 |
Blue | 72 |
Brown | 72 |
Jr. Black | 72, Can not qualify to test for black until the reach the age of 16 |
*Minimum class count is based on regular attendance. Missing extended periods of classes will require both make up time, but also time to relearn the things forgotten while away
Adult Ranks | Number of classes |
White (9th Kyu) | 24 |
Yellow (8th Kyu) | 28 |
Orange (7th Kyu) | 32 |
Green (6th Kyu) | 48 |
Purple (5th Kyu) | 48 |
Blue (4th Kyu) | 56 |
Brown (3rd Kyu | 96 |
Brown 1st Stripe (2nd Kyu) | 96 + 6 practicums |
Brown 2nd Stripe (1st Kyu) | 96 + 6 practicums |
Black (all Dan ranks) | 208 + teaching hours |
These numbers are subject to change with the evolution of our class curriculum over time.
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