Minimum attendance for karate ranking

Modified on Wed, 30 Apr at 7:24 PM

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 Belt24
White Advanced Belt28
Yellow Belt
32
Yellow Advanced Belt
32
Orange Belt48
Orange Advanced Belt48
Red Belt48
Red Advanced Belt48
Green Belt48
Green Advanced Belt48
Purple Belt
48
Purple Advanced Belt72
Blue72
Brown72
Jr. Black72, 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 RanksNumber 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 Kyu96
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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