After a few months of training the most common question I get is; How do I get my next belt?

This is a great question! Mostly because goal setting is one of those transferable skills that we like to develop in our students. So here is a quick breakdown.


  1. Each belt level has a minimum number of classes you will need to attend. The minimum number increases as you progress through the ranks.

    • Note; Every student should be attending at least 2 times per week, in which case you will be looking at 6 months of consistent training between ranks at the Junior levels and 1 year between the higher ranks. 
    • Not attending at least 2 times per week will significantly increase the time in which you will be ready, technicaly, to test regardless of your "ready" status as you may not be retaining information from week to week.
    • The number of classes is a MINIMUM, and does not indicate your physical skills or aptitude.

  2. You will want to check your "Ready Status" in the student portal by clicking on your rank under the "Promotion" tab. See the video below.

  3. If it says not ready you will be able to see the number of classes you have attended since your last promotion lower down in that screen.

  4. If it shows "Ready" you will want to complete and submit your written requiremnts via email or by attaching them to the contact form when creating a new ticket in the helpdesk using the link at the top of this page where is says +New Support Ticket.

    • Be sure to read the instructions at the top of the help article on the written requirements page.
    • Parents; You may help your child with finding and typing the answers but please use their words.

  5. For Youth under 16, you must also submit the family checklist filled out and signed by your parents.

  6. Submitting your written requirements will notify the dojo staff that you are interested in testing for your next rank.

    • We will confirm your ready status and start checking your physical requirements in class.
    • Do not submit anything before your status shows "Almost Ready" in the system.
    • Note: We need time to discuss your progress with the instructors, if you submit your requirements the same week as the test, your test date may be bumped to the next month.

  7. Once we have recieved your submissions and verified all your requirements you will be added to our Grading invite list.

    • You will recieve an RSVP email from the system with the date we wish you to participate in the exam.
    • use the link in the rspvp email to select your exam date and book into the exam.
    • After successfully completing your exam you will be notified of your belt presentation date. This usualy takes place 1 month from the test date.