Black Belts

Junior Red Belts

Junior Red Belt is the equivalent to Black Belt. There is no age requirement to achieve it.

Sho-Dan Ho

Sho-dan Black belt candidate serving 1 year waiting period. Must have achieved Junior Red Belt. There is a 1 year waiting period after testing before receiving Menjo and belt.

Sho-Dan

1st Degree Black Belt, must be 18 years old or have achieved Junior Red Belt. There is a 1 year waiting period after testing before receiving Menjo and belt.

Ni-Dan

A minimum of 2 years after receiving Sho-Dan (with continuous training).

San-Dan

A minimum of 3 years after receiving Ni-Dan (with continuous training).

Yon-Dan

A minimum of 4 years after receiving San-Dan (with continuous training).

Go-Dan

A minimum of 5 years after receiving Yon-Dan (with continuous training).

Roku-Dan

A minimum of 6 years after receiving Go-Dan (with continuous training).

Nana-Dan

A minimum of 7 years after receiving Roku-Dan (with continuous training).

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