Belt and Rank



Rank Belt Duration Required Katas
9th Kyu    
8th Kyu 3 months Heian Shodan
7th Kyu 3 months Heian Nidan
6th Kyu 6 months Heian Sandan
5th Kyu 6 months Heian Yondan
4th Kyu 6 months Heian Godan
3rd Kyu 6 months Bassai Dai, Tekki Shodan, Heian
2nd Kyu 1 year Bassai Dai, Jion, Tekki Shodan, Heian
1st Kyu 1 year Kanku Dai and same as 2nd Kyu
1st Dan 1 year Bassai Dai, Empi, Hangetsu, Jion, Kanku Dai, Tekki Nidan
2nd Dan 2 years Bassai Sho, Chinte, Jitte, Kanku Sho, Tekki Sandan
3rd Dan 3 years Jiin, Gankaku, Nijushiho, Sochin, Wankan
 
You must receive permission to test from Sensei and pre-register prior to examinations.
Sensei does not guarantee a belt promotion. You must earn it.