Belt Progression
About Grading
Each belt represents a milestone in your karate journey. Gradings typically involve demonstrating your kata, basic techniques, and sometimes sparring. The time between grades varies, but focus on mastering each level rather than rushing through them.
Junior Belts
10th Kyu - White Belt
Kihon Kata•Basic Form
9th Kyu - Orange Belt
Heian Shodan•Peaceful Mind One
8th Kyu - Red Belt
Heian Nidan•Peaceful Mind Two
7th Kyu - Yellow Belt
Heian Sandan•Peaceful Mind Three
Intermediate Belts
6th Kyu - Green Belt
Heian Yondan•Peaceful Mind Four
5th Kyu - Purple Belt
Heian Godan•Peaceful Mind Five
4th Kyu - Purple & White
Tekki Shodan•Iron Horse One
Senior Belts
3rd Kyu - Brown Belt
Bassai Dai•To Storm a Fortress
2nd Kyu - Brown & White
Jion•Love and Goodness
1st Kyu - Brown & Two White
Kanku Dai•To Look at the Sky
Shodan - Black Belt
Empi•Flying Swallow