Gradings

Each grade (belt) has 10 sections, each of which is marked as a 'Pass' or 'Fail'.  A pass to the next grade is achieved by getting a pass in six or more sections.  If all 10 sections are at pass standard, a distinction is added to the grade.  A training period of at least 3 months is required between grades from 8th to 4th Kyu.  Thereafter, the training period increases between grades.

Order of Grades (belts)

Grade        Belt colour                 Kata

8th Kyu          Yellow belt                         Tiak Yo Ku Shodan  - H Kata (Adults)      

                                                                Shio Tsuki - X Kata (Kadets)

7th Kyu          Orange belt                       Pinan Nidan

6th Kyu          Green belt                         Pinan Shodan

5th Kyu          Blue belt                            Pinan Sandan

4th Kyu          Purple belt                         Pinan Yondan; Pinan Godan

3rd Kyu          Brown belt (1 tab)             Pinan Kata; Juroku; Sanchin

2nd Kyu         Brown belt (2 tabs)           Pinan Kata; Tensho; Nai Hanshi Shodan

1st Kyu          Brown belt (3 tabs)           Pinan Kata; Bassai Dai; Kosokun Dai

1st Dan          Black belt (1 tab)              3 from: Pinan Katas; Bassai Dai;

                                                              Juroku; Kosokun Dai; Nai Hanshi Shodan;

                                                              Tensho; Sanchin

2nd Dan         Black belt (2 tabs)           3 from: Ananko; Bassai Sho;    

                                                              Jiin; Jitte; Wanshu; Seisan

3rd Dan          Black belt (3 tabs)           3 from: Chinto; Jion; Kosokun Sho;

                                                              Sanseru; Seienchin; Shisochin