Beginners start with white belts. We hold rank tests several times a year, or as students are prepared to take them. There are nine "kyu" ranks, counting from nine down to one, and nine "dan" ranks, counting from one to nine. We have formal requirements for ranks up through second dan, as shown below.
To achive each rank, and wear the corresponding belt, the student must exhibit proficiencies as shown.
Candidates at each rank remain responsible for the material required for lower ranks!
Beginners start with a plain white belt.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
| To achieve the rank of | and this belt | the candidate demonstrates competence in |
| 9th kyu | white with black stripe | basic stances, punches, blocks, and kicks |
| 8th kyu | yellow | Taikyoku Sandan |
| 7th kyu | green | Heian Shodan combination kicks |
| 6th kyu | green with black strpe | Heian Nidan |
| 5th kyu | purple | Heian Yondan |
| 4th kyu | purple with black stripe | Jutte Bassai Sho |
| 3rd kyu | brown | Bassai Dai |
| 2nd kyu | brown with black stripe | Tekki Nidan Chinte board breaking - one board, hand technique |
| 1st kyu | brown with two stripes | Tekki Sandan Nijushi Hangetsu sparring with one or more opponents board breaking - one board, foot technqiue, instructor's discretion |
| 1st dan | black | Empi |
| 2nd dan | black | Jion, Kanku Sho |