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| Rank in this dojo is based on how well students know kata. There are 10 kyus ("Q's") before black belt, representing the varying skill levels of each student. |
| Ranking | Belt color | |
| 5th Dan (Godan) | ||
| 4th Dan (Yondan) | ||
| 3rd Dan (Sandan) | ||
| 2nd Dan (Nidan) | ||
| 1st Dan (Shodan) | ||
| 1st Kyu | ||
| 2nd Kyu | ||
| 3rd Kyu | ||
| 4th Kyu | ||
| 5th Kyu | ||
| 6th Kyu | ||
| 7th Kyu | ||
| 8th Kyu | ||
| 9th Kyu | ||
| 10th Kyu |
| Rank tests are held near the end of each academic semester. Rank is not based on how long students have been training. It is based on kata as well as how much individual effort the student puts forth. This is part of our philosophy of self-discipline. |