1 Kyu

Brown with black stripe

Individuals who have passed an examination and successfully completed the course requirements. minimum age of 15 years

Same as above
minimum 1 year since 1 Kyu promotion

Same as above
minimum 1 year since 1 Dan promotion

Same as above
minimum 2 year since 2 Dan promotion

Same as above
minimum 3 year since 3 Dan promotion

Same as above
minimum 4 year since 4 Dan promotion

Same as above
minimum 5 year since 5 Dan promotion

Awarded by Executive Board
Minimum age 40 years

Awarded by Executive Board
Minimum age 50 years
(30 years martial arts experience)

Awarded by Executive Board
Minimum age 60 years
(40 years martial arts experience)

Elementary Level Instructor

1 year as assistant instructor
Minimum rank of 2 Dan

Secondary Level Instructor

Complete required course of study
minimum rank of 4 Dan

Senior Level Instructor

Awarded by Executive Board or Chief Instructor
minimum rank of 6 Dan