SHUKOKAI KYU GRADE PROMOTION

KYU GRADES (COLOURED BELTS)

Awarded by examination.

• 9th Kyu (red)

  8th Kyu (yellow)

  7th Kyu (orange)

  6th Kyu (green)

  5th Kyu (blue)

  4th Kyu (purple)

  3rd Kyu (brown 1 x white tab)

  2nd Kyu (brown 2 x white tab)

  1st Kyu (brown 3 x white tab)

SHUKOKAI DAN GRADE PROMOTION

• 1st – 2nd Dan (2 years)

• 2nd – 3rd Dan (3 years)

• 3rd – 4th Dan (4 years)

• 4th – 5th Dan (5 years)

• 5th – 6th Dan (6 years)

• 6th – 7th Dan (7 years)

• 7th – 8th Dan (8 years)

• 8th – 9th Dan (9 years)

• 9th – 10th Dan (10 years)

• 1st Dan to 5th Dan is awarded by examination Warriors Senior Grading panel. 6th Dan+ grades are awarded by demonstrating their continuous active participation in Karate since their last promotion.