White
Beginning Student Willing to learn.
Yellow
Tip
Terms: Count to ten
Basics: Know by name and demonstrate on request.
Katas: Basic
Kumite: Demonstrate self-defense against choke and wrist holds.
Yellow
Terms: Know terms for Yellow Belt in any order and language.
Basics: Demonstrate and explain movement and position.
Katas: Basic and first kata.
Kumite: Demonstrate techniques, backfist-reverse punch, roundhouse kick, and use basics in sparing.
Blue
Tip
Terms: Know terms for Yellow and Blue belt in order.
Basics: Demonstrate movement and position. Know weight distribution.
Katas: Basic, 1 and 2
Kumite: Demonstrate bickfist, sidekick, combination blocks, and use of basics in sparing.
Blue
Terms: Know terms for Yellow and Blue Belt in any order and language.
Basics: Demonstrate movement and position. Know weight distribution, offense and defense percentages.
Katas: Basic, 1,2, and 3
Kumite: Demonstrate good technique, recognize openings, take advantage of them, and self-defense techniques.
Green
Tip
Terms: Know terms for Yellow, Blue, and Green Belt in order
Basics: Demonstrate and explain all aspects with little error.
Kata: Basic, 1,2,3,and 4
Kumite: Demonstrate good technique, control, and use combinations.
Green
Terms: Know terms for Yellow, Blue, and Green Belt in any order and language.
Basics: Demonstrate and explain all aspects of the basic movements.
Kata: Basic, 1,2,3,4, and 5
Kumite: Use combinations and spinning techniques.
Purple
Terms: Know terms for Yellow, Blue, Green, and Purple Belt in any order and language.
Basics: Know all aspects of basics and bowing in ceremony.
Kata: Basic,1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7
Kumite: Show very good control, technique, and advanced skills.
Brown
Terms: Know terms for Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, and Brown Belt in any order and language.
Basics: Show Ability to teach the basics.
Kata: Basic, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and one weapon
Kumite: Show advanced skills, throws, and take downs.
Brown
Tips
Terms: Know All
Basics: Mastery of
Kata: Basic, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, and two weapons
Kumite: Superb technique, self-defense against multiple attackers, and the right attitude.
Recommendation of Sensei.
Black
PROGRESSION