Belt Ranks and Grading Requirements
Belt ranks will help students to set short-term achievable goals. We typically have a promotion test every three months. The following grading requirements should serve as a good guide for your next test, however please understand these are only a part of complete gudeline.
| Belt (Kyu/Dan) | Requirements |
|---|---|
 White belt (No Rank) |
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 Yellow belt w/ White stripe (10th Kyu) |
One has learned Dojo Rule and Etiquette. Kata: Taikyoku I, II, & III, Naihanchi (Oregon Dojo only) |
 Orange belt (9th Kyu) |
One has learned Basics. Kata: Taikyoku Ura / Tate, Sokugi Ura / Tate |
 Blue belt(7th/8th Kyu) |
One has learned all Stances, attained good Kiai & Spirit and Basic Fighting Skill . Kata: Pinan I & II (Ura / Tate), Yantsu, Gekisai (dai / sho) |
 Yellow belt w/ Green stripe (5th/6th Kyu) |
One has learned Self-motivated-practice and Advanced Fighting Skills. Kata: Pinan III (Ura / Tate), Bo Kata, Nunchaku Kata I |
 Green belt (3rd/4th Kyu) |
One can teach and lead all Basics, and has attained skill of Assistant Instructor. Kata: Pinan IV & V (Ura / Tate), Sanchin, Tensho, Sanchin-Tensho, Nunchaku Kata II |
 Brown belt (1st/2nd Kyu) |
One has learned Kyokushin Spirit, Philosophy, and History, and to teach Basics by Japanese terminology. Kata: Saifa, Entensho, Seienchin, Nunchaku Kata III, Double Nunchaku |
 Black belt w/ 1 Gold line (1st Dan) |
One can teach the entire class - Instructor. One has Tournament Experience. Kata: Garyu, Seipai, Nunchaku Kata Ura |
 Black belt w/ 2 Gold lines (2nd Dan) |
Senior Instructor One has Tournament Judging Experience Kata: Kanku, Mekakushi-Kata |
 Black belt w/ 3 Gold lines (3rd Dan) |
One has organized sub-branches - Branch Operator. One has International Fighting Experience Kata: Sushiho |