Rank Requirements - (Currently Under Review)
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Students must meet all requirements and maintain good class attendance.  These requirements are based on continuous training.  Breaks from training will result in delays in rank progress or retesting for current rank.  Tests are cumulative; you are always responsible for the information from previous rank tests. It is also your responsibility to track the dates of ALL rank achievements and keep them on file for future promotion.

There are fees for testing.  Check with the dojo for the current rank test fees.

We test on an as needed basis as students become ready. We will inform you of any upcoming test dates in plenty of time to put it on your calendar.​ 

White to Yellow Belt (minimum of 2 months)
Kihon Renshu:  1 – 11 & 24
Zenshin Kotai:  1 - 2
Kata:  Fukyugata Ichi
*Required membership of Seibukan USA (SUSA)

​Yellow to Blue Belt   (minimum of 2 months)
Kihon Renshu:  1 - 24 & 29
Zenshin Kotai:  1 - 5
Ippon Kumite: TBD
Kata:  Fukyugata Ni

Blue to Orange Belt   (minimum of 4 months)
Kihon Renshu:  All
Zenshin Kotai:  1 - 8
Ippon Kumite: TBD
Kata:  Seisan

Orange to Green Belt   (minimum of 6 months)
Kihon Renshu:  All
Zenshin Kotai:  1 – 10
Ippon Kumite: TBD
Kata:  Ananku

Green to Purple Belt   (minimum of 8 months)
Kihon Renshu:  All
Zenshin Kotai: All
Ippon Kumite: TBD
Kata:  Wansu

Purple to Brown Belt   (minimum of 10 months)
Kihon Renshu:  All; 
Zenshin Kotai: All
Ippon Kumite: TBD
Sankyu Kata:  Passai
Nikyu: Passai
Ikkyu: Bunkai from selected kata

Brown Belt to Shodan (First Degree Black Belt)
Minimum of 16 years old and 3 years training
Kihon Renshu:  All 
Zenshin Kotai: All
Ippon Kumite: All, demonstrated with partner
Kata:  Seisan, Ananku, Wansu, Passai, Gojushiho 
Seisan Yakosoku Kumite
Jiyu Kumite
Written Test  
(To prepare for this written test you should purchase and study the following book:  Shorin Ryu Seibukan: Kyan's Karate - by Shimabukuro and Smith.)