THE
RANK ECHELON
As karatekas gain experience through the years, they also have the
opportunity to attain higher levels. Symbolised by coloured belts,
these rank emblems help identify the senior students of a dojo. Also,
those who wear the rarer belts are given greater responsibilities
and higher expectations.
| BELT |
KATA |
1st |
2nd |
# |
| White |
Heian
Shodan |
9 |
17 |
21 |
| Wellow |
Heian
Nidan |
11 |
26 |
26 |
| Orange |
Heian
Sandan |
10 |
20 |
20 |
| Green |
Heian
Yondan |
13 |
25 |
27 |
| Blue |
Heian
Godan |
12 |
19 |
23 |
| Blue |
Tekki
Shodan |
15 |
29 |
29 |
| Brown |
Bassai
Dai + |
19 |
42 |
42 |
| 1st
· First Kiai point· • 2nd · Second
Kiai point· • # · Number of movements |
| BELT |
KYU |
KUMITE |
| White |
9 |
Kihon
Sanbon: 3 steps basic |
| Wellow |
8 |
| Orange |
7 |
Kihon
Ippon : 1 step(upper body) |
| Green |
6 |
Green |
6 |
Kihon
Ippon : 1 step (upper & lower body)
Jiyu Ippon : semi free
Jiyu: free |
| Blue |
5 |
| Blue |
4 |
| Brown |
3 |
Jiyu
Ippon : semi free
Jiyu: free
|
| Brown |
2 |
| Brown |
1 |
|
