Belt Requirements
Promotion requirements may vary depending on which Kobukan dojo a student attends. The below list shows the recommended standards for belt advancement for training at one of our locations. Home study students follow a modified curriculum. (See the home study page for details)
SHORIN-RYU PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
YELLOW (11th KYU) GREEN 1 (5th KYU)
Basic Techniques Pinan Yondan
Kihon 1-6 5 Defense Techniques
ORANGE (10th KYU) GREEN 2 (4th KYU)
Fu-Kyu Shodan Wansu
Fu-Kyu Nidan Ananku
10 Defense Techniques 5 Defense Techniques
PURPLE 1 (9th KYU) BROWN (3rd KYU)
Advanced Techniques Pasai Sho
Naihanchi Shodan
5 Defense Techniques
PURPLE 2 (8th KYU) BROWN (2nd KYU)
Naihanchi Nidan Pasai Dai
5 Defense Techniques
BLUE 1 (7th KYU) BROWN (1st KYU)
Naihanchi Sandan Chinto
5 Defense Techniques
BLUE 2 (6th KYU) BLACK (SHODAN)
Pinan Shodan Kusanku
Pinan Nidan (Individual Bunkai from Higher Kata)
5 Defense Techniques
BLACK (NIDAN)
Rohai
BLACK (SANDAN)
Gojushiho
Students must be proficient in all material from each preceding belt in order to be promoted to the next level color belt. Students are eligible for testing only with instructor approval. Time between belt testing is 3-6 months, depending on student’s progress and level of motivation. The average time to achieve Black Belt is 3 1/2 to 4 years
