Ranking System (belts)
The Hokushin Karate Academy follows a strict grading syllabus for all Kyu grades (colour belts) and Dan grades.(Black belts)
Kyu grading (colour belt) examinations take place every 2 months under a grading panel of authorised or licensed Black belt examiners.
Successful candidates receive a diploma signed and authorised by the chief instructor and the senior grading official, and a new belt if required.
Novice
White Belt
12th Kyu
under 7's only
11th Kyu
under 7's only
10th Kyu
7 year olds and over
9th Kyu
7 year olds and over
9th Kyu tags
7 year olds and over
8th Kyu
7 year olds and over
8th Kyu tags
7 year olds and over
7th Kyu
7 year olds and over
7th Kyu tags
7 year olds and over
6th Kyu
7 year olds and over
6th Kyu tags
7 year olds and over
5th Kyu
7 year olds and over
5th Kyu tags
7 year olds and over
4th Kyu
7 year olds and over
3rd Kyu
8 year olds and over
2nd Kyu
9 year olds and over
1st Kyu
10 year olds and over
1st Dan
12 year olds and over
2nd Dan
14 year olds and over
3rd Dan
19 year olds and over
4th Dan
5th Dan
6th Dan
7th Dan
9th Dan
8th Dan
