Test Requirements

Kimeda sensei (9th Dan) explaining technique in detail at the Shindokan dojo (AYC Oakville)
KyuBeltMin. TimeMin. Classes
7thYellow8 weeks*16*
6thOrange10 weeks25
5thGreen12 weeks30
4thBlue15 weeks40
3rdBrown18 weeks40
2ndBrown18 weeks40
1stBrown20 weeks50
Minimum requirement at previous Kyu level
DanBeltMin. TimeMin. Classes
ShodanBlack1 year*150*
NidanBlack1 year150
SandanBlack2 years300
YondanBlack3 years350
GodanBlack4 years400
RokudanBlack5 years450
NanadanBlack6 years450
Minimum requirement at previous Kyu or Dan level