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Kimeda sensei (9th Dan) explaining technique in detail at the Shindokan dojo (AYC Oakville)
| Kyu | Belt | Min. Time | Min. Classes |
| 7th | Yellow | 8 weeks* | 16* |
| 6th | Orange | 10 weeks | 25 |
| 5th | Green | 12 weeks | 30 |
| 4th | Blue | 15 weeks | 40 |
| 3rd | Brown | 18 weeks | 40 |
| 2nd | Brown | 18 weeks | 40 |
| 1st | Brown | 20 weeks | 50 |
Minimum requirement at previous Kyu level| Dan | Belt | Min. Time | Min. Classes |
| Shodan | Black | 1 year* | 150* |
| Nidan | Black | 1 year | 150 |
| Sandan | Black | 2 years | 300 |
| Yondan | Black | 3 years | 350 |
| Godan | Black | 4 years | 400 |
| Rokudan | Black | 5 years | 450 |
| Nanadan | Black | 6 years | 450 |
Minimum requirement at previous Kyu or Dan level
