The gradings are held twice each year (Spring and Fall) and your annual membership fee covers the cost. Understand, this event is not a contest or an award ceremony, but a tool to enhance the study of Karate-Do. Students should prepare well and use grading and ranking to help motivate their daily training. Grading provides feedback on areas of strengths as well as weaknesses. We feel that all members will benefit by participating and should make every effort to attend.

White Belt

Unranked
8th Kyu
7th Kyu
6th Kyu
5th Kyu
4th Kyu

Brown Belt

3rd Kyu
2nd Kyu
1st Kyu

Black Belt

1st Dan (minimum age: 16)
2nd Dan
3rd Dan
4th Dan
5th Dan

Master Gichin Funakoshi's ranking system is still used by Shotokan Karate of America.