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Senior Ranks


By webmaster - Posted on 28 August 2008

The senior ranks are for students aged thirteen and older.

Belt Rank Kata for grading to this rank
white belt 10th Kyu
white belt with yellow tip 9th Kyu  
yellow belt 8th Kyu  Taigyoku Shodan
orange belt 7th Kyu Taigyoku Nidan
green belt 6th Kyu Saifa
blue belt 5th Kyu

Saifa

red belt 4th Kyu Bassai Dai
brown belt 3rd Kyu Bassai Dai
brown belt with one black tip 2nd Kyu Seiunchin
brown belt with two black tips 1st Kyu Enpi
black belt Shodan

Choice of two of the following; Seipai, Sanseiru, Kanku Dai or Bassai Sho

Plus Sanchin

black belt Nidan

Choice of two of the following; Shisochin, Seisan, Nijushiho or Sochin

Plus Sanchin

black belt Sandan

Choice of two of the following; Kururunfa, Tensho, Gojushiho Sho or Meikyo

Plus Sanchin

black belt Yondan

One of the following; Suparenpei or Unsu

Plus Sanchin

black belt Godan  
black belt Rokudan   
black belt  Nanadan  
black belt  Hachidan