THE RANK ECHELON
As karate kas gain experience through the years, they also have the opportunity to attain higher levels. Symbolised by coloured belts, these rank emblems help identify the senior students of a dojo. Also, those who wear the rarer belts are given greater responsibilities and higher expectations.
BELT KATA 1st Kiai 2nd Kiai No. Movements
White Heian Shodan 9 17 21
Yellow Heian Nidan 11 26 26
Orange Heian Sandan 10 20 20
Green Heian Yondan 13 25 27
Blue Heian Godan 12 19 23
Blue Tekki Shodan 15 29 29
Brown Bassai Dai + 19 42 42
1st · First Kiai point· • 2nd · Second Kiai point· • # · Number of movements
BELT KYU KUMITE
White 9 Kihon Sanbon: 3 steps basic
Yellow 8 Kihon Sanbon: 3 steps basic
Orange 7 Kihon Ippon : 1 step(upper body)
Green 6 Kihon Ippon : 1 step(upper body)
Green 6 Kihon Ippon : 1 step (upper & lower body)
Blue 5 Jiyu Ippon : semi free
Blue 4 Jiyu: free
Brown 3 Jiyu Ippon : semi free
Brown 2 Jiyu: free
Brown 1
