Martial Arts at the Genyukan I Chief Instructor I Curriculum I Self-defense I Class Schedule I Join our Club Genyukan Dojo Shotokan Karate Ranking System Criteria for examination Rank is recognition of skill level within the context of our dojo and style. It indicates the progress of the student with regard to both the physical and the mental aspects of the martial art grading in. Because each student has a different potential, it is important not to compare your progress with that of another. Ranks should only be used as a means by which to measure your own skill level. Gradings for rank advancement are conducted two or three times. Each grading covers the basic elements of the art. Each rank has specific requirements for each element. During each grading, consideration is given for aspects other than one's technical level, such as age, length of time practicin, attitude toward practice, attitude toward others, concern for responsibilities, and number of Special Trainings attended. All Genyukan students begin as unranked, and may advance through the different levels of colored belts. The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the characters of its participants. G. Funakoshi Contact us Please direct all enquiries to Roman Pinkhasov Sensei, Chief Instructor: Please direct all enquiries to Pinkhasov Roman Sensei, Chief Instructor: Contact details: Genyukan Dojo Phone: 1917 400-5530 Email: info@genyukan.com See the membership section for info on how to join. News & Announcements Sensei Utada Seminars 2008 We are honoured to have Belt colours and what they mean White 7th Kyu Purity and Potential White 6th Kyu Purity and Potential Yellow 5th Kyu Stability and Assertiveness Green 3rd Kyu Emotion and Sensitivity Brown 2nd Kyu Practical and Creative Brown 1st Kyu Practical and Creative Black Shodan Consolidates all above Minimum requirements: The table below shows the minimum training requirement before you can be considered for grading. Once you achieve Shodan, your progress is measured in years of dedicated training, rather than the number of classes you attend. In each case, the minimum requirement listed is in addition to the previous level achieved. Grade Minimum Delay Minimum Age 8th Kyu 18 lessons (= 36 hours) None 7th Kyu 24 lessons (= 48 hours) None 6th Kyu 30 lessons (= 60 hours) None 5th Kyu 36 lessons (= 72 hours) None 4th Kyu 42 lessons (= 84 hours) None 3rd Kyu 48 lessons (= 96 hours) 12 years 2nd Kyu 54 lessons (= 108 hours) 12 years 1st Kyu 60 lessons (= 120 hours) 12 years 1st Dan 3 Months after 1st Kyu 16 years 2nd Dan 1 1/2 year after 1st Dan 18 years 3rd Dan 2 years after 2nd Dan 18 years
The information below will help you understand the idea behind rank advancement.
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