Karate Resources

Here is where you’ll find promotion requirements, form reviews, and anything else you’ll need to help you get to the next level.

Please also take a look at these articles and resources:

1. Rank Requirements – Katas and ippons needed for each belt level
2. What’s Our School Creed (Dojo Kun)?
3. How Do Belts Work In Karate?
4. How To Read Your Rank Certificate 
5. Practice At Home (Beginner Workout)

Select a rank to skip to those resources:

1. White belt, 0 stripes (kukyu)
2. White belt, 1 stripe (hachikyu)
3. White belt, 2 stripes (nanakyu)
4. Yellow belt (rokkyu)
5. Orange belt (gokyu)
6. Green belt (yonkyu)
7. Brown belt, 0 stripes (sankyu)
8. Brown belt, 1 stripe (nikkyu)