PROMOTION INFORMATION
For IKF Students, the promotion/ranking system is as follows. You may print this form and use it to keep track of your progress.
KARATE-DO - Promotion Requirements & Checklist
KARATE-DO | Kata Performed | Date of Promotion |
10 kyu | KIHON KATA ICHI | |
9 kyu | PINAN SHO DAN | |
8 kyu | PINAN SAN DAN | |
7 kyu | PINAN NI DAN | |
6 kyu | PINAN YON DAN | |
5 kyu | PINAN GO DAN | |
4 kyu* | | |
3 kyu** | | |
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2 kyu** | | |
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1 kyu** | | |
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1 dan-ho*** | | |
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1st dan*** | | |
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2nd dan*** | | |
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3rd dan*** | | |
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*one advanced kata from Schedule of IKF Kata
**two advanced kata from Schedule of IKF Kata
***two advanced kata, etc. (See Black Belt Requirements.)