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The following is a guideline for our instructors, staff, students and parents to assist in charting a student's progress from white belt to black belt.

REMEMBER, THIS IS ONLY A GUIDELINE. The final decision is left up to the discretion of the instructor if a student is qualified to test, regardless of whether or not a student has completed the required number of days or months.

 

Little Dragons
White to Orange Dragon	stripe	Approx 2 months
Orange to Gold Dragon	stripe	Approx 2 months
Gold to Green Dragon	stripe	Approx 2 months
Green to Purple Dragon	stripe	Approx 2 months
Purple to Blue Dragon	stripe	Approx 2 months
Blue to Brown Dragon	stripe	Approx 2 months
Brown to Red Dragon	stripe	Approx 2 months
Red to Black Dragon	stripe	Approx 2 months
Black Dragon to Gold Belt	stripe	Approx 2 months
Total time to Black Belt - approx 5 to 5-1/2 years

Adult/Junior
White to Orange Belt	Approx 1 month
Orange to Gold Belt	Approx 1 month
Gold to Green Belt	Approx 2 months
Green to Purple Belt	Approx 2 months
Purple to Blue Belt	Approx 3 months
Blue to Blue 1 Belt	Approx 3 months
Blue 1 to Brown Belt	Approx 3 months
Brown to Brown 1 Belt	Approx 5 months
Brown 1 to Red Belt	Approx 5 months
Red to Red 1 Belt	Approx 6 months
Red 1 to Red/Black Belt	Approx 6 months
Red/Black to Black Belt	Approx 9 months
Total time to Black Belt - approx 3-1/2 to 4 years

 

Parent/Teacher Approval

One of our main goals is to develop well rounded students, not only in martial arts, but in life as well. Before a student is allowed to test, they must be doing well in school and at home, and have the approval of their teachers and parents. This process is a team effort so please communicate any situations with your instructor.