Ranking

Belt Levels and Ranking Order

Grade	Belt	Level
10th Grade	White Belt – New Beginner	Basic
9th Grade	White Belt with Yellow Stripe	Basic
8th Grade	Yellow Belt	Basic
7th Grade	Yellow Belt with Green Stripe	Basic
6th Grade	Green Belt	Intermediate
5th Grade	Green Belt with Blue Stripe	Intermediate
4th Grade	Blue Belt	Intermediate
3rd Grade	Blue Belt with Brown Stripe	Intermediate
2nd Grade	Brown Belt	Advanced
1st Grade	Brown Belt with Black Stripe	Advanced
1st Dan Degree	Black Belt (must be 16 yrs. old)	Advanced