| Kyu | Colour of Belt | Training Period |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | White with one yellow stripe | 03 Months |
| 09th | White with two yellow stripes | 03 Months |
| 08th | Yellow | 03 Months |
| 07th | Orange | 03 Months |
| 06th | Green | 03 Months |
| 05th | Blue | 04 Months |
| 04th | Purple | 04 Months |
| 03rd | Brown - Light | 06 Months |
| 02nd | Brown - Medium | 06 Months |
| 01st | Brown - Dark | 06 Months |
| Black Belt | Black | 01 Year |
Kyu and Dan Grading
There are 10 Kyu and 10 Dan in JKMO karate. To obtain certification for each rank, you must fulfil the certification requirements and complete the testing procedure. Testing – or grading – is carried out by a panel of instructors authorized as JKMO technical examiners.
Kyu and Dan Grading
Typically, Dan grading sessions take place 01 times per year. In order to be eligible for testing, you must first have gained the appropriate amount of continuous experience at your current rank. Then, depending on the level of Dan you are being graded for, you may have to take in your own country or region.
| Rank | Minimum Requirement of Experience |
|---|---|
| 1st Dan | Completed 1 year from Black Belt |
| 2nd Dan | Completed 1 year from 1st Dan |
| 3rd Dan | Completed 2 years from 2nd Dan |
| 4th Dan | Completed 3 years from 3rd Dan |
| 5th Dan | Completed 4 years from 4th Dan |
| 6th Dan | Completed 5 years from 5th Dan |
| 7th Dan | Completed 6 years from 6th Dan |
| 8th Dan | Completed 7 years from 7th Dan |
| 9th Dan | Completed 8 years from 8th Dan |
| 10th Dan | Completed 9 years from 9th Dan |
