MAINE SHOTOKAN KARATE ASSOCIATION
Testing Requirements
| 9th
Kyu White Belt |
8th
Kyu Yellow Belt |
7th
Kyu Orange Belt |
6th
Kyu Green Belt |
| 5th
Kyu Blue Belt |
4th
Kyu Purple Belt |
3rd
Kyu Brown Belt |
2nd
Kyu Brown Belt |
| 1st
Kyu Brown Belt |
Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt |
Nidan 2nd Degree Black Belt |
Sandan 3rd Degree Black Belt |
| Yondan 4th Degree Black Belt |
Godan 5th Degree Black Belt |
Minimum Time/Class Requirements for Belt Testing