Rank Advancement |
| The ranking system at Suigetsu Dojo is: White belt, Yellow Belt
(Shi Chi Kyu), Orange Belt (Ro Kyu), Green Belt (Go Kyu), Blue
Belt (Yon Kyu), 3rd Kyu Brown Belt (San Kyu), 2nd Kyu Brown Belt
(Ni Kyu), 1st Kyu Brown Belt (Ik Kyu), Black Belt Ranks (Dan Levels). Mudansha (below Black Belt) tests are given 4 times each year. All tests are cumulative. Students are not to ask when they will be tested, nor should parents ask when their children will test. When the student has acquired the necessary skills for the next belt rank, he or she will be given the opportunity to test. No rank promotion is a gift at Suigetsu Dojo... each belt is earned. The behavior of the martial artist outside of the dojo is just as important as his or her performance in the dojo. A child who has been invited to test is required to return the testing letter, signed by a parent, indicating that school work and behavior outside of the dojo are acceptable. No child whose school work is not acceptable or whose behavior is not courteous and respectful will be eligible to test for rank. The study of Jujutsu, or any martial art, requires more than just physical training of the body. Equally important is the training of the mind and spirit. Remember, you cannot learn Jujutsu in just a few short weeks. Most students will earn a black belt within 7 years of steady practice. We at Suigetsu Dojo pride ourselves on the strength of our curriculum and the depth of knowledge in our ranks. Rank at our dojo does not come easily or quickly. Earning rank at Suigetsu Dojo includes patience, perseverance, and much hard work. Our view concerning rank is that it is simply a stepping stone on the winding path of a life in the martial arts. |