Ranking System
Class
Description
Dues
Kid's Karate (7 - 12)
$35.00*
Adult / Teen Karate (13 & Up)
$45.00*
Seminars
We offer a varity of seminars that focus on specific aspects of the Martial Arts. Please visit our Event's  
page to review our upcoming events.
Seminars are FREE!!!
to members
Private Lesson's
Please contact Sensei Dan Lorden for pricing & availabiltiy.
sensei@standingfist.com
Promotions
In the past there were only two ranks - white belt and black belt.  Now, however, we have many different ranks and methods of identifying these ranks.

The rank you presently have is relative.  It should not concern you if you are an orange belt and you see a brown belt from another style who is your inferior.  The same applies for ranking within your own school.  Rank is merely a method of keeping score with yourself.  The only thing that matters is that you strive to maximize the benefits you derive from studying karate.  An old karate proverb states "Rank follows the man."  If you are truly good, regardless of rank, people will notice.

Normally, at least 3 - 6 months time in grade is required for kyu rankings.  Slow learning is not poor learning.  Your rate of learning will be an individual matter, for it is impossible to tell you how long it will take to achieve a specific proficiency.  It will depend on your ability, devotion, and time spent practicing.  Don't be discouraged if your progress seems slow; instead, concentrate on perfecting what you have already learned. 

Eligibility for promotion in the Order of Isshin-Ryu is based upon the following requirements:
        
1. Moral character, attitude, and maturity.
These characteristics are observed by your teachers during your instruction periods and by the board of examiners during the grading period.  Karate demands the highest in these traits at all times.

2. Technical proficiency.
Your skill in performing basic techniques and kata.

3.Competitive ability.
You do not have to compete in fighting matches, but we recommend it as a method of measurement for self-improvement.
Click here for more information about the Junior Incentive Program.
Okinawan
American
Belt
Kata
Shichi-kyu
7th Level
White Belt + OI patch
Basic Techniques
Roku-kyu
6th Level
Orange Belt
Seisan Kata
Go-kyu
5th Level
Blue Belt
Seiuchin Kata
Yon-kyu
4th Level
Green Belt
Naihanchin and Wansu Kata
San-kyu
3rd Level
Brown Belt 3 Red Stripes
Chinto Kata
Ni-kyu
2nd Level
Brown Belt 2 Red Stripes
Kusanku Kata
Ik-kyu
1st Level
Brown Belt 1 Red Stripe
Sunsu Kata
Sho-dan-ho
Not a rank, but a status while being reviewed prior to sho-dan evaluation.
Sanchin Kata
Sho-dan
1st Degree
Brown Belt 1 Black Stripe
All 8 empty-hand kata
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