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Minimum Time in Grade To Test for Promotion


Level

Belt Color

Grade (Gup)

Time in grade (minimum)

Total Time Elapsed (minimum)
Beginner

White

10

Beginner

1 Class

White/Gold Trim

9

1 Month

1 Month
Novice

Gold

8

2 Months

3 Months

Gold/Green Trim

7

2 Months

5 Months
Intermediate

Green

6

2 Months

7 Months

Green/Blue Trim

5

4 Months

11 Months

Blue

4

4 Months

15 Months

Blue/Red Trim

3

4 Months

19 Months
Advanced

Red

2

6 Months

25 Months

Red/Black Trim

1

6 Months

31 Months
Blackbelt

Blackbelt

Recommended

6 Months

37 Months

Blackbelt

1st Degree Blackbelt

6 Months

43 Months