Time in Rank Guidelines

Color Belts
2 months training between testings

Black Belts
1D
2 months minimum, 4 months recommended
L4 1D to L1 2D
6 months minimum

2D
6 months minimum
L4 2D to L1 3D
8 months minimum

3D
8 months minimum
L4 3D to 4D
Total of 3 years & 16 years old

4D to Sr 4 (receive certificate & belt)
2 years & 18 years old
Sr 4 to 5D (receive certificate, belt, & plaque)
2 years & 21 years old

5D to Sr 5(receive certificate, belt, & plaque)
2 years & 25 years old
Sr 5 to 6D (receive certificate, belt, & large plaque)
3 years & 31 years old

*All Time in Rank Guidelines are for consistent training, not only dates on a calendar