Freeman's Shorin-Ryu Karate

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Traditional Okinawan Karate for all ages

Rank Advancement in our school happens after a minimum of 3 months active training, with a required minimum of four years of total training for a first degree black belt (Shodan), as well as minimum age requirements for black belt ranks.

Level I Junior

Our Pee Wee Program begins at age 3 with a white belt. 
Students may test in class about every 3 months for stripes.
Between ages 4 and 5, students may test for a "Twinkie Belt" (yellow with white stripe)
At age 5, they generally graduate to our regular program.

Level I A and B

White Belt
Yellow Belt
Orange Belt
A Level is ages 5-9.
B Level is ages 10-14.

Level II A and B

Purple Belt
Purple-Blue Belt
Blue-White Belt
A Levels are ages 5-9.
B Levels are ages 10-14.

Level III

Blue Belt
Blue-Green Belt
Green-White Belt

Level IV, V

Level IV
Green Belt
Green-Brown Belt
Brown-White Belt
Brown Belt
Brown Black Belt

Level V
Black Belt