Testing for Rank

We extent our warmest welcome to you on joining Martial Arts Training Institute. When you first walk into our studio, you will notice various students wear different color uniform, belts and may wonder why. Out of respect to our traditional martial arts heritage, we at the MATI used color uniformed and belt to denote accomplishment and mastery of skill. As you move forward in your training, you like thousands of students who have gone before you will be allowed to wear a colored belt or uniform that symbolizes the level of your achievement and commitment.

Within a few weeks of joining MATI you will be invited to your first belt test. After demonstrating your skill in several of the many basic techniques that you will already have learned, you will awarded your first rank, the Orange Belt. With each colored belt you will also receive the MATI certificate of promotion which is recognized everywhere. Links to the Belt Requirements are below.

 

Testing Procedure Each test has a specific number of techniques to learn and skills to achieve. Your instructor, upon watching your progress, will invite you to the next scheduled testing when he feels that you are ready. In the beginning, you will find that your belt tests are scheduled closer together and are shorter in length. As you get further along and your knowledge and skill increases, you belt tests will be further apart and will take longer to complete. All tests are held in complete safety under the personal direction of your chief instructor and the master instructor. A belt test form and a minimal fee is charged for the testing which covers the instructor's time, a new belt and a certificate of promotion upon successful completion of the test. Private sessions are available prior to posted test dates to ensure your success.

Rankings Updated June 21, 2005 Belt Rankings 8th KYU Orange Belt 7th KYU Yellow Belt 6th KYU Blue Belt 5th KYU Green Belt Green Stripe 4th KYU Purple Belt Purple Stripe 3rd KYU Brown Belt Brown Stripe 2nd KYU Red Belt 1st KYU Red Stripe Shodan Black Belt