Note:

1)  Non-refundable testing fee pf $25 required for all promotion.
2)  Proper etiquette, equipment and attitude for every level testing.
3)  Promotion fee required upon passing of test.
4)  Testing fee DOES NOT include cost of tatami target.
5)  Students testing must be in good standing and established members of the US Federation of Batto Do.
6)  Application for testing must be mailed in and received at least 3 weeks prior to date of testing.
7)  Members under the age of 17 may use 1/2 mats for testing.  

Rank

Required Kata

Required Cuts

Time & Training              
  Requirements

Promotion Fee

Shodan

Shoden  Kata 1 - 5

Kesa/Gyaku-kesa
Both Sides

1 Year Membership  
3 USFBD                    
Training Seminars


$60


Nidan

Shoden Kata  1 - 5
Chuden Kata  1 - 2

Previous Cuts
Godan Giri

1 Year Since Shodan
6 USDFBD             
Training Seminars
Compete in 1
USFBD Taikai



$100


Sandan


Shoden Kata 1 - 5
Chuden Kata 1 - 4

All Previous Cuts
Rokudan Giri
Tsubame Gashi
Nami Gashi
2 Roll Yoku Narabi

1 Year Since Nidan
10 USFBD
Training Seminars
Compete in 2               
USFBD Taikai



$150


Yondan

Shoden Kata 1 - 5
Chuden Kata 1 - 6

All Previous Cuts
Inazuma
Gyaku-inazuma
3 Roll Futo Maki
3 Roll Yoku Narabi

2 Year Since Sandan
14 USFBD
Training Seminars
Compete in 4               
USFBD Taikai



$200


Godan

Shoden Kata 1 - 5
Chuden Kata 1 - 8

All Previous Cuts
Mizu Gashi
4 Roll Futo Maki
4 Roll Yoku Narabi

3 Years Since Yondan
16 USFBD
Training Seminars
Compete in Japan
USFBD Board Approval



$250
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