Karate Testing

 

Terminology | Rules | Shotokan Katas | Testing

Students must have all four stripes (Yellow, Red, Blue, and Black) and attend the minimum number of classes that are required for their next rank before they are eligible to test.

A student will receive a stripe when they have completed all of the techniques or goals for that rank. Stripe testing is done in class, once per month. See the Calendar or Bulletin Page for upcoming stripe exams and belt tests.

Yellow Stripe Kihon—Basics
Red Stripe Kata—Forms
Blue Stripe Kumite—Sparring
Black Stripe Personal Goals for Kids &
Self Defense for Adults
Belt Tests are held on Sundays at Fonseca Martial Arts

Little Dragons: 11 am - 11:30 am

White, Yellow, Orange Belts: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Green, Blue, Purple Belts: 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

Brown & Black Belts: Test in front of the TKO Board twice per year.

Please submit testing forms with payment prior to exam date

Application For Promotion: White through High Purple Belt
TKO Testing Requirements: Brown & Black Belts
TKO Application For Promotion: Brown & Black Belts