
Yondan
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Time as a Sandan (black) belt
Minimum Time Average Time 2 year 3-6 years
TechniquesAll previous techniques and kata, plus teaching at least one technique from each of the following ranks:
- Rokyu
- Gokyu
- Yonkyu
- Sankyu
- Nikyu
- Ikkyu
Terminology
- All previous terminology
General Information
- All previous general information
Other Requirements
- Knowledge and techniques of all previous ranks:
Rokyu (yellow belt)
Gokyu (orange belt)
Yonkyu (green belt)
Sankyu (3rd degree brown belt)
Nikyu (2nd degree brown belt)
Ikkyu (1st degree brown belt)
Shodan (1st degree black belt)
Nidan (2nd degree black belt)
Sandan (3rd degree black belt)