Statutory Time Limit between Examinations

10^th Kyu to 3^rd Kyu
Grading may be taken at three monthly intervals.

3^rd Kyu to 1^st Kyu
Grading may be taken at six monthly intervals.

2 & 1

1^st Kyu to Shodan
Students should have trained constantly for a minimum of one year from the date of obtaining the grade of 1^st Kyu. It is expected that the student must have trained for at least three years continuously and be over 14 years of age.

Shodan to Nidan
Students should have trained constantly for a minimum of two years from the date of obtaining the grade of Shodan and be over 18 years of age.

Nidan to Sandan
Students should have trained constantly for a minimum of three years from the date of obtaining the grade of Nidan.

Sandan to Yondan
Minimum of four years should have elapsed since the date of obtaining the grade of Sandan. This grade is on the recommendation of Hanshi Arneil or those elected by him.