The path to black belt

These are the general giudelines for the path to Black Belt.  

In this entry we will list the basic timetable for progression through the belts on the path to Black Belt.  Time in training is only one small part of the requirements.  Time gives us an understanding of the commentment needed.  Some students will progrss faster, some slower.  The path to Black Belt in Kenpo karate is an individual achievement and no 2 paths are the same.

White 
1-3 Months - 12 classes minimum
Yellow
3 Months - 24 classes minimum
Orange
4-6 Months - 40 classes minimum
Purple
4-6 Months - 40 classes minimum
Blue
6 months - 48 classes minimum
Green
6 months - 48 classes minimum
Brown
6 months - 48 classes minimum
Red
8-12 months - 96 classes minimum
Advanced Red - 
8-12 months - 96 classes minimum
BLACK

5 YEARS - 460 CLASSES - 345 HOURS ON THE MAT