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.


Effective September 1, 2008

Rank

Required Kata

Required Cuts

Time & Training              
  Requirements

Promotion Fee

Shodan

Shoden  Kata 1 - 5

Godan Giri

1 Year Membership  
3 USFBD                    
Training Seminars


$60


Nidan


Shoden Kata  1 - 5
Chuden Kata  1 - 2

Previous Cut
Rokudan Giri
Tsubame Gaeshi

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
Nami Ga
eshi
Inazuma Giri
Gyaku-Inazuma Giri

2 Roll Yok
o Narabi
2 Roll Futo Maki

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
Mizu Gaeshi
3 Roll
Yoko Narabi
3 Roll
Futo Maki

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
(Both sides)

Kawa Semi

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



$250
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