Belt Rank	School Equivalent
White Belt The Beginning	Kindergarten   The beginner level.  No learning has taken place at this point, but there has been a commitment to learn.   At this point, the student has the right to learn.  Eventually, with sufficient diligence, the student can become a scholar.
Yellow Belt The Learning Begins	Grade School Levels 1, 2, and 3   At this level, the basic fundamentals are taught.  The student has begun what should be a life-long process of fine-tuning these basics, and adding new skills.
Green Belt Little Children	Grade School Levels 4, 5, and 6   At this level, the addtional basics are emphasized, as well as a focus on improving the previous material.   The student has become more confident in performing the foundational skills.
Blue Belt Firm Foundations	Middle School Levels 7, 8, and 9   At this level, the student should have a firm grasp of the basic skills.  These levels represent the mid-point to "graduation".
Brown Belt Apprenticeship	High School Levels 10, and 11   At this level, the student is ready to become an apprentice.  The student has learned enough to assist the instructor.
Shodan First Degree Black Belt Real Learning Begins	High School Graduation   At this level, the student is proficient in the fundamentals.  The student has learned enough to become a role model for other students, and their skills can be tested occasionally.   A High School diploma does qualify you for certain jobs, but not for life and a career.   Now, the real learning can begin!
Nidan Second Degree Black Belt Preparation for Life	Associates Degree   At this level, the student has continued to enhance their skills.  They should be a solid and contributing member to both their martial arts community and their local community in general.   Like a High School diploma, and associates degree does qualify you for certain jobs, but is still limited in career possibilities.
Sandan Third Degree Black Belt Ready for Work	Bachelors Degree   At this level, the student is "ready for work".  The student has learned enough to become an instructor.  Other students can rely on their training and ability to impart the system.
Yondan Fourth Degree Black Belt Instructor	Masters Degree   At this level, the student has "mastered" the system.  This in no way implies that there is nothing left to learn.  The student has developed a high degree of proficiency, so as to realize, they will never stop learning.
Godan -Fifth Degree Rokudan -Sixth Degree Sichidan -Seventh Degree Polisher	Doctorate Degree   At these levels, the student has attained to various levels of doctorate degrees.  The student continues to develop and further enhance their martial art skills, and is now capable of "polishing" and "refining" the skills of others, even others of advanced ranks.
Hachidan Eighth Degree Black Belt Founder	Professor   This is currently the highest rank in our system.  This rank is held by Grandmaster Rev. Robert Heisner.  Mr. Heisner has been Mr. Dallmann's instructor since 1984.

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