Belt Tests
In order to take a belt test the students must fulfill the requirements for the rank they are testing for as well as submit a belt test application ahead of time.
Belt Test Results
Belts
As students at Minakami Karate Dojo pass through the ranks taking belt tests they are awarded with different colored belts. New students start out as 10th Kyu with white belts.
| Rank | Test Requirements | Test Fee |
| 10th Kyu – White Belt | $20 | |
| $25 | ||
| 9th Kyu – Orange Belt | $30 | |
| 8th Kyu – Yellow Belt | $35 | |
| 7th Kyu – Blue Belt | $40 | |
| 6th Kyu – Purple Belt | $45 | |
| 5th Kyu – Green Belt | $50 | |
| 4th Kyu – Green Belt | $55 | |
| 3rd Kyu – Brown Belt | $60 | |
| 2nd Kyu – Brown Belt | $65 | |
| 1st Kyu – Brown Belt | $70 | |
| Shodan Probationary – Black Belt | $200 | |
| Shodan – Black Belt | $400 |