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We are very proud to be one of the few disciplines, in traditional martial arts, that still exists. Our ranking structure is based on the historical structure of Okinawan Karate, little-seen today.

 

As opposed to contemporary ranking systems, our Dan (black belt) ranking structure is based on five degrees of proficiency. Our highest and most esteemed rank is Go Dan ( 5th degree ).

 

Our ranks are designated by white, brown, and black belts. 

 

There are four grades (Kyu) of white belt: 8th thru 5th Kyu. The 8th Kyu is the lowest rank and 5th Kyu is the highest rank.

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There are four grades (Kyu) of brown belt: The 4th thru 1st Kyu. The 4th Kyu is the lowest rank and 1st Kyu is the highest rank.

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There are five degrees (Dan) of black belt: 1st thru 5th Dan. The 1st Dan is the lowest rank and 5th Dan is the highest rank.

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Note: The Go Dan (5th degree) wears a red belt.

 

On average, an O.S.R.K.F. practitioner can take 9 to 12 years to reach his/her black belt. Our Federation takes the total development of it’s karatekas very seriously. We consider ourselves practitioners of a martial art, and not a sport.

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