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It is the goal of Shuyokan Ryu not only to develop the martial arts skills of the student, but also to develop the character of the student.
To this end, each level of black belt has a theme associated that underlies the training for the dan (Black Belt) ranks. Themes such as commitment, creativity and service all act together to develop the character of the student.
The following chart indicates the training commitment required by the student to achieve the dan ranks in the Shuyokan Ryu System. Time in grade and training hours must be documented.
| To Be Eligible to Test For |
Time In Grade | Regular Class Hours |
Black Belt Class Hours |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shodan | 1 Year as 1st Kyu | 90 Hours | 15 Hours |
| 2 | Nidan | 1 Year as Shodan | 90 Hours | 15 Hours |
| 3 | Sandan | 2 Years as Nidan | 180 Hours | 30 Hours |
| 4 | Yondan | 3 Years as Sandan | 270 Hours | 45 Hours |
| 5 | Godan | 4 Years as Yondan | 360 Hours | 60 Hours |
| 6 | Rokudan | 5 Years as Godan | 450 Hours | 75 Hours |
| 7 | Shichidan | 6 Years as Rokudan | 540 Hours | 90 Hours |
| 8 | Hachidan | 7 Years as Shichidan | 630 Hours | 105 Hours |
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