11. grade of 20
1st Dan – Black Belt (Senpai)
Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate
10-man kumite test (full-contact fights against fresh opponents).
Requirements for this grade
We do not yet have documented requirements for this grade. They will be added once the relevant organisation’s syllabus is available.
Absolute beginning of mastery. Seidokaikan uses gold stripes on black belts for Dan ranks.