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6. grade of 20

5th Kyu – Purple Belt

Shotokan

Typical gap since previous grade: 6 monthsestimate

Transition rank toward senior belts. Practice of kata Heian Yondan.

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.

Symbolism & meaning

Purple represents maturation of the practitioner and dawn of deeper technique.

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