Rank Structure

Effective Date 8-8-2022 – this is the new rank structure for SGJK, All past certificates will still be honored by the SGJK – Federation.

White Belt – Student of Good Character

Orange Belt – 4 to 6 months of training as a white belt, must past physical requirements and possible writing test.

Yellow Belt – 4 to 6 months of training as a orange belt

Green Belt – 4-6 Months of training as a yellow Belt

Blue Belt – 4 – 6 months of training as a Green Belt, 5 hours of teaching.

Purple Belt – 6 to 8 months of training as a Blue Belt, 20 hours of teaching

Brown Belt – 6 – 8 months of training as a Purple Belt – 30 hours of teaching and helping with school operations

Black Belt – 12 to 18 months training as a Brown Belt, must help lead kyu ranks in all classes and be a good example to students and the public.

Our curriculum has changed some, the SGJK System will focus more on techniques that are effective at quickly ended a situation, by using the lawful use of force, All Students will be held to a strict standard of conduct, the same standard of conduct as the instructor.

My Goal as an Instructor is the give my students the tools, knowledge and support they need to succeed, in life and in Self Defense!

Sensei Surrett