Purple belt.

At this grade level, you will be introduced to another kata, Shisochin.

No doubt, on your karate journey thus far, you have experienced times when you felt you were not improving. Having achieved your Purple Belt, it’s undeniable that you have experienced this feeling at some point in time (perhaps multiple times). However, unlike those who quit, you worked through it and overcame it, so for that effort, congratulations! The Purple Belt is an amazing achievement. By now you have developed a solid background in most of karate’s techniques, which puts you not only in a good position to continue growing but also to expand your horizons and develop additional new skills. Achieving the rank of Purple Belt is a big stepping-stone in your ongoing journey. Now is when you move from being a novice to becoming an advanced student.