The Zendoka Grading System is similar to other Karate & Martial Arts Styles like Judo, Taekwondo, Ju Jutsu, etc.....

Gradings are a measurement of the student's knowledge, ability and proficiency.

Zen Do Ka Karate and Kickboxing have separate grading systems. Students can study and be graded in both disciplines.

As the syllabus for Kickboxing is simpler, Kickboxers can advance faster than Karate students.

The milestones in Zen Do Ka

White Belt, Yellow Belt, Orange Belt, Blue Belt, Green Belt, Brown Belt, and Black Belt.

A good student can achieve Yellow Belt in 3 months and from there, it takes 6 to 9 months for the average person to reach Orange Belt, 6 months for each subsequent belt to Black Belt,.....though, those who learn faster advance more quickly through the ranks. (especially those with prior experience in other martial arts)

It is ZDK policy to recognise previous learning and to promote students according to their ability, skill and knowledge of the curriculum, not just on attendance.