Band Karate

We use the Band Karate system to track students progress and encourage students to practice. 

They earn belts by correctly performing certain song in their Essential Elements Method Book. 

There are 9 belt levels in the system which are: White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black. 

Students who participate in band will start accumulating belts within the first couple months. You will see them tied to their instrument case or stick bag. 

The goal for the end of the first year is to earn up to the Red Belt. 

The goal for the end of the second year is to earn somewhere between the Purple and Black Belt. 

The Black Belt is very difficult to earn and takes a lot of hard work and individual practice. Not all students will achieve this level.