Adult
Testing & Ranking

Seattle Integrated Martial Arts involves both an internal school ranking system as well as an affiliate ranking system. We currently rank students in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kali (Filipino martial arts)/JKD.

Students must first pass what is called the Entry Level Test to begin the ranking process. This test is free and scheduled online or at the dojo. Students are given access to the Entry Level Test material when they enroll as a regular student.

Students are not automatically given rank because they have met the minimum class time required and passed the test. Consistently demonstrating the attributes of a good student is equally important.

Ranking Systems

How
it
Works

How to get started:

1. Confirm that you are on the tuition plan needed to test at your next rank level.
2. Review the testing material on the Student Portal.
3. At the minimum, attend classes (sign in on the tablet) and meet the minimum class time required for each rank in addition to the elements listed below.
   
4. Register for your test and pay your testing fee on the Student Portal.
5. Attend your test date!

IMPORTANT!
Your minimum eligibility to rank is determined by your class time in addition to demonstrating:

• Technical skill and proficiency.
• Being a good student: bringing an open, humble, helpful and positive attitude to the dojo and treating fellow students, staff, instructors and visitors with respect.
• Practicing a good training ethic: working the material with an adaptive and innovative mindset that meets Guro Dan Inosanto's JKD philosophy.
  

KALI/JKD & MUAY THAI

Eligibility Requirements Effective Sept 9, 2018

Students are not automatically given rank because they have met the minimum class time required and passed the test. Consistently demonstrating the attributes of a good student is equally important.

Tuition Plan	Testing Level	Minimum Class Time (Between Belts)	Seminar Requirements (Kali/JKD)	Seminar Requirements (Muay Thai)
Basic	Entry Level (White belt)	12 hours (6 weeks)	NA	-
Bronze	Yellow Level 1	16 hrs (8 wks)	NA	-
-	Orange Level 2	20 hrs (3 mos)	NA	-
Silver	Green Level 3	30 hrs (3 mos)	1 Full Seminar (10 hrs) under Guro Dan or Rick Faye	-
-	Blue Level 4	60 hrs (6 mos)	NA	1 Full Seminar (10 hrs) under Ajarn Chai
-	Purple Level 5	100 hrs (9 mos)	2 Full Seminars (20 hrs) under Guro Dan or Rick Faye	-
Gold	Red Level 6	160 hrs (9 mos)	NA	-
-	Brown Level 7	180 hrs (9 mos)	NA	-
-	Black Level 8	200 hrs (9 mos)	NA	-
-	Red/Black Level 9 (Muay Thai only)	Full Instructor under Ajarn Chai	-	-
-	SIMA Instructor Instructor Program information coming soon. You must be on the Gold plan to participate.	TBD	TBD	-

Note: occasional exceptions to eligibility requirements for testing and ranking may be made at the instructor's discretion.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Eligibility Requirements Effective Sept 9, 2018

Students are not automatically given rank because they have met the minimum class time required and passed the test. Consistently demonstrating the attributes of a good student is equally important.

Tuition Plan	Testing Level	Minimum Class Time (Between Belts)
*Basic *Students must have a min. 10 classes and be on the Bronze tuition plan to roll after class	Entry Level (White belt)	TBD
Bronze	Blue	TBD
Silver	Purple	TBD
Gold	Brown	TBD
-	Black	-
-	Red/Black	-
-	Red	-

*Students must have a min. 10 classes and be on the Bronze tuition plan to roll after class

FAQ

What if I'm already ranked under another school or system?
Students that are ranked under a different discipline or system must test and rank under our system.

How often do you have testing?
We have testing about every three months. Test dates are posted in advance on the school bulletin board, our website and announced by email.

What if I can't attend my test date?
We test every quarter (3 months) and dates are posted well in advance on the website and school bulletin boards. As a student, you are expected to track those dates and plan accordingly. If you have an emergency and can't attend the posted test date, contact us here.

Am I required to test?
Students are encouraged but not required to test.

Is there a fee to test?
Yes, see your tuition plan for pricing.

Do I need to register for the test?
Yes! You must register online before the deadline. You'll find this info on the website, school bulletin board and on the Test Registration page on the Student Portal.