LITTLE NINJA'S AGES 5 - 9

THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE MARTIAL ART and is for SELF-DEFENSE ONLY.  THERE ARE NO RULES IN THE REAL WORLD, WHEN IT COMES TO PROTECTING YOURSELF AND FAMILY.
Each child will receive a black uniform with the NIN symbol to be worn over the Heart, and a USA flag patch to be worn on the left upper sleeve.  The NIN symbol is recognized as the Kanji (Japanese writing) for Ninja, but it literally means Patience and Perseverance.






THE FRONT SIDE OF KIDS UNIFORM



THE BACK SIDE OF KIDS UNIFORM


Here at Kogen Ninpo Dojo we reward students that do well in school with our Academic Achievement Programs.  We requre all students to provide their Report Cards or Progress Reports each quarter of school.

We want the kids and Young adult to use their minds first before they have to resort to using their training.  Most conflicts can be handled without a single punch being thrown.


Here are the GREAT patches you can earn with a 90% - 95% GPA in School.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT PATCH REQUIREMENTS

· Maintain a 90% GPA in School, bring in progress report card every quarter.   For levels 15th thru 8th Kyu. You will receive the appropriate patch according to rank.

· Maintain a 95% GPA in School, bring in progress report card every quarter.   For levels 7th thru 1st Kyu.  You will receive the appropriate patch according to rank. 

· ALL PATCHES ARE ONLY AWARDED ON SOLID COLOR BELTS.

· Proudly worn on the back on uniform.

· No Tardies

· Must have rank for a minimum of 2 months to receive patch.


SPECIAL WINNING ATTITUDE TEAM = SWAT

· AGE MUST BE 7 TO 9 YEARS OLD

· HAVE 3 CONSECUTIVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (AA)PATCHES.

· HELP WITH DOJO CLEANING

· BE A NATURAL BORN LEADER

· GREET NEW PEOPLE AT THE DOJO

· Worn on the upper right lapel.



SPECIAL TEAM OF ROLE MODELS = STORM

·  AGE MUST BE 10 TO 12  YEARS  OLD

· HAVE 6 CONSECUTIVE AA PATCHES

· HELP OTHER STUDENTS WITH HOMEWORK.

· HELP WITH CLEANING THE DOJO & CHARITY FOR THE COMMUNITY.

· Worn on the upper right lapel.



DEDICATED ENTHUSIASTIC LOYAL     TEACHING ASSISTANTS = DELTA

· AGE MUST BE 13 TO 15 YEARS OLD

· HAVE ALL 9 AA PATCHES

· HELP WITH TEACHING CLASSES

· HELP WITH SPECIAL SEMINARS AND DEMO’S.

· HELP WITH CLEANING THE DOJO & CHARITY FOR THE COMMUNITY.

· Worn on the upper right lapel.



DRAGON WEAPONS PATCH

· COMPLETE THE SHO-KYU LEVEL’S OF BO, JO, HANBO, AND BIKEN JUTSU.

· COMPLETE THE JO-KYU LEVEL’S OF BO, JO, HANBO, AND BIKEN JUTSU.  (Worn on the lower left inside sleeve)







 

KOGEN LITTLE NINJA'S PROGRAM

KYU/DAN LEVEL BELT RANKING CHART

15th KYU, 
ORANGE BELT WITH WHITE STRIPE

ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 25 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES.

14th KYU,
ORANGE BELT  
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 25 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES.

13th KYU, 
PURPLE BELT WITH WHITE STRIPE.
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 25 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES. 

12th KYU, 
PURPLE BELT

ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 25 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES. 

11th KYU,
YELLOW BELT WITH WHITE STRIPE.
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 30 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES. 

10th KYU,
YELLOW BELT
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 30 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES.

9th KYU,
GREEN BELT WITH WHITE STRIPE.
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 30 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES.
STUDENT AT THIS TIME MAY TEST FOR JOKYU LEVEL IN THE FOLLOWING,   ROKUSHAKU BO, JO, HANBO JUTSU, AND BIKEN JUTSU.

8th KYU,
GREEN BELT
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 30 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES.

7th KYU,
BLUE BELT WITH WHITE STRIPE.
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 35 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES
.

6th KYU,
BLUE BELT
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 35 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES. 
STUDENT AT THIS TIME MAY TEST FOR THE FOR SHOKYU LEVEL IN THE  FOLLOWING, ROKUSHAKU BO, JO, HANBO JUTSU, AND BIKEN JUTSU. (6', 4', 3', STAFFS, AND SWORD)

5th KYU,
RED BELT WITH WHITE STRIPE.
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 35 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES. 


4th KYU,
RED BELT
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 35 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES. 
STUDENT AT THIS TIME MUST HAVE TESTED AND COMPLETED JOKYU LEVEL’S IN THE  FOLLOWING,  ROKUSHAKU BO,  JO,  HANBO JUTSU,  AND BIKEN JUTSU.


3rd KYU,
BROWN BELT WITH WHITE STRIPE
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 35 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES
.



2nd KYU,
BROWN BELT
95% GPA IN SCHOOL
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 45 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES.



1st KYU,
BLACK BELT
WITH WHITE STRIPE or   OREO
 95% GPA IN SCHOOL
 ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 45 CLASSES  WITH NO TARDIES
.

AT THIS TIME THE STUDENT WILL HAVE 2 OPTIONS.

Option A:    If student is 15 at the time of test. They will recieve a Black Belt in the Goshin Taijutsu and will be able to join the Instuctors Ninpo class and continue their training.

Option B:    If student is under 15 at the time of test.  They will receive the OREO belt and be able to attend the Instructors Ninpo class once a week, and continur working on the finial levels listed below.



SHODAN (1st Degree)
BLACK BELT
95% GPA IN SCHOOL
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 45 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES
.
STUDENT AT THIS TIME MAY START TO BEGIN WORKING ON CHUKYU LEVEL’S IN THE  FOLLOWING,  ROKUSHAKU BO,  JO,  HANBO JUTSU,  AND BIKEN JUTSU.



NIDAN (2nd Degree)
BLACK BELT WITH
2 GOLD STRIPES
95% GPA IN SCHOOL
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 45 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES.



SANDAN (3rd Degree)
BLACK BELT WITH
3 GOLD STRIPES
95% GPA IN SCHOOL
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 45 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES
.
STUDENT AT THIS TIME MUST HAVE TESTED AND COMPLETED CHUKYU LEVEL’S IN THE  FOLLOWING,  ROKUSHAKU BO,  JO,  HANBO JUTSU,  AND BIKEN JUTSU.



YONDAN (4th Degree)
BLACK BELT WITH 4 GOLD STRIPES
95% GPA IN SCHOOL
ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 50 CLASSES WITH NO TARDIES
.



INSTRUCTOR SHODAN, (Adult)
BLACK BELT WITH NAME IN JAPANESE
1 YEAR OF TRAINING SINCE LAST BELT RANK.
MUST HAVE TRAINED WITH ADULT FOR 2 YEARS.
95% GPA IN SCHOOL
TEST FOR ALL SHODEN LEVELS OF WEAPONS, (BO, JO, HANBO, AND BIKEN JUTSU).

Student will continue with the Instructors Program, working on the remaining 9 DAN levels.
See Instructors Program belt Ranking Chart.