These are the standard ranks for Parker's Karate, students who have shown great progress between ranks often earn tips as special distinction for their dedication.
Standard Ranks
White Belt - 8th Kyu
Yellow Belt - 7th Kyu
Orange Belt - RokKyu
2nd Green Belt - GoKyu
1st Green Belt (with Brown Tip) - YonKyu
3rd Brown Belt - SanKyu
2nd Brown Belt (with one Black Tip) - NiKyu
1st Brown Belt (with two Black Tips) - IkKyu
Red Belts (Jr Black belt/pre-black belt ranks)
Red Belt - 1st Red
Red/White Belt - 2nd Red
Red/Blue Belt - 3rd Red
Red/Brown Belt - 4th Red
Red/Black Belt - 5th Red
Black Belt Ranks
1st Degree Black Belt - ShoDan
2nd Degree Black Belt - NiDan
3rd Degree Black Belt - SanDan
4th Degree Black Belt - YonDan
5th Degree Black Belt - GoDan
6th Degree Black Belt - RokuDan
7th Degree Black Belt - ShichiDan