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The Water Path · The Belt Path
White belt to black belt
A structured path where every rank is earned. Instructors watch each student every class and promote them when they're ready, never on a timer.
White
Black
Train & attend
Regular classes build the skills for the next rank.
Master the skill list
Each belt has a clear skill list matched to the student's age level.
Instructor sign-off
When every skill is solid, the instructor recommends promotion.
Earn the belt
Promotion in front of class and family.
The long road
Water first. Fire when ready.
Young students lead with skills. Teens begin training will. Adults take up the full art, and tools (weapons) come after black belt.
Age 3
First bow
Little Ones: listening, balance, safe falling
Age 7
Juniors
Focus, escapes, anti-bullying
Age 10
Youth & Team
Throws, conditioning, line-up matches
Age 15
Teens
Fire is introduced: practical self-defense
18+
Bujutsu
Kempo, jujutsu, taijutsu modules
Black belt
Tools
Weapons, traditional & modern
Competition
Rank that carries weight
We're working toward federation membership so tournament rank carries national recognition.