USAMAF DAN Level Ranks
National & International
Time in Grade Requirements for Dan Grades
The USMAF Central Technical Committee has instituted minimal time in grade and age requirements for all Dan ranks for USMAF promotions. The Time in Grade requirements are the generally accepted International standards.
Rank |
Minimum Age |
Min. Time In Grade, Previous Rank |
Normal Time in Grade, Previous Rank |
Shodan, 1st Degree |
16 years old |
9 Months |
12-16 Months |
Nidan, 2nd Degree |
18 years old |
1 year |
1 -2 years |
Sandan, 3rd Degree |
20 years old |
2 years |
2 - 4 years |
Yondan, 4th Degree |
25 years old |
3 years |
3 - 5 years |
Godan, 5th Degree |
30 years old |
4 years |
4 - 6 years |
Rokudan, 6th Degree |
35 years old |
5 years |
6 - 8 years |
Shichidan, 7th Degree |
40 years old |
6 years |
8 - 10 years |
Hachidan, 8th Degree |
50 years old |
7 years |
9 - 11 years |
Kudan, 9th Degree |
60 years old |
8 years |
12 - 14 years |
Judan, 10th Degree |
70 years old |
9 years |
13 - 16 years |
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