The following minimum training schedule is a goal for karate-ka to achieve before advancing in rank. By following this minimum training schedule, one will have a better chance to receive a full kyu during a rank exam.

Note: A training day is one to three hours.

Minimum Training Schedule:

Desired Rank	Days with Sensei	Self-Training Days
8th & 7th Kyu	1 or 2	2
6th & 5th Kyu	2	2-3
4th, 3rd, & 2nd Kyu	3	3-4
1st Kyu & Shodan	4	5-6