Time in Grade Requirements for Dan Grades

The MAIF International Technical Committee has instituted minimal time in grade and age requirements for all Dan ranks for MAIF 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
1st Degree	16 years old	9 Months	12-16 Months
2nd Degree	18 years old	1 year	1 -2 years
3rd Degree	20 years old	2 years	2 - 4 years
4th Degree	25 years old	3 years	3 - 5 years
5th Degree	30 years old	4 years	4 - 6 years
6th Degree	35 years old	5 years	6 - 8 years
7th Degree	40 years old	6 years	8 - 10 years
8th Degree	50 years old	7 years	9 - 11 years
9th Degree	60 years old	8 years	12 - 14 years
10th Degree	70 years old	9 years	13 - 16 years