Rank will be denoted on the rattan training stick used to practice technical precision through techniques and drills, along with the power generation practice.
Beginning Student: Tape the striking end of the stick with white electrical tape to create a white sleeve. The sleeve should be about 10 inches (25 centimeters) long.
After passing each test, the student will have earned the privilege of putting a colored ring (of electrical tape) around the top of the sleeve. (photos will be posted soon)

Ranking for Antas Isa-Apat (Levels 1-4). Long and Middle Ranges

• After passing Antas Isa (Level 1) test, put yellow ring
• After passing Antas Dalawa (Level 2) test, put orange ring
• After passing Antas Tatlo (Level 3) test, put green ring
• After passing Antas Apat (Level 4) test, change the white sleeve to black, and add a white ring. (Adding the white ring signifies a new beginning in your training.)

Ranking for Antas Lima- Walo (Levels 5-8). Clinch, Ground, and Advanced Complete.

• After passing Antas Lima (Level 5) test, replace the white with a blue ring
• After passing Antas Anim (Level 6) test, replace the blue with a purple ring
• After passing Antas Pito (Level 7) test, replace the purple with a brown ring
• After passing Antas Walo (Level 8) test, replace the brown with a red ring

INSTRUCTOR RANKING

Here is the Single Stick Instructor Ranking progression.

• After doing the required rounds of sparring and passing the tests for antas 1-4 (long and middle ranges), you are eligible to take the GURO ISA (1^st Degree Instructor) exam.Upon passing, you will put a red sleeve on your stick along with one black ring at the top.
• After passing antas 5 & 6 (clinch), you are eligible to take the GURO DALAWA (2^nd Degree Instructor) exam.Upon passing, you will put a second black ring on the red sleeve.
• After passing antas 7 (ground), you are eligible to take the GURO TATLO (3^rd Degree Instructor) exam.Upon passing, you can put a third black ring on the red sleeve.
• After passing antas 8 (advanced complete), you are eligible to take the GURO APAT (4^th Degree Instructor) exam.Upon passing, you will put a fourth black ring on the red sleeve.

 Click on Page 2 (below) to read about ranking progression after you are certified Guro Apat.