Grades after 3rd Dan are not attained through a grading, but awarded by Sensei for service to Karate
How The Grading Works The grading takes place in front of a panel of Black
Belts, for Brown/Black Belt grading’s the panel will comprise of senior black
belt grades. During the grading the panel will mark students on
correct application of techniques, etiquette, spirit, effort and fitness,
based on each students own physical ability. There are three levels of pass for a grading or a
failure. 1st class pass - Awarded to students who have exceeded the
required standard and been excellent throughout 2nd class pass - Awarded to students who have met the required
standard and performed well throughout 3rd class pass - Awarded to students who have fallen slightly
below the required standard or made small errors Fail - Students will fail the grading if they fall well
below the standard or have made serious errors
Minimum Time Between Gradings
(assuming students are training regularly) 9th Kyu to 4th Kyu – Grading’s every 3 months or at Sensei discretion 3rd Kyu to 1st Dan – Grading’s every 6 months. 1st to 2nd Dan - min 2 years | 2nd to 3rd Dan - min 3 years | 3rd to 4th Dan - min
4 years etc
Senior Gradings (2nd Kyu to 3rd Dan) All persons grading at a senior grading who are 18
years old and under will be required to perform all applicable kicks at head
height. Those over 18 will be expected to perform their kicks
at the maximum height they can kick, but in all cases the height will be
above belt height. Exception to these requirements will be that the
student is unable to perform the requirement due to injury, incapacity or
other genuine reason. This must be highlighted to your senior instructor
prior to the grading, so the panel are aware and can take it in to account. Dan (Black Belt) Gradings
All applicants must demonstrate their knowledge of
techniques within the syllabus by teaching a small group of students. This will
be assessed during the 6 months leading up to the grading. The applicants age,
physical and mental ability will be taken in to consideration during the
grading examination with the result that parts of the syllabus may be
changed, adapted or omitted. This is entirely at the discretion of Sensei. At this stage all applicants must have a current
First Aid and CRB certificate (juniors excluded). Applicants will provide proof of participation in
Kata and Kumite at competition level. Applicants will be physically fit to a level to
enable the completion of the grading to a high standard. Applicants will notify Sensei 6 months in advance of
the grading of their intention to grade. The applicant may be required to
attend additional training sessions prior to the grading. Junior Dan grade certificates will state
"JUNIOR". All junior Dan grades will need their grade ratified at
the age of 18, providing they are still training. If they stop training they
will revert back to 1st Kyu and need to retake
their senior Dan grade. After attaining your Dan grade it is expected that
you begin to look at ways in which you can reciprocate the time and effort
the club, association and instructors have invested in you, to obtain your
Dan grade status. Guide - Steps to reach Black Belt What is a Black Belt? - Find
out Here
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