Grading

karate-belts

Colour belt grading is conducted approximately 3 times a year. Students who are deemed to have attained the required level of proficiency by their Senseis will be encouraged to test. Once brown belt has been attained there is a requirement to train for at least 1 year before applying for black belt testing as well as an obligation to attend at least one of the 2 black belt/brown belt workshops held each year.

BELT LEVEL REQUIREMENTS – In addition to the mandatory Basic Kata and Basic Kumite

Belt Level Kata
Orange Pinan Nidan
Green Pinan Sandan
Blue Pinan Shodan
Brown Pinan Yondan