
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 |
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Orange | Pinan Nidan |
Green | Pinan Sandan |
Blue | Pinan Shodan |
Brown | Pinan Yondan |
