GRADING

Students are graded according to their proficiency, Perseverance, attitude and record of attendance. Their progress is indicated by the Belt colour they are permitted to wear. The purpose of having a grading system within any Martial Arts is to gauge the Progress of the individual's ability using a grading examination based on a set syllabus. Each step or level of learning has to uncounted carefully ensuring that to the best of your ability you have understood and reached a level of proficiency acceptable to the grading examiners. It is a point worth remembering that the colour of a belt does not make the Karateka, but it is the ability of the person wearing the Belt which gives it its worth and acceptability.

BELT COLOUR & KYU

10Th Kyu - White Belt 9th Kyu - Yellow Belt 8th Kyu - Orange Belt 7th Kyu - Green Belt 6th Kyu - Blue Belt 5th Kyu - Advanced Blue Belt 4th Kyu - Purple Belt 3rd Kyu - Advanced Purple Belt 2nd Kyu - Brown Belt Ist Kyu - Advanced Brown Belt Ist Dan and above - Black Belt

Each grade consist of these elements: Kihon - Basic Techniques Kata - Forms Kumite - Sparring Before a student can try a grade he or she will have to be proficient in all three elevents relevant to the grade they are taking