Gradings - at a glance
The requirements for each grading change between belts, the table below shows the number of grading workshops, sparring sessions and the minimum 'training' time for each belt (if required).
Remember - In order to grade the student must have the following:
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An up to date licence - check the expiry date in the back of your book and speak to your instructor if it needs renewing.
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The correct number of grading workshops; these take place on the first Friday of each month and attendance must be recorded in your book.
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The correct number of sparring sessions; these take place most Sundays and attendance must be recorded in your book.
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The 'minimum' time between gradings must have elapsed, training time between belts increases as you progress through the belts.
12th Kyu - White + Red
11th Kyu - White + Yellow
10th Kyu - Red + White
9th Kyu - Red
8th Kyu - Yellow
7th Kyu - Orange
6th Kyu - Green
5th Kyu - Blue
4th Kyu - Purple
3rd Kyu - Brown
Four Grading Workshops
Four Sparring Sessions
Grading Fee - £40
A Minimum Time Of 4 Months
2nd Kyu - Brown + White
Four Grading Workshops
Four Sparring Sessions
Grading Fee - £50
A Minimum Time Of 4 Months
1st Kyu - Brown + Black
Six Grading Workshops
Six Sparring Sessions
Grading Fee - £60
A Minimum Time Of 6 Months
1st Dan - Black
Six Grading Workshops
Six Sparring Sessions
Grading Fee - £80
A Minimum Time Of 6 Months
2nd Dan - Black
Twelve Grading Workshops
Twelve Sparring Sessions
Grading Fee - £100
A Minimum Time Of 2 Years
3rd Dan - Black
Eighteen Grading Workshops
Eighteen Sparring Sessions
Grading Fee - £100
A Minimum Time Of 3 Years