Grading System
KYU GRADES
Kyu gradings are held every 3 months. All gradings are assessed by Hanshi Asano 9th Dan. To qualify for grading, a minimum of 20 sessions must be attended, good spirit and attitude must be shown and a suitable improvment in the students karate.
Normally the gradings take place at the Rushcliffe Arena in Wilford, Nottingham, although it is possible to grade on certain courses.
PLEASE CLICK ON DETAILS BELOW TO VIEW REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH GRADING. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE DETAILS ARE NOT DIFINITIVE. PLEASE DISCUSS ANY QUERIES WITH YOUR SENSEI
| 9th Kyu | Red Belt | Grading Details |
| 8th Kyu | Orange Belt | Grading Details |
| 7th Kyu | Yellow Belt | Grading Details |
| 6th Kyu | Green Belt | Grading Details |
| 5th Kyu | Purple Belt | Grading Details |
| 4th Kyu | Purple/White Belt | Grading Details |
| 3rd Kyu | Brown Belt | Grading Details |
| 2nd Kyu | Brown/White Belt | Grading Details |
| 1st Kyu | Brown/2 White Belt | Grading Details |
DAN GRADE
Every Students initial goal in Karate is to attain their Black Belt!. Achieving this level shows significant improvement in not only the students karate ability, but also their spirit, fitness, general well being. The rank of 1st Dan should be viewed as a begining to the study of karate. The techniques you will have learned to date can now be developed and improved in your quest to become a true martial artist.
Dan gradings are available on the Spring Course, Summer School and the November course. all held at the Rushcliffe Arena at Wilford
Any Karateka wishing to grade must have taken part in at least 3 courses(min 2 day) with Hanshi Asano since their last Dan Grading.
| 1st Dan | Grading Details |