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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
Honbu Dojo 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 DIFFINITIVE. PLEASE DISCUSS ANY QUERIES WITH YOUR SENSEI
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 held at Honbu Dojo, Summer School held at Nottingham University
and the November gradings at Honbu Dojo 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.
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