Gradings take place every 4 months and there are 8 levels up to black
belt.
The first, which is a novice assessment, is taken at the instructors
discretion and can be taken at any time between grading.
We have a set syllabus for senior and junior students to follow to
assist with their progression throughout the different grades.
The minimum training time required between grades are:
Seniors
| Novice to Red belt (7th kyu).......................... |
32hrs |
| Red to Yellow belt (6th kyu)........................... |
32hrs |
| Yellow to Orange belt (5th kyu)...................... |
32hrs |
| Orange to Green belt (4th kyu)....................... |
36hrs |
| Green to Blue belt (3rd kyu)........................... |
40hrs |
| Blue to Purple belt (2nd kyu).......................... |
46hrs |
| Purple to Brown belt (1st kyu)........................ |
54hrs |
| Brown to Black belt a minimum of
6 months |
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Juniors 16 years and under
| Novice to Red belt (Junior 7th
kyu)......................... |
32hrs |
| Red to Yellow belt (Junior 6th
kyu)......................... |
32hrs |
| Yellow to Orange belt (Junior 5th
kyu)..................... |
32hrs |
| Orange to Green belt (Junior 4th
kyu)...................... |
36hrs |
| Green to Blue belt (Junior 3rd
kyu).......................... |
40hrs |
| Blue to Purple belt (Junior 2nd
kyu)......................... |
46hrs |
| Purple to Brown belt (Junior 1st
kyu)....................... |
54hrs |
| Brown to Junior Black belt a
minimum of 6 months |
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Tatami Rats
There is a separate syllabus for those under the age of 11 known as the ‘Tatami Rats’.
All successful students will receive a certificate of
achievement and the success will be recorded in their licence books.
On joining students will receive a licence and insurance certificate
together with a relevant syllabus.
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