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GRADING CRITERIA

Students are required to do the minimum number of classes AND have their Sensei’s approval before they can attempt the next grade level.
Yellow Belt / Orange Belt

• General understanding of the basic strikes, blocks, stances & kicks (in English)

• Clear progress in discipline in class (listening to the instructor) since the start of training

• Understanding of the first / second kata

Green Belt and above

• Good understanding of all the strikes, blocks, stances & kicks (in English and Japanese)

• Confident in the Grading Kata and all previously learnt kata

• An improved fitness & stamina level

• Increased confidence in free-sparring

• Disciplined & consistent with training (1+ classes per week)
Japanese Terms for Higher Grades
Black Belt

All of the previous points, plus:

• Ability to protect themselves against most unarmed attacks

• Confident in demonstrating & in practical applications of “Sepai” and all previously learnt kata

• Top level of fitness & stamina
NOTE: Minimum age for attaining Black Belt is 15 years
Additional Notes:
  • Chairs are reserved for spectators - students must stand or sit on the floor
  • Please ensure you bring your full uniform - the club badge must be sewn on
  • Photography is allowed for personal record only (not to be shared on social media)

​Download PDFs:

Requirements for Yellow and Orange Belt

Senior Grading Checklist (for Brown and Black Belts)
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Training Details
    • Karate for Beginners
    • Testimonials
    • Grading Criteria
    • Class Terminology
    • Karate Etiquette
    • Blog / Photos
    • Videos
    • Fees
    • Order Equipment
    • Student Licence/Insurance/Pre- Training Questionnaire-
    • Privacy Policy
    • Special Events
    • Your Feedback
  • LOCATIONS
    • EAST LONDON >
      • -- All Classes --
      • Chingford
      • Edmonton
      • Homerton
      • Plaistow
      • Poplar
      • Poplar-Westferry
      • Walthamstow
      • ~ Karate Training Videos ~
      • Buy Equipment
      • Member Registration - East London
    • KENT / South East LONDON >
      • Belvedere
      • Blackfen
      • Dartford
      • Greenwich
    • SOUTH LONDON >
      • Clapham
      • New Malden
    • WEST LONDON >
      • Acton
      • Ealing
      • Greenford
      • Harlesden
      • Northolt
      • West London Insurance Application
      • West London Pre-Training Questionnaire
      • Order Equipment
    • SOUTH-WEST LONDON >
      • Addlestone
      • Bedfont
  • CONTACT
    • Dmitriy - East London
    • Aaron - Kent / SE London
    • Kevin - South London
    • Peter - South-West London
    • Eddie - West London
  • BOOK CLASS
  • ๐Ÿ” SEARCH
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