Getting your Next Belt
- You are qualified to take a Grading test every 3 to 4 months provided that you have less than two absenteeism. If you have more than two or have excessive absenteeism you should attend extra training sessions.
- Don’t wait for the Sensei/Senpai to approach you, if you meet the conditions, confident and are ready, respectfully ask to be graded.
- Print all the grading tests from our website and keep it in your binder and review.
- Every time when you go to the class, make sure to ask the Sensei/Senpai to show/teach you the new lessons as per the respective syllabus
- .Every time when you learn a new technique make sure to take down relevant notes for future reference.
- When you are ready to be tested, let Sensei/senpai knows that you are ready for the grading.
- Be sure to practice continuously outside the Dojo at your own pace.
- Most of the grading tests are easy because all you have to perform is what you have already learnt; unlike other type of tests that you may have to come up with answers-this may be necessary if you are an advanced level student.
- Make sure you are up-to-date with every thing before the grading.
- Neat appearance with a clean Gi
- Prepare the table for the examiner before the grading.
- Do your own ceremonial bow and oath before the grading.
- Do not try to copy or follow another Karate-Ka.
- Examiner will repeat the item to be graded twice; Wait for the word, "Begin" (Hajime) to perform.
- If you have a doubt, don’t do the item, raise your hand and wait.
- If you have practiced attentively (and the key word is PRACTICE), the test will be easy.
- If you feel nervous/confused, close your eyes for a minute, breathe in deeply few times and open your eyes with confidence.
- Good idea is to Meditate and concentrate for a moment before the grading.
- Have a goal in mind and work hard to achieve that goal. You have work, go and get what you want.
- Paying attention at the class and at the grading is very important.
- Bring your "Karate Binder" to class every time and make your own notes.
- It is important to attain mastery by practicing the basics.
Good Luck!
Grading Tests
Grading Test 9th Kyu - White to Red (for Minors)
Grading Test 8th Kyu - Red to Yellow
Grading Test 7th Kyu - Yellow to Orange
Grading Test 6th Kyu - Orange to Orange 2
Grading Test 5th Kyu - Orange 2 to Green
Grading Test 4th Kyu - Green to Purple
Grading Test 3rd Kyu - Purple to Blue
Grading Test 2nd Kyu - Blue to Brown
Grading Test 1st Kyu - Brown to Brown 2
Grading Test 1st Dan - Black Belt
Note:
Please print two copies and bring one for the test.
For katas and further learning visit out Facebook Page & Youtube channel
Grading Test 8th Kyu - Red to Yellow
Grading Test 7th Kyu - Yellow to Orange
Grading Test 6th Kyu - Orange to Orange 2
Grading Test 5th Kyu - Orange 2 to Green
Grading Test 4th Kyu - Green to Purple
Grading Test 3rd Kyu - Purple to Blue
Grading Test 2nd Kyu - Blue to Brown
Grading Test 1st Kyu - Brown to Brown 2
Grading Test 1st Dan - Black Belt
Note:
Please print two copies and bring one for the test.
For katas and further learning visit out Facebook Page & Youtube channel
Meaning of the Belt and its Colour
RED: Grading preparation test for beginners
Yellow: This is the belt where students transform from beginners to developing true skill in the art of karate. The belt represents an assertion of one's energy. Students learn to master the "tanden," otherwise known as the central point of gravity just below the navel. In this mastery, greater control over the body's energy is accomplished.
Orange: The orange belt represents stability. The kata, or pattern of movements, is practiced with basic postures, punches, blocks and kicks. All other methods learned in higher belts build on the basic principles of the white and orange belts.
Green: The green belt is the transition from beginner to true follower of the martial art. The students are humbled as training becomes even more serious. With this transition comes a great flow of emotion and sensitivity as they train in the advance kata and belt methods.
Purple: A purple belt begins to understand the meaning of the black belt.
Blue: Once a student has mastered the basics and is stable in his form, he must learn to adapt as situations require him to. This is the purpose of the blue belt, which represents fluidity and adaptability. With fluidity comes the joy in training, greater strength and confidence of mind over body.
Brown: Brown belts are nearing mastery. As a result, they are required to be both practical and creative by creating techniques and katas. This is where confidence soars as one's own personality is integrated with the many techniques already learned.
Black: A black belt is the pinnacle of achievement in the martial arts. Many will work years to develop the mastery for this attainment. In reality, the belt is not the ultimate goal but instead a new beginning for a journey to start once again from the beginning with a new self-awareness. It represents a state of being and personal growth. At this stage you are not to mistakenly think that you have mastered Karate and relax; rather think more seriously and determine to train harder with understanding of oneself-body and mind alike.