KUGB Grading Rules
The following are some of the KUGB Grading Rules. This and more information can be found on this website, but also in the back of your licence. Make sure you read it!
Eligibility
These rules apply to those holding a current KUGB licence and record book
and training at least twice per week at a KUGB dojo, with an approved KUGB
Instructor. The record book and licence must be available for the grading
examiner's inspection and endorsement.
KUGB members will be eligible to grade providing they have fulfilled all technical
requirements and have the permission of their club Instructor. If grading
outside their own club, permission should be obtained in writing from their
club Instructor or Secretary.
Students of Shotokan Karate from other British Associations who transfer to
the KUGB may retain their current grade, but must re-grade within 12 months
of the transfer, and be assessed for their KUGB standard They will be awarded
a grade appropriate to their standard, which could be the same grade, a lower
grade or the next grade up.
Students of Shotokan Karate from other countries will be allowed to grade
providing that the KUGB recognises and approves their Association and that
they have written permission from their Association.
Students from other styles of Karate who wish to transfer to the KUGB may
retain their grade for a maximum of 12 months, but must wait at least 6 months
before taking a KUGB grading. They will be awarded a grade appropriate to
their standard, which could be the same grade, a lower grade or the next grade
up. Candidates taking 3rd Dan or above will be asked to produce records of
attendance at Black and Brown Belt courses, Dan Courses and KUGB approved
residential courses.
Grading Frequency
For Kyu grades:-
Novices may take a grading after two months of training
It is possible for exceptional students to 'jump' grades, but only up to 7th
Kyu
Future gradings up to 1st Kyu may be taken at minimum 3 monthly intervals
The period between 1st Kyu and 1st Dan must be a minimum of 6 months
Full 1st Kyu must be obtained before attempting 1st Dan
For Dan grades:-
The minimum period between gradings are:-
1st Dan to 2nd Dan, 2 years
2nd Dan to 3rd Dan, 3 years
3rd Dan to 4th Dan, 4 years
4th Dan to 5th Dan, 5 years
5th Dan to 6th Dan, 6 years.
'Temporary' grades and re-takes
A student may receive a 'Temporary' grade, which means that they are not quite
up to the required standard. They will however be able to wear the same belt
and train on the same syllabus if they were a full grade Students who fail
Kyu grades can re-take their grading after a further 3 months Students who
fail Dan Gradings must be wait a minimum of 3 months, unless a different period
is specified by the examiner.
Age requirements
There are no age restrictions for Kyu grades The minimum age for attempting
a 3rd Dan grade is 21
Grading format and syllabus
Kyu gradings are usually taken at the students own dojo, but may be taken,
with permission, at other dojos or special courses. Dan grades may only be
taken at special approved courses, details of which are circulated to all
KUGB Clubs.
The Examiner may ask to see some or all of the Kihon, Kata and Kumite listed
in the KUGB Syllabus. Candidates may be required to demonstrate material from
previous gradings to ensure overall development - a brown belt for example
may be asked to perform an Heian Kata.
It must be emphasised that the KUGB Syllabus is intended as a guideline to prepare students for their gradings, and that the most important factors will be the examinee's attitude and technical quality.
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