Grading System

Grading is a formal examination process in which students are tested in a group to see if they have attained the necessary skills to advance to the next level or grade.

The required skills for each grade are covered in a formal syllabus.

Grades are indicated by using the following belt system:

Beginner Yellow belt

Yellow belt senior (green tip added to yellow belt)

Intermediate Green belt

Green belt senior (blue tip)

Senior Red belt

Red belt senior (brown tip)

Brown belt

Brown belt senior (black tip)

Black belt Black belt assistant instructor, followed by a series of degrees or Dans, e.g. 1st degree (second level of black belt), 2nd degree, 3rd degree, etc.

There are four grading examinations held each year, but there is no pressure to grade. It is over to you and your instructors to say when the time is right for you to grade.