Gradings
Here you will find all the information on gradings you require, from dates, results and examiners of Dan Gradings, through to the syllabus for Kyu and Dan Grades.
The SKF has a system of Junior Grades for children to help them prepare for Kyu grades. The Junior Grades are as follows: White (Beginner), Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple and Brown. These are awarded by your club instructor.
Kyu Grades (or adult Grades) follow the same system, but with three levels of brown belt and start with White (9th Kyu) through to third Brown (1st Kyu).
1st to 3rd Dan Black Belts are examined at a Dan Grading with a panel of five 5th Dan and above examiners. 4th Dan and above are awarded for services to the Scottish Karate Federation.
Dan Grade Syllabus
Kyu Grade Syllabus
Dan Grade Criteria
- 15 Attendace Stamps per Grade (Given at SKF recognised events) This will increase to 20 in 2010.
- Up to Date SKF Licence
- Held Rank of 1st Kyu for 6 months
- Application signed by Instructor
- Post Licence and Cheque with Application
- 2nd Dan Minimum age 16 years
- 3rd Dan Minimum age 21 years
- 4th Dan and above awarded for service to SKF
- Minimum wait between Dan Grades in years = Grade (i.e. 2 years for 2nd Dan, 3 years for 3rd Dan etc).
For More Info: Contact Dan Grade Secretary
Peter Rogers 5th Dan
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