Grading

Most karate clubs will grade their students at least 3 times a year, often this is done because it in financially rewarding for the instructors. Sensei Debi however feels strongly that it is far better for the student’s quality of karate if they are only graded twice a year.

The gradings are in July and December of each year and are normally held at the German School in Petersham, Surrey.
Grading Syllabus (pdf)

Photos from the grading on 28th June 2009 can be accessed here: www.dephoto.biz/funakoshi - note that you will need to register to see them. This is very easy and only involves entering an email address and a password. You also need to install a program called Silverlight, which is also very quick and easy.

Belt Colours in order:

11th Kyu Red			10th Kyu Yellow
9th Kyu Orange			8th Kyu Blue
7th Kyu Green			6th Kyu Green stripe
5th Kyu Purple			4th Kyu Purple stripe
3rd Kyu Brown			2nd Kyu Brown (1 stripe)
1st Kyu Brown (2 stripes)			Black 1st: Shodan 2nd: Nidan 3rd: Sadan