Grading Guide
GRADING GUIDE
A student must train at the minimum number of classes required and for the minimum amount of time on their current grade before they can attempt the next grade level. They must also have a good understanding of their grade kata. Yellow Tip and Orange Tip gradings are held by the Dojo Instructor during a normal class. All other gradings are undertaken at the monthly Regional Grading, held by the Senior Regional Instructor. All students 13 years and above, or if under 13 years 6th kyu and above, must perform all previous Katas, as well as their "Grade" katas at a grading. For example, a student grading to Shodan, must satisfactorily perform 11 katas during the grading. The Dojo Instructor must be certain that the student has the necessary qualities to attempt their next grading. Students grading to 3rd Kyu and above are normally assessed by the Senior Regional Instructor prior to attempting their next grade. Gradings to Nidan and above can only be undertaken at a grading held by a Zone Instructor or above.
| Grade Level | Belt Colour | Kata | Min Lessons | Min Time |
| 10th - Ju Kyu | White | --- | --- | --- |
| 9th - Kuu Kyu | Yellow Tip I stripe | N/A | 6 | 3 weeks |
| 8th - Hachi Kyu | Yellow | Taigyoku Shodan | 6 | 3 weeks |
| 7th - Nana Kyu-ho | Orange Tip I stripe | N/A | 12 | 6 weeks |
| 7th - Nana Kyu | Orange | Taigyoku Nidan | 12 | 6 weeks |
| 6th - Roku Kyu | Green | Saifa | 32 | 4 months |
| 5th - Go Kyu | Blue | Saifa | 40 | 5 months |
| 4th - Yon Kyu | Red | Bassai-Dai | 40 | 5 months |
| 3rd - San Kyu | Brown | Bassai-Dai | 50 | 6 months |
| 2nd - Ni Kyu | Brown I stripe | Seiunchin | 50 | 6 months |
| 1st - San Kyu | Brown I I stripes | Empi | 50 | 6 months |
| 1st San Kyu to Shodan-ho | Black (prov) | Sanseru & Sepai | 50 | 6 months |
| Shodan-ho to Shodan | Black | Sepai & Hungetsu | 100 | 12 months |
| 1st - Shodan to 2nd - Nidan | Black | Kanku-Dai & Kururunfa | 200 | 2 years |
| 2nd - Nidan to 3rd Sandan | Black | Shisochin & Kanku-sho | 300 | 3 years |
| 3rd - Sandan to 4th Yondan | Black | Seisan & Sochin | 400 | 4 years |
source: gkrsa.com.au
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