Gradings are held quarterly in the dojo

Students grading for white belt up to blue belt must attend for a minimum of 12 training sessions within a three month period

Students grading for blue belt and above must attend for a minimum of 24 training sessions within a six month period

Please note that the above are the absolute minimum requirement and a student's readiness to grade will be entirely at the discretion of the chief instructor


To participate in a grading, students must be club members (see Membership information)

Full gi must be worn, together with current belt held

Students seeking to attain yellow belt and above must bring full protective equipment for sparring

Students should arrive allowing sufficient time for a warm up prior to the published start time

Students arriving after the grading has commenced will not be admitted