Grading
There are altogether nine levels to the Black Belt, each level is call a Kyu (Pronounced Cue) and cover five colored belts. | |
9th Kyu 8th Kyu 7th Kyu 6th Kyu 5th Kyu 4th Kyu 3rd Kyu 2nd Kyu 1 st Kyu Shodan |
White belt Blue belt Blue belt plus Yellow tip Yellow belt Yellow belt plus Green tip Green belt Green belt plus Brown tip Brown belt Brown belt plus Black tip Black belt 1st dan |
The Test Test for the various belts are held regularly and takes the form of a formal examination in which students from all branch dojos meet. The belt system is used to allow you to gauge your progress in Karate and give incentive to try harder. The decision to try for grading test is entirely yours and no pressure will be placed upon you to enter one. On the other hand if your instructor thinks that you are not ready for grading, then you will not be allow to participate. Every successful candidate will be awarded with a certificate from AKI Honbu. |