Grading
The next grading assessment days are:
South Manchester and Cheshire students
Saturday 25th September 2010
Linden Road Primary School
Linden Road
Denton
Manchester
M26 6EF
North Manchester and Lancashire students
Sunday 22nd August 2010
at Chesham Primary School
Talbot Grove
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 6PH
Times:
Saturday Gradings are held from:
1pm~3pm for all grades
Sunday Gradings are held from:
2:30pm - 5pm for students attempting all other grades (including re-grading from other styles)
ALL GRADING FEES MUST BE PRE PAID. YOUR LICENSE, GRADING FEE AND SIGNED GRADING APPLICATION MUST BE HANDED TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR BY THE FRIDAY BEFORE GRADING DAY.
All gradings are taken by the Chief Instructor. It is advisable for all students to read their etiquette sheet before attendance. Parents and friends are more than welcome to come along and support, however we do ask that all mobile phones are switched off or set to silent whilst the grading is in session. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to warm up.
What you will be expected to do on the day
White Belts (9th Kyu) will be asked to demonstrate the basic strikes, blocks, kicks and stances. You will then be asked to perform Kihon kata (1st kata). You will also be assessed on dojo etiquette, knowledge, effort, responses and kiai's. Students aged 11 and above will be expected to perform Kihon kata to a good standard.
8th Kyu Yellow belts and above will be asked to demonstrate all of the above as well as the advanced strikes, blocks and stances. You are required to perform all katas up to and including your grade kata. You will then be asked to kumite (spar). You will be assessed on your knowledge, respect, level of technique, good etiquette, effort and technical ability.
Important Note: Students 8th Kyu yellow belt and should remember to bring their mitts and pads for kumite. It is also advisable for you to wear a gum shield and groin box, however these are not compulsory. Students attempting their first grade from 9th Kyu white belt to 8th Kyu yellow belt MUST have a karate gi with a club badge sewn on chest height on the left hand side.
Future Grading Dates:
South Manchester and Cheshire Students
Saturday 4th September
Sunday 7th November
All at St Matthews Church Hall in Stretford
North Manchester and Lancashire Students
Sunday 22nd August
Sunday 26th September
Sunday 14th November
All at Chesham Primary School in Bury
Black Belt Grading Weekend:
Saturday 30th October
Sunday 31st October
For students and Inmstructors attempting 1st Dans and Black Belts.
South Manchester and Cheshire students
Saturday 25th September 2010
Linden Road Primary School
Linden Road
Denton
Manchester
M26 6EF
North Manchester and Lancashire students
Sunday 22nd August 2010
at Chesham Primary School
Talbot Grove
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 6PH
Times:
Saturday Gradings are held from:
1pm~3pm for all grades
Sunday Gradings are held from:
2:30pm - 5pm for students attempting all other grades (including re-grading from other styles)
ALL GRADING FEES MUST BE PRE PAID. YOUR LICENSE, GRADING FEE AND SIGNED GRADING APPLICATION MUST BE HANDED TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR BY THE FRIDAY BEFORE GRADING DAY.
All gradings are taken by the Chief Instructor. It is advisable for all students to read their etiquette sheet before attendance. Parents and friends are more than welcome to come along and support, however we do ask that all mobile phones are switched off or set to silent whilst the grading is in session. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to warm up.
What you will be expected to do on the day
White Belts (9th Kyu) will be asked to demonstrate the basic strikes, blocks, kicks and stances. You will then be asked to perform Kihon kata (1st kata). You will also be assessed on dojo etiquette, knowledge, effort, responses and kiai's. Students aged 11 and above will be expected to perform Kihon kata to a good standard.
8th Kyu Yellow belts and above will be asked to demonstrate all of the above as well as the advanced strikes, blocks and stances. You are required to perform all katas up to and including your grade kata. You will then be asked to kumite (spar). You will be assessed on your knowledge, respect, level of technique, good etiquette, effort and technical ability.
Important Note: Students 8th Kyu yellow belt and should remember to bring their mitts and pads for kumite. It is also advisable for you to wear a gum shield and groin box, however these are not compulsory. Students attempting their first grade from 9th Kyu white belt to 8th Kyu yellow belt MUST have a karate gi with a club badge sewn on chest height on the left hand side.
Future Grading Dates:
South Manchester and Cheshire Students
Saturday 4th September
Sunday 7th November
All at St Matthews Church Hall in Stretford
North Manchester and Lancashire Students
Sunday 22nd August
Sunday 26th September
Sunday 14th November
All at Chesham Primary School in Bury
Black Belt Grading Weekend:
Saturday 30th October
Sunday 31st October
For students and Inmstructors attempting 1st Dans and Black Belts.
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