Grading Information
What is a grading?
A grading is an opportunity for a student to show their karate instructor the new skills and techniques that they have developed through their ongoing karate training. Upon a successful grading, students are awarded their next JKA rank. All new students start at 10th Kyu (white belt) and after each grading, students are able to move up to the next belt. Kids should be training frequently over a full term before their first grading. Gradings are held at the end of each school term (4x per year). We recommend students attempt a maximum of 3 gradings per year.
What happens in a grading?
Students will perform a combination of kihon (basics), kata (sequenced movements) and kumite (prearranged self defence). A selection of qualified JKA examiners will watch the students and assess their competency in each of kihon, kata and kumite. Examiners are not only looking for correct karate techniques, but are also assessing qualities such as focus, attitude and respect.
How much does it cost?
The price for a single student to sit their grading is $50 per grading. It is important students (especially kids) understand that karate is a big commitment and they should be ready and confident before attempting their next grade. The grading fee covers a registered JKA certificate, the examination fees and a colour belt.
Click Here to see our international JKA grading criteria.
A grading is an opportunity for a student to show their karate instructor the new skills and techniques that they have developed through their ongoing karate training. Upon a successful grading, students are awarded their next JKA rank. All new students start at 10th Kyu (white belt) and after each grading, students are able to move up to the next belt. Kids should be training frequently over a full term before their first grading. Gradings are held at the end of each school term (4x per year). We recommend students attempt a maximum of 3 gradings per year.
What happens in a grading?
Students will perform a combination of kihon (basics), kata (sequenced movements) and kumite (prearranged self defence). A selection of qualified JKA examiners will watch the students and assess their competency in each of kihon, kata and kumite. Examiners are not only looking for correct karate techniques, but are also assessing qualities such as focus, attitude and respect.
How much does it cost?
The price for a single student to sit their grading is $50 per grading. It is important students (especially kids) understand that karate is a big commitment and they should be ready and confident before attempting their next grade. The grading fee covers a registered JKA certificate, the examination fees and a colour belt.
Click Here to see our international JKA grading criteria.