Grading Information
| From Grade | To Grade | Minimum Period |
|---|---|---|
|
New Student |
10th Kyu |
2 weeks / 4 classes |
|
10th Kyu |
4th Kyu |
3 months / 12 classes |
|
4th Kyu |
1st Kyu |
6 months @ 2 classes |
|
1st Kyu |
1st Dan |
1 year @ 2 classes |
|
1st Dan |
2nd Dan+ |
Equivalent to grade |
- Where the minimum period is in weeks or classes, whichever period is the longer applies
- All grading eligibility is at the discretion of the lead instructor
- Dragon students, aged twelve and under, are required to take mon grades (half grades) in between each Kyu grade up to 4th Kyu
- Grades are awarded as 1st, 2nd, or 3rd class up to 1st Kyu
- The highest grade that can be attained by a student under sixteen years of age is 2nd Dan
- Should a student fail a grading, they will be allowed to regrade after a waiting period to be determined by the examiner. There is no fee for a regrading
- Grading requirements for students transferring from other clubs will be decided by the lead instructor on a case-by-case basis
