All the other people are wearing different colour belts, how do I get one? When will I be a black belt?
We will assess whether you are ready for your next belt by a grading. A grading consists of your current basic techniques, your current grade sparring,the kata (form) required for your grade, and oyo which is more self-defence based.. Protocol and etiquette are also very important during gradings. When you start you could expect to grade around every three months, however this is dependent on the time and effort you put into your lessons. Those who train more will often grade quicker than those that only train intermittently. Your instructor will know when you have fulfilled these requirements and whether you are sufficiently skilled enough to progress to the next level. We do not guarantee a date for attaining your black belt. Gaining your black belt is a great achievement and requires a lot of training and effort. We will certainly guide you as progress through the grades, and we are always eager to help our students to advance their training, but as with anything you will get out of
