Eligibility

These apply to those with a current KUGB licence and record book and training at least twice a week at a KUGB Dojo, with an approved KUGB instructor. The record book and licence must be available available for the grading examinersinspecion and endorsement. KUGB members will be eligible to grade providing they have the permission of their club instructor. If grading outside their own club, permission should be obtained in writing.

The period between 1st Kyu and 1st Dan must be a minimum of 6 months. Full 1st Kyu must be obtained before attempting first Dan.

For Dan Grades

The mimimum period between 1st Dan and 2nd Dan is 2 years, 2nd and 3rd is 3 years, 3rd and 4th is 4 years, etc... The grades of 7th Dan and above are not by technical examination, but by appointment.

Age Requirements

There are no age restrictions for grading up to the 2nd Dan. The minimum age for atempting a 3rd Dan is 21.

Grading format and Syllabus

Dan grades may only be taken at special aproved courses, details of which are circulated to all KUGB clubs. The Examiner may ask to see some or all of the Kihon, Kata and Kumite listed in the KUGB Syllabus. Candidates may be required to demonstrate material from previous gradings to ensure overall development - a brown belt, for example, may be asked to perform a Heian Kata.

It must be emphasised that the KUGB syllabus is intended as a guideline to prepare students for their gradings, and that the most important factors will be the examinees attitude and technical quality.