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How will my progress be assessed?
Grading
To progress in karate you will be graded periodically (3 months approx) and will be based on your Kihon (basic techniques) Kumite (sparing) and Kata (pattern of tecniques).
| Belt | Info |
|---|---|
| White Belt | Novice |
| White Belt - 1 Red Tab | |
| white Belt - 2 Red Tabs | |
| Red Belt | 6th Kyu |
| Red Belt - 1 yellow tab | |
| Red Belt - 2 yellow tab | |
| Yellow Belt | 5th Kyu |
| Yellow Belt - 1 Orange tab | |
| Yellow belt - 2 Orange tab | |
| Orange Belt | 4th Kyu |
| Orange belt - 1 Green tab | |
| Orange belt - 2 Green tab | |
| Green Belt | 3rd Kyu |
| Green Belt - 1 Blue tab | |
| Green Belt - 2 Blue tab | |
| Blue Belt | 2nd Kyu |
| Blue Belt - 1 Brown tab | |
| Blue Belt - 2 Brown tab | |
| Brown Belt | 1st Kyu |
| Brown Belt - 1 Black tab | |
| Brown Belt - 2 Black tab | |
| Black Belt (Junior Black Belt) |
| Belt | Info |
|---|---|
| White | Novice |
| Red | 6th Kyu (1st Belt) |
| Yellow | 5th Kyu |
| Orange | 4th Kyu |
| Green | 3rd Kyu |
| Blue | 2nd Kyu |
| Brown | 1st Kyu |
| Black | 1st Dan |
| 1st - 5th Dan (Black) | Black Levels |
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