INSTRUCTORS : Instructors to be confirmed

TIMES :

Training : 11.00am – 1.00pm

Grading for Sandan and above – 2.00pm onwards

COST : FREE

IMPORTANT NOTES

This free training course is for KUGB Dan grades only. The grading is for those taking Sandan and above.

To register for your grading, please go to your KUGB.me account.  If you don't have one, please set one up.

Please follow the Instructions on KUGB.me.

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence.

Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.

Gumshields and KUGB approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite.

GRADING FEES :

3rd Dan – £90
4th Dan – £100
5th Dan – £110
6th Dan – Free

Re-take (Kata or Kumite only):

3rd Dan – £70
4th Dan – £75
5th Dan – £80
6th Dan – Free

Fees can be paid online when registering or via online banking direct to the KUGB bank account (please email admin@kugb.org for details).

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

For 5th Dan and above

Those taking 5th Dan and above must have provided a CV and typed thesis of 1500-2000 words on any aspect of Karate-Do to the Secretary of the Technical Committee at admin@kugb.org at least one month prior to the grading.

Permission to take 6th Dan must be requested in writing to the Technical Committee at admin@kugb.org who will advise the candidate on how to proceed. Candidates must also provide a Karate CV and typed thesis of 2000 words on any aspect of Karate-Do at least one month prior to the grading.

Those who fail a Dan-grading may re-take their grading at the next Special Dan Course.

1st Dan – £70, 2nd Dan – £80
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only): 1st Dan – £60, 2nd Dan – £65

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post. Fees can be paid online when registering, or via online banking to the KUGB bank account (please email admin@kugb.org for details).

Those who fail a Dan-grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the Examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidates grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.

This course is not just for people taking their dan grade. Karateka of 1st Dan and above should be attending.