From White Belt (9th Kyu) up to Black Belt (5th Dan)

In upholding the tradition of the high standard of the Kyu grade and Dan grade holders the under-mentioned Syllabus are applicable to all members for grading tests to be held throughout the world.

Sparring : Free Sparring requirements are for promotion from 5th Kyu to 4th Kyu onwards. All basic movements and katas must be performed with precision and power. To be able to perform only the movements of the katas correctly, without the required standard and power, is not sufficient for promotion. In addition to his physical ability the character of the member and his behavior to other instructors and members are also taken into consideration.

Period of Time : A minimum of 4 months training is expected of a member between each promotion from the White Belt stage to the 4th Kyu, after which a five monthly interval is required before he is tested for the First Kyu. A minimum training period of six months is necessary from the 1st Kyu to the Black Belt Shodan. One year training is required from Shodan to Nidan, two years from Nidan to Sandan and three years from Sandan to Yondan, unless the member shows exceptional ability and power in his performance for promotion to the rank of a Godan a member must have atleast fifteen years training in Karate Budokan International.