Our club does grading twice a year at the end of Semester 1 and at the end of Semester 2 of University.
The specific requirements for each belt level differ, however, for all grading it is expected you perform kata and applications (bunkai).
The details for each grading are:
| Grade | Belt Obtained | Kata | Applications (Bunkai) | Cost of Grading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Kyu | Yellow Belt | 1st Kata Taikyokyu
2nd Kata Taikyokyu |
2 applications from each kata | $45 |
| 9th Kyu | Yellow Belt with Stripe | 3rd Kata Taikyokyu
4th Kata Taikyokyu |
4 applications from each kata | $50 |
| 8th Kyu | Orange Belt | 5th Kata Taikyokyu
6th Kata Taikyokyu |
4 applications from each kata plus continuous free flow of 6th kata applications | $55 |
| 7th Kyu | Orange Belt with Stripe | Pinan 2 (ni) | 8 applications from the kata plus continuous free flow | $60 |
| 6th Kyu | Green Belt | Pinan 1 (sho) | 8 applications from the kata plus continuous free flow | $65 |
| 5th Kyu | Green Belt with Stripe | Tensho | 8 applications from the kata plus continuous free flow | $70 |
| 4th Kyu | Blue Belt | Pinan 3 (sandan) | 8 applications from the kata plus continuous free flow | $75 |
| 3rd Kyu | Blue Belt with Stripe | Pinan 4 (yondan) | 8 applications from the kata plus continuous free flow | $80 |
| 2nd Kyu | Brown Belt | Pinan 5 (godan) | 8 applications from the kata plus continuous free flow | $85 |
| 1st Kyu | Brown Belt with Stripe | Naifanchi 1 | 8 applications from the kata plus continuous free flow | $90 |
| 1st Dan | Black Belt* | All previous kata | Applications from each kata | $95 |
*Note for black belt there is additional assessment such as sparring
How to Pay
Payment can be made online or by giving us cash in person.
Our bank details are:
Account name: Melbourne University Karate Club
BSB: 083-170
ACC: 51-561-4159
How to Book a Grading Session
Grading is done during training, usually at the end of semester 1 and semester 2. If you feel you are ready to grade (even if it isn’t end of semester) then talk to any of our committee members during training or contact us here.