Announcement:

1. NEW! JKSK Kihon & Jiyu Ippon Kumite DVDs are now available. Please ask your Sensei for a copy.

2. JKSK newly upgraded hardback Licence & Grading Record Books are now available. Any JKSK members who wish to replace their current softback books should contact Sensei Tan.

 
 

29days until
Grading Day
 
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The Belt System
 
A belt system is used to show the progress of each student and to motivate the students to develop their skills further.
Same as any progressive exam system, the higher the grade the tougher the exam. However by progressing through dedication, determination, hard training and focus, the students should be ready for such challenge when the time comes. Students are encouraged but will never be forced to go for their grading. They will have to show their confidence, ability and commitment by attending sufficient numbers of lessons.
 
For JKSK the top kata for each Kyu is:
 
10th Kyu > Taikyoku Shodan (first half)
9th Kyu > Taikyoku Shodan (full kata)
8th Kyu > Heian Shodan
7th Kyu Intermediate and 7th Kyu > Heian Nidan
6th Kyu Intermediate and 6th Kyu > Heian Sandan
5th Kyu Intermediate and 5th Kyu > Heian Yondan
4th Kyu Intermediate and 4th Kyu > Heian Godan
3rd Kyu Intermediate and 3rd Kyu > Tekki Shodan
2nd Kyu Intermediate and 2nd Kyu > Bassai Dai
1st Kyu Intermediate and 1st Kyu > Kanku Dai
Black Intermediate and Shodan > Enpi / Jion / Jiin / Jitte
 
 
BLACK BELT:
 
After many years of dedication, commitment and hard work, passing your Black Belt 1st Dan is a very special day.
In term of belt it is the last belt that you'll ever need to buy. This will be the only belt you'll always wear for the rest of your karate journey.
Traditionally and by trend and popularity, newly graded Shodan normally treat themselves a silk/satin black belt as a well deserved reward. Silk/satin belt has the advantage of softer feel and a strong link to the Orient.
Most dan grades have their belts embroidered in Kanji (Shotokan Karate-do) on one side and their name in Katakana on the other side. We the JKSK prefer the embroidery colour in yellow gold or silver.
Cost of a silk/satin belt ranging from £20 to £80 or even £100 including your required embroidery. Advice is to save up your money and buy a decent one since you will always wear that same belt for decades to come! You get exactly what you paid for. If in doubt it's better to ask your Sensei for advice. Popular decent brands are Shureido, Tokaido, Hirota and Kamae (UK).
 
 
 
Grade and Belt order
  
 Senior (Age 16+)         Junior (Under age 16)
 10th Kyu                            10th Kyu                          
 9th Kyu                              9th Kyu                            
 8th Kyu                              8th Kyu                            
     n/a  7th KyuInter                    
 7th Kyu                              7th Kyu                           
     n/a  6th Kyu Inter                   
 6th Kyu                              6th Kyu                            
     n/a  5th KyuInter                    
 5th Kyu                              5th Kyu                            
     n/a  4th KyuInter                    
 4th Kyu                              4th Kyu                            
 3rd Kyu Inter                      3rd KyuInter                    
 3rd Kyu                              3rd Kyu                            
 2ndKyu Inter                      2nd Kyu Inter                   
 2nd yu                              2nd Kyu                           
 1st KyuInter                       1st Kyu Inter                    
 1stKyu                               1st Kyu                            
 Blac Inter                          Black Inter                       
 SHODAN                             SHODAN                           
    
 
Notes:
  • All Brown Belts 3rd Kyu & above must train regularly at the Brown & Black Belt class if they wish to grade.
  • All students have to be a 1st kyu for a minimum of six months before they can be considered for Black Intermediate. Same applies to Black Intermediate i.e. all students have to be a Black Intermediate for a minimum of six months before they can be considered for Black Belt 1st Dan.
  • When attempting Black Intermediate and Black Belt, students must obtain permission from their Chief Instructor prior to submitting their grading application forms.
JKSK members should ask their sensei for their relevant syllabus if they wish to have a hard copy.
 
 
 
As of April 2010 the JKSK Juniors' age is 6 - 15.
Senior members are age 16+ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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