Day of your Grading

The day of your Grading is when you perform your kata and spar (see the Colour Belt Requirements page, under Grading, for more info).

Gradings are held every three months at the main dojo in St. Thomas, Ontario. They are always on a Saturday and in the morning with a 9:00am start. But it is highly recommended that you arrive 30 minutes early to change and warm yourself up.

It is also recommended that you attend a Grading before your own Grading. That way you get an idea what to expect at your own Grading.

On the day of your Grading you need to have with you the following:

• ALL YOUR SPARRING GEAR •

This includes head, hand, foot gear and mouth guard. And if you have them, shin and forearm pads.

• YOUR GI •

Make sure that your gi is clean and pressed.

Make sure your crest is positioned properly on your gi top. Talk to one of your Sensei if you're not sure of it's positioning.