Recommendation

The day of your Recommendation is when you perform your basics, kata, stomach exercises, and spar (see the Kyu belt requirements page for more information).

The day of your Recommendation is usually a month before the day of your Grading. Your Head Sensei will inform you of when and where your Recommendation will take place. Sometimes it will be held at different dojo than your own.

A Sensei from another dojo will be evaluating you at your Recommendation.

It is very important that you arrive to your Recommendation on time, or better yet, a little early. If you're going to be late let your Head Sensei know ahead of time (at least a week prior to Recommendation).

If you do not pass your Recommendation you will not go on to the Grading. But don't worry, Recommendations/Gradings are held every three months so you can try again at the next Recommendation after a little more practice.

On the day of your Recommendation

you need the following:

• YOUR RESUME (SHORT ESSAY) •

See the Resume instructions page for more info. Follow these instruction EXACTLY.

• ALL YOUR SPARRING GEAR •

This includes head, hand, foot gear and mouth guard.

And if you have them, shin and forearm pads.

You may borrow from the club but gear is limited. It is recommended that you

ask someone ahead of time to borrow their gear if you don't have your own

• YOUR GI (UNIFORM) •

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 Senseis if you're not sure of its positioning)