Grading Syllebus
| 9th Kyu (Ku-Kyu) | White | For Beginners. |
| 8th Kyu (Ha-Kyu) | Yellow | Dachi Waza, Seiza, Sairetsu Kihon: Zuki, Geri & Uke Kata: Seikodachino. |
| 7th Kyu (Nana-Kyu) | Yellow | Dachi Waza, Seiza, Sairetsu Kihon: Zuki, Geri & Uke Kata: Nekoashino |
| 6th Kyu (Rok-Kyu) | Purple | Ido Kihon, Yakusoku Kumite & Tenno Kata. |
| 5th Kyu (Go-Kyu) | Green | General knowledge of Karate (History, Style names, Meaning etc.) Ido Kihon & Chino Kata. |
| 4th Kyu (Yon-Kyu) | Green | Knowledge of Shiai Rules Ippon Kumite & Saifa Kata. |
| 3rd Kyu (San-Kyu) | Blue | Good Knowledge of Shiai Rules Ippon Kumite, Jiyu Kumite & Geksaidai-ichi Kata. |
| 2nd Kyu (Ni-Kyu) | Brown | Thorough Knowledge of Shiai Rules. Ippon Kumite, Jiyu Kumite & Geksaidai-ni Kata. |
| 1st Kyu (Ik-Kyu) | Brown | Ability to demonstrate Junbi Taiso, Ippon Kumite, Jiyu Kumite & Tensho Kata |
| 1st Dan (Sho-Dan) | Black | Ability to demonstrate role of Referee / Judge / Arbitrator & Seiinchin Kata. Teaching ability. Must be in the practice of Karate continuously for two years. |
| 2nd Dan (Ni-Dan) | Black | One year’s teaching experience & full ability to discharge the duties of a Referee/ Judge/ Arbitrator & Sepai Kata. Kata Bunkai knowledge. Must be in the practice of Karate continuously for 3 years. |
| 3rd Dan (San-Dan) | Black | Thorough knowledge of officiating in a Tournement, Kata Bunkai knowledge & Sanseru Kata. Good knowledge of conducting Tournament |
| 4th Dan (Yon Dan) | Black | Extra-ordinary Technical knowledge, Kata Bunkai & Seishan Kata. |
Note:
- Basic Consideration: Attendance, etiquette & Manner, Hyegine, Vocabulary Knowledge, General Knowledge Dedication & contribution for Karate Development & Contest Record in Tournament.
- One appearing for Grading Examination may be asked for to demonstrate any technique for grade upto the standard he/she is appearing.
- Higher Grade Karate-ka must have higher skill in performance and knowledge.
- The Governing Body reserve the right to award grade in variation of the above syllebus on outstanding performance in particular cases on recommendation of an Examiner.
- All Dan Grade Certificates are issued by our Head Quarter in Japan only.