Summer Grading

The Summer Grading will take place at St David’s Methodist Church, Barry, CF62 9SU (on the corner of Colcot Rd & Winston Road opposite Barry Sports Centre) on Saturday 18th July 2009. If your child is assessed to be ready, he/she will be informed in the next two weeks. However, please remember, attending the grading is not a guaranteed pass. The grading is an examination and students are expected to perform to the best of their ability as assessed.

The cost of the grading is £20 (£15 for 4 & 5 Year Olds) and, should students pass, belts can be purchased through the club on the day. Licence Books must be up to date and presented on the day! All students must observe the Karate Etiquette and Dojo Rules when attending any Karate events or Gradings (see below). Failure to do so may result in a fail!

The grading times are as follows:

4 & 5 Year Olds – Start Time 10am

Beginners/Orange/Yellow Belts – Start Time 11am

Red Belts/Green Belts – Start Time 12pm

Blue/Purple Belts – Start Time 1pm

All Adults/Brown Belts – Start Time 2pm

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time to allow for registration. Note, times may run over.

Karate Etiquette and Dojo Rules

The following rules must be observed at all times:

1) Always try to attend the class on time.

2) Always try to be clean, neat and tidy.

3) Always bow when entering or leaving the dojo.

4) Food must not be eaten in the dojo.

5) Always call your instructor 'Sensei'.

6) No jewellery or metal hair grips etc. to be worn when training.

7) Karate should never be used outside the dojo except when you are in danger

8) Always show respect to your sensei and your fellow students.

Any questions can be directed to Sensei Andrew via Email or at Karate sessions.

Students, Make Sure You Know:

Your Kihons

Your Kata

Your Kumite

The Dojo Kun (at least one - you may be asked to recite it)

GOOD LUCK!